Easy Deck Inspection and Repair Tips
When's the last time you really looked at your deck? That's too long. Inspect it now with these tips.
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...
7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros
Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.
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...
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....
4 Easy Ways to Dress Up a Cheap Planter
Great outdoor planters don't need to be expensive. We've got you covered with five effortless ways to create decorative cheap...
How To Build a Butterfly House for Your Yard
Build this simple DIY butterfly house for under $20.
How To Build a DIY Cedar Screen House
The perfect outdoor retreat.
5 Greenhouses For Your Backyard
A little retreat for the botanist, these greenhouse hideaways will make you and your plants happy.
The Right (and Wrong) Way to Splice Beams
There’s no sense installing a beam that’s not supported by a post. But that’s what this deck builder did. Maybe...
How To Flash a Deck Ledger Board on Vinyl Siding
Here's the right way to do it
7 Things You Should Do When Building Your Deck
Want to avoid deck decay and enjoy your outdoor space for the rest of your days? If you use these...
15 Shed Building Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The Family Handyman editors have decades of experience building sheds. Here, they share their top lessons learned, so you can...
16 Things You Should Not Do When Cutting Down a Tree
When felling a tree, it is imperative that you take the necessary precautions (and avoid these 16 no-nos) to keep...
Joist Leveler
When you’re building a deck or other structure solo, it’s pretty hard to level long joists and beams, then hold...
How To Build a Post and Beam Pavilion
Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...
What is Paver Base and Should You Use It
When you look out over your patio, what you see (hopefully) are nice solid patio stones or pavers laid in...
37 Sensational Fire Pits that Will Let You Soak Up Sunsets
Fire pits come in all shapes and sizes. Check out our 37 favorite fire pits, and be inspired to create...
Finally Build Your Dream Shed
Build your dream shed with easy access, storage galore and a private porch for lounging. Here's how to do it:
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Planting a Tree
Reap rewards from your investment of time and money by planting a tree correctly. Avoid these costly mistakes—all of which...
