Yard and Garden Structures

Learn how to build and maintain outdoor structures with these projects, tips and ideas for sheds, fences, pergolas, arbors, storm shelters and tree houses.

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    Best Deck Paints and Stains for 2024

    Whether you're looking to protect your new deck or restore an old one, here are some deck paints and stains...


    11 Awesome Outdoor Playsets for Kids of All Ages

    Make your backyard carnival-like for your kids with these outdoor play sets!


    Tips and Tools for Achieving Better Painting Results

    Seasoned professional painters have learned from experience what paint works best in any situation, what equipment is durable and yields...


    Creative Ways to Lift Heavy Objects

    Lift heavy stuff without breaking your back


    How to Build a Garden Shed Addition

    Plenty of storage for outdoor tools and toys, only a step away from your back door


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    How to Build a Retaining Wall That Will Last a Lifetime

    Retaining wall blocks are really heavy. You don't want to lift them twice. Learn how to build a rock solid...


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    Secret Hiding Places You’ve Never Thought Of

    Got some cash or valuables to hide? Try one of these clever, simple ways to hide those items from all...


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    Tidy Tips From a Picky Painter

    You can tell a good paint job because the new wall paint is only on the wall. We asked a...

    How to Buy Deck Lumber

    10 things you need to know about how to buy the good stuff


    22 Yard Tools You Should Get Your Hands On This Fall

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


    How to Build a Tree House – Pro Tips & Plans

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


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    Low-Voltage Outdoor Lighting

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


    How to Revive a Deck

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


    Trex Deck Railing Options

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


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    How to Calculate Trex Decking Cost for Your Project

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


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    How to Pour a Concrete Slab Successfully: 31 Tips

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


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    How to Build a Deck Over a Concrete Patio

    The ultimate solution for a hopeless slab

    How To Build a Stone-Top Patio Table

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


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    A How-To Guide for Fence Restoration

    Shabby to handsome in three easy steps


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    How to Select the Best Trex Decking Colors for Your Outdoor Space

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


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    DIY Outdoor Storage Cabinet

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


    How to Landscape Your New Deck

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


    From Bland to Grand: A Deck Transformation

    A replacement deck offers many advantages over its predecessor, including looks, function and ease of maintenance. Most of all, it's...

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    How to Build a Backyard Waterfall

    Build this simple, attractive backyard waterfall in less than a day.


    15 Best Amazon Patio Furniture Pieces and Sets to Complete Your Backyard

    Get prepared for outdoor gatherings by snatching up these Amazon patio furniture pieces and sets to create the ideal backyard...


    The 7 Best Mouse Repellents, Tested by an Editor

    Need a safe, natural mouse repellent? Pick up one of these editor-tested products to keep mice away.


    What Is an ADU?

    What are ADUs, and why are they becoming so popular?


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    How to Build a Screened-In Patio

    Enjoy bug-free summers.


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    How to Install Pavers Over a Concrete Patio

    No need to tear out an ugly slab—just hide it!