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Here at Family Handyman, we spend a lot of time working on projects related to our yards, garages, homes and outdoor spaces.

On this page, you’ll find our collection of projects centered around life in the spring. We hope these projects will inspire and motivate you to make your home exactly what you want it to be, inside and out. 

 

Spring Lawn Care

Fertilize lawn - Detail of Fertilizer spreader on green lawn How to Fertilize a Lawn
A green lawn mower is being pushed across grass, cutting it evenly while leaves are scattered on the ground. When, Why and How Often to Dethatch Your Lawn
Spring And Fall Lawn Mower Maintenance Spring and Fall Lawn Mower Maintenance Checklist
Seedling pots filled with soil rest on a table, surrounded by gardening tools, plants, and a laptop, suggesting a workspace for planting activities. A Complete Guide to Seed Sowing

Spring Maintenance

FH16JAU_PLANTR_01-7 trellis planter 10 Easy-to-Build Planters and Trellises for Spring
A quaint garden shed with a red door stands on a stone path, surrounded by vibrant flowers and greenery under a clear sky. How to Build an Inexpensive DIY Shed
fh05apr_457_60_024-1 How To Clean an Air Conditioner Completely
Power washing. House wall vinyl siding cleaning with high pressure water jet. How to Clean Vinyl Siding

Spring Cleaning and Organization

The Ultimate Cleaning Checklist Daily, Weekly, Monthly, And Yearly Tasks The Definitive House Cleaning Guide: Tasks for Every Day, Week, Month, and Year
Multiple containers filled with frozen food items are haphazardly stacked inside a freezer, creating a cluttered and disorganized appearance. Spring Cleaning Your Freezer
FH05APR_CLEAIR_01-5 11 Essentials for Your Spring Maintenance Checklist
Organized kitchen drawers contain utensils, pots, and spices, revealing efficient storage solutions. The countertop displays garlic, vegetables, and a cutting board, enhancing a cooking environment. 10 Simple Projects You Can Do Around the House This Spring

Spring Gardening and Landscaping

A person in green boots stands on a shovel in a garden, preparing to dig into the grass surrounded by greenery and a house in the background. Setting Up a New Garden: Choose the Right Site
crabapple tree 10 Great Trees to Consider Planting in Your Yard This Spring
An elderly man prunes rose bushes near a house, focusing intently while wearing gloves and a hat, surrounded by lush greenery and windows. 10 Plants That Need Pruning in the Spring
A gloved hand plants brown bulbs into dark soil among several other bulbs, indicating gardening or planting activity in a garden setting. 10 Tips for Planting Bulbs