This selection of fun, clever plans for do-it-yourself projects is taken from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS Archive. In this guide, you’ll discover everything from outdoor furniture to solar appliances, with ...

NEW YORK -- We tend to spend the most time out in our yard during the summer. Maintaining a well-kept yard is undoubtedly a major undertaking and a huge cost. You don't need to be a professional ...

Q: I’m thrilled we’re getting more sunshine, but my yard doesn’t have much privacy. How can I create separation from my neighbors so I can enjoy the great outdoors? A: As the rainy days slow to a ...

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Sameer Patel loves to DIY. He’s built a weight rack for his home gym, rebuilt a swing for his son and welded a fire pit for his backyard. So when it was time to add gutters to his home in Tucson, ...

Transform your outdoor space with these 10 creative and budget-friendly DIY backyard projects. From cozy fire pits to stylish patios, these ideas will help you turn any yard into a relaxing retreat.

Worthy of Old McDonald himself, this do-it-yourself backyard barn project features classic good looks and solid, rustproof construction. As versatile as it is appealing, the project can serve as a ...

You bought a new home, and the list of projects that need to be done is bigger than your bank account. Or, the home you bought years ago is looking a little dated, and you don’t have the money to hire ...

Millions of do-it-yourself home improvement and landscaping projects are about to get underway this spring. There’s plenty of inspiration for outdoor spaces. A brick path from Houzz. A parterre in ...

The sound of power tools is roaring in neighborhoods across the United States. In the Brookside neighborhood in central Kansas City, Mo., John Buhr has do-it-yourself projects going from top of the ...