Building a dog house is a great way to provide an outdoor shelter for man’s best friend. This informative DIY dog house tutorial will help you build a great structure for your dog to help protect him from the elements, keep him warm, and keep him safe. Not only does this dog house have well-insulated…
A DIY screened in porch is a great way to transform your existing porch into a mosquito-free space to enjoy during the warmer weather. No matter what the shape or design of your existing porch, with just a few simple steps, it is easy to choose a cost-effective solution that can be done by your…
Gutter guards are a great way to make sure that your gutters are kept free of leaves and debris – this inexpensive solution that will save you time and money while protecting your home from damage. Clogged gutters is the main cause of gutter failure, which can lead to serious problems such as basement flooding.…
This is a great wall mounted wine rack with glass storage that you can customize any way you like. Repurposing wooden pallets for home projects such as wine racks is a great way to make easy DIY projects. This video is a simple how to make a wine rack from a pallet tutorial to help you…
Add beautiful decor to your garden with these large concrete leaves to decorate your garden or fountain. Directions: 1. You will need a table at a comfortable working level. You can build a temporary table out of sawhorses and a piece of plywood. Be sure to set it up in the shade, in order to…
More Information: QUIKRETE® Building Paths with the Walkmaker This video shows you step-by-step instructions for how to build a cobblestone patterned walkway using QUIKRETE® Walkmaker. Building a path is a great do-it-yourself project. Once you’ve laid out the path, you mix the concrete, set and fill the form, then lift off the form to reveal…
The wood materials that make up a fence include pickets, rails, and posts. Pickets are the vertical boards that make up the finished surface of a fence. They are typically 1/2″ – 1″ thick, by 4″ – 6″ wide. Rails are the horizontal members to which the pickets are fastened. They are commonly 2″ thick…
Download the complete plans and Materials list from calredwood.org 6 Steps to building the Windsor Shade Structure. This project takes approximately 2-days and can be accomplished using basic homeowner tools. Step 1: Prepare Footings Step 2: Set Posts Step 3: Attach Support Beams Step 4: Attach Braces Step 5: Rafters Step 6: Louvers
Installing a patio using DIY patio pavers is a great way to add value to your backyard and is easy enough for you to do yourself. Before deciding on your location of your patio, make sure that you identify any potential underground electrical lines so that you can be sure that you don’t accidentally come…
If your wood deck still retains an even coat of color from the last time it was stained, or has small spots of wear from foot traffic or moisture, it’s likely in need of a yearly maintenance coat. This is an easy day-long project, with only a few hours needed. If, on the other hand,…
