Patio & Garden
How to Build a Retaining Wall
8 Steps - Create a level area on a slope for a flower garden or to prevent erosion by building a retaining wall this DIY landscaping guide from True Value.
Reasons for a Cloudy Pool and How to Treat It
Keeping a pool clean is an everyday job, and pool chemistry is a complicated subject. Here are some tips for cleaning a cloudy pool and what products you can use.
Organize Your Garden with Plant Markers & Signs
Learn how to create a garden sign (concrete or copper) and make a plant marker (w/ clay, wood, plastic or old forks) with this DIY guide from True Value.
How to Make a DIY Compost Bin
5 Steps - Learn about making a compost bin including choosing a location, constructing the area, adding materials, etc. with this DIY guide from True Value.
5 Ways to Recycle or Reuse Your Christmas Tree
Find ideas on all the different ways you can recycle or reuse your Christmas tree this year once the holidays are over. Visit the True Value Project Library for this and more holiday season home decorating ideas.
How to Build a Simple Indoor Greenhouse with Your Kids
An indoor greenhouse is a fun DIY activity for the whole family to enjoy all year-round. Learn learn how to make a mini greenhouse of your own.
How to Prune Rose Bushes for Beautiful Results
How and when to prune rose bushes? Read our guide to find out when, how and with what elements a rose bush should be pruned.
How to Protect Your Landscape from Road Salt
5 Steps - Learn more about protecting your lawn, plants, and trees from road salt damage this winter with this DIY landscaping guide from True Value.
4 Tips for Organic Lawn Care
Care for your lawn with a natural, organic approach to create a naturally thriving yard with this DIY landscaping guide from True Value.
How to Start a New Lawn
Learn how to start a new lawn by planting sod (4 Steps) or planting seed (5 Steps) with this DIY grass growing guide for beginners from True Value.
How to Plant Nursery Plants Outdoors
Find planting tips for container-grown plants (4 Steps) as well as tips for planting shrubs and trees (5 Steps) with this DIY guide from True Value.
Herb Ground Cover: Easy Mulch Alternative
Herb ground cover plants are a great alternative to mulch: a low-maintenance way to cut down on weed growth and help the soil retain water, and to insulate plants from temperatures.
Hot Weather Lawn Care: How to Keep Grass Healthy
Hot weather lawn care is necessary to keep your grass healthy in summer. Find out the basics of lawn care in hot weather, and save your grass!
Beautify Your Deck
Learn how to restore and re-stain your deck as well as spruce it up with flowers, trees, and lighting with this 6 step guide.
How to Plant a Tree
5 Steps - Make your yard stand out and do your part to help the environment by learning how to plant any type of tree with this DIY guide from True Value.