Outdoor Tools

Save money and back strain by renting a boom lift, trencher, power posthole digger, stump grinder brush cutter and other big tools that solve…

This outdoor shed/closet is small, but compact. It'll hold most of your gardening and lawn care tools and supplies and keep them close at hand…

Here's how to prune your tree without taking a big swath of tree bark along with it. Safely remove midsized branches for a healthier, better…

There’s something almost magical in the way a simple chalk box creates a crisp, perfectly straight line in the blink of an eye. No other…

This handy toolbox holds all your small garden tools and is light and strong. It’s an easy project that you can make in just a few hours.

Restore your garden tool handles to like new condition. Following this tip will make your tools look great and last forever.

Sharp tools make yard chores a lot faster and easier. This article shows how to sharpen your tools at home. You'll get the edge you need for…

If you're planning a project that requires lots of postholes, a power auger will speed up the process. But if you think it'll make digging holes…

Build this simple storage cabinet right in your garden. It's an attractive feature and keeps small garden tools dry and close at hand. Build it…

There's no technical mystery to sharpening garden tools like your lawn mower blades, ax and shovel. In this article, we'll show you step-by-step…

Regularly pruning bushes and shrubs can make the difference between a ragged, scraggly garden and an attractive, lush showplace. These tips will…

Fall is a great time to thicken up patchy areas of your lawn, so you'll have thick, healthy grass in the spring. Start by aerating compacted…

Improve your lawn's natural defenses and reduce future maintenance chores with these common sense cures for spots, thatch, fairy rings, grubs…

Changing weed trimmer line can be a frustrating experience, but there's an easier way. Instead of struggling with big, tangled spools, just lock…

Start your lawnmower, RV or other small engine faster by replacing the copper spark plug with an iridium-enhanced spark plug. This article…

Hammer drills are great for smaller jobs, but for thicker walls or bigger holes, you need to step up to a rotary hammer drill. With more power…

Revitalize your lawn a weekend using just one or two tools. An aerator helps the soil breathe and a power rake gets it ready for seeding.

Tired of running out of propane in the middle of a barbecue? Learn a simple method for estimating how much propane is left in your grill and how…

Clean clogged lawn sprinklers with special cleaners that dissolve rust and mineral build-ups, especially iron, if you have hard water.

When the grilling season is over, clean up your outdoor grill and coat burners and other vital parts to repel moisture and prevent rust. Wrap…