So, the country is in the slums, but you aren't. You are about to tie the knot and your relationship is the one security you aren't fretting about. Well, congratulations! We're excited for you. Now it's time to come down from cloud nine and begin preparations for the big day. How long did it take t... By Jessica Render.

(ARA) - Americans craving authenticity and fretting over a bleak economy have reinvigorated the trend to grow-it-yourself (GIY). From blueberries to houseplants, GIY is the new mantra as folks turn back to the future to simplify their lives while gardening for the greener good.

A new landmark in southeast Houston is getting mixed reviews. It's a cross about 50 feet taller than the famous statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! Residents from near and far are driving by Sagemont Church at Beltway 8 near I-45 in southeast Houston to see the 170 foot cross recently erected on Saturday. “I could see if from the Beltway Toll Bridge and it was unbelievable,” said Annette ...

If you plan to skip the summer vacation and instead spend extra time and money to improve your garden this year, the organizers planning the Landscapes West garden show have you in mind.

(ARA) - Just 19 minutes out of the 1,440 minutes in a day -- that's how much time the average American spends relaxing or thinking, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.