Outdoor Living Ideas

Add a cooler to your picnic table to keep drinks and condiments cold

Groom your lawn for the season by trimming your hedges and shrubbery

Promote an abundant harvest this season by trellising cucumbers in your garden

Planting bulbs such as tulips and daffodils in fall gives you beautiful blooms in spring

Instantly boost curb appeal by installing a post or wall-mounted mailbox

Get steps on building a steel or aluminum chain link on your property

Find out how easy it is to grow and harvest lettuce

Weed trimmers are a key tool in keeping up your home's curb appeal

While the resin used to make today’s commercially available outdoor statues is much more practical in many regards, the lightness of the resulting statue makes it prone to accidents and strong wind—not to mention theft.

Learn how to make a rain garden with this step-by-step guide

Learn how to compost and enrich your garden with kitchen scraps

Learn how to install a drip irrigation system in one day

Find landscape fabric pros and cons for your next landscape fabric installation

Learn how to grow avocados in your garden or as attractive houseplants

Proper pruning techniques keep your landscape looking good

Add a brick paver edge to your landscape plan to highlight the lines of your lawn

Make a DIY stock tank pool to enjoy the outdoors in summertime heat

Learn how to use a charcoal chimney to light your grill quickly and safely

Use the right tools and technique to safely remove snow from your sidewalk, steps and driveway

Improve your soil with compost and other organic amendments to help flowers and veggies thrive

Personalize your patio with a DIY outdoor sofa

Simple chainsaw maintenance will keep your chainsaw engine healthy and long-lasting

Add a soothing oasis to your outdoor space with a backyard pond