Outdoors
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.
How to Build a Compost Bin
This 'log cabin' bin will keep your compost pile from becoming an eyesore. These compost bin plans will give you an attractive compost bin!
How to Build a Garden Shed Addition
Plenty of storage for outdoor tools and toys, only a step away from your back door
How to Build a Multi-Level Indoor Plant Stand
With its multiple levels, you can get a lot of greenery into a conveniently small space.
How to Build a Backyard Beverage Stand That Doubles as a Lawn Ornament
Take your backyard beverages to the next level with this super-simple DIY drink stand.
How to Build a Garden Arbor
Make a sturdy place to relax or a dramatic garden entrance in a weekend with this amazing garden arbor.
Recipes for Perfect Flower Containers
Surefire combinations with great curb appeal
Reader Project: Classic Garden Bench
Dan Kemper sent us a photo of his version of the Classic Garden Bench, originally published in the April 2016...
How to Build a Timber Frame Garden Arbor
You can cut perfect, old-style joints with standard tools...and keep all the fasteners out of sight
Build a Classic Garden DIY Bench with Dowel Construction
Dowel construction makes it solid-and surprisingly simple.
DIY Bench, North Woods Style
An inexpensive, easy-to-build classic
How to Build a Garden Bench
Make this attractive, comfortable garden bench. We show you how to build it with simple biscuit joinery.