Yard and Garden Structures

A shaded retreat that's surprisingly easy to build. Place it next to your deck or anywhere in your yard.

These wheelchair ramp plans will help you to build and install a handicap ramp that's safe and efficient.

7 minutes, 7-point inspection and 7 easy repairs.

It’s time to turn your blah deck into your summer happy place. These easy add-ons (much cheaper than an entire...

When night falls, you'll need these deck lighting ideas to help create a great space to hang out and enjoy...

Tips for planning, designing and constructing a wood privacy fence.

Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.

Build a deck that will last

Make this charming metal garden arch climber from $25 of steel-no welding required!

Create a boardwalk in your back yard

A backyard deck is a wonderful place to relax or entertain. Make sure you take care of it the right...

Get more shade with this low-maintenance retreat.

Whether you paint your front door or add potted plants, these home improvement ideas can turn your house from not-too-hot...

Preparing a deck to accept new stain isn’t difficult because the liquid strippers and cleaners do most of the work....

Make fence post demo a snap with these five easy steps!

It seems the older I get, the more keys I carry around. Between the car, house, shed and garage, I...

If you have a storage shed in your backyard, it can be converted into a usable, livable space where you...

Need a shed for storing tools or just hanging out? Here are some tips from experienced builders to help you...

When the air turns crisp and the leaves turn brown, many people's thoughts turn to bonfires, apple cider and Halloween....

Create a tiny natural waterfall in your living room with indoor water fountains.

Great outdoor planters don't need to be expensive. We've got you covered with five effortless ways to create decorative cheap...

Build this simple DIY butterfly house for under $20.

The perfect outdoor retreat

A little retreat for the botanist, these greenhouse hideaways will make you and your plants happy.

Learn the pros and cons of stone, wood and concrete block retaining walls

There’s no sense installing a beam that’s not supported by a post. But that’s what this deck builder did. Maybe...

Here's the right way to do it

Want to avoid deck decay and enjoy your outdoor space for the rest of your days? If you use these...

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