Bring Potted Plants Inside for Winter
Filed under: Kitchen & Bath, Small Projects, Patios, Porches & Decks, Essential Skills, Know-How, OutdoorsGive your potted plants shelter from the dropping temperatures -- but make sure to...
View ArticleWood Repair: How to Fix Damage From Rot
Filed under: fix-it, weekend projects, Tools, Patios, Porches & Decks, Know-How, OutdoorsWhen it comes to inexpensive wood repair, durable epoxy can fix rotted wood and save you hundreds of dollars...
View ArticleOn the Porch: Installing a Beadboard Ceiling
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View ArticleBlizzard Safety with Mike Holmes
Filed under: Exteriors & Facades, Patios, Porches & Decks, OutdoorsGot winter blizzards on the brain? HGTV star Mike Holmes gives us the cold, hard facts on protecting your home from snow...
View ArticleWeed Killers: 8 Natural Methods
Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks, Essential Skills, Know-How, Outdoors Before you dig into spring gardening, spend these last weeks of winter getting a headstart on weed control with these...
View ArticlePruning Apple Trees
Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks, OutdoorsWith the coldest part of the winter behind us, it'll soon be peak season for pruning apple trees. Pruning apple trees can begin as early as January, as...
View ArticlePruning Trees Using the Three-Cut Method
Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks, OutdoorsGive your trees a healthy headstart to spring by pruning large branches now with the simple three-step method. The three-cut method. Photo: KTesh,...
View ArticleIdeas for the Garden - Get Creative with Planters!
Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks, OutdoorsLooking for fresh ideas for the garden? Use your imagination. DIY pro Skaie Knox of the home improvement e-marketplace DiggersList shows how us how...
View ArticleRemoving Rust from Metal and Concrete
Filed under: Exteriors & Facades, Patios, Porches & Decks, Essential Skills, Know-How, OutdoorsYou don't have to live with those reddish brown stains on your furniture and patio. Removing rust...
View ArticleThis Weekend: Projects to Keep You Outside!
Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks, Know-How, OutdoorsThis weekend, embrace the warmer weather -- while still being productive, of course. Pick one or two of these crafts or clean-ups and you'll...
View ArticleApartment Gardening: Turn a Filing Cabinet Into a Planter
Filed under: Crafts, Patios, Porches & Decks, Outdoors, Crafts & CelebrationsYes you can have a garden, even in an urban home. No yard is no excuse. Sasquatch Books "Apartment Gardening:...
View ArticleHow to Grow a Vegetable Garden
Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks, OutdoorsLooking for reasons to grow your own veggies? Not only will you save money at the grocery store but you'll feel an extra sense of pride in your salads....
View ArticleSawhorse Plans: Build a Chic, Gold Version
Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks, OutdoorsThere's no need to hide your sawhorse when it looks this good. Get the step-by-step on how to build this beauty in your backyard. Check out this story...
View ArticleHow to Make a Cushion Without Sewing
Filed under: Crafts, Patios, Porches & DecksA good bench is hard to find, but a good bench cushion is even harder. Here's how to make a cushion for any bench using little more than fabric and glue....
View ArticleMosquito Prevention: The 10 Most Bizarre Tips
Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks, Know-How, OutdoorsNow that mosquito season is starting, it's time to stock up our buzz-busting arsenal. But are these weird tips real or rumors? We'll be the...
View ArticleFirst Look: My Backyard Goes Disney
Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks, Living Spaces, OutdoorsConfession: I come from a Disney-obsessed family, to the point where I've been to Disney World about 12 times. But just when I thought I...
View ArticleBuild a Patio: Notes from a DIY
Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks, Know-How, OutdoorsYes, it's possible to build a patio (attractively and for a fraction of the pro price) if you know what's in store beforehand. Russet Street...
View ArticleHow to Make Lanterns From Jars
Filed under: Crafts, Patios, Porches & Decks, OutdoorsFrom the ModCloth look book to your summer table, here's how to make lanterns from jars. ModCloth When we spotted the colorful glass...
View ArticleMake a Rug From a Tablecloth
Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks, Living Spaces, OutdoorsYes, you can make a rug (a spill-proof one, no less) without going near yarn, wool or even a sewing machine. All you need is a...
View ArticlePatio Flooring Ideas: What's Right For You?
Filed under: Patios, Porches & Decks, Essential Skills, Know-How, OutdoorsBefore you renovate your patio, make sure you know all the flooring options. From stone to brick, these five materials are...
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