DIY outdoor projects for yards, patios, and gardens. Includes furniture, planters, sheds, seating areas, and other builds for outdoor living spaces.
This project is sponsored by WORKPRO® Tools People want to be comfortable when sitting on a bench. Adding a cushion to your seat is a perfect way to introduce a bit of softness and comfort. In this tutorial, you will learn how to build a comfortable DIY bench with a fabric seat. This bench is … Read more
There’s a certain kind of satisfaction that comes from sitting in something you built with your own hands — especially when it’s swinging gently in the backyard on a summer evening. That feeling is exactly what this project delivers. This outdoor arbor swing is one of those DIY woodworking projects that looks far more complex … Read more
Are you looking for comfortable outdoor seating for your backyard? One of the most relaxing and most popular outdoor seating is the Adirondack chair. If you have the tools and willingness to build it yourself, you could easily make it for much cheaper than purchasing it at the store. Check out the plans I’ve created … Read more
If you’re a DIYer looking to make your own custom patio seating or simply looking for outdoor furniture ideas, check out this DIY Outdoor Sofa with Cushions that I’ve built for my sister-in-law. I’ve also created plans in PDF format that you could download and print while working on the project. You could easily modify … Read more
Every so often, we purchase several baby chicks. Our kids really enjoy watching them grow and develop throughout their growth phases. When the chicks were old enough to spend the night outside, I’ve built them a Mobile Triangle-Shaped Chicken Coop to live in. Once they are full-grown, they will be moved to a larger coop. … Read more
My brother-in-law planted a small grape plant in his backyard and wanted a trellis structure behind it for the grapes to climb on. He asked me to design and build it in the corner of his garden. After going through some designs, we decided to go with a corner arbor. When the project was complete, … Read more
Having a home for your feathered friends will encourage the birds to keep visiting your backyard. If you have a garden, you want to attract birds to establish a healthy balance. Birds consume thousands of insects, especially in the spring when they’re feeding their young. To help support this environment, I’m made a DIY Birdhouse … Read more
Looking for a cute, interactive pet to add to your home. What about bunnies? These creatures make great indoor pets. But before getting the rabbits, they will need a hutch to live in. To solve this problem, I’ve made detailed plans on how to build a DIY rabbit hutch that could be used indoor and … Read more
Here’s another fun game to play for all ages, especially for kids. It’s called a Kerplunk Game. The original Kerplunk game is small, made from plastic, and is mainly for indoor use. But to make it more interesting and to encourage kids to spend more time outdoors, I’ve built a Giant DIY Kerplunk Game with … Read more
Are you looking to make a small planter for your succulents? There are many different shapes and sizes out there that you could choose from. Some planters are easy to make and some are more complex. The planter in this tutorial looks a bit intimidating to make, but it’s actually quite simple. Follow my step-by-step … Read more