DIY outdoor projects for yards, patios, and gardens. Includes furniture, planters, sheds, seating areas, and other builds for outdoor living spaces.
An encounter with an angry or frightened skunk can be memorable, and not in a good way. Skunk’s smelly spray can be detected by humans up to a mile away. Skunks can ruin lawns and gardens by digging holes in search of food. If you have a skunk problem in your backyard, one of the … Read more
Kids love ziplines, now they can have it at their own backyard! It might take a day or two to build it, but can you imagine all that fun they’ll have for years! You’re not exactly flying through the air, but you can get a lot of airtime. And all those memories created for years … Read more
I was compensated by Worx Tools for this post. All opinions are my own. Stepping stones are great for many reasons, both practical and aesthetic. In areas of high traffic, it’s a challenge to grow beautiful lush grass. Adding stepping stones makes it easy to know where to step and you don’t have to worry … Read more
The house for your chickens can be as simple or fancy as your imagination and budget permit. Below is a plan of a DIY chicken coop that I’ve built, you can modify the size to your own needs and likes. A chicken coop is essential for many reasons, including shelter from drenching rain, strong wind, … Read more
We all know that exercising is important to our health. Weight training keeps our bones strong; it staves off disease, boosts metabolism, and promotes fat loss. But what if you don’t have access to a gym to exercise? What if your budget does not allow you to get monthly gym subscription? The solution to this … Read more
Living in California where the temperature gets over 100 degrees in the summer, it gets very expensive to cool down the whole house. The air conditioner needs to run most of the day to keep the house comfortable. We all know that due to climate change the temperature most likely will continue to rise. That … Read more
Have you ever tried quail eggs? According to studies, these tiny eggs are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Quail eggs contain more fat, protein, and vitamin B12 by weight than chicken eggs. But these eggs are harder to find and they are more expensive. We have been buying them from a family we know … Read more
Usually, when the weather is nice, I like to work outside in my backyard on different wood projects. But once I’m done for the day, it takes a lot of time to get all the tools back into the garage. To solve this problem, I’ve built a DIY Mobile Tool Cart with Pegboard so that … Read more
If you have a party coming up and you’re looking for a challenging and fun activity for your friends, one option is to build a wooden DIY wall ball maze game. This is an awesome game for any age group and could be used both outdoor and indoor. Once in a while, I build things … Read more
Is there anything better than heading out to the porch with your morning coffee, to relax on a swing bench? Hop on, sway for a bit and you’re transported to a stress-free zone. Even the simplest porch swing offers a taste of gracious living. If you decide to build a DIY Outdoor Swing Bench, I … Read more