Yards

Trampolines can be a fun addition to your yard. In this review, the This Old House 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.

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.

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.

A pergola adds shade and helps define your outdoor living space. This guide offers Several Creative pergola ideas to inspire you.

Give your lawn and garden the care they need by removing debris, dividing crowded perennials, and adding mulch—so plants can come back stronger.

Warm weather has finally arrived! It’s time to head outside and give your house and landscape some TLC.

As smart tech aimed at outdoor living evolves, the range of tasks it can handle—from lighting the patio to freeing you from the grill to robo-mowing the grass—is more impressive than ever.

Your hot tub deserves that extra special touch for its surroundings. Find some design ideas to make your hot tub deck more relaxing.

Entertain and impress your guests at your next backyard party with these creative ideas you can use for the perfect outdoor bar.

Looking to eke a little more living out of your backyard patch of green? As the past year has made clear, outdoor spaces are vital to our well-being­—and they can double our dining, entertaining, and hangout space. Here’s how three couples created a bit of paradise in their own backyards.

Your yard is your happy place, and you want it to be your pet’s, too. Here’s how to protect your landscaping while giving her an ideal romping ground.

Spring is here, so it’s time to prime the house and garden for the warm-weather months ahead. Read on for tips on how to get everything ready for the summer.

From leaf blowers to vacuums, our guide covers all the different kinds of products and technology to tackle this annual chore.

Leaf burning can be an effective way to tackle your fall cleanup. Here are a few tips for burning leaves safely.

In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, we take a look at some of the best smokers on the market.

Learn the best techniques for removing grease, burnt-on food, and rust for safe, delicious meals every time you grill.

Hot tubs are meant for relaxation, but there’s one aspect of owning one that may be stressing you out: draining the water to clean the tub. Read our guide to learn how to drain your hot tub.

Learn how to winterize a pool with our comprehensive guide. Get expert tips and step-by-step instructions to protect your pool during the colder months.

Mulch is a an often overlooked but useful garden tool. Use our guide to navigate the options and find the best topdressing for your plant bed.

Sprinkler heads can be delicate, but you can get your sprinkler system back in top shape with these DIY tips.

Love to grill? Host a Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or fun seasonal bash to remember with gadgets that will enhance your grill skills. Read on to see our guide to grilling accessories.

The best chemical sprayers in 2024 are the Chapin Backpack Sprayer, Scotts Lithium-Ion Sprayer, and the D.B. Smith 1-Gallon Sprayer.