It's summer and the kids are home from school. Help pass the long days with Dunn DIY Kids' projects. This flower box is cheap, simple, and accessible—a perfect summertime activity for kids and adults alike!

Not every DIY project goes as planned (you've seen Pinterest fails, right?). There will be good, there will be bad, there will be ugly, but we want to tell you: Don't lose heart. Here is part one of our series on DIY projects gone wrong.

It’s summertime. The smells are sweeter, the temperature is warmer, and the days are longer. Summer is a great time to troubleshoot spring problems and address deeper home maintenance needs and concerns. Is your deck in disrepair? Do your windows need attention? Local expert, Daniel Westbook, begins his four-part series on home maintenance with a summer guide for keeping your home in tip top shape all year round.