How to Create an Outdoor Dining Area Using Recycled Materials
Build an outdoor dining set from reclaimed pallets, cable spools, and salvaged wood: how to...
Outdoors
Outdoor projects and gear: composting setups for small yards, birdhouse placement for songbirds and staying dry when camping in wet weather.
Why Rain Barrels Connected to Downspouts Cut Water Bills Drastically
Connect a rain barrel to a downspout to collect ~620 gallons per inch of rain and cut summer...
How to Build a Simple Greenhouse from Cattle Panels and Plastic
Build a cattle panel greenhouse for $200-$500: bend 16-foot panels into arches over rebar, add...
The Complete Guide to Pressure Washing Your Patio and Walkways
Pressure wash a patio safely: electric vs gas machines, color-coded nozzle angles, 12-18 inch...
How to Design a Pollinator-Friendly Garden Using Only Seed Packets
Design a pollinator garden from seed packets: read the sun, spacing and bloom-time data, map the...
Why Sheet Mulching Kills Lawn Grass Without Any Herbicides
Sheet mulching kills lawn grass without herbicides: smother it under soaked cardboard and...
How to Build a Bat House That Actually Attracts Mosquito-Eating Bats
Build a single-chamber bat house with a full plywood cut list, roughened interior, sealed seams...
The Best Shade Trees That Grow Fast and Stay Under Forty Feet
Seven fast-growing shade trees that stay under 40 feet, compared by growth rate and mature size...
How to Start a Balcony Herb Garden in Containers That Thrive
Grow a lasting container herb garden: a sun-and-water chart for 7 easy herbs, pot sizing...
Why Companion Planting Reduces Pest Problems Without Chemicals
How companion planting curbs garden pests without chemicals: the mechanisms at work, a table of...
How to Build a Cold Frame to Extend Your Growing Season by Months
Build a simple cold frame from an old window and scrap lumber to extend your harvest by months....
How to Create a Japanese-Inspired Zen Garden in a Small Side Yard
Turn a neglected side yard into a low-maintenance Japanese dry garden: gravel depth, rock...