How to Pour a Concrete Slab Successfully: 31 Tips
Building a shed this spring? Before you can even think about raising the walls, it’s imperative to have a solid foundation. Learn how to pour a concrete slab successfully here.
Build a Brick Pathway in the Garden
Build this handsome backyard feature in one weekend.
Build a Flagstone and Stone Block Patio
Construct a poured concrete and stone patio with a curved stone wall.
Patio Tiles: How to Build a Patio With Ceramic Tile
Make patio tiles stand up to Mother Nature with these installation and care tips.
How to Build Pathways: Brick and Stone Pathways
With a little imagination and a lot of muscle, you can build this walk in a three-day weekend
How to Build a Stone Fire Ring
Build this backyard fire pit with retaining wall blocks.
Pavilion Shed Plans
The perfect blend of entertaining space and storage shed.
Build a Mini Greenhouse with an Old Window
Give an old window new life by turning it into a mini greenhouse.
How to Build a Modern Outdoor Fireplace
It’s surprisingly easy to build—and portable, too.
How to Build a Stone Path and Steps
Modular blocks let you build like a master mason—even on slopes
How to Build a Backyard Oasis
A shaded retreat that's surprisingly easy to build. Place it next to your deck or anywhere in your yard.
7 Deck Building Tips from the Pros
Techniques for deck building, framing a deck, building stairs and railings and adding deck trim.
How to Clean Brick
Keep water stains from ruining your house's appearance
Easy Weekend Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home
Whether you paint your front door or add potted plants, these home improvement ideas can turn your house from not-too-hot...
Oriented Strand Board (OSB board) vs. Plywood
OSB vs plywood: Is one better than the other for sheathing?
How to Choose the Right Retaining Wall Material
Learn the pros and cons of stone, wood and concrete block retaining walls
Flashing a Deck Ledger Board on Vinyl Siding
Here's the right way to do it
How to Build a Post and Beam Pavilion
Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...
Deck: How to Build a Deck Planter
Assemble and mount this simple planter in less than an hour
How to Choose Modular Concrete Block
Sorting out the options
Build a Victorian Screen House
Escape the bugs in style, whether you're entertaining friends or just hanging out
Schoolhouse Storage Shed
If you've got big storage needs and are looking for style, this is the shed for you.
Roof Flashing Techniques for Outside Corners
Make roof dormers and other outside corners leakproof
12 Best Curb Appeal Ideas for Any Budget
Whether you're putting your house on the market soon or simply want to make the exterior as beautiful and welcoming...
