Special Outdoor Projects

This is a fun project for anyplace that stays cold and gets snow all or most the winter long. Being from Michigan, I miss the times when my father used to turn a large portion of our backyard into...

Snow removal doesn’t have to be complicated, but planning ahead can make the job easier. Below are some helpful hints on how to make the snow removal job easier.

To best protect your garden pool of fish & plants is to keep the pool filled with water. As long as, the weather does not freeze the water solid,from top to bottom, the plants & fish...

The right poultry or chicken coop is a must if you want to provide good living conditions and protection to your poultry. You do not have to be an expert carpenter to be able to build a good...

Make a bookshelf greenhouse from wood and plastic sheeting, and with this clever design, use the bookshelf for plants all year. This is our design created a few years ago to meet the needs of a...

Avoid these common mistakes when instlling your artificial turf, and your new synthetic lawn may even fool your neighbors into thinking it’s real grass.

Bird watching and feeding has been a long time relaxing and enjoyable hobby for many people. Unfortunately most often, the local squirrels, raccoons and dear keep getting fatter and you keep...

You can make this any size you want. Lumber comes up to 20 feet long. So you could easly make one 10 or 12 feet by 20 feet long. I made a raised bed 5 feet by 12 feet. From there you can make a...

It's a nice feeling building something from recycled materials. And in fact compared to store bought clay and cast iron Chimney-a' s, An all steel one will out last the others many times over.

If you want a nautical theme for your driveway entrance or yard, fasten some pilings together and add items like a seagull, solar light, or other coastal decor. Here's how to build them.

HOW TO CREATE A QUICK GROUND COVER FOR FEEDING BIRDS. DO YOU LOVE BIRDS, AND ENJOY HAVING THEM NEARBY, SO THAT THEY CAN FEED PEACEFULLY?

Are you faced weekly with the task of concealing several bags of trash? A simple solution is to build an outdoor trash container. Store those bags of trash from view and protect from...

If you cut your own firewood then marking the piece lengths on the log is just one of the nuisance jobs required. You can pay twenty five bucks or more for a marker that holds a can of spray paint...

Cement forms or concrete forms are used to mold concrete into various shapes from large septic tanks to small planters you can make at home. Cement is actually one of the ingredients used to...

An A-frame swingset is a simple piece of playground equipment that can keep your children entertained for hours. The process of building a wooden swingset may seem complicated but if you take it...

This guide will provide you with the knowledge to build a beautiful outdoor water feature designed to your specific space and needs. If you can use a shovel, you can create a unique addition to...

As winter deepens and temperatures drop below freezing, irrigation systems can be damaged. Here are some tips on how to winterize a sprinkler system and save on expensive repairs.

When building a dog house, make sure there is enough room for the dog to be comfortable. The dog house should be big enough for the dog to turn, lay down, and stretch. If you build to big, the...

Nothing looks lonelier than an empty urn or window box in a winter landscape. It sends the message: “Something is missing.” So instead of putting the garden to bed I like to wake it up by filling...

Ever want a bonfire pit in the privacy of your own home? I will teach you how to make a bonfire pit out of an old washing machine tub. I have one in my front yard. It’s been there for years. Every...

A homemade habitat offers a unique opportunity to support and observe wildlife in your own back yard. For many years, the National Wildlife Federation has been encouraging people all over the...

Birds add color and motion to the garden. They also feed on many insect pests. The Purple Martin is a popular bird to coax into your garden, but there are other birds that you might also want to...

Now it's time to form up the storm shelter walls and pour those with concrete. Keep reading to learn how to complete this phase of the project.

Directions for creating an inexpensive outdoor fire pit.

One of the disadvantages of garage doors these days--especially vinyl garage doors--is that they look unsightly as the central presence in the house's curb appeal. Building a wood arbor over your...

On a hot summer day, the scent of Corsican Mint and Thyme waft up from the sun-warmed rock floor of my gazebo. There is nothing so satisfying as building something that is beautiful, practical and...

What would you do if you had no house payments and no utility bills ? In this lesson and video I will teach you how to have an off-grid home with no house payments and no utility bills. I will...

This article goes over building a rockery in your backyard. This task is very physical and should be approached carefully. Always use your legs and keep your center of gravity even. It can be...

Autumn comes but once a year and with it, leaf activities will commence. Adults, children and pets all enjoy playing in the autumn leaves however there other ways to utilize this gift from...

This Article will expand on the process of staining concrete landscaping bricks which was mentioned in my previous article called "How to Easily Make Decorative and Affordable Landscaping...

Bamboo is actually a robust grass that can grow in a wide variety of climates and soils. With heights ranging from one foot to 100 feet, bamboo is further distinguished by root systems; with...

Amaze your family and friends with a fountain that seems to never dry up and the water just disappear into nowhere. The water from your fountain will flow down your cascade and seemingly disappear...

Get some friends together and have a fun afternoon being creative and making your own mosaic tiled stepping stones. You can use tiles left over from a bathroom project, old plates, glass marbles...

Designing and creating a backyard pond to attract waterfowl can be as expensive and intricate as you desire. Pond kits come with liners, pumps, and hoses that you need to install. These can be...

First you have to decide how much area you have then choose what kind of water feature you would like to build. You can decide from prefab ponds to vinyl lined, or your on design. From that...

Building a koi fish pond can be quite demanding. Since koi fish are fast growing, require good water quality, and produce a lot of waste there are a number of items to consider before building...

Are you ever bothered by fly when you are spending some time in the outdoors? it is easy to get rid of them, but remember this works when it is like an "outdoor living room". it will...

Ever look good at one of those outside lights everyone has on their house like the ones you probably have on each side of your garage or by the front door? Usually when someone replaces the light...

If you have clutter around your home or yard and you don't have enough storage space, consider building a shed from storage shed plans.

Would you like to dress up your garden with stepping stones but you would rather make them yourself instead of buying them?

Well, it is apparent that winter time is here. It's getting colder outside and the leaves are beginning to become brilliant works of art. While most of us welcome the cold weather, our Feathered...

A storm shelter can be your safety net during severe weather. Keep reading to find out how you can build one of these yourself.

An outdoor fireplace can be the hit of any outdoor occasion, especially in cooler weather. Keep reading to learn how you can build an outdoor fireplace of your own.

It's easy to build a 12V solar panel if you know how –- only 5 major steps are involved. The sequence of these steps is important, therefore you have to follow it closely. If you do, you'll have...

Many people don't know that money can be made from picking and selling acorns during the harvest season from October thru January. However, most people are aware of selling pecans. From...

Creating an enchanted garden can be relaxing and fun. Using just a small area of earth, you can create an exciting place to watch wildlife right outside your home. Bird watching within your own...

Your kids love their new swingset, but how do you ensure it remains safe?

Purchasing a wooden swingset can be a major investment in both time and money, and once it's up, it becomes something of a permanent fixture in your backyard. Before you commit, it really pays off...

Most gardeners could easily compete with the traditional Japanese philosopher in their striving for perfection: a good gardener wants to see everything arranged perfectly, every plant healthy, and...

Raising free range chickens for their eggs is an enjoyable and money saving pastime. Encouraging them to lay those delicious eggs in a place where they can be found is one of the chores associated...