How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades
It's easy when you know what you're doing!
How to Build a Backyard Ring Toss Game
Your whole family will love this fun yard game.
The Best Grass Seed for Any Lawn
Learn how to choose the right type of grass seed, plus some top options for all kinds of lawns.
What to Know About Buying a Lawn Mower in 2023
How to pick the perfect lawn mower match for your property and your comfort level.
Will Grass Spread and Cover the Bare Spots in My Lawn?
A lush lawn can still be prone to bare spots. We take a look at the causes, how to repair...
When Is the Best Time to Plant Grass?
Knowing the best time to plant grass matters. Here's how to do it right.
19 Things You Should Never Do To Your Lawn
Whether you’re a green thumb or not, it’s easy to maintain a barefoot-worthy lawn with these tips.
How To Get Rid of Crabgrass
Need to defend your turf from crabgrass? Follow these tips and learn how to kill crabgrass and be one step...
Moss Grass: Grow It or Get Rid of It?
Depending on your outlook, moss grass is either a worthy alternative to turf grass or a nuisance. Here's how to...
Why Are There Mushrooms In My Lawn?
Find out why there are mushrooms in your grass and how to treat them.
What Are Fairy Rings and Why Are They in My Grass?
Learn how to recognize and eliminate those pesky fairy rings.
How to Save Your Grass From Summer Heat
Summer heat can wreak havoc on your lawn. Here's how to keep your grass growing and healthy in the long...
How to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Lawn
Lawn weed control: Six strategies to eliminate invasive weeds from your lawn and keep them from creeping back in.
How to Get Rid of Gasoline Smell
To get rid of that smell, you'll need to do much more than mask it with a sweetly-scented spray.
20 Bad Spring Yard Work Habits You Need to Stop Doing
It's been a long winter and you're ready to start some yard work. But before you grab that rake or...
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...
Sprinkler Repair: How to Unclog Sprinklers
Remove mineral deposits from lawn sprinklers quickly and easily.
How to Fix a Weedy & Patchy Lawn
Work a little, water a lot — then enjoy!
How to Keep Grass Green and Achieve a Healthy Lawn
How to maintain a good-looking lawn with less time and effort
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 Install an Outdoor Faucet
Stop lugging around that hose
22 Yard Tools You Should Get Your Hands On This Fall
Fall yard work can be a pain in the...everything! Make your outdoor chores much easier with these incredibly handy tools.
How to Loosen Nuts, Bolts and Screws
Torches, screw extractors, oil and other tricks to help you free stuck fasteners. These tips work on any fasteners in...
How to Get Rid of Thistle Weeds for Good
Learn how to get rid of thistle in the lawn and garden for good — with organic and standard methods.
How to Install Concrete Flower Bed Edging
Edging lends a crisp, clean, finished look to a flower bed. It also keeps the lawn from migrating into the...
How and When to Change Oil in a Lawn Mower
The Family Handyman automotive expert, Rick Muscoplat, will show you how to change lawn mower oil.
14 Tips for Dealing with Leaves Like a Pro
Take a few minutes to read the following tips for how to get rid of leaves to save yourself hours...