Outdoor Living

Outdoor living includes swimming pools, solar yard lights, bug zappers and more. Learn all about outdoor living and how to enjoy your backyard.

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Pergolas add shade, space and panache to your home. Here's what to keep in mind before selecting one.

By Melanie Radzicki McManus

The comfort of the wide armrests, high back and slanted seat of the Adirondack chair have made it legendary since its invention in the early 1900s.

By Wendy Bowman

Between their survival skills and their natural intelligence, rats have been outsmarting us for centuries. But since they carry a lot of diseases, we'd really like to be rid of them. An expert tell us the best ways.

By Nathan Chandler

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When you’re planning your next garden, get inspired by these classic styles.

Household pests are not only a nuisance, but they can also cause damage to your home. So which ones are the most common, and more importantly, how can you get rid of them?

By Sarah Fernandez

There's something very luxurious about standing beneath a cool shower in the hot sun. Why not add this feature to your own backyard?

By Denise Harrison

Without regular maintenance, a deck can decay, grow mold, weaken and literally fall apart. Enter the ritual of cleaning, stripping and staining that keeps your deck in tip-top shape.

By Julia Layton

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Hot tubs are ideal for lounging with a drink or relaxing with your partner. But there are several things you need to know before you buy.

By Terri Briseno

Once a rare luxury, the home sauna has been picking up in popularity. But it's still important to choose a sauna that fits your price range, needs and building codes.

By Julia Layton

Outdoor furniture is as varied and unique as the cushions that will decorate it. There's a lot to look for, and we'll help you know what to buy!

By Sara Elliott

There's not too much you can do about what Mother Nature throws at your deck, but there's a whole lot that you can do -- that you need to do -- to protect it.

By Alison Cooper

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Your deck can begin to deteriorate after just one season, but there are ways to protect your outdoor space for years to come.

By Sara Elliott

A swimming pool cover pump removes unwanted rainwater from the pool cover quickly and effectively. Learn more about the purpose of a swimming pool cover pump from this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Gas and electric pool heaters are both used to warm swimming water. Learn the difference between gas and electric swimming pool heaters in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You bought an outdoor wood-burning furnace and would like to install it yourself. Learn how to install an outdoor furnace in this article.

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You can make raccoon repellant with ammonia, potent spices or peppers. Learn how to make homemade raccoon repellant in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You love watching butterflies in your garden and you wish you knew how to make a butterfly feeder. This article will tell you how to make a butterfly feeder.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Ensure that your home and property are free of wasps by learning to get rid of wasp nests. Learn about how to get rid of wasp nests in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You wish you knew how to build a backyard bird sanctuary, but don't know where to find information. Learn about how to build a backyard bird sanctuary in this article.

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You have a lot of crows in your yard, which you'd like to get rid of. Learn some tips here as to how to get rid of the crows.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You have snakes in your yard would like to know how to get rid of snakes in your yard. Learn how to get rid of snakes in your yard in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Pools are expensive enough -- you don't want to pay someone to drain your pool for you if you can do it yourself. Learn about how to drain a pool with a garden hose in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You've been seeing roaches on the kitchen counter and want to get rid of them without using those horrible-smelling sprays. Learn about how to get rid of roaches with boric acid in this article.

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You can get rid of ground hornets with soap and water, insecticide, traps or by removing their nests. Learn about how to get rid of ground hornets in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

Whether in your kitchen, garden or garage, maggots are never an exciting discovery. Learn about how to kill maggots in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors & Austin Henderson