Outdoors

A small project that makes a big impression in your backyard

Make fence post demo a snap with these five easy steps!

Gardening is easier, more productive and, well, just a lot more fun when you have the best gardening tools at...

It seems the older I get, the more keys I carry around. Between the car, house, shed and garage, I...

If you have a storage shed in your backyard, it can be converted into a usable, livable space where you...

Need a shed for storing tools or just hanging out? Here are some tips from experienced builders to help you...

According to NASA's Clean Air Study, these air-purifying plants—all of them very common and easy to find—are great at getting...

Stop an outdoor faucet that's making noise when turned on with this DIY fix.

When the air turns crisp and the leaves turn brown, many people's thoughts turn to bonfires, apple cider and Halloween....

If you're looking for some eccentric, low-maintenance plants to keep you company indoors, look no further than succulents. Here are...

Fill a mason jar with wine corks and rubbing alcohol, and let the corks soak. The corks will burn ok...

Great outdoor planters don't need to be expensive. We've got you covered with five effortless ways to create decorative cheap...

Build this simple DIY butterfly house for under $20.

The perfect outdoor retreat.

A little retreat for the botanist, these greenhouse hideaways will make you and your plants happy.

If you're looking to add some color and life to your yard, but have a history of killing every plant...

Learn how to protect your lawn from pesky rabbits with effective strategies and natural deterrents. No trapping necessary!

These smart ideas will help you prep for a no-clutter yard work season.

There’s no sense installing a beam that’s not supported by a post. But that’s what this deck builder did. Maybe...

Here's the right way to do it

Gardening is more rewarding when your efforts meet with success. These gardening tips will help make that happen.

Want to avoid deck decay and enjoy your outdoor space for the rest of your days? If you use these...

Maintain your lawn by learning how to avoid common mistakes.

The Family Handyman editors have decades of experience building sheds. Here, they share their top lessons learned, so you can...

This 5-gallon bucket hack will slice your time doing yard work

Whether growing them for healthy snacking or craft wine making, grapes have a place in the home landscape. Here's a...

When felling a tree, it is imperative that you take the necessary precautions (and avoid these 16 no-nos) to keep...

When you’re building a deck or other structure solo, it’s pretty hard to level long joists and beams, then hold...

Gathering up those grass clippings has always been an integral part of the lawn care routine. But after looking at...