The National Wildlife Federation administers the Backyard Wildlife Habitat program, which is designed to encourage home owners to create landscapes friendly to both wildlife and the environment....
A simple swing set requires minimal assembly, but you have to do it in the right order.
Make life simpler by choosing a birdbath made of a lightweight material or one with a removable basin or a drain hole. And, remember, the more often you clean a birdbath, the easier cleaning it...
Installing a new curb-mounted mailbox can be handy for you and the mail carrier - and add a little style to your home.
A clothesline will save you money, conserve energy and give your laundry that fresh, outdoor aroma.
A "quinzee," or snow hut, can provide vital warmth and shelter in the snow. It can also be a lot of fun to make.
Get ready to install your new fish pond.
An abode for your dog is merely a smaller, stripped-down version of your own home. Building a doghouse is an easy weekend project - here's an overview of the steps you'll take.
Doghouses are simple structures, but it's always good to have a plan. With graph paper and pencil, sketch out your doghouse before you build.
The roof of a doghouse protects not only your dog, but also the doghouse. Following are a few guidelines for building a simple slanted roof - a shed roof - that lifts off for cleaning.
Won't Fido and Muffin be surprised! This electronic fence is installed underground and will teach your pets the limits of your yard without physical barriers. The fence is ideal for those pets who...
A tire swing is a simple, inexpensive, old-fashioned addition to the kids play area that even adults can enjoy. Let's put one together. You will of course need a tree or appropriate support to...
Are you looking for a fun, inexpensive addition to the kids' backyard playground? A sandbox is just the ticket. It will give them a place to build and explore their creativity and won't cost you...
Wouldn't a picnic table make your backyard, patio or deck a more useful and fun space? Here's how to build one that is relatively inexpensive and long lasting.
Now that you have your pond installed, how do you keep your fish healthy? Biological filters use bacteria to break ammonia and nitrites down into nitrates. High ammonia and nitrite levels can kill...
Shopping for a play structure? It's a jungle out there. A well-chosen set can provide years of stimulating fun for your monkeys, but the price range and variety of choices can make anyone's head...
It's not that easy to have a garden pond with clear water, healthy plants and thriving fish all summer long. After all, a pond with all those elements is not just a decorative ornament--it's your...
For a gardener, nothing is more satisfying then heading outdoors to
pot up seedlings; a potting bench makes this easy. The main feature is
the worktable, while lower shelves hold supplies like...
Preparing and enjoying meals alfresco--and the pleasures of the
casual entertaining it promotes--have become standard elements of
gracious living. At one time limited to the South and Southwest,...
A garden pond or fountain needn't be a grand affair. It's the sight and
sound of water that counts. A large pond filled with fish and plants is
impressive, but a simple bowl with gently moving...
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