Outdoors

I built this Dream Shed with help from my son for a client and they absolutely love it. I used...

Based on Dream Shed plans from The Family Handyman’s 2013 issue, reader Alan Luebs put a creative spin on his...

Using tips from The Family Handyman’s Backyard Pond project, reader Janice Ferguson and her husband revamped their pond to include...

You've cleared out the garden, moved some plants inside and are already mentally preparing for winter's arrival. But before the...

Patience is a virtue. For living proof, plant any of these 10 bulbs in fall, then wait a few months...

There's no reason to let compost go dormant over the winter. Keeping your compost active year-round offers a range of...

Nailed it! Reader Bob LaBelle built this Patio Planter using plans originally published in the April 2017 issue of The...

This version of The Family Handyman’s Shed Plus Shelter, originally published in the July/August 2012 issue, looks amazing in its...

With fall comes of the promise of leaves, clumping up on your grass and matting down on your flowerbeds (even...

Ornamental grass is beautiful, boisterous and bountiful. They're also easy to grow and pretty much deer- and drought-tolerant. Here are...

Much of your kitchen waste can help improve your soil, if you use it correctly. Here are the top ingredients...

Make the most of your time and space with a smarter way to plant your garden: square foot gardening

Learn how to make a bird feeder from seed heads and a grapevine wreath. This DIY bird feeder project makes...

Taking a little time in the fall to do work in and around your lawn and garden can pay off...

Personalize a DIY birdhouse with an old license plate, and you’ll have a real one-of-a-kind place for birds to call...

Our photos walk you through as you learn how to build a bird feeder with a rustic thatched top.

When kids and pets are playing in your yard, it's important that they stay safe. If you're expecting some backyard...

Who said a shed can only be used for storing tools? You can turn it into an inspiring and comfortable...

You've probably seen the photos of plastic drinking straws driven into telephone poles during a hurricane. If high winds can...

The power of scent is remarkable. Just a whiff can transport us back in time to a distant memory. Scent...

Wildflowers are a good option for the gardener who wants plants to do the "heavy lifting" without a lot of...

Take these steps now to make sure your cabin is ready for the off-season and in good shape next spring.

This modern desktop planter is perfect for low-maintenance air plants—and it only takes a few quick steps to complete.

Shrubs have come a long way since the days of "blink and you'll miss seeing it bloom" forsythias. Advances in...