This easy to build wooden outdoor bench is made from pressure treated wood and assembled using corrosion resistant screws to stand up to the elements. It’s perfect on a back porch for taking off muddy shoes or to as a table for potted plants. Here’s how to go about making it. Watch this video.

This outside planter is made entirely from pressure treated pine, so it will last for years. It’s easy to build and is perfect for a patio, deck or porch. Read more to find out everything you need to know to build it. Watch this video.

Whether you’re a novice woodworker or an experienced furniture maker, we’ll show you how to build some great DIY outdoor furniture projects for your yard. Projects include a bench, picnic table, Adirondack chair, patio planter, and plant stand. All can be built at little expense in a few hours time, and will really dress up your patio, deck, or yard. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Summertime is for playing outdoors, and what backyard is complete without a tree swing? Tree swings can provide years of fun, but it's important to install them in a way that guarantees both your safety and the health of the tree. Here are some tips for safe installation of tree swings. Read in full.

You can hire a pro to install a children’s play set in your yard, or tackle the installation yourself. Most sets have with precut parts, but the posts may have to be bought separately. Watch this video for some tips on installation.

When purchasing a play set for your yard choose a set your children use for years to come, consider the activities your children enjoy, and choose a play set that can be expanded as your children grow. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Light post planters are expensive, but these resourceful gardeners came up with a clever idea for building their own. This is an easy DIY project that you can do at home with only a handful of tools. Read on to find out how. Read in full.

Here are three easy, do-it-yourself home improvement projects that are sure to enhance the backyard of your home. Whether it's pouring a simulated stone concrete garden path, making your own personalized stepping stones, or building a pressure treated wood trellis, we've got you covered. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Regardless of whether the outdoor furniture on your patio or deck is made of wood, aluminum, wrought iron, or plastic; it takes a lot of abuse from the elements including sun, rain, snow, and extreme changes in temperature. Read on for some tips on how to clean and protect the furniture on your deck or patio. Read in full.

A dripper is a great addition to the birdbath in your garden. The sound attracts birds, and the rippling water prevents mosquitoes from breeding, making your birdbath the freshest, busiest one in the neighborhood! Read on to find out how to make your own birdbath dripper out of recycled materials that will save on water usage while still providing birds with the moving water they enjoy. Read in full.