Turn an old wood door into a potting bench

Old Wood Door Potting Bench

Is your garden lacking a potting bench? Well, you don’t have to think about spending a hundred dollars to get one… You can have a potting bench for just a tiny fraction of the cost by building it yourself using an old wood door! Repurposing an old wood door is a clever idea if you need a potting bench in your garden. Aside […]

DIY Fire Pit: Using Concrete Tree Rings

Love to sit around an evening fire with friends and family, but don’t have a fire pit? You don’t have to spend a fortune on a pre-made fire pit or one or get a contractor in. All you need are concrete tree rings, a small Weber grill, and a few hours any weekend. Aside from being inexpensive, […]

Build a wishing well burn barrel from an old washing machine drum

Wishing Well Burn Barrel

Why buy an expensive, decorative fire pit for your yard when you can have something as impressive by upcycling an old (cheap) washing machine drum? Take a look at this wishing well! This DIY fire pit is another example of creativity, function and beauty. And what’s great about it is that it is also simple, making it […]

How To Build A Double-Decker Drum Composter

Double-Decker Drum Composter

Making compost is a great way to reduce your household waste and improve your soil quality at the same time. This double-decker drum composter is a sturdy, rodent- and rot free container for all your compost. And it allows you to easily turn your compost which helps it breakdown faster. Click on any image to […]

How to make a bird feeder from a teacup

DIY Teacup Bird Feeder

Birds consume thousands of insects. This is especially true in the spring – when they’re feeding their young. This makes them excellent for keeping pest populations under control. Seed-eating birds such as finches and sparrows also contribute to a healthy garden. They eat the seeds that otherwise grow into pesky weeds. Want to invite birds […]

Turn clay flower pots into a brilliant bird bath

Clay Pot Bird Bath Main Image

Is there any garden decor idea where clay pots can’t come in handy? Here’s another easy garden project with clay pots that not only you, but birds will love as well! Flower pots are one of the most common items to decorate a garden with as they are easy to work with. This easy project is […]

Decorate your patio with pretty flowers in a hanging basket planter!

Hanging Basket Planter

Is your outdoor area needing some color and life? The best and easiest way to remedy that is by displaying seasonal flowers blooming in various colors in a planter or a hanging basket! Hanging baskets need a wall or a column to hang from, but the store-bought ones are usually too expensive for their simple look […]

Growing and Caring for Roses: All You Need to Know

A beautiful rose garden is super easy to start and maintain, even if you are a novice gardener or enthusiast. The secret to success in growing and caring for roses is to provide the shrubs with everything they need. If you are ready to enjoy the blossoms in your garden, keep on reading. In this […]

Build a garden grow box and trellis combo

Garden Grow Box Trellis Combo Main Image

Decorate your yard and grow your favourite vegetable by building a grow box and trellis combo! This idea is great for owners who are living with a limited garden space. You can use any kind of timber for this DIY project since your plants won’t be in contact with it. Here, your soil will be contained in grow […]

Eight Creative Uses for Laser Cut Screens

Laser cut privacy screen in Corten steel

When you read ‘screens’, do you think ‘privacy’? Laser cut screens are often used to build beautiful, artistic privacy fencing . But this single use barely scratches the surface of the DIY projects that flat, uniform, metal screens make possible. Laser cut screens are a versatile building material with uses limited only by your imagination. […]