Outdoors

Whether you are planting flowers in the garden, adding a water feature to the yard or just need to mow the grass, Family Handyman covers all your outdoor needs.

View More in:

Add Filter

    Tout icon

    How to Build a Clothesline

    With a few tools and some concrete, you can easily construct this sturdy, long-lasting old fashioned clothesline for your home.


    Allbirds Trail Runner Review: Say Hello to Your New Fave Hiking Sneaker

    The first-ever trail runner from Allbirds—the eco-friendly shoe brand—is one of the most comfortable hiking sneakers we’ve ever...


    Tout icon

    5 Tips for Dealing with Fall Leaves

    Fall cleanup tips to help you save time and work.


    Leatherman Wave+ Review: This 18-in-1 Tool Will Free Up Your Toolbox

    The Leatherman Wave+ is legendary for a reason. Its superior craftsmanship and seemingly endless functions make it a must-have.


    Tout icon

    How To Clean a Flat Top Grill

    Flat top grills are selling like hotcakes (wink!). If you get or have one, be sure you know how to...


    Tout icon

    8 Shed House Ideas

    Check out these beautiful and distinctive shed house interiors for small space living inspiration.


    Tout icon

    A Complete Guide To Growing Bearded Irises

    Bearded irises can be grown almost anywhere, adding color and pop to the garden each spring.


    Emergency Survival Kit Checklist for Severe Weather

    Every family should have a Storm Readiness Kit. Here are suggestions for how to make three kits: basic, upgraded and...

    5 Best Pool Shock Treatments to Clean Your Pool

    This may come as a shock, but not all pool shock treatments are the same. Here's a look at the...


    Tout icon

    7 Tips to Protect Your Garden in a Heatwave

    Heat waves can be stressful to plants, but this doesn't mean they can't make it in high temperatures. With just...


    Tout icon

    6 Landscape Fabrics to Keep Weeds Out of Your Garden

    We've examined the size, durability, permeability and beginner-friendliness of these fabrics to ensure there's a garden solution for everyone.


    Tout icon

    What Are Mormon Crickets?

    Squeamishness aside, masses of Mormon crickets can be fascinating. Here's what to know about them and how to keep them...


    Tout icon

    How to Build a Dog Fence Window

    Does your dog want to say hi to his pals in the neighborhood? Build your good boy a dog fence...


    The 5 Best Shed Kits to Buy This Summer

    These easy-to-assemble shed kits match your project ideas, budget and style.


    6 Best Pool Filters to Remove Dirt and Debris

    Cartridge, sand or DE? Whichever your pool filtration system, we've got some selections for the best pool filter for your...


    Tout icon

    What Exactly Is a Bioswale?

    You've likely already seen these planted ditches on the side of the road. Here's how they work.


    Tout icon

    11 Plants to Grow for Fragrance

    Fragrant flowers are remembered long after their blooms have faded and and they are a joy to grow. Consider adding...

    Tout icon

    10 Ways to Create a Wellness Yard

    You no longer have to leave home to experience the luxury of a spa. Discover how to transform your backyard...


    Tout icon

    How to Make a DIY Kayak Rack

    Need a kayak storage solution? This rack costs less than one you can buy, and it's easy to build. We'll...


    Tout icon

    This TikTok Hack Promises to Get Rid of Wasps, But Is It Actually Safe?

    Before you go out to buy gasoline, read up on these safety guidelines.


    Tout icon

    6 Deck Building Tips to Help You Perfect the Details

    When you're building a deck, the details matter.


    CLIQ Chair Review: The Ultimate Portable Outdoor Seating Solution? (We Tried It!)

    This is the perfect camping chair—it's ultra-portable and weighs less than four pounds.


    Tout icon

    How to Build a Sustainable Retreat

    Learn how to build a versatile, multi-purpose “extra room” in your backyard.

    8 Treehouse Kits to Make Your Backyard the Place for Family Fun

    These treehouse kits are a DIYer's dream, and they'll help your children's dreams come true, too.


    Solo Stove Pi Fire Review: Transform Your Fire Pit into a Pizza Oven

    Learn about this beginner-friendly, forgiving pizza oven in our Solo Stove pizza oven review.


    Is the Yeti Boomer Dog Bowl Worth the Price? Our Honest Review!

    I tested both sizes of the Yeti Dog Bowl with my own pup. Here are my honest thoughts...


    Tout icon

    10 Built-In Grill Ideas for Outdoor Cooking

    Transform an unused corner of your yard into a beautiful outdoor kitchen with inspiration from these ideas.


    Solo Stove Mesa Review: Elevate Your Outdoors with this Tabletop Fire Pit

    This miniature fire pit packs all the fun of a standard-size fire pit but doesn’t involve mess or...


    Tout icon

    The Fascinating Tale of the Tomato Hornworm Life Cycle

    Find out about the tomato hornworm life cycle, as it hatches from a tiny egg to a caterpillar, to a...