How To Hang a Hammock for Maximum Relaxation
Safely relax during your suspended siesta, without worry of damaging trees and structures.
This Viral Video Shows You How to Edge Your Lawn with String
With this technique, a straight-edged lawn is just 15 minutes away!
How to Tune Up a Lawn Mower in 3 Easy Steps
Before you roll it out of the garage in the spring, take some time to tune up your lawn mower...
How to Build Cornhole Boards
Bring your next backyard barbecue to life by building this beautiful cornhole set.
Why You Should Use Wood Ash in the Garden
Loaded with nutrients like calcium and potassium, wood ash can give your garden a boost.
30 Types of Weeds and How to ID Them
Meet the most common botanical interlopers you're likely to find in your garden or vegetable patch, and learn how to...
How To Drain Gas From a Lawn Mower
When a lawn mower needs to be winterized, draining the gas is an important step. This detailed guide shows you...
Can You Really Fertilize Your Lawn with Beer?
Some say your lawn needs beer as much as you do after a long day of lawn care! Let's find...
Tips for Installing Artificial Turf Grass
Installing artificial turf grass is a lot like laying carpet. Artificial turf works best on a flat, compacted, well-draining substrate.
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...
Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Lawn Grass
Here are some attractive alternatives to a traditional grass lawn.
How to Take Care of Winter Weeds
Not everything goes dormant in the wintertime. Winter weeds are thriving and will wreak havoc in your garden. Be sure...
How to Repair a Garden Hose
Fix leaky garden hoses quickly and cheaply.
Winterize Your Irrigation System With This Handy $15 Device
Winterizing your irrigation system each fall can set you back some serious money if you pay a service to...
What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home
When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....
What Is Speedwell and How Do I Get Rid of It?
Despite its pretty blue flowers, too much speedwell can be an eyesore on an otherwise tidy lawn. Here's how to...
What Is Henbit and How Do I Get Rid of It?
Although colorful in the spring, henbit becomes a nuisance if allowed to proliferate. Here's how to keep this aggressive weed...
How To Get Rid of Dandelions in Your Lawn
The yellow flowering weed is notoriously difficult to eradicate. Read on to learn how to get rid of dandelions in...
How to Make Solar-Powered House Numbers
Your dinner guests will never miss your house again once you install these solar-powered house numbers.
When Should I Fertilize My Lawn?
The more you know, the more your grass will grow. Here are the best ways to maximize your lawn fertilization...
8 Outdoor Projects You Can Do Yourself
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and your backyard beckons! To help you make the best of the...
How to Cut Grass: Do’s and Don’ts
There are definite do's and don'ts when it comes to how to cut grass. Follow these 10 expert mowing tips...
When Should You Start Mowing Your Lawn in the Spring?
Keep these things in mind before mowing your lawn for the first time this spring.
Should You Cut Wet Grass After it Rains?
We address the age-old dilemma of whether to cut wet grass or wait until it dries.
12 Types of Grass and Garden Weeds (and How to Remove Them)
Grab your sprayers or herbicides, or be ready to tackle by hand some of the peskiest and most persistent lawn...
10 Common Things a Homeowner Can Be Fined For
Here's a look at things that can lead to sometimes hefty fines, depending on local laws and covenants, along with...
Lawn Care: How to Repair a Lawn
Don't give up on your lawn until you try these remedies
How to Get Started in Welding
Whether you’d like to build custom cars or just fix a cracked lawn mower deck, learning to weld gives your...
How to Repair Small Engines: Cleaning the Lawn Mower Carburetor
Don't Google "small engine repair near me" the next time your lawnmower sputters. Learn how to do it yourself. Small...
How to Winterize and Store Garden Hoses
With old man winter knocking on the door, time to reel in that garden hose. Here are a few tips...
