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Give & Get Advice

How to Build a Dog Gate

A solid-wood DIY gate is a practical upgrade for the well-trained dog—and your home's decor See more

How to Build an Agility Course

How to Build a Dog Ramp

How to Build a Dog Feeding Station

More Pet Projects

3 DIY Pet Projects Make your own doggie daybed, cat-box bench, and pet steps with these plans	A Craftsman-Style Doghouse A bungalow in miniature, complete with wood-shingle siding and a cedar-shake roof	A Greek-Revival Doghouse A scaled-down, farmhouse replica stays true to its 19th-century roots


5 Architecturally Classic Doghouses Beautiful houses get miniaturized for Man's Best Friend	8 Small Pet Palaces No matter how small the animal, you can think very big when creating a home for a pet	6 Outrageous Doghouses Dogs never had it so good

Pets in the Home

How to Create a Pet-Friendly Home Make your home safe and comfortable your furry, feathered, and finned household members		Pet Safety and Home Renovation Tips on how to make home projects less stressful on Fido and Whiskers

Pet Products

Quick Fixes for Lawn Problems Remedies for dog urine, compacted soil, and mole burrowing on your grassy lawn	When Your Yard Is Bowser's Bathroom How to deal when a neighbor's dog takes care of business over your property line	Dog vs. Grass Can this lawn be saved from these four paws?	Uncool Cats Stop cats from using you flower beds as a litter box

Wildlife and Your Home

Wildlife-Friendly Yard Accessories Easy garden upgrades that welcome birds to your yard	Butterfly Garden Create a healthy environment in your backyard, and butterflies will come to you	Draw Birds and Butterflies to Your Yard Encourage pretty fliers to come to your place and stay awhile with these easy habitat gardening tips	Bye-bye, Bambi Here's how to keep the plant-gobbling deer at bay