Pond, Fountain and Waterfall Projects You Can DIY
An attractive, low-maintenance water feature makes any yard more inviting. In this collection of DIY ponds, fountains and waterfalls, there's...
Maintenance-Free Decking: PVC vs. Composite
Do you know how to avoid staining a deck? Build it from something other than wood like PVC decking boards.
What to Know About Sliding Shed Doors
Walls are easy. It's the openings that are hard to figure out.
Can You Go To Jail for Collecting Rainwater?
It's fine in most states, but some have stricter rules!
31 Tips for Designing, Repairing, and Updating Your Deck
If you've had a deck for more than a couple years, chances are it'll need some work. After all, it...
Deck Remodel: Rebuild an Old One With New Decking and Railings
Give that old deck a new lease on life. Expert deck-builders show you how to make your old dilapidated deck...
How to Remove Flaking Deck Stain
Remove stubborn solid stain from your deck and make it look like new!
How to Paint and Restore a Deck
Follow these tips and your deck restoration project will be flawless.
Deck Privacy Fence
A quiet and private space is only a weekend away with a deck privacy screen
How to Build a Backyard Oasis
A shaded retreat that's surprisingly easy to build. Place it next to your deck or anywhere in your yard.
How to Build a Wheelchair Ramp: Wooden Ramp Project
These wheelchair ramp plans will help you to build and install a handicap ramp that's safe and efficient.
Easy Deck Inspection and Deck Repair Tips
7 minutes, 7-point inspection and 7 easy repairs.
11 Cool DIY Deck Add-On Ideas
It’s time to turn your blah deck into your summer happy place. These easy add-ons (much cheaper than an entire...
12 Ideas for Lighting Up Your Deck
When night falls, you'll need these deck lighting ideas to help create a great space to hang out and enjoy...
Making Deck Posts
Make square cuts, notches and grooves quickly and accurately
How to Build a Privacy Fence
Tips for planning, designing and constructing a wood privacy fence.
7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros
Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.
Attaching a New Deck to a House: The Correct Method
Build a deck that will last
Build a Garden Archway
Make this charming metal garden arch climber from $25 of steel-no welding required!
How to Build a Wooden Walkway
Create a boardwalk in your back yard
12 Things You Should Never Do to Your Deck
A backyard deck is a wonderful place to relax or entertain. Make sure you take care of it the right...
How to Build a Pergola
Get more shade with this low-maintenance retreat.
Easy Weekend Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home
Whether you paint your front door or add potted plants, these home improvement ideas can turn your house from not-too-hot...
How to Prep an Older Deck for Re-Staining
Preparing a deck to accept new stain isn’t difficult because the liquid strippers and cleaners do most of the work....
Remove That Wooden Fence Post with These 5 Easy Steps
Make fence post demo a snap with these five easy steps!
The Easiest Way to Color Code Keys
It seems the older I get, the more keys I carry around. Between the car, house, shed and garage, I...
24 Tips for Turning a Shed Into a Tiny House
If you have a storage shed in your backyard, it can be converted into a usable, livable space where you...
13 Tips for Building a Shed
Need a shed for storing tools or just hanging out? Here are some tips from experienced builders to help you...
8 Fall Landscaping Myths You Need to Stop Believing
When the air turns crisp and the leaves turn brown, many people's thoughts turn to bonfires, apple cider and Halloween....