Yard Videos

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.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and chainsaw expert Tim Ard show you safe and efficient chainsaw cutting techniques

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.

Upgrade your outdoor space with a fold-down Murphy bar. Our guide shows you how to build a space-saving bar that blends with your decor.

Don't let a flat wheelbarrow tire get in the way of your landscaping work. Learn how to patch or plug it up with This Old House's Roger Cook.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to breathe new life into an old, tired lawn

Maximize your lawn’s health by selecting the best sprinkler type and learning how to water efficiently. Read our guide to learn more.

Dead trees can endanger your safety and property. Learn how to safely remove dead trees—and care for your healthy ones—in this guide.

Learn how to install a dry well to collect discharge water from a basement sump pump with this detailed guide and video.

Are deer destroying your shrubbery and trees? Here are some ways you can deer-proof your plants year-round.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners select and plant a privacy screen using bamboo plants.

Learn how to cut and connect drainpipe into a rack for a simple but challenging ball-toss lawn game—all in one afternoon.

Read our step-by-step guide to build your own Kubb game set and enjoy this fun Viking chess game at your next outdoor event.

TOH's Team Saturday shows you how to entertain friends with a yard-size version of this ball-drop game, made from wire fencing and plant stakes.