Essential Advice for Building a DIY Wheelchair Ramp
These wheelchair ramp plans will help you to build and install a handicap ramp that's safe and efficient.
Easy Deck Inspection and Repair Tips
When's the last time you really looked at your deck? That's too long. Inspect it now with these tips.
11 Cool DIY Deck Add-On Ideas
It’s time to turn your blah deck into your summer happy place. These easy add-ons (much cheaper than an entire...
Why You Should Be Pruning Your Trees and Shrubs Right Now
For most deciduous trees and shrubs, winter is the best time for pruning. Plants are dormant and bare, so it’s easier...
12 Ideas for Lighting Up Your Deck
When night falls, you'll need these deck lighting ideas to help create a great space to hang out and enjoy...
How to Clean Up Dog Poop in 8 Easy Ways
Cleaning up dog poop is a chore. Try these pickup and disposal methods to get the job done fast.
50 Hints for Planning Your Best Garden Ever
Build a spectacular garden this year with these amazing garden tips and hints.
7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros
Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.
Build a Garden Archway
Make this charming metal garden arch climber from $25 of steel-no welding required!
10 Great Ice and Snow Removal Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
When it comes to removing snow and ice, there are some quick and easy tips to make your life...
How to Build a Rain Garden in Your Yard
It's a beautiful flower bed—and a reservoir for yard and roof runoff
How to Build a Wooden Walkway
Create a boardwalk in your back yard
12 Things You Should Never Do to Your Deck
A backyard deck is a wonderful place to relax or entertain. Make sure you take care of it the right...
How to Build a Pergola
Get more shade with this low-maintenance retreat.
Easy Weekend Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home
Whether you paint your front door or add potted plants, these home improvement ideas can turn your house from not-too-hot...
10 Wildflowers For Gardens
Wildflowers are tough enough to withstand trying conditions, yet bold enough to attract the pollinators they need to reproduce. Try...
How to Save Pumpkin Seeds for Planting in the Spring
How to save pumpkin seeds to plant next year
How to Build a Simple, Stunning Garden Arch
A small project that makes a big impression in your backyard
Remove That Wooden Fence Post with These 5 Easy Steps
Make fence post demo a snap with these five easy steps!
12 Best Gardening Tools
Gardening is easier, more productive and, well, just a lot more fun when you have the best gardening tools at...
The Easiest Way to Color Code Keys
It seems the older I get, the more keys I carry around. Between the car, house, shed and garage, I...
24 Tips for Turning a Shed Into a Tiny House
If you have a storage shed in your backyard, it can be converted into a usable, livable space where you...
13 Tips for Building a Shed
Need a shed for storing tools or just hanging out? Here are some tips from experienced builders to help you...
11 Air-Purifying Plants for a Healthy Home
According to NASA's Clean Air Study, these air-purifying plants—all of them very common and easy to find—are great at getting...
How to Repair an Outdoor Faucet Making Noise When Turned On
Stop an outdoor faucet that's making noise when turned on with this DIY fix.
8 Fall Landscaping Myths You Need to Stop Believing
When the air turns crisp and the leaves turn brown, many people's thoughts turn to bonfires, apple cider and Halloween....
10 Seriously Cool Succulents That Make Great Houseplants
If you're looking for some eccentric, low-maintenance plants to keep you company indoors, look no further than succulents. Here are...
How to Make a Wine Cork Fire Starter
Fill a mason jar with wine corks and rubbing alcohol, and let the corks soak. The corks will burn ok...
4 Easy Ways to Dress Up a Cheap Planter
Great outdoor planters don't need to be expensive. We've got you covered with five effortless ways to create decorative cheap...
