Skinny Santa Using an electric drill equipped with a screwdriver bit, build wooden skeletons for Santa and his reindeer out of two-by-fours and two-by-twos. Affix each skeleton to its own plywood platform for stability. To make the antlers, wire bare branches to the reindeer’s head before packing...

Some people set up complete, permanent cooking centers as the focus of their outdoor spaces. Others content themselves with a simple grill. In either case, practical planning makes outdoor cooking efficient and more enjoyable, whether it is for the family or a host of guests. Decide exactly what features...