Yard How To & DIY

Use cedar boards to make a classic picnic table and benches, perfect for hosting family and friends at summertime get-togethers.

Looking to revamp the look of your lawn? Here are some tips from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.

A garage pergola can add sophistication and curb appeal to your home. Check out this step-by-step guide to build your own in a weekend.

Professional arborist Matt Foti installs cables and bolts to save a split tree from any further damage.

In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you how to revamp a struggling lawn and keep it looking pristine.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for clearing a concrete walkway after a snowstorm.

Follow along as This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to harness the sun's energy to power a backyard water feature.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and chainsaw safety expert Tim Ard show you how to safely cut down a dead tree.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares a permanent way to collect and disperse sump-pump water

Creating your own lily pond is not as difficult as you might think. Follow along with the This Old House team to see how it's done.

From power vacuums to leaf blowers, we share different tools you can use to get rid of fallen leaves in your yard.

Controlling rain run-off with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook

Watch as This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to increase irrigation water pressure for happier, healthy plants.

In this guide, This Old House's Roger Cook and Naturalist Tia Pinney show you all you need to know about choosing the best bird feeder.

Installing a cold-weather hose faucet with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey

This Old House contractor Roger Cook explains the basics of small engines and how to take care of your gas-powered yard equipment

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook breathes new life into a dead spring lawn brought on by a harsh winter.

Use clear cedar boards to assemble a comfortable and productive focal point for your yard.

Learn how to capture rainwater for yard and garden irrigation with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to attach a trellis to a wall and care for climbing vines.

In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to construct a strong and sturdy picnic table for your outdoor space.

Learn how to add a new outdoor hose spigot with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for selecting, planting and growing low-maintenance ground cover.

Collecting rainwater is a no-brainer for gardening. It’s the ugly black barrels we could do without. So here’s a plan you can use to build your own rain barrel, one that’s both eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing. It’s a simple project, thanks to an off-the-shelf diverter kit that connects to a downspout.

This Old House contributor Christopher Beidel shows you how to build a beautiful cedar ice chest to cool your drinks.

Here's how to create a durable picnic table that will serve as a gathering spot for family meals and outdoor entertaining for years.

Learn how to build a rolling grill table with cedar boards and lawn-mower wheels with our detailed yet simple guide.