These illustrated, step by step building guides include complete material shopping lists.

 

 

Grill Buddy

There is nothing quite like cooking out. You get all the fresh air, beautiful views and the sights and sounds of the great outdoors. The only drawback seems to be the conspicuous lack of counter and storage space. If this sounds like your problem, we have the solution. Build a grill buddy and dramatically increase your outdoor counter and storage space.

 

Build a Dog House

Man's best friend wants a home to be proud of too. If you are looking for a great family project, throw him a bone and build him a doghouse. You can give your dog a haven from the weather that also matches your house. With these instructions a beginner level do-it-yourselfer should be able to complete this project in a weekend, using common household tools.

 

Plan and Build a Water Garden

Whether it's a small, quiet reflecting pool or an elaborate waterscape complete with bubbling fountain, a well-designed ornamental pond provides hours of enjoyment for the entire family. Flexible and preformed liner materials have revolutionized design and scaled down installation, so anyone can create their own personal water garden oasis.

 

Build a Deck

A deck may not be the easiest project, but the years of enjoyment a deck provides make the effort worthwhile. Use these helpful, illustrated, step-by-step instructions to design, plan, and build the deck of your dreams.

 

Build a Deck Pergola

Use this weekend to give your deck some extra character and provide a focal point for decoration and design by adding a new pergola. Pergolas are great for vines, other climbing plants and hanging baskets. If you don't have a green thumb, dress the pergola with lights, ribbon or streamers for special occasions. This pergola makes a great weekend project and a good helper can make the job go much more smoothly.

 

Build a Garden Footbridge

Do you have a special retreat that doesn't seem so special anymore? If so, add a footbridge. A footbridge enhances the feeling of getting away and acts as a portal to a relaxed, carefree space where you can leave the world behind.

 

Build a Swing Arbor

A swing arbor is a beautiful addition to any landscape. It makes an excellent growing platform for all sorts of climbing plants and provides you with an inviting place to sit and visit with friends, read or simply reflect on the natural beauty of your garden. Building the arbor is a simple project that requires only minimal carpentry skills and tools, so you can build it without making your green thumb black and blue.