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A mitered corner is formed by joining two pieces of wood, each cut to a 45° angle. One of the easier joints to cut, a...
Last year, I was dying to have some deck rail planters to grow spinach and lettuce in, but I couldn’t find any that w...
The sculpture of plants, or topiary, has been a gardening practice for centuries. The precise designs achieved throug...
As soon as December hits, I’m ready to break out the Christmas cheer. When it comes to decorating for the holiday, I’...
A porch is simply a deck with a roof on it, right? Not quite. While some porches may be as simple as that, many are m...
Except in special cases—when you intentionally choose a specific angle or bias—it's important to keep all drill holes...
Back in the day there were just two options, slotted or Phillips. You picked one, picked a length, and were good to g...
Building a cabinet looks easy. After all, it’s just a box with a door. It only becomes difficult if you want it to lo...
As you may recall from science class as a kid, wood is a collection of fibers that run in the same direction. Basical...
Build a backyard teepee with your kids this summer. It's easy and fun and the ideal summer craft project for the whole family.
With a few basic, inexpensive materials and tools, you can engage your kids in some kite-making fun this summer.
Amp up your home’s curb appeal with a flower-filled window box that you can make yourself.
Few summer DIY projects are as easy to complete—or provide as much fun—as a backyard sandbox.
Put your home's rainwater runoff into service by collecting it for garden and lawn use.
Build a retaining wall with dry laid stone in order to establish different levels in your landscaping.
Create some outdoor fun this summer—the old-fashioned way—with this "oh so easy" tire swing how-to.
For the soil- and drainage-poor gardener, a raised garden bed offers the opportunity to perfect your environment and ...
A DIY favorite for bringing the outdoors in, terrariums are simple to make and effortless to enjoy.
Add a decorative glow to the tabletop or garden with these easy-to-make sap bucket luminaries.
There's a skill to making a good campfire. Follow this easy how-to for best results.
Easy and inexpensive to make, building a bird house can be a great project for the whole family.
Outdoor showers are becoming increasingly more popular. Here's one you can build yourself this weekend.
Nothing quite soothes the soul like the sound of burbling water. Even though we have a long and narrow backyard, we a...
Melamine-coated particleboard is a great material for storage, basement, garage, home office, and kid's room projects...
Creating distressed beams adds character to any space.
Plywood sheet goods are an essential in any home improvement project involving wood. But due to their layered structu...
Making mortise-and-tenon joints is a straightforward process.
Nothing celebrates the colder weather like the distinct scent and sound of a crackling log in the fireplace. A steady...
