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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.

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows the correct way to move shrubs to a temporary location.

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and landscape architect Tom Wirth give planting tips for concealing unsightly utility boxes