5 Landscaping Tips for Increasing the Value of Your Home

We caught up with landscape designer and HGTV star Carson Arthur at the National Home Show in Toronto to find out which exterior improvements yield the highest return on investment.

How to Build a Patio - An Easy Do it Yourself Project

Building a Patio -EASY?!? Yes- we show you how to build a Cut-less (YES NO CUTS!!) paver patio. How to Prepare the foundation soils, the base soils and the sand base. This is about as easy as a DIY backyard Patio can get.

Patch Up the Lawn With Sod - Way to Grow - HGTV

Learn how to patch up a spotty yard with a little compost and sod.

Remove Stains from Outdoor Cushions with these Cleaning Tips | Basics | Better Homes & Gardens

Are grass stains and tree sap ruining your outdoor decor? Check out these tips for how to remove stains from your outdoor cushions and pillows to keep them fresh all season. You can easily rinse away dirt and stains with these quick and simple cleaning tips!

Build a Curved Rafter Cedar Pergola

Build your own Curved Pergola. Complete animated build video that shows step-by-step how to make a backyard or garden pergola from rough sawn Western Red Cedar. A DIY Pergola design that incorporates many ideas for a unique roof cover. The Pergola structure adds shade and beauty to a yard or garden and can be used as a support structure for climbing vines or flowers. A pergola design with elegant curves.

How to Lay a New Brick Patio | This Old House

Roger Cook and crew is out back at the Arlington house, laying a new brick patio. First they decide on the pattern, then they start laying the brick

How to Maintain a Lawn Mower | This Old House

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor share tips for keeping your mower running smoothly all summer long.