Yard and Garden Structures

Learn how to build and maintain outdoor structures with these projects, tips and ideas for sheds, fences, pergolas, arbors, storm shelters and tree houses.

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    The 6 Best Pool Vacuums, Tested and Reviewed

    Swimming pools don't clean themselves, but a great pool vacuum can make cleaning a pool much easier and...


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    How to Build a Vertical Garden

    Time to grow up with these plans for a vertical garden.


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    8 Wheelbarrow Planter Ideas

    Don't throw away that old, cracked wheelbarrow just yet. Here's inspiration for how to transform it into a beautiful


    17 Gifts for Gardeners Guaranteed to Please

    The best gifts for gardeners are more than practical, they’re artful. Impress anyone with a green thumb with...


    Heat Things Up This Valentine’s Day with Hot Tub Sales

    Our Sales Editor dug through hundreds of hot tubs to find the best hot tub sales online, just in time...


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    How to Install an Egress Window

    Adding a code compliant egress window makes a brighter, safer basement.


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    What To Consider When Buying a DIY Shed Kit

    A DIY home or shed kit can save you lots of money and time if you're handy. Here is everything...


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    10 Types of Flowering Trees

    Flowering trees can make a big statement when they're in full bloom. Every yard should have at least one such...

    Amazon’s Affordable, Portable Greenhouse Protects Plants All Winter

    This wallet-friendly, highly-rated, portable greenhouse on Amazon will keep all of your plants safe from frost and furry...


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    10 Tips to Build a Better Concrete Sidewalk

    Build strong, crack-free concrete sidewalks and slabs with advice from the pros for forming edges, leveling, smoothing, curing and other...


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    You Should Dust Your Houseplants— Here’s Why

    You know you have to water houseplants, but did you know you should also dust them? Dusting houseplants is easy...


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    10 Ways to Have an Indoor Apartment Garden

    If you live in an apartment, you can still exercise your green thumb. With a little creativity, you and your...


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    7 Houseplants That Don’t Require Drainage

    If you have a container without holes for drainage, you can still grow a houseplant in it — at least...


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    Deciphering Tomato Plant Tags: What Do Those Codes Mean?

    A good plant tag can tell you so much about a tomato plant: Its mature size, resistance to disease and...


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    What’s a Catio and Why Would I Want One?

    The catio revolution is afoot. Here's what to know about cat patios, which keep kitties and wildlife safe.


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    What You Need To Know About Pool Filters

    Swimming pool filters are not one size fits all. Here's a look at the different types and which one might...


    Best Infrared Space Heaters in 2024 That Are Portable And Energy Efficient

    These infrared space heaters are well-suited for indoor and outdoor use. They also start to work right away—no warm-up time...

    Can I Trim Bare Trees in the Winter?

    Many people are surprised to learn winter is a good time to prune bare trees — weather permitting, of course.


    How To Drain a Pool

    If you live in a cold climate, you may need to partially drain your pool in the winter. Here's how...


    How To Clean a Pool Filter Cartridge

    Be sure to clean your pool filter cartridge system as part of your pool winterization process. It's easy if you...


    How To Shock a Pool

    A little shock therapy is just what your pool needs to stay clean and sanitized for the winter. Here's all...


    How To Grow Microgreens Indoors

    Microgreens add nutrition and freshness to any meal, and they are easy and quick to grow without a lot of...


    How to Test and Balance Pool pH Levels

    Testing and adjusting your pool's pH level is an essential part of swimming pool winterization. Here's why it matters and...

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    8 Tips for Building a Deck That Will Last for Decades

    Wondering how to build a deck? DIYers and even many professional builders often get it wrong. Read our tips to...


    How To Get Toilet Paper Out of Trees

    If those teenage neighborhood kids adorned your majestic maple with TP streamers but you're not feeling the vibe, here's how...


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    Outsunny Retractable Awnings Review: Best Retractable Awning that Elevates Your Patio

    We tried this affordable retractable awning to provide shade both indoors and out.


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    How to Build a Shed: 2011 Garden Shed

    Want to build this stellar storage shed? The full project plans are available...


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    Make a Tiny Oasis in Your Backyard with the Coolaroo Shade Sail

    Here's an easy and inexpensive way to throw some shade in your yard or campsite.


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    Unconventional Ideas for Greenhouses

    From old buses to recycled windows and pallets, these crafty DIYers thought outside the box when building their repurposed greenhouses.