Lesley Reid wanted a vegetable garden but was thwarted by romping, overamped canine pals who ate everything but the tomatoes and chewed up the drip irrigation system. Her husband, Cam, was between ...

In Family Handyman‘s series DIY Diaries, real DIYers share the projects they’re most proud of. They recount the full story—from laying out the initial plans and wrestling with frustrating setbacks to ...