Do It Yourself Backyard Project Guides
from Lowe's
These illustrated,
step by step building guides include complete material shopping
lists.
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.
Birdhouse
Building a birdhouse
is a perfect activity for adults to share with their children or
grandchildren. It can be used to teach about birds, as well as
the proper use of tools.
Bird Feeder
Here's a set of
plans for a pair of bird feeders that can be made from the
scraps left over from other jobs. Whether you're feeding birds
for the winter or attracting them to your yard in the spring,
these feeders are a great way to recycle your shop scraps. This
also makes a great project to share with a child. You can use
the project to teach a child some basic woodworking skills with
an emphasis on shop and tool safety.
Planter Bench
Wooden benches are
popular porch and deck seating options. Take yours a step
further by building this planter bench, which combines seating
space with a place for your favorite plants and flowers. You can
use one unit alone or build several of them and put them
together in a configuration that works for your space.
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.
Garden Bench
Enjoy the beauty of
your garden from the comfort of a bench you build yourself.
There's just something about a natural cedar garden bench that
seems to say "come on and sit a spell." This bench is great for
lounging on a relaxing afternoon, reading or adding entries to
your garden journal.
Deck Box
A deck box is a
must-have item for storing all sorts of outdoor toys. It's great
for sports equipment, pool toys, patio cushions and much more.
The box can also be a beautiful addition to your outdoor décor.
You can easily finish it to match your current patio furniture
and decorating scheme.
