Outdoors

Summer heat can wreak havoc on your lawn. Here's how to keep your grass growing and healthy in the long...

Don't cut those rhubarb stalks! Here's why it's a bad idea, and how to harvest rhubarb the right way.

Stock your pantry with home-dried herbs and save money at the grocery store. Here's how.

Lawn weed control: Six strategies to eliminate invasive weeds from your lawn and keep them from creeping back in.

Build this airy summer hangout that features fish-scale shingles and decorative trim you make yourself.

As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's a look at...

The easiest way to bring electricity to a shed, garden or lamppost

Backyard birdwatchers share their tried-and-true tips to keep sugar water safe for their favorite fliers.

Calculating the step dimensions, laying out stringers and building a sturdy set of deck stairs.

We designed this shed with money saving in mind. Even the dimensions are designed to make the most efficient use...

Growing hops rewards homebrewers and gardeners. Use these tips for buying, planting and nurturing this fast-growing vine.

We break down four options for underground wiring. Here's what you need to know.

Running water and a work surface for convenient outdoor cooking.

Plant diseases are a fact of life for gardeners. Learn how to deal with the most common plant ailments and...

Learn how to bring a stylish splash of green to any wall in your home.

Use these 10 ergonomic tools to get more done in your home, garage and garden, while avoiding the painful aggravation...

It's more show than tell with indoor and outdoor plants. Learn the signs of too little light so you can...

The ultimate easy chair: Easy to build, easy to tote, easy to set up and store.