Build your own pergola, recycling center, outdoor storage locker, deck, dog house, birdhouse or flagstone path.

Sunset Magazine is the West's essential how-to guide to all the best things about the region: easy backyard living and gardening, unexpected day trips and destinations, fast and fresh foods, shockingly perfect wine pairings, and innovative home decorating and design.

The design guides and how-to articles shown here are just a few of the great resources you’ll find on Sunset.com.

How to Build a Basic Square Pergola

Step-by-Step Flagstone Path Building Guide 

Build an Under Eaves Storage Locker

Make a Simple DIY Recycling Center

How to Build a Transitional Deck

Build a Mini Ranch House for Your Pooch

Build a Better Birdhouse

Sunset Magazine shares the best of life in the West - from travel and food to home and garden - with nearly five million readers. Their editors are passionate about showcasing the region’s unique lifestyle. Visit Sunset.com to learn about ordering a monthly subscription or about Sunset’s offer of two free issues.

Backyard Project Plans and Kits  Build something great in your backyard with these beautiful shed, deck, gazebo, greenhouse. play house, playground, pergola, garden bridge and backyard project designs. You'll find hundreds of plans, building kits, manufactured buildings, guide books and building help.

Design Your Own Yard and Landscape with Plan3D  This new online service will help you create a home landscape and layout your walks, drives, patios, trees and plantings. View your yard from any angle. Create a new deck, garage or shed. Scan existing plans into Plan3D and take a virtual walk through your new yard. Everything is online, so you can get started today.