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DIY Outdoor Projects & Tips

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Dunn DIY offers how-to guides on outdoor furniture from picnic tables to deck Adirondack chairs, as well as games, refinishing surfaces, accessories, and more!

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How To Make a Rope Swing

August 09, 2022 By Todd Dermody

Bring the playground home with this simple seven-step DIY rope swing.

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DIY Climbing Rose Arbor

July 26, 2022 By Todd Dermody

This garden trellis uses Feeney's 3-in-1 Trellis Kit to create a simple, modern trellis you can easily mount on your home's exterior.

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Top 8 DIY Yard Games

June 14, 2022 By Todd Dermody

A good yard game can provide fun for just about any age group, and is the perfect way to keep dinner guests entertained while the grill master is at work.

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2022 Summer Home Maintenance Guide

May 31, 2022 By Todd Dermody

Carve out a little time to check these easy summer home maintenance to-dos off your list to keep your home in tip-top shape for the best season of the year.

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Winter Home Maintenance Checklist

January 11, 2022 By Todd Dermody

Winter can be one of the harshest seasons on a home—especially here in the Pacific Northwest. These tips will help you keep your home safe and sound until spring.

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How To Make an Elevated Planter Box

October 05, 2021 By Todd Dermody

Gardening season may be coming to a close, but any time is a good time to plant an herb garden—and this simple planter box is the perfect place to start.

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How To Build a Pergola

August 10, 2021 By Todd Dermody

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

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How To Prevent a Fire Pit From Rusting

June 08, 2021 By Kirsten Dunn

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

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DIY Mixed Wood Bench

June 01, 2021 By Todd Dermody

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

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Simple DIY Outdoor Bench

May 18, 2021 By Todd Dermody

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

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How To Build an Expandable Bench

May 04, 2021 By Todd Dermody

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

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DIY Cedar Planter Boxes

March 16, 2021 By Kirsten Dunn

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.

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11835 120th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
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Lynnwood, WA 98037
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Renton, WA 98057
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3801 Latona Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 632-2129
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Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 542-2164

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