DIY Home Exterior Projects & Tips

This DIY pergola project is your one-way ticket to relaxation mode—and it comes together in just 10 steps.

We tested a handful of treatments to prevent fire pit rust—the results might surprise you.

This bench looks sophisticated and complex on the outside—but behind the scenes, it's a breeze to build. 

Our take on a simple wood bench is stylish and sturdy—and only takes a couple of hours to put together. 

This two-for-one DIY bench fits one comfortably and expands to fit a friend.

Gardening isn’t just for those with a big yard—with a little sunlight, water, and a DIY planter box, you can grow an edible garden just about anywhere.

Entertaining this fall means having a great open-air setup, so we decided to bring the kitchen outside with this DIY outdoor cook station. 

Extend the open-air gathering season as long as possible with this DIY temporary outdoor covering. It's simple to construct, but will keep you dry from that Pacific Northwest drizzle in the rainy months to come. 

Distract squirrels from your bird feeder with this kid-friendly squirrel feeder project—with minimal tools required, it's an easy way to get up close to nature.

We couldn’t find an outdoor side table we liked in our price range, so we built our own. This simple project takes a matter of hours and costs about $50. 

For this tutorial, we took our favorite elements of Adirondack chairs and stretched them out to create a beautiful curved lounge chair. Build it in just 11 steps, then kick back and relax.

Since we’ve been staying home more, we’ve been looking for ways to mix things up—so we threw a tropical backyard shindig with our family! This tiki bar comes together in only 12 steps, making the most of materials you already have on hand!