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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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    Miter Saw Tuneup

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


    11 Camping Safety Tips

    Whether you're headed out for just one night or for a week-long adventure, safety should always come first when you're...


    The Best Herbs to Grow in a Patio Garden

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


    Reader Project: DIY Backyard Oasis

    This backyard oasis has it all: a pergola, fire pit, outdoor kitchen and more. It is the perfect space for...


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    10 Lawn Care Myths You Really Need To Stop Believing

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

    12 Inspiring DIY Flower Walls

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


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    Never Use Just the Table Saw Fence to Crosscut Boards!

    Why is it unsafe to only use the fence as a guide for making crosscuts on a table saw? Check...


    A Basement Root Cellar – Putting Up Below Ground

    A modern-day homesteader keeps garden crops fresh through winter using old-time techniques and a basement root cellar.


    12 Things You Can Do in the Garden Now

    The calendar might read winter but spring is just around the corner. Get your garden ready now with a few...

    11 Ideas for Organizing Your Shed

    Looking for ways to clean up your garden shed mess? We've got the best projects for organizing your shed and...


    Tips for Tidy Outdoor Storage

    Wouldn't it be nice to have all of your gardening tools and supplies organized and in a handy location? Read...


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    15 Awesome Plans for DIY Patio Furniture

    Upgrade your patio with DIY furniture. It may seem daunting to try to build your own furniture but we'll show...


    16 Hand-Selected Reader Projects from The Family Handyman

    Ranging in size, difficulty and design, these 16 reader projects are as unique as the DIYers who built them.


    Greenhouse from the Salad Bar

    The next time you hit up a salad bar for lunch, save the plastic clamshell container. It can be reused...


    To-Go Coffee Cup to Water Plants

    A clean to-go coffee cup with a lid makes an excellent watering can. The hole in the lid is the...


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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...