Yards
The 5 Best Playscapes and Swing Sets (2024 Review)
Playsets allow your children to enjoy the outdoors while swinging, sliding, climbing, and playing. Keep reading to learn about our picks for the best playscapes on Amazon.
7 Best Invisible Fences (2024 Guide)
In this review, we analyze and compare the best invisible fences on Amazon, discuss what to look for when buying, and answer common buyer questions.
The 6 Best String Trimmers (2024 Review)
We found the six best string trimmers available on the market today, including easy-to-use and budget options.
The 5 Best Fire Pit Tables (2024 Review)
Combining the practicality of a table with the magic of a fire, a fire pit table makes for a perfect backyard addition. Find the best one with our top recommendations.
How To Install a Little Free Library
Host Kevin O’Connor and contractor Tom Silva install Brookside Elementary School’s new little free library with the help of some students.
Fall Yard and Home Maintenance Checklist: 12 Simple Items
As fall begins, there are a few maintenance tasks around the house. Here are 12 ways to prepare your yard and home for the cooler season.
How Much Does Mulch Cost?
Are you planning on refreshing your flowerbeds with a new layer of mulch? Or have you added a new raised bed full of veggies that need some moisture retention? Read on to discover everything from figuring out the volume and how much you can expect to pay to calculating how much mulch you’ll need.
How to Repair an Outdoor Pizza Oven in Simple to Follow Steps
An outdoor pizza oven is fun for the whole family — until it's damaged. Here's how to repair a brick-and-stone pizza oven.
Planning for a Pergola: What to Know Before You Install One
This versatile open-air structure can define an outdoor room, provide light shade, and add privacy while enhancing the look of your home. Here’s what to consider when adding one
The Ultimate Summer Maintenance Checklist
The summer months have arrived, meaning certain areas of your home may need some tending. Here are some maintenance tasks to pay attention to this season.
How To Care for Ornamental Grass
Wondering how to care for ornamental grasses? This guide covers expert care tips, how to find the right type for your climate, and more.
How To Make Your Fence Wildlife-Friendly
Learn how to create fencing that meets all your privacy and safety needs while protecting the local flora and fauna.
Before and After: Creating an Outdoor Relaxation Zone
See how this couple transformed their neglected backyard into an inviting destination with designated activity areas and low-maintenance finishes.
How to Build a Pergola
Bring shade and style to any backyard with a pergola kit. Here’s how to assemble it.
How to Build a Stone Birdbath With Simple to Follow Steps
A stone birdbath can add a touch of elegance and wildlife to your outdoor space. Find out how to build one here.
Build It | How to Build a Beehive
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor craft a bee-friendly backyard feature from basic building materials.
Our 7 Best Chicken Coop Picks (2024)
Our review gives you all of the information you need to purchase the best chicken coop for your yard, including a guide to consider important buying factors.
Spring Checklist: Prep Your Home for Warm Weather
Get your home, lawn, and garden ready for the milder, wetter days on the way
How to Install a Shipping Container Pool
House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse takes her backyard project to new heights with a container pool installation.
How To Build a Wooden Garden Hose Holder for Your Home
Follow along as DIY expert Jenn Largesse shares how you can build a functional garden hose box out of cedar. with a built-in reel.
How to Get Rid of Birds on Your Property
Harming or trapping most wild birds is illegal, so we’ll show you how to get rid of birds on your property by using harmless, non-chemical deterrents and repellents.
The 4 Best Wood Pellets (2023 Review)
Wood pellets are made from hardwoods, such as maple and hickory, to enhance the flavor of lamb, brisket, or other meat. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the four best wood pellets on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
Build It | Birdhouse
General contractor Tom Silva helps a pair of woodworking siblings build a DIY birdhouse in their new workshop.
How To Frame a Shed
General contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to frame a shed while rebuilding a chicken coop in this step-by-step video and guide.
How To Wire a Shed for Electricity
Learn how to wire a shed for electricity from master electrician Heath Eastman by following our detailed step-by-step guide.
How To Build a Backyard Ice Rink
Learn all you need to know about building a backyard ice skating rink from This Old House experts Jenn Nawada and Nathan Gilbert.
Landscaping Tips for High-Traffic Areas in Your Home
Tired of neighbors trampling your grass? Turn it into an attractive pathway instead. Learn more at this link.
The 5 Best Trampolines (2024 Review)
Trampolines can be a fun addition to your yard. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best trampolines on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
5 Best Cordless Leaf Blowers (2024 Guide)
When the fall season rolls around and your lawn is covered with leaves, a powerful leaf blower is a must-have tool. In this guide, we look at the best cordless leaf blowers on today's market to help you find the ideal fit for your yard.
The 5 Best Grills (2024 Review)
If you’re looking to grill meat, vegetables, and other food in your backyard, read our guide on the best grills to find the right model for you.
16 Creative Pergola Ideas to Enhance Your Backyard
A pergola adds shade and helps define your outdoor living space. This guide offers Several Creative pergola ideas to inspire you.
End-of-Summer Yard and Garden Cleanup Tips
Give your lawn and garden the care they need by removing debris, dividing crowded perennials, and adding mulch—so plants can come back stronger.