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Add a welcoming feature to your backyard with this attractive, long-lasting brick and stone patio. Our design easily adapts to fit your yard.…
Concrete stains are a quick, inexpensive way to transform an uninteresting concrete slab into an elegant patio that’s vibrant with rich color.
Renew an old concrete patio with decorative brick or concrete pavers. You don't have to remove the concrete. Here's how to do it quickly and…
Stone is always in style, and it blends well with any backyard. We'll show you the step-by-step information on how to build a classic, squared…
Build this attractive, durable stone look-alike table in a day, using inexpensive concrete products available at many home centers. You simply…
This airy screen provides the perfect solution to a less-than-private patio or deck by screening in your outdoor living area. The screen offers…
Deck too hot? Learn about shade solutions for your deck or patio, from large canopies and awnings to DIY shade alternatives and inexpensive…
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Turn your patio or deck into a comfortable, protected outdoor room. This DIY-friendly design features exposed, natural wood beams and…
Build this simple seating/planter/arbor project to create a quiet, private space in your yard or on a deck. It provides shade and comfort as…
This trellis is an elegant way to get a degree of privacy for a porch, deck or even a patio. It’s also a great place to grow climbing plants.…
Build this simple, above-ground pond in a weekend. It features a fountain and a trellis. It's attractive, yet you avoid the tough digging chore.…
This Adirondack chair and matching love seat are designed for outdoor comfort. They're designed for easy assembly, so that a novice can build…
For privacy in an outdoor shower, choose from a wide variety of outdoor shower enclosures. They range from cloth types to rigid plastic…
Construct an eye-catching cedar deck surrounded by a veneered stone wall that provides both privacy and seating. The article includes full…
Build a vine-covered pergola in your backyard to shade a stone patio or wood deck using wood beams and lattice set on precast, classical-style…
Build this simple, attractive fire ring with retaining wall stone surrounded by flagstone, creating the perfect spot for cookouts, family…
This article will help you avoid major pitfalls and costly mistakes when you're planning and installing a privacy fence. We'll show you the…
Modeled after an old millstone, this little fountain is the perfect size for a patio or small backyard. Constructed from concrete and common…
Big outdoor planters are a great way to display flowers, but moving them is backbreaking. Here’s a simple way to cut the weight in…
Show off your gardening skills with this simple multi-level plant stand. It's easy to build from seven 8-ft.-long 1x2s.
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