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Give spring chickens a leg up by raising chicks indoors.

Tips for keeping your chicks cozy when the temperature drops.

It’s one of the good guys, but keep your distance anyway.

Those tiny creatures inhabiting your yard have fascinating lives of their own.

Find out how to encourage and work with these garden helpmates.

Always longed for chickens of your own? These chicken coop building plans will help you live your poultry dreams.

What to do when furry pests come calling.

These stamped concrete patio design ideas will get you long-lasting style without blowing your budget.

Looking to light up your outdoor living spaces like a deck, patio or porch? Discover backyard lighting ideas that will transform your space. Plus, find clever DIY ideas, the newest lighting trends and product suggestions.

Carter Oosterhouse shows how to build a wooden gate for a fence using sustainable western red cedar.

If you’d like to build a pool in your yard but lack the space or budget for a full-size model, a plunge pool might be the perfect solution.

A path made of stepping stones is a simple, inexpensive way to add charm to your landscape. Stone paths offer a practical route for foot traffic from the sidewalk or driveway to your front door and along the side or back of the house.

Can peonies really change color?

Get all the info you'll need on how to plan a pergola, then begin designing an attractive focal point for your outdoor living space.

If you want more wildlife like butterflies, lightning bugs, birds and frogs in your yard next summer, leave the leaves on the ground this fall. Learn why keeping some fallen leaves helps create a heathy ecosystem.