"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Imagine having your very own outdoor shower. After a trip to the beach, everyone can just rinse off so ...

Learn how to make solar water heater panels by building this thermosiphon outdoor shower system that can even water your greenhouse. A few years back, a friend donated a Sunvelope solar hot water ...

Homeowners today are increasingly focused on creating comfortable, connected living environments beyond their walls. Outdoor upgrades are booming as more people look to enhance their backyards, patios ...

Find practical ideas and whimsical inspiration in The Outdoor Shower (Storey Publishing, 2006). Author and designer/builder Ethan Fierro offers plans and step-by-step instructions on outdoor showers ...

If you live in a region with freezing temperatures, it's time to start thinking about preparing your home and garden for those colder months. You may not be using it right now, but you can not risk ...

When camping in your RV, having a shower included inside your travel trailer or mobile home can be a godsend. With these models and floor plans, you can have the convenience of a restroom, whether ...

I can’t count how many times I’ve finished a home-improvement project with the echoes of my own profanities ringing in my ears. I could finish the job with aesthetic flourishes, but usually I hate the ...

Outdoor showers are an often overlooked luxury. At first glance an outdoor shower may seem primitive, but once you experience a cool refreshing shower on a hot summer day, you'll never want to shower ...