Yards

Learn how to build an outdoor bar cart and wheel out this dedicated serving station to offer guests cocktails and brews.

Here are 20 safe and effective ways to prevent deer from damaging your yard and eating the plants in your garden.

Boost your curb appeal with a handsome addition to your landscape

Tackle early spring maintenance to get your yard and patio ready for the growth spurt to come. Here's what you should do.

Looking to bring more nesting birds to your yard? Here are some simple ways to provide an attractive, safe space for birds to flock to.

Birds nest in the spring, it's true. But now's the time to put their potential homes on the market. We found birdhouses to suit your surroundings, in styles from rustic to refined

Whether you're a seasoned grillmaster or not, understanding your gas grill will really up your grilling game. Here's what you need to know.

Are you battling leaves and debris outdoors? Discover the 10 best tools to make your yard beautiful this autumn in our guide to fall cleanup.

Don't overlook toads as a pest control option—these beneficial creatures can enrich your garden's biodiversity while keeping pests away.

5 tips to keep your fire friendly

She loved her wooded yard—until it filled up like a lake with every downpour. Here's how one homeowner carved out a flowering paradise (and a swimming pool!) from the muck.

Learn how to repurpose planters by building a grill station to help organize your outdoor cooking accessories on your back patio or deck.

The latest cordless trimmers give you the freedom of an engine-powered model and the low-maintenance, no-fume quiet of a lightweight corded version

From fire pit clearance to snuffing out unruly flames, here are some important tips and essential rules for fire pit safety.

Your outdoor power tools will benefit from some upkeep before they hibernate for the long winter ahead.

They look great and work even better, but did you know a vintage kitchen sink can also improve your social life? Here’s how to turn an old sink into a unique and functioning outdoor bar.

See how one homeowner transformed her tiny backyard into a lush oasis for outdoor living.

Encourage beneficial creatures to come to your place and stay awhile. Turn your lawn into a wildlife-friendly habitat with our tips.

Without regular care, a bubbling fountain can quickly go from lovely to grubby. Follow these steps to properly care for your garden fountain.

Outdoor showers provide a unique and luxurious bathing experience. Here's everything you need to know to install one.

Tips on how to choose and install a little shaded relaxation

This Old House magazine reader Maria Hasenecz takes us inside her dramatic garden renovation, with tips for you to grow your own.

Want to create a lusher lawn? Read these tips from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.

Looking for a way to add some fun to your backyard? Make an old-fashioned rope swing with these instructions for parents and kids.