Outdoors

Fall yard work can be a pain in the...everything! Make your outdoor chores much easier with these incredibly handy tools.

Torches, screw extractors, oil and other tricks to help you free stuck fasteners. These tips work on any fasteners in...

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

Here's what to know about evicting those prickly intruders from your yard, plus when to let them be.

Learn more about where hummingbirds spend their winters and their migration patterns on the Family Handyman.

It's hard to beat the authentic taste of charcoal-grilled foods, so if you're shopping for a new charcoal grill this...

Enjoy the beauty of your landscape (and sure footing) after sunset with low voltage lighting. We'll show you how to...

Strip and refinish your deck to make the wood look like new.

Think you know everything there is to know about bees? Guess again.

Marble is a timeless material, but cutting it can be daunting. Luckily, it doesn't have to be. Follow this easy...

How to attract hummingbirds from spring until autumn by planting these seven beautiful and valuable plants in your backyard and...

Trex deck railing options explained. Three lines encompass many options. Trex calls these railing lines Trex Select, Trex Transcend and...

Estimate Trex decking cost and decking cost per square foot. Compare Trex vs pressure-treated wood decks. Learn factors that increase...

Edging lends a crisp, clean, finished look to a flower bed. It also keeps the lawn from migrating into the...

Building a shed this spring? Before you can even think about raising the walls, it’s imperative to have a solid...

The Family Handyman automotive expert, Rick Muscoplat, will show you how to change lawn mower oil.

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The ultimate solution for a hopeless slab

Spruce up your patio with a custom table built from beautiful natural materials that won't cost you an arm and...

Get creative with these tips and save money in the garden, from sowing seeds and watering plants to protecting your...

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Take a few minutes to read the following tips for how to get rid of leaves to save yourself hours...

Whether you're buying your first mower or replacing an old one, navigating the maze of models and features can be...

Shabby to handsome in three easy steps

Here are some tips and tricks on choosing the Trex decking colors that will best complement your home.

Leaking oil from the exhaust is the usual cause of blue, white or black smoke from a lawn mower. Learn...

Add a splash of purple to your landscape with some bountiful blooms. Whether you're looking for annuals or perennials, here...

We know what you're thinking: "I'd love to build a canoe, but this is just too big and too difficult...

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A little garden and lawn mower shed that spells big relief for a...

A deck is a convenient and comfortable place to spend time outdoors. Make it more welcoming with landscaping, that creates...