11 Hardy Prairie Plants to Try
Create a mini-sanctuary in your yard with these fuss-free native prairie plants that offer color and texture, plus food and...
10 Amazing Backyard Compost Products
Compost is a wonderful soil conditioner, fertilizer and tonic for your garden. And best of all, you can make it...
How To Build a Compost Bin Out of Pallets
Turn your yard waste into gold by building this compost bin from recycled wood pallets!
4 Best Types of Wood For Building a Shed
Everyone needs a little extra storage space, and DIYing a shed is a great way to get it. Use the...
How to Build a Backyard Swing
Easy enough for a beginner, comfortable enough for a perch
Best Deck Paints and Stains for 2024
Whether you're looking to protect your new deck or restore an old one, here are some deck paints and stains...
11 Awesome Outdoor Playsets for Kids of All Ages
Make your backyard carnival-like for your kids with these outdoor play sets!
7 Non-Toxic Ways to Keep Slugs and Snails Out of Your Garden
They're slimy, slithery and such a nuisance. See how you can keep slugs and snails from running roughshod over your...
8 Ways to Use Dryer Lint in Your Backyard and Garden
Dryer lint should be collected after each load of laundry to prevent a fire hazard. Here are some good uses...
How to Unclog a Sprinkler Head
Remove mineral deposits from lawn sprinklers quickly and easily.
These Plants Will Keep Bugs Out of Your Garden
Not everyone is comfortable spraying or sprinkling pest repellents in their yard. If you're in this camp, try these plants...
How to Fix a Weedy & Patchy Lawn
Work a little, water a lot — then enjoy!
How to Keep Grass Green and Achieve a Healthy Lawn
How to maintain a good-looking lawn with less time and effort.
How to Grow and Care for Hostas
Shade-loving hostas add lushness, color and volume to your garden. Follow these tips for getting the most out of landscaping...
12 Ways to Keep Your Garage Shipshape During Winter
Take some time to get your garage in order this winter. Follow these tips to get organized and make sure...
10 Vegetables You Should Start Indoors
Even if you're stuck inside you can still start preparing for your vegetable garden. Here are 10 veggies that work...
Top Tips for Arranging Indoor Plants
Once you know how to arrange indoor plants, you'll see how they can bring life and joy to every room...
You Need This Giant Cow Lawn Ornament from Home Depot
Are you udderly crazy about Christmas? Then you'll love Home Depot's new line of outdoor holiday decor, featuring this glorious...
How to Build a Retaining Wall That Will Last a Lifetime
Retaining wall blocks are really heavy. You don't want to lift them twice. Learn how to build a rock solid...
How to Install an Outdoor Faucet
Stop lugging around that hose
Secret Hiding Places You’ve Never Thought Of
Got some cash or valuables to hide? Try one of these clever, simple ways to hide those items from all...
22 Genius Gardening Hacks You’ll Be Glad You Know
Work smarter, not harder - spend more time enjoying your garden this year!
Tidy Tips From a Picky Painter
You can tell a good paint job because the new wall paint is only on the wall. We asked a...
9 Best Hand-Powered Snow Removal Tools
Shoveling snow and scraping ice doesn't have to be a back-breaking chore. Snow removal tools have come a long way...
How to Buy Deck Lumber
10 things you need to know about how to buy the good stuff
Tips for Loosening Nuts, Bolts and Screws
Struggling with a stuck screw, bolt, or other fastener? We asked a trio of pros to share their best tips...
How to Build a Tree House – Pro Tips & Plans
Tree houses aren't just for kids – they're for anyone with an imagination. These amazing treehouses will inspire you to...
How to Get Rid of Thistle Weeds for Good
Here's what to know about evicting those prickly intruders from your yard, plus when to let them be.
Where Do Hummingbirds Live In the Winter?
Learn more about where hummingbirds spend their winters and their migration patterns on the Family Handyman.
