DIY Home Exterior Projects & Tips

An outdoor fire makes a great gathering spot for deep fireside chats, stargazing, and of course—s’mores and marshmallows!

Follow these steps to preserve the life of your roof, beautify your home, and help protect against leaks. 

Learn how to make a simple DIY movie screen that is inexpensive, easy to store, reusable—and the centerpiece of an outdoor movie night!

Plywood provides a sturdy base for these attractive, cozy chairs—which fold up and are easy to store! 

A canvas picnic blanket is great (and super durable) for movie night, beach days, or any time you want to relax at the park!

A project this big has a lot of different parts (and cuts), so we've assigned a letter to each piece of wood and will reference them throughout the post.

Get some inexpensive lumber, stain, and screws to create a beautiful arch that is a pretty centerpiece for that special day!

Start with some Perofin to clean and brighten a bench; then apply teak oil to revitalize the wood. It's a simple process, and the results are surprising!

Holiday lights bring joy and light to a dreary winter, awaken childhood memories for adults, and build memories for children. Displaying these temporary lights can be a fun project of design, shopping, and installation, but it can also be a daunting process. 

Avoid splinters with this handy wood carrier, perfect for bonfires or fireplaces!

There are some simple strategies to give new life to your old wooden outdoor furniture. This step-by-step guide to exterior wood refinishing is the perfect companion for a weekend DIY project. Clean, brighten, and stain your way to a great addition for outdoor entertaining!

The classic tabletop game gets a summertime upgrade when we make it life-size and take it outdoors.