DIY outdoor projects for yards, patios, and gardens. Includes furniture, planters, sheds, seating areas, and other builds for outdoor living spaces.
Many of us wish we could have outdoor lights glowing year-round; sadly, knotted electric cords and high energy bills hold us back. Thankfully, technology has advanced. Today, I’d like to share how I made a DIY fairy light tree with Starbright’s solar-powered string lights that could stay on year-round. Having solar-powered lights eliminates the need … Read more
Have you ever wondered how to get your kids to eat more vegetables? If you get them involved in growing their own plants, they tend to take a much bigger interest in eating their leafy greens. But before planting, you need to get a planter and fill it with dirt. To save money, why not … Read more
If you’re looking for a good lawn game to add to your next barbecue get-together party, check out this DIY Ladder Toss Game I made from 2x4s. It takes only a few hours to build it. If you haven’t yet discovered the world of ladder toss, you are certainly missing out. Ladder toss is a … Read more
One of the best ways to enjoy wildlife in your backyard is to watch birds at a feeder. People enjoy bird feeding as a soothing source of natural beauty and entertainment, just outside their windows. In a world overwhelmed with technology, bird feeding provides a nice escape to unwind from daily stressors. For this reason, … Read more
Tired of stumbling over lawn tools and clutter in your shed? Sheds can easily become clutter-catchers for unused items all too easily. A well-organized shed, on the other hand, allows you to easily find what you need, store things between uses, and make the best use of your shed space. One of the ways to … Read more
If you’re looking for a storage shed that’s both functional and stylish, consider building your own DIY 10×12 barn style shed with a loft. This type of shed is perfect for storing larger items such as lawn equipment, patio furniture, or bikes, and the loft provides additional space for smaller items or seasonal decorations. Plus, … Read more
Sand is one of the very best nature-made toys. Almost every child enjoys playing in the sand — digging, searching for buried treasures, building roads, and sandcastles. Playing in sand helps children develop fine motor skills, fuels imagination, and encourages problem-solving. But finding a good sandbox for your child could be sometimes challenging or expensive. … Read more
Growing strawberries in containers is an easy way to enjoy super-sweet fruits all summer long. Strawberry plants are compact and perfect for tucking in small spaces like pots, planters, and baskets. There are many different sizes of pots and planters out there to choose from. We had a few pots of strawberry plants in our … Read more
If you’re limited on space or don’t want to dig up your yard to put in plants, planter boxes could be a good option. You could use the planter to grow flowers to beautify your backyard or you can use it to grow herbs. I had a few extra plywood boards from my previous project … Read more
Your backyard area doesn’t have to be all about soaking in the sun. It’s nice sometimes to relax in a shady spot, shielded from the harsh rays. But what if you don’t have any large tree in the backyard to make shade in any specific area? To solve this problem, I’ve anchored freestanding posts to … Read more