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Whether you are planting flowers in the garden, adding a water feature to the yard or just need to mow the grass, Family Handyman covers all your outdoor needs.

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The 5 Best Hanging Chairs for Your Home

Gently rock and sway your way to comfort. Check out this cool collection of hanging chairs to fit every space and budget.

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Take Your Cookout on the Road with This Family Handyman Approved Portable Pellet Grill

Take your passion for cooking nearly anywhere with this Family Handyman Approved portable pellet grill.


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How to Easily Clean an Outdoor Rug

Your outdoor rug should be cleaned just like an indoor rug or carpet. Here’s how to do it.


Shop the Getaway

Shop the Getaway look for your own home.


7 Covered Patio Ideas

Is your outdoor area too hot and sunny? Learn about shade solutions for your deck or patio, from large canopies...

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Best Porch Swings for 2022

There's no better place to relax on a beautiful day than on a cozy porch swing.


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Everything You Need to Furnish Your New House or Cabin

Your second home is an oasis from the daily grind. Here's everything you'll need to make sure it's...

10 Times Wind Chimes Turned Neighbors Into Enemies

From stealing to destroying, these not-so-neighborly stories will make you think twice before getting wind chimes!


10 Inviting Lanais, Covered Porches and Outdoor Rooms

Cozy up with a view of the great outdoors with these screen porches, rooms and lanais.


10 Front Porch Ideas That You’ll Love

Dress up your front porch to increase your home's curb appeal and make it a spot that's as inviting as...


The 7 Best Ice Melts to Keep Your Home Safe This Winter

This winter, keep your driveway, walkways and porch safe with a combination of ice melt and regular cleaning.

Our Favorite Deck and Patio Shade Ideas

Decks and patios don't offer the sun protection of a porch. That's why it's important to consider adding shade to...


How to Build a Backyard Swing

Easy enough for a beginner, comfortable enough for a perch


How to Build a Planter with String Light Pole

Plants and string lights add festivity to your porch or deck .


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How To Build a Double-Duty Pub Shed

It's the perfect party spot. This pub shed features a shaded patio and bar, plus tons of storage.


How to Build a Screened-in Porch

Add an enclosed screen porch to your house using basic framing and deck building techniques.

Latticework Porch Trellis

Create a beautiful partition of privacy for your front porch.


Saturday Morning Workshop: Outdoor Trestle Bench

Beautify your patio, deck or porch this summer with this attractive, easy-to-construct outdoor trestle bench.


Finally Build Your Dream Shed

Build your dream shed with easy access, storage galore and a private porch for lounging. Here's how to do it:


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10 Awesome DIY Cabin Projects

Just because you're away from home doesn't mean you have to give up your home improvements! Here are 10 DIY...


How to Build a Shed With a Front Porch

Materials List and Shed Construction Drawings for the 2012 Shed With a Front Porch


Build a Victorian Screen House

Escape the bugs in style, whether you're entertaining friends or just hanging out