

These Plants Will Keep Bugs Out of Your Garden
Not everyone is comfortable spraying or sprinkling pest repellents in their yard. If you're in this camp, try these plants...


How to Fix a Weedy & Patchy Lawn
Work a little, water a lot — then enjoy!

How to Keep Grass Green and Achieve a Healthy Lawn
How to maintain a good-looking lawn with less time and effort.


How to Grow and Care for Hostas
Shade-loving hostas add lushness, color and volume to your garden. Follow these tips for getting the most out of landscaping...

12 Ways to Keep Your Garage Shipshape During Winter
Take some time to get your garage in order this winter. Follow these tips to get organized and make sure...


10 Vegetables You Should Start Indoors
Even if you're stuck inside you can still start preparing for your vegetable garden. Here are 10 veggies that work...

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...

Top Tips for Arranging Indoor Plants
Once you know how to arrange indoor plants, you'll see how they can bring life and joy to every room...

You Need This Giant Cow Lawn Ornament from Home Depot
Are you udderly crazy about Christmas? Then you'll love Home Depot's new line of outdoor holiday decor, featuring this glorious...

How to Care For Christmas Flowers
Give gifts that keep on giving this year. Here's how to care for the most popular Christmas flowers.


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...


How to Install an Outdoor Faucet
Stop lugging around that hose


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...

22 Genius Gardening Hacks You’ll Be Glad You Know
Work smarter, not harder - spend more time enjoying your garden this year!


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...


9 Best Hand-Powered Snow Removal Tools
Shoveling snow and scraping ice doesn't have to be a back-breaking chore. Snow removal tools have come a long way...

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.

Tips for Loosening Nuts, Bolts and Screws
Struggling with a stuck screw, bolt, or other fastener? We asked a trio of pros to share their best tips...

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...


How to Get Rid of Thistle Weeds for Good
Here's what to know about evicting those prickly intruders from your yard, plus when to let them be.


Where Do Hummingbirds Live In the Winter?
Learn more about where hummingbirds spend their winters and their migration patterns on the Family Handyman.


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.

How to Cut Marble
Marble is a timeless material, but cutting it can be daunting. Luckily, it doesn't have to be. Follow this easy...


What Plants Do Hummingbirds Love Most?
How to attract hummingbirds from spring until autumn by planting these seven beautiful and valuable plants in your backyard and...

Trex Deck Railing Options and Features Explained
Trex deck railing options explained. Three lines encompass many options. Trex calls these railing lines Trex Select, Trex Transcend and...


How to Install Concrete Flower Bed Edging
Edging lends a crisp, clean, finished look to a flower bed. It also keeps the lawn from migrating into the...


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...