Outdoors

Want to grow your own vegetables, but don't know when to plant them? Here are 12 popular veggies and their...

Discover the beauty of growing plants in containers. We highlight an easy-to-grow species for each category, from flowers to vegetables...

Yardwork accumulates piles of grass, leaves and twigs. Get rid of them for a clutter-free yard.

Cleaning the dried mud and spilled coffee off your rubber car mats is quick and easy with a high-pressure garden...

Dress up fences, trellises and pergolas with eye-popping flowers from our favorite vines.

Build this sandbox for your little sand-loving kids. The detailed plan includes hinged doors as a cover, to help keep...

They're as easy on the eyes as they are easy to grow. Meet 13 garden superstars that don't take a...

Trees contribute mightily to a landscape's value, so it's important to keep them healthy. Here's how to deal with 10...

These RV storage ideas from a certified organizing pro and full-time RVer will help you maximize camper space, from roof...

If you want a beautiful yard without a lot of fuss, here are six low-maintenance landscaping tips that will keep...

Save tons of money by building a fence using salvaged lumber. Here's how:

It's been a long winter and you're ready to start some yard work. But before you grab that rake or...

Kids got you climbing the walls? Get them climbing this wall! Cure your family's cabin fever with this easy-to-build climbing...

In the battle between smoker vs. grill, the winner ultimately comes down to what type of meat you like to...

Don't let by those picked-over supermarket shelves stress you. It's easier than you might think to grow fresh veggies and...

From plums to persimmons, fruit trees give healthy nourishment for people and wildlife. Here are some of the best ones...

Create a mini-sanctuary in your yard with these fuss-free native prairie plants that offer color and texture, plus food and...

Compost is a wonderful soil conditioner, fertilizer and tonic for your garden. And best of all, you can make it...

Turn your yard waste into gold by building this compost bin from recycled wood pallets!

Everyone needs a little extra storage space, and DIYing a shed is a great way to get it. Use the...

Easy enough for a beginner, comfortable enough for a perch

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

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

They're slimy, slithery and such a nuisance. See how you can keep slugs and snails from running roughshod over your...

Dryer lint should be collected after each load of laundry to prevent a fire hazard. Here are some good uses...

Remove mineral deposits from lawn sprinklers quickly and easily.

Don't let the blight that caused the Irish Potato Famine wipe out your home garden. A copper penny might provide...

Silent and fume-free electric power for your RV is what solar panel kits deliver. Check out these six top models...