Outdoors

Looking for a cheap and easy way to clean your grill? No chemicals or brushes are needed for this nifty,...

Steer clear of these common mistakes for a safe (and delicious) backyard barbecue.

These cool pool accessories will change the way you enjoy time outdoors.

Maintain your lawn by learning how to avoid common mistakes.

Attracting hummingbirds is easy when you start thinking like a hummingbird! Experts Kenn and Kimberly Kaufman explain what these birds...

The Family Handyman editors have decades of experience building sheds. Here, they share their top lessons learned, so you can...

This 5-gallon bucket hack will slice your time doing yard work

Whether growing them for healthy snacking or craft wine making, grapes have a place in the home landscape. Here's a...

When felling a tree, it is imperative that you take the necessary precautions (and avoid these 16 no-nos) to keep...

When you’re building a deck or other structure solo, it’s pretty hard to level long joists and beams, then hold...

Gathering up those grass clippings has always been an integral part of the lawn care routine. But after looking at...

Garden beds can be fun to plant and tend, but as soon as unwanted plants invade, the battle begins. Your...

Make sure all the water in your garden hose really is gone before storing it.

When you plant a rain garden, you do your part for the environment, filtering runoff and protecting groundwater. Pick the...

Climb hills better with this genius handy hint.

Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...

Don't let your landscape get overtaken by weeds this season! We've got solutions for banishing even the most troublesome invaders,...

If you're going to invest the money, time and valuable garden space in shrubs, you may as well make sure...

Want to attract butterflies on a budget? Fill your garden with beautiful butterfly flowers from just a few dollars' worth...

When you look out over your patio, what you see (hopefully) are nice solid patio stones or pavers laid in...

Fire pits come in all shapes and sizes. Check out our 37 favorite fire pits, and be inspired to create...

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

Reap rewards from your investment of time and money by planting a tree correctly. Avoid these costly mistakes—all of which...

Turn your outdoor patio into a secluded, yet comfortably airy relaxation space with an easy-to-build patio screen. Our experts show...

Save money with this simple DIY repair

If your miter saw isn’t cutting square, the problem is easy to fix. Unplug the saw, loosen the fence bolts,...

You don't need a lot of space to grow herbs. In fact, herbs are easy to grow and great candidates...

When to fertilize, when to water, how short to cut the grass. You've surely heard one or more of these...

Move over planters and flower beds. This year, everyone wants a living flower wall! Display your favorite flowers and plants...