Lawn Care

Learn the best ways to mow the lawn, take care of those pesky weeds and create the backyard of your dreams with these lawn care maintenance and repair tips.

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10 Best Curb Appeal Before and After Makeovers

Give your home a curb appeal makeover and get your neighbors thinking someone else moved in.


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If My Lawn Turns Brown This Summer, How Do Make it Green Again?

Why does grass turn brown in the summer? We'll show you some common causes of brown spots and dying grass,...


How to Sharpen Mower Blades With an Angle Grinder

An angle grinder makes quick work of this dirty job.


How to Fertilize Your Lawn

Avoid the top 4 lawn fertilizer blunders


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How to Repair a Lawn Mower Pull Cord

Replace a broken starter rope in a half hour.


Lawn Mower Won’t Start

Learn the reasons why a lawn mower won't start after winter or during peak season, and how to fix those...


How to Replace a Broken Lawn Sprinkler Head

It's pretty easy to damage a sprinkler head with your mower if the head sits too high.

Ten Handy Lawn Mowing Tips

There are 'right' and 'wrong' ways to mow grass.


How to Revive Grass: Thinning Lawn

How to use an aerator and power rake to get an old lawn ready for seeding.


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Growing Grass Under Trees

Match these shade-tolerant grass types with your climate zone for a winning combination.


How To Buy Quality Lawn Seed

Reseeding is a job you can do in a weekend if you have an average-size lawn.


10 Smart and Effective Ways to Water Your Lawn

Proper watering is the single most important thing you can do to keep your lawn in tip-top shape. And even...


How to Resod Grass: Replace Dead Grass Patches

Re-sod a bad spot in your lawn in minutes


Lawn Aerator Shoes: Do They Really Work?

Are aerator shoes actually effective? Here's the scoop on lawn aerator shoes - pros, cons, how to use them &...


How to Install an Irrigation System in 11 Easy Steps

Expert advice about irrigation installation from the job site.


Fall Lawn Care Guide

Ensure a greener yard in the spring by preparing your lawn in the fall

Fixing Dead Spots in Your Lawn

How to restore those troublesome dead patches in your lawn


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How to Fix a Sprinkler System

Do-it-yourself solutions to irritating irrigation problems.


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When Should You Replace a Lawn Mower vs. Repairing One?

A carbon-coated spark plug can make for hard starting, and so can old gas or a plugged carburetor. All are...


18 Lawn Mysteries Explained (And How to Fix Them)

Get rid of your lawn eyesores with these tips.


6 Common Lawn Problems and Solutions

Real world situations and expert advice and solutions.

Garden Closet Storage Project

This compact outdoor closet fits in a small yard and yet holds a...


How to Prep for Sod Installation

Get your new lawn off to a fresh start in eight simple steps.


Garage Storage: DIY Tips and Hints

Is your garage stuffed to the gills with stuff? You're not alone. Nearly everyone's garage can use some organizing and...


How to Plant Grass to Fix a Bare Spot

If you have bare patches in your lawn, it's a simple project to reseed them.


How to Get Rid of Snow Mold Safely

As the snow melts away every spring, your lovely lawn is vulnerable to an unsightly fungus.


How to Clean Brick

Keep water stains from ruining your house's appearance