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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.

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...

How to Build a Multi-Level Indoor Plant Stand

With its multiple levels, you can get a lot of greenery into a conveniently small...

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...

Recipes for Perfect Flower Containers

Surefire combinations with great curb appeal

16 Reader Projects from The Family Handyman

We love seeing your versions of projects from The Family Handyman—so we’re showing them off!...

Reader Project: North Woods Bench

When reader Keith Simpson saw plans for the North Woods Bench, originally published in the...

Reader Project: Classic Garden Bench

Dan Kemper sent us a photo of his version of the Classic Garden Bench, originally...

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...

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...

Do it right, do it yourself!