Great collections of Outdoors DIY projects and décor ideas. Printable PDFs are available that could be downloaded and used while working on a project. These plans contain detailed step by step instructions with 3D illustrations and photos. Projects available for all levels of experience from beginner to advanced. Each post has a list of materials and tools required to complete a project.
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 backyard and since our kids …
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 so I decided to build …
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 concrete and attached a triangular …
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 ways to get rid of …
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 to come. Since we have …
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 about killing the grass. Below …