DIY Concrete Patio Table With a Built-In Ice Cooler and Drink Holders
See how a custom concrete tabletop combines backyard dining space, a removable center ice cooler and six drink holders in one practical outdoor DIY project.
Category Outdoor Spaces
Backyard, patio, deck, side yard, walkway, garden, and other outdoor transformation ideas designed to make better use of overlooked spaces.
DIY Side Yard Gravel Walkway With Stepping Stones: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
A practical side yard transformation that replaces a muddy passage with a prepared gravel walkway, large stepping stones, landscaping and simple path lighting.
DIY Covered Patio Roof: How to Add Rain Protection to an Existing Backyard Seating Area
A four-post shed-style roof transforms an exposed backyard patio into a more weather-protected outdoor seating area without rebuilding the existing pavers, bench or walkway.
DIY Covered Back Door Porch: Build a Dry, Practical Entry for Rainy Fall Weather
Turn a muddy back-door entrance into a practical covered porch with a wood platform, shed-style roof, gutter, downspout and storage bench. This detailed DIY guide covers planning, measurements, framing, roofing, drainage, safety and costs.
DIY Underground Downspout Drainage: How to Move Rainwater Away From Your Foundation
Finished DIY underground downspout drainage project showing the house downspout connected to a buried solid drain line and a green pop-up emitter positioned farther into the lawn.
How to Build a Covered Backyard Grill Station: A Practical DIY Guide
A practical backyard transformation from unused space to a covered family grill station.