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...
How to Buy Deck Lumber
10 things you need to know about how to buy the good stuff
22 Yard Tools You Should Get Your Hands On This Fall
Fall yard work can be a pain in the...everything! Make your outdoor chores much easier with these incredibly handy tools.
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...
Low-Voltage Outdoor Lighting
Enjoy the beauty of your landscape (and sure footing) after sunset with low voltage lighting. We'll show you how to...
How to Revive a Deck
Strip and refinish your deck to make the wood look like new.
Trex Deck Railing Options and Features Explained
Trex deck railing options explained. Three lines encompass many options. Trex calls these railing lines Trex Select, Trex Transcend and...
How to Pour a Concrete Slab Successfully: 31 Tips
Building a shed this spring? Before you can even think about raising the walls, it’s imperative to have a solid...
How To Build a Deck Over a Concrete Patio
The ultimate solution for a hopeless slab.
How To Build a Stone-Top Patio Table
Spruce up your patio with a custom table built from beautiful natural materials that won't cost you an arm and...
A How-To Guide for Fence Restoration
Shabby to handsome in three easy steps
How to Select the Best Trex Decking Colors for Your Outdoor Space
Here are some tips and tricks on choosing the Trex decking colors that will best complement your home.
How to Landscape Your New Deck
A deck is a convenient and comfortable place to spend time outdoors. Make it more welcoming with landscaping, that creates...
From Bland to Grand: A Deck Transformation
A replacement deck offers many advantages over its predecessor, including looks, function and ease of maintenance. Most of all, it's...
How to Build a Backyard Waterfall
Build this simple, attractive backyard waterfall in less than a day.
15 Best Amazon Patio Furniture Pieces and Sets to Complete Your Backyard
Get prepared for outdoor gatherings by snatching up these Amazon patio furniture pieces and sets to create the ideal backyard...
The 6 Best Mouse Repellents, Tested by an Editor
Need a safe, natural mouse repellent? Pick up one of these editor-tested products to keep mice away.
What Is an ADU?
What are ADUs, and why are they becoming so popular?
How to Build a Screened-In Patio
Enjoy bug-free summers.
How to Install Pavers Over a Concrete Patio
Renew an old concrete patio with decorative brick or concrete pavers. No need to tear out an ugly slab—just hide...
What Is a Moon Garden And How You Can Start One?
Moon gardens are enchanting beds made up of white or pale hued flowers that bloom late in the day.
Renew Your Concrete Patio: How to Stain Concrete
Staining your patio can transform it from a ho-hum gray monolith to a multi-hued conversation piece. Here, we show you...
How To Fix Sunken Patio Pavers
Remove and reset pavers with this easy four-step method.
21 Incredible Ideas for a Relaxing Backyard Space
Create any of these backyard entertaining spaces and your friends and family will want to hang out at your place...
How To Build a Fire Pit with Landscaping Stones
Build this backyard fire pit with retaining wall blocks.
The Best Patio Furniture (and More!) for Your Backyard
Fire up the grill! We found some of the best patio furniture to make your summer dreams come true.
