Backyard, patio, deck, side yard, walkway, garden, and other outdoor transformation ideas designed to make better use of overlooked spaces.
Rotten boards, a jagged hole and a wobbly railing? Before you buy new boards, check the joists, posts, footings and ledger. Here's how to decide whether to repair or rebuild, re-deck a sound frame, rebuild the railing with tested post connections and finish with a cozy spot for two.
Every yard seems to have that one spot. After a good rain, the grass in the low dip stays soggy for days. Your shoes squish when you cross it, the mower leaves ruts, and nothing you plant there seems happy.…
A practical backyard drainage solution can turn a muddy, waterlogged area into a cleaner and more functional part of the property.
A backyard transformation from an ordinary lawn into a functional paver patio and connected walkway, creating a dedicated outdoor space for dining, grilling, and relaxing.
Build a unique backyard retreat around an existing mature tree with this DIY wooden pavilion project, featuring a raised deck, open framing, translucent roof, and stepping-stone path.
Turn an unused section of backyard lawn into a dedicated play space with this DIY wood-framed sandbox. See how the ground is prepared, the frame is assembled, the liner is installed, and the sandbox is filled with play sand.
Transform a muddy side yard into a practical paver walkway. This DIY project covers excavation, base preparation, compaction, paver installation, edging, drainage, and the landscaping that completes the path.
A muddy backyard corner is transformed into a functional outdoor lounge with a gravel patio, large pavers, a wooden bench, planting beds, seating, and outdoor lighting.
A flooded side yard becomes a functional drainage feature with a French drain, river rock, and natural stepping stones.
Finished DIY gravel patio transformation featuring a compact outdoor seating area, decorative stone, container landscaping, and low-voltage-style landscape lighting.