Backyard Projects  Planning a backyard project? Here are some do-it-yourself plans and good advice that will help. You'll find free plans for planters, fences, gates, garden benches, dog houses, bird houses and much more. Everything is downloadable, so you can get started today. 

Georgia Pacific

Gazebos, Arbors and Pergolas  Do you want to add some elegance to your backyard? Here are some free construction plans that you can use to help create the perfect gazebo, arbor, trellis or pergola. The plans are downloadable, so you can get started right now. They include detailed drawings, material lists and how-to hints.

Extreme How-To Magazine

Gardener's Projects  Improve your garden. Here are some do-it-yourself plans and some good advice that should help. You'll find free plans for greenhouses, water gardens, cold frames, compost bins, garden carts, potting benches, garden, planters, fences, gates and much more. Everything is downloadable, so you can get started today. 

The Family Handyman

Outdoor Furniture  Build your own wooden outdoor dining furniture, storage units, lounges, planters, benches, entertainment units, barbeque grill garages and more with the help of these free plans, material lists and building instructions.

Black and Decker

Playhouses and Playgrounds  Learn how to create any of dozens of exciting backyard play projects for your children or your grandchildren. These free blueprints and guidebooks will show you how.

Rona, Inc.

Decks  These free building guides and downloadable blueprints will help you create a beautiful, durable custom deck that will let you enjoy your backyard while adding value to your home and property.

Popular Mechanics Magazine

Sheds  These free do-it-yourself guidebooks and building blueprints can show you how easy it is to build your own shed. What you'll learn here can save you a fortune and help you create the perfect storage building, garden shed, tool shed, fire wood shed or small barn for your backyard.

Progressive Farmer Magazine