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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    Guide To Growing Squash

    Squash is easy to grow. If you have room for them, winter and summer squash plants produce a lot of...


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    Take Your Cookout on the Road With The Z-Grills Cruiser 200A—The Best Small Pellet Grill & Smoker

    Take your passion for cooking nearly anywhere with this Family Handyman Approved portable pellet grill.


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    How to Build 4 Different Styles of Path Lights

    Bollard posts are short, stout posts used around buildings or as roadway dividers. They resemble tree trunks, which are also...


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    7 Best Solar Fence Lights

    Add solar fence lights to brighten up your yard, enhance your landscape and make your outdoor space remind you of...


    7 Best Window Planter Boxes

    Nothing says "home sweet home" better than window planter boxes. They add a touch of green, splashes of color and...


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    10 Tips for Making Your Deck More Functional

    If you spend a lot of time out on your deck or patio, these tips are for you!


    What Is Bindweed and How Do I Get Rid of It?

    Don't let its dainty-looking flowers fool you — bindweed is noxious, and you don't want it taking over your landscape.


    How To Grow Peas

    You can plant peas early in spring, weeks before your garden is frost-free. Plus, homegrown peas are delicious!

    10 Best Shade-Tolerant Ground Cover Plants

    Struggling with what to grow in your yard's shady spots? These 10 ground covers are problem-solvers, and many are natives...


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    8 Top Composite Decking Brands You Should Know

    Trex may be the original composite decking, but it has lots of competition. Choose the best composite decking for you...


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    Why Is My Lilac Bush Not Blooming?

    It's disappointing when a lilac bush doesn't bloom. Here's how to evaluate your non-blooming lilac and take steps to ensure...


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    Cleaning a Charcoal Grill in 5 Different Ways

    The secret to a successful cookout is a clean charcoal grill. Here's how to get your grill into tip top...


    8 Creative Floating Deck Designs

    If you want a deck without the hassle of digging and pouring deep footings, check out these great-looking floating deck...


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    Choosing Types of Patio Doors: the Pros and Cons of These Popular Doors

    A great patio door is simple to use, enhances the overall style of your home and allows easy access to...


    How to Build Custom Composite Benches

    Here's how to build maintenance-free seating out of framing lumber and composite decking.


    How To Grow and Care for Lilac Bushes

    What sweet-smelling harbinger of spring was introduced into American gardens in the 18th century, and is still popular in them...


    How to Build a Composite Boardwalk and Accent Walls

    Lead friends and family into your backyard with a beautiful, maintenance free boardwalk and accent walls that you can build...

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    What To Know About Leveling a Yard

    Leveling your yard in the spring pays dividends all year round. It solves standing water issues and gives you a...


    A Homeowner’s Guide To Composite Decking

    Composite decking has been evolving for nearly 30 years. If you're considering it for your deck project, here's an overview...


    Top-Rated Propane Fire Pits for Comfortable and Cozy Nights

    Finding the best gas fire pit for your outdoor space will keep you comfortable and cozy on chilly nights—no messy...


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    10 Walkway Design Ideas for Your Backyard

    Check out these backyard walkway ideas including stepping stones, stairways and paths that beautify your yard.


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    What To Know About Gabion Walls

    Most often used as retaining walls, gabion walls are effective and inexpensive, as well as labor-intensive to build.


    6 Best Backpack Leaf Blowers for Homeowners, According to a Landscaper

    I tested the most powerful backpack leaf blowers that can make quick work of mountains of leaves. Here are my...

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    10 Deck Railing Design Ideas

    Give your home's exterior a facelift with these distinctive deck railing ideas from Instagram.


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    Homeowner’s Guide To Outdoor Fountains

    How to buy and install the type of outdoor fountain you really want.


    We Tested the Snow Joe Cordless Snow Blower – An Honest Review

    With the Snow Joe iON+ Cordless snow blower, you might actually look forward to clearing the driveway.


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    How To Make Your Fence Wildlife Friendly

    To you, that fence feels like a cozy enclosure. To animals, it's a barrier to survival. Here's how to make...


    Everything You Need to Build an Igloo

    Take advantage of winter weather by building an igloo right in your own yard.


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    Tips for Adding Drainage To Your Retaining Wall

    Proper retaining wall drainage can be the difference between a sturdy wall and one that leans. Learn how to prevent...