Outdoors

Droughts don't have to be a death sentence for your grass.

Here's how to light a roaring campfire on the first try, then put it out when you're done.

Fix leaky garden hoses quickly and cheaply.

When you build a deck from the ground up, you're going to learn some things. Here are some of the...

Composite decking, treated wood and special building techniques add up to a durable, low-maintenance deck.

Splitting hostas will make for a healthier plant and will propagate new plants. Here's when, and how, you split hostas.

Hostas boast vibrant foliage, are drought tolerant and grow practically anywhere. But those aren't their only benefits.

The more you know, the more your grass will grow. Here are the best ways to maximize your lawn fertilization...

Try this great trick for unscrewing a tough-to-reach light bulb.

Keep these things in mind before mowing your lawn for the first time this spring.

Don't build a deck you can't walk on during the hot summer months

Use these techniques to help prevent the spread of weeds and learn what they can teach you about your soil.

From cars, boats and lawn mowers to pools, gutters and grills. Here's how to winterize everything around your home.

There's a learning curve when you begin to use an outdoor pizza oven. But, you'll get the hang of it...

How to maintain a good-looking lawn with less time and effort

This collection of gardening and landscaping handy hints will give you effective new techniques to get the beautiful garden and...

Make shoveling snow go easier on your body and your time by avoiding these snow shoveling mistakes.

Tree houses aren't just for kids – they're for anyone with an imagination. These amazing treehouses will inspire you to...

Remove and reset pavers with this easy four-step method.

Try these effective ways to get rid of your nastiest pests.