
How To Build a 3-Season Wooden Planter Box
Enjoy lush, blooming plants in the spring, summer and fall.


14 Easy DIY Winter Bird Feeders
All it takes to get birds to visit your yard in winter is a reliable source of food. See which...


How To Build Your Own Self-Watering Planter
Build a raised planting bed and have tonight's salad at your fingertips!

15 Seriously Cool & Cute Birdhouses
These aren't your run-of-the-mill birdhouses. Whether you're looking to attract just a few robins or an entire flock of chickadees...


How to Cast Concrete Fountains
Use basic materials and clever techniques to create a water feature in one weekend.


How to Build a Water Feature That’s Low Maintenance
Construct a simple (one-weekend!) stone and gravel fountain that needs almost no maintenance.


10 Modern Fence Ideas
The right yard fencing on your property can make a real statement! Ideally, you want a backyard fence that both...

12 DIY Flower Towers
Add some color to your patio, garden or deck with a vertical garden. Whether you have a lot of...


How to Make a Wood Log Planter for Succulents
Find a new use for that fallen tree by creating a natural wood log planter.

How to Install an Irrigation System in 11 Easy Steps
Expert advice about irrigation installation from the job site.


Outdoor Kitchen Pavilion Shed
The perfect blend of entertaining space and storage shed


Pavilion Shed Plans
The perfect blend of entertaining space and storage shed.

Tips and Methods for Adding Solar Power to a Shed
Bring light to your dark shed or greenhouse with an eco-friendly, low-maintenance solar kit.


How To Build a Storage Shed With an Amazing Backyard Bar
It's the perfect party spot. This pub shed features a shaded patio and bar, plus tons of storage.


Everything You Need to Know About Wood Deck Tiles
Wood deck tiles are a popular, cost-effective way to cover an ugly patio or deck, or to create a small...


How to Choose a Deck Stain
The right deck stain can bring out the natural beauty of a deck's wood grain and extend its life by...

How To Build a Small Deck with Custom Features
Ready to build your dream deck?


How to Build a Low-Maintenance Pond
A little more building work means a LOT less maintenance and repair.

How to Build a Bamboo Water Feature
Here's a water garden that's different! Bamboo is used for a water spout and sluices, ending up in a small...

How to Choose the Best Deck Finish
Protect your investment


A Paver Path that Grows
This easy-to-build paver path will last a lifetime and looks great too!


How to Build a Raised Garden Bed
If you've always liked the look of raised garden boxes, now is your chance to finally get out and build...

Build a Long-Lasting Block Retaining Wall
Anyone with a strong back can stack up a bunch of blocks and build a pretty retaining wall. But it...


Build a Backyard Waterfall and Stream
This cascading stream flows into a gravel bed, not a pond, so it stays clean with little maintenance.

Best Portable Fire Pits for On-the-Go-Comfort While Camping
Light it up with the best portable fire pit!


12 Stamped Concrete Patio Ideas We Love
Here are 12 of our favorite stamped concrete patio designs to inspire you.


12 DIY Planter Boxes You Can Make in a Day
If you're short on space or don't want to dig up your yard to put in plants, planter boxes are...