Yard Videos

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares some DIY Smarts as he tends to a lawn that was seeded in the summer and is not doing well.

In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook explains the importance of using sunscreen on the job site to prevent melanoma.

Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada installs a water feature that collects and reuses rainwater.

Landscaper Roger Cook and a professional beekeeper harvest honey, talk about hive health and show you how to maintain and grow your hive.

In this guide, This Old House’s Roger Cook takes you through everything you need to plan and install a beehive in your backyard.

On their own, handsome stone pavers expand a home’s entertaining space, but add a fire pit and your yard becomes a destination

Ask this old house landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Kentucky to show a homeowner revive his lawn step by step.

Electrician Scott Caron shows us how he powers an outbuilding—which takes wiring knowledge as well as lots of digging.

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Silva build a great backyard treehouse using special hardware that will allow the tree to continue to grow for many years

Use specialty hardware and a mix of lumber and branches to create a tree fort sturdy enough to support your kids’ wildest imaginations.

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner build a simple, affordable backyard greenhouse.

In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to install a frost-proof spigot for your home.

In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to install a house hydrant to replace a leaky spigot.

In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates how to properly hand-prune trees using the three-cut method.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva creates a backyard chicken coop for a homeowner in Connecticut in "Build It."

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a drip irrigation system to save water.

In this guide, This Old House master electrician Scott Caron shows you how you can install a weatherproof TV to transform your outdoor space.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to select and plant a deciduous shade tree.

In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you how to keep your snow blower in top condition and prepared for storms.

This Old House landscaping contractors Roger Cook and Jenn Nawada help an elementary school build and plant a raised-bed vegetable garden.

In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to install a natural gas line for a new BBQ grill.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to Miami to plant several different types of palm trees in a front yard.

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.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a quick, easy way to seed and resuscitate a sickly-looking lawn.

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.