Outdoors

Build this backyard fire pit with retaining wall blocks.

Make a regular clean up of pet waste in the yard a practice, so your outdoor space is always clean...

A fun-to-build DIY birdhouse project made with simple tools.

Exterior caulking is a lot like interior caulking: Your goal is a neat-looking seal over cracks and gaps. But outdoor...

Our top 10 lawn care tips will help you create and maintain the perfect lawn and yard year-round.

Fire up the grill! We found some of the best patio furniture to make your summer dreams come true.

Whether it’s a riding lawn mower or kitchen cutlery, any purchase for your home is an important one. That’s why...

These flower bed planners can help you come up with a design with the right arrangement of flowers, along with...

Fragrant, edible and pleasing to the eye, an orange tree may be the perfect addition to your landscape.

Find the best size, fencing, flooring and housing for your dog with these dog kennel plans

Build a few of these small folding stools in an afternoon, and take them out camping or to sit around...

Give your home a curb appeal makeover and get your neighbors thinking someone else moved in.

Why does grass turn brown in the summer? We'll show you some common causes of brown spots and dying grass,...

Tired of pushing that old gas-powered mower around your yard? Maybe it's time for something quieter and smarter. Here's why...

With blooming beauties like petunias, salvias and calibrachoas, your backyard becomes a popular hummingbird hot spot in no time. Get...

Learn about these bizarre, crawly creatures—from plump and stripy to horned and dangerous—and the adult moths and butterflies they become.

An angle grinder makes quick work of this dirty job.

Before you set out on an outdoor adventure, make sure your checklist is complete with these camping gadgets.

Replace a broken starter rope in a half hour.

Whether you just dusted it off for the season or it stopped mid-mow, here's how to troubleshoot when your lawn...

Sometimes it's the simple stuff that sidetracks us as gardeners. Here are 10 common mistakes that gardeners make—and how to...

Here's the info need to know about lawn tractors, rear-engine riding mowers and garden tractors.

Are you looking for front yard flower bed ideas? Then look no further! These 10 top ideas will give your...

Enjoy lush, blooming plants in the spring, summer and fall.

All it takes to get birds to visit your yard in winter is a reliable source of food. See which...

Build a raised planting bed and have tonight's salad at your fingertips!

These aren't your run-of-the-mill birdhouses. Whether you're looking to attract just a few robins or an entire flock of chickadees...

Use basic materials and clever techniques to create a water feature in one weekend.

Construct a simple (one-weekend!) stone and gravel fountain that needs almost no maintenance.