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Expert advice about irrigation installation from the job site.

Make sure your new tree gets off to a good start with these tree planting tips.

All the best tips and techniques for a smooth drywall surface.

Wall texture works for ceilings, too. Knock down texture is a fast fix for problem ceilings

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Watch out for these key signs of dangerous electrical outlets.

Do-it-yourself solutions to irritating irrigation problems.

Hardscaping can include outdoor dining, fireplaces, walkways, decorative stairs and even water elements. Here are some designs to consider.

A driveway may be utilitarian, but it doesn't have to be ugly. Here are 13 driveway landscape ideas to make...

Landscape design is part science, part art. The science part means looking at the site, making any needed modifications, and...

Gardeners looking for alternatives to impatiens for shade can find the answer in coleus. See how versatile this handsome plant...

How to fix rotted wood with durable epoxy.

Tried everything? Learn how to increase water pressure with a water pressure booster pump.

This easy-to-build paver path will last a lifetime and looks great too!

We'll walk you through professional advice for drywall finishing to achieve smoother walls and less wasted time.

Anyone with a strong back can stack up a bunch of blocks and build a pretty retaining wall. But it...

This cascading stream flows into a gravel bed, not a pond, so it stays clean with little maintenance.

Properly pruned plants look better and live longer. Avoid ruining your shrubs by over-pruning with these expert tips for shrub...

Your plants don't have to be in the ground to flourish. This season, try hanging your outdoor plants—whether they are...

Increasing numbers of homeowners are raising chickens in their backyards, and the creativity in chicken coop design is booming. From...

Don't let your small space hold you down, just get creative!

Light it up with the best portable fire pit!

Cabinet building advice from the Family Handyman pros

First impressions are important, so you want to make the exterior of your home as attractive as possible. It doesn't...

These amazing wooden lawn chairs and benches may look difficult to build, but they're actually really easy—even for a beginner!...

Get knobs and pulls right the first time.

With a few days of work and a handful of materials, you can spend the winter skating in your own...

Learn the correct way to store your lawn mower over the cold winter months. Gasoline left in your mower during...

Drywall, aka plasterboard, wallboard, gypsumboard or Sheetrock (a brand name), is actually a lot more interesting than you might think....