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Whether you are planting flowers in the garden, adding a water feature to the yard or just need to mow the grass, Family Handyman covers all your outdoor needs.

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Build a Flagstone and Stone Block Patio

Construct a poured concrete and stone patio with a curved stone wall.

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How to Build a Stone Path and Steps

Modular blocks let you build like a master mason—even on slopes


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How to Build a Wooden Boardwalk

Create a boardwalk in your back yard


How to Choose the Right Retaining Wall Material

Learn the pros and cons of stone, wood and concrete block retaining walls


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How to Build a Post and Beam Pavilion

Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...

Fountain: How to Build a Concrete Fountain

Carving stone requires years of training, extraordinary skill and endless patience—or you can cheat and use power tools.