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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...


    7 Ways To Use Vinegar In the Garden — Or Not

    Gardening pros say that despite oodles of online claims to the contrary, vinegar is not all that effective or useful...


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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...


    Vivosun Compost Bin Review: Is It the Best Compost Bin for Outdoors?

    This rotating compost bin makes spinning my garden's favorite treat easier than ever — and it churns out more compost.


    How To Grow Corn in Your Backyard Garden

    You can successfully grow sweet corn even if you don't have a huge garden or backyard. Here's how to do...


    We Tried This Innovative Brush That Makes Cleaning Vinyl Siding a Breeze

    Looking for an eco-friendly way to clean your vinyl siding? Give the American-made Siding Brush a try.


    10 Elegant Raised Garden Bed Ideas for Your Yard

    From DIY projects to store-bought kits, use these raised bed garden ideas to take your garden to a new height!

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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.


    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...


    10 Fun Outdoor Seating Ideas for Your Backyard

    Transform your backyard into the perfect relaxing hideaway with these cozy outdoor seating ideas. Now all you need is a...


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    What the Color of Your Garden Soil Means

    Some soil colors are gardening gold, while others are a bust. Here's what your soil color means for gardening success,...


    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...


    No Mow Grass 101: Everything You Need to Get Started

    Hate mowing your lawn? Plant a no mow lawn and reduce that chore to once or twice a year while...


    Lilac Trees vs. Lilac Bushes: What’s the Difference?

    Lilacs are a beautiful, sweet-smelling sign of spring, whether in shrub or tree form. What differences between the two do...


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    How to Build an Outdoor Kitchen

    Design and construct the outdoor cooking center of your dreams.

    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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    This Electric Core Aerator Will Keep Your Lawn Looking Great

    To stimulate root growth, and keep your lawn healthy and looking great, check out the Family Handyman Approved Corona Yardbreather...


    10 Charming Garden Fence Ideas to Elevate Your Yard

    These creative garden fence ideas will add style to your yard, define the gardening space and keep animals away.


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    Gabion Wall Inspiration and Ideas for Homeowners

    Transform your yard with a gabion wall. Let these examples inspire you to create a masterpiece.


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    Is the Ryobi Tire Inflator Worth the Investment? Find Out in Our Review

    Air compressors require a lot of work if you only need them for a minute or two to top off...


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    12 Best Rake Tips and Tricks

    Rakes don't just clean up leaves. They can do lawn care and so much more.