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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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Self-Propelled vs. Push Mower: What’s the Difference?

Finding the right lawn mower for your property and budget can be a bit confusing. When it comes to self-propelled vs. push mower, we'll help you decide which one is right for you.

Reporting for Duty: The Cub Cadet Riding Mower Makes Lawn Care Easy

The Cub Cadet Riding Mower offers long-lasting, quality performance at a budget-friendly price.


Improve the Health of Your Yard with the Sun Joe Dethatcher

Don’t let your grass get smothered with thatch! Use the top-rated Sun Joe Dethatcher to care for the...


Power King Chipper Shredder: A Beast of a Chipper

The Power King Chipper is called a beast for a reason—it quickly shreds your brush pile in a...


Best Hedge Trimmer to Groom Your Greenery

We've rounded up some of the best hedge trimmers, along with advice on how to find the right gas or...

5 Best Lawn Mower Covers for Protection Against Weather, Water and Debris

The best lawn mower cover shelters your investment from dirt, debris and inclement weather, and prevents rust and clogs.


The 7 Best Lawn Mower Picks to Keep Your Grass Gorgeous

Need help finding the best lawn mower? Let one of these top-rated picks give your yard a well-needed trimming.

Edge out the Competition with the Sharpal Knife Sharpener for Lawn Mower Blades (and Much More)

The Sharpal Knife Sharpener makes your life easier—it sharpens lawn mower blades, knives and tools quickly.


The 5 Best Pole Saws to Trim Your Trees and Shrubs

Use this list of the best pole saw picks to ensure your tree pruning tasks are completed quickly and safely.


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The Best Snow Removal Equipment for Your Home

Shop the best snow removal equipment to tackle any task, whether you're shoveling a front walk or taking care of...


The 5 Best Gas Snow Blowers of 2022

When it snows, you need to be ready! Whether you have a long driveway or a small sidewalk to clear,...

How To Winterize a Pressure Washer

Own a pressure washer that needs to be put to bed for winter? Follow this detailed guide on 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...


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Utility Vehicles Are an Essential Part of a Landowner’s Toolkit

If you own a large piece of property, a utility vehicle, tractor or brush cutter can make so many chores...


What to Know About a Subcompact Tractor

With long-running diesel engines and chassis made for chores, tractors are workhorses for any landowner. If you measure your property...


How to Build a Portable DIY Sauna

DIY a portable sauna? No sweat.

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Cut Through Yard Work with This Stihl Cordless Pruning Saw

Kiss those hand-cramping pruners, shears and loopers goodbye. Try this Family Handyman Approved battery operated pruner instead.


Greenhouses & Acreage

The projects and features in our greenhouse and acreage package are a modernized take on living on and with the...


The Sun Joe Pressure Washer Is An Amazon Favorite

This mighty green machine removes the toughest dirt, grime and mildew...


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Toro Timemaster 30 inch Lawn Mower Review

Want to trim the time it takes to mow your grass? The Toro Timemaster 30 Lawn Mower will do the...


We Tried This Ryobi Pressure Washer and Our Patio Has Never Looked So Clean

This all-new Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer will spray away dirt and grime from almost any outdoor surface, and leave your...


A Family Handyman Approved Father’s Day Gift Guide

Struggling to find the right Father's Day gift for your dad? Check out these Family Handyman Approved products any DIY...


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The Family Handyman Approved Ryobi Cordless Tire Inflator Is a Worthy Addition to Your Garage

Air compressors require a lot of work if you only need them for a minute or two to top off...


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7 Best Electric Lawn Mowers to Keep Overgrown Grass at Bay in 2023

The best electric lawn mowers help homeowners keep their grass looking tidy while reducing emissions and maintenance time.


We Tested the Snow Joe Cordless Snow Blower

With the Snow Joe iON+ Cordless snow blower, you might actually look forward to clearing the driveway.

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A Robot Cut My Grass and I Liked It: Worx Landroid Mower Review

Can a robotic mower make lawn mowing the easiest task you never have to do? Check out this Worx Landroid...


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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.


Should You Rake Leaves or Just Leave Them?

Is raking up your leaves and taking them to the dump really the best course of action?


8 Best Pressure Washer Attachments

Want to enhance your pressure washer game? These eight pressure washer attachments turn a great tool into a can't-live-without-it workhorse.


4 Best Ways to Blow Up Pool Floaties

Don't let a bunch of uninflated pool toys deflate your summer fun. Here are some of the best ways to...


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8 Lawn Mower Brands To Consider

Here are some of the most trusted brands of lawnmowers for DIYers, whether you have your first home with a...