

8 Best Outdoor Lighting Options for 2024
Outdoor lights add warmth, safety and style to your home's overall look. Learn about eight great outdoor lights to consider...

The 14 Best Grilling Gifts for the Backyard Barbecue Enthusiast in 2024
The outdoor cook in your life will simply love these grilling gifts. From a fire striker to a meat injector,...


A Full Guide to Power Washing the Deck
Deck seen too many summers? Give it a new lease on life. Learn how to power wash your deck to...


Homeowner’s Guide to Home Swing Sets
Thinking about buying a swing set for your kids? Learn about materials, pricing and safety before you choose the best...


What to Know About Tree Swings
A symbol of carefree play, tree swings can be dangerous if not installed properly. Add a fun, safe tree swing...

Homeowner’s Guide to Tree Pruners and Loppers
Pruning a tree is a lot easier if you have the right tools. Here's everything you need to know about...

26 Best Outdoor Fire Pit Chair & Bench Ideas for Cozy Fireside Seating
Turn your backyard into a relaxing, inviting oasis with these designer-inspired fire pit seating ideas for every lifestyle.

12 Amazing Scarecrows
Whether used for decoration or to keep pests away, scarecrows can be a fun addition to your yard and garden....

Top Tools for Efficient Weeding and Handheld Options
These best weeding tool options make yard work go quickly, so you can get on with your weekend.


11 Fast-Growing Shade Trees
Cool down your house in summer and maximize your air conditioner's efficiency. These trees will quickly throw some shade your...

The 8 Best Outdoor Kitchen Kits for Backyard Cooking
Need a new grilling system for hotdogs, burgers and more? Our editors tested some of the best outdoor...

What to Know About Digging Bars
Learn more about these versatile and powerful digging tools here.


Garden Hoses: What To Know Before You Buy
Garden hoses don't last forever. When you're in the market for a new one, these tips will help you make...


What Does Nutsedge Look Like and How Do I Get Rid of it?
If you don't know what nutsedge looks like, you're not alone. This troublesome lawn weed is not easy to spot...


9 Outdoor Fireplace Design Ideas
Is your backyard or patio missing something? Turn your outdoor space into a cozy retreat with one of these outdoor...

30 Grill Tips You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner
Make your grilling cookout a cut above the rest with these awesome grill tips


The 30 Essential BBQ Tools You Need
These BBQ tools will enhance your favorite meals

12 Things You Haven’t Tried on Your Grill—But Should
Grilling can add great flavor to foods, and this goes beyond your typical steaks, ribs and chicken. This season, try...


15 Perfect Patio Designs
From entertaining spaces to cooking stations to areas designed for lounging, patios can add value and comfort to your home....


50 Breathtaking Patio Designs to Get You Thinking About Summer
You won't want to go back inside after seeing these patios.


What You Need to Know About Underground Oil Tanks
Underground oil tanks are hidden hazards that could end up costing a homeowner big-time. The more you know up front,...


28 Odd But Useful Tips All DIYers Need to Know
Here are 28 clever solutions from our readers and the DIY experts at The Family Handyman.


11 Tips for Winter Grilling
Think you have to mothball your grill for the winter? Think again.


Which Exterior Renovation Adds the Most Value to a House?
Not all exterior renovation projects are created equal. These are the ones that add the most value at resale.

49 DIY Treehouses Made From Reclaimed Materials
DIY treehouses have been a staple of childhood backyards for decades—and now they're becoming popular getaways for adults, too. Be...


Can You Stain Pressure-Treated Wood?
Just because you used pressure-treated lumber doesn't mean your outdoor project has to stay green. Not only can you can...

15 Common Backyard Birds You Should Know
New to birding? Learn to recognize 15 common backyard birds, and discover ways to attract them to your yard.

9 Foods You Should Never Feed to Birds
Can birds eat bread? Not all people foods are safe for birds. Leave these nine foods off the menu to...

Rental Best Practices for Any Project
Rental equipment has helped make the Getaway project possible for our editorial and creative teams. It can expand your possibilities...