Outdoor Tools

Build your own garden cart for hauling everything from bags of mulch to flats of flowers. Made from durable, straight-grain white ash, this…

Dig postholes faster and easier and position them more accurately using this step-by-step guide. It includes many labor-saving tips.

The best fix for a broken sledgehammer, ax or maul is a replacement fiberglass handle—an almost indestructible upgrade from the traditional wood…

Gas or electric pressure washers will clean almost anything outdoors, and they work so quickly and dramatically that they're actually fun. Learn…

This article shows you how to remove a tree stump without breaking your back. This method is safe and effective, and doesn't require a lot…

Make a gray, sagging wood fence look new again. With a few simple repairs, a thorough wash with a power washer, and a nourishing coat of oil…

Extend the life of your lawnmower by winterizing the engine. Adding fuel stabilizer and a few ounces of oil will help the engine start right up…

Solve most lawnmower or other small engine starting problems with a simple diagnosis and a carburetor cleaning or rebuilding. It'll only take a…

Used correctly, broadcast spreaders are the most efficient way to distribute grass seed, fertilizer, weed killer and other lawn products on your…

Snowblower belts start to wear out after 5 to 7 years, and should be replaced. You can save money by doing the job yourself. Here's an overview…

Your lawn mower blade is dull. Sharpen the blade twice each season to help maintain a green, healthy lawn. A sharp blade not only cuts blades…

Two-cycle engines like lawnmowers, string trimmers and boat motors often require different oil/gas mixtures, but single-mix oil will work for…

Working from scaffolding is much easier and safer than working from a ladder. It's stable, forms a wide work platform and provides a wide…

Avoid heart-stopping ladder experiences! We show you how to provide stable footing and a solid top, even under less-than-ideal circumstances.

Instead of an expensive, labor-intensive formal path, save money and time with one of these casual paths. They'll blend in better, and will look…

When two-cycle leaf-blowers, string trimmers, chain saws or other small engines won't start, first see if one of these common problems is the…