Yards
Find creative ideas and practical tips for transforming your yard, with guides on landscaping, maintenance, and do-it-yourself (DIY) projects.
7 Giant Yard Games You Can DIY
Get ready for a summer of big fun with these oversized DIY yard game projects that are sure to be a hit with your family.
The Ultimate Checklist for Hosting a Perfect Backyard Party
If you're planning an outdoor get-together, you have a lot of work ahead. Thankfully we can help you sort through your list. Read our step-by-step guide to learn the best ways to assemble guest lists, choose the right music, and more.
Build It | How to Build a Chicken Coop
A DIY chicken coop is a charming way to welcome feathered friends into your backyard - and provide a source of fresh eggs for you.
How to Build a Fire Pit Patio
On their own, handsome stone pavers expand a home’s entertaining space, but add a fire pit and your yard becomes a destination
Secrets to Better BBQ
Rubs, sauces, relishes, and bastes are essential additions that give grilled food its character, personality, and soul
DIY Pool, Pond, and Fountain Ideas for Your Yard
Check out this comprehensive guide to installing and maintaining water features in your yard, from ponds to pools.
7 Shed Designs You’ll Love
Explore these 7 unique shed designs using LP® Outdoor Building Solutions and find inspiration for your outdoor space.
Everything You Need to Know to Restore a Green, Healthy Lawn
Ask this old house landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Kentucky to show a homeowner revive his lawn step by step.
Cordless Lawn Mowers That Won’t Quit
We’re living in the golden age of cordless lawn mowers. Not long ago, these quiet, smokeless cutters had anemic batteries that made you wish you were mowing with gas.
How to Put Your Snow Blower to Bed
Here’s what to do now to ensure that your snow blower is ready for action next winter.
How To Maintain Fruit Trees
Read these care tips from Tom Spellman of Dave Wilson Nursery to learn how to properly maintain fruit trees, from fertilization to pruning.
How to Run Electricity to a Shed
Electrician Scott Caron shows us how he powers an outbuilding—which takes wiring knowledge as well as lots of digging.
How to Shovel Snow Safely: Expert Tips and Tools for Winter
Shoveling snow doesn't have to be hard. Here are the best ways to shovel different kinds of snow, prevent injury, and lessen your workload.
A Green and Serene Water-Thrifty Landscape
Sculptural shrubs, verdant groundcovers, and dappled sunlight create the magic in this canyon-hugging property in Los Angeles.
Prep Your Yard for Fall
Cooler temperatures and abundant rainfall are an invitation to tend to what’s green and growing. Here are 3 things you need to tackle this fall
How to Build a Tree House
Kevin O’Connor and Tom Silva build a great backyard treehouse using special hardware that will allow the tree to continue to grow for many years
How To Build a Tree Fort
Use specialty hardware and a mix of lumber and branches to create a tree fort sturdy enough to support your kids’ wildest imaginations.
How To Build a High-Tunnel Greenhouse for Your Plants
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner build a simple, affordable backyard greenhouse.
How to Install a Frost-Proof Hose Spigot
In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to install a frost-proof spigot for your home.
How To Install a House Hydrant
In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to install a house hydrant to replace a leaky spigot.
A Suburban Lot Turns into Magical Garden Rooms
Here's how an ordinary suburban lot became a nature playground for kid and adults alike—with ideas anyone can use
How To Hand-Prune Trees
In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates how to properly hand-prune trees using the three-cut method.
Build It | How to Build a Chicken Coop
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva creates a backyard chicken coop for a homeowner in Connecticut in "Build It."
How To Install a Water-Saving Drip Irrigation System for Your Home
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a drip irrigation system to save water.
How To Install an Outdoor Television
In this guide, This Old House master electrician Scott Caron shows you how you can install a weatherproof TV to transform your outdoor space.
How To Plant a Large Shade Tree
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to select and plant a deciduous shade tree.
How to Maintain Your Snow Blower For Optimal Performance
In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you how to keep your snow blower in top condition and prepared for storms.
How To Plant a Living Christmas Tree After the Holidays
If you’d like to plant your Christmas tree in your backyard, here’s how to prepare, choose the right tree, and care for it.
Fall Lawn Care: Essential Tips to Protect Your Yard
Want a lush, healthy yard come next spring? Our guide includes expert tips on fall lawn care so your grass bounces back after winter.
How to Install a Raised Vegetable Garden with Arbors
This Old House landscaping contractors Roger Cook and Jenn Nawada help an elementary school build and plant a raised-bed vegetable garden.
How to Install a Natural Gas Barbecue Grill for Your Home
In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to install a natural gas line for a new BBQ grill.
A Step by Step Guide to Planting Palm Trees for Your Yard
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to Miami to plant several different types of palm trees in a front yard.
