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Take a staycation in your backyard

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From planning an outdoor kitchen to building benches and planters, create a dynamic outdoor room with inspiring project ideas

Why go out when you can stay in? Everything you need to have a fun, relaxing vacation is right at home, in your backyard. And with our handy projects, you'll have your backyard looking better than ever in time for summer holidays!

Food & drinks


Build a cooler table
This easy-to-build deck cooler table hides away cold drinks and serves snacks with style

Barbecue tuneup
Just like every other tool, barbecues require maintenance to perform at top level. Here's how to whip your grill into shape.

Add an outdoor kitchen to your backyard
Relax and entertain with all your cooking essentials at your fingertips


Furniture


Build a chair out of twigs
Rustic twig furniture is easy to make and its design can be tailored to suit your needs

Reclining lounge chair
Get comfortable on the patio or deck with this sturdy reclining lounge chair

Build this Adirondack chair
This twist on a classic cottage chair improves on perfection

Outdoor loveseat
Build a cozy perch for two out of cedar

Build an elegant patio set
This table and chairs set is great on the deck, patio or balcony


Outdoor decor


Painting outside
Tips and tricks for repainting your exterior surfaces

Flower cart
Build this potting bench that brings the garden to your patio table

Stepping stones
Make these leaf-shaped stepping stones in no time, they'll fit beautifully into any natural setting

Project: Prairie lantern
Light up the outdoors with this beautiful lantern, featuring hundred-year-old reclaimed redwood and elegant copper panels

Make your own outdoor bug lanterns
Give bugs the citronella kiss-off while casting a warm glow on your outdoor activities.

 

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