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Every outdoor space is unique and yours is no different! Allow Hometalk to help you figure out what to do with your outdoor space. Looking to create an outdoor kitchen? Or is outdoor storage what you need? We have everything and in between in our best, top, and newest projects. Take a look at our step by step videos and create your own oasis.

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Top DIY Outdoor Projects

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9 Amazing Patio Ideas You Need to Try This Summer

9 Amazing Patio Ideas You Need to Try This Summer

Sometimes decorating your outdoor patios can seem tricky. Especially when you are trying to do it on...

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How To Make A Paving Stone Planter Box !

How To Make A Paving Stone Planter Box !

Last year there was a great sale on paving stones, priced at 5 for $1.00 at Lowes. So we purchased...

Ana illauskyAna illausky
Cinder Block Bench

Cinder Block Bench

I just completed this project on Saturday and it has added a great outdoor living space and really...

DJ Designs WADJ Designs WA
Wine Bottle Tiki Torches

Wine Bottle Tiki Torches

With summer comes bugs, and more annoyingly, mosquitos! Thankfully, this summer I will have these...

Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk TeamRob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team
Macrame Privacy Wall

Macrame Privacy Wall

Earlier this year I asked for suggestion for creating a separating wall between neighbors.

ArekaybeeArekaybee
Front Porch Privacy Screen

Front Porch Privacy Screen

When our neighbours decided to store their garbage bins at the side of their house we had more than...

Birdz of a FeatherBirdz of a Feather
Not a Lattice Privacy Screen

Not a Lattice Privacy Screen

Do you have something to hide or just need some privacy? This screen will be the envy of the...

Alicia WAlicia W
Hiding an Ugly Shed That Houses Pool Equipment.

Hiding an Ugly Shed That Houses Pool Equipment.

We have an eye sore of a pool shed in the back yard that houses the filtration system of the pool....

Your MommaYour Momma
Hose Extender

Hose Extender

Do you have a outside faucet that's hard to reach? Here is a way to extend that water source and add...

Alicia WAlicia W
He Wanted Privacy at Home, So He Built a Wall

He Wanted Privacy at Home, So He Built a Wall

On my last post, "Modern Patio DIY Inspiration" I created a solution for my problem...nosy...

Escagedo WoodworkingEscagedo Woodworking

Popular Outdoor Slideshows

Check out our outdoor slideshows for ideas for your own projects.

25 Great Ideas to Improve Your Curb Appeal in a Weekend

25 Great Ideas to Improve Your Curb Appeal in a Weekend

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30 Neat Ideas To Upgrade Your Backyard

30 Neat Ideas To Upgrade Your Backyard

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22 Ways to Create the Outdoor Kitchen of Your Dreams

22 Ways to Create the Outdoor Kitchen of Your Dreams

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Wait - They Did WHAT In Their Backyard?

Wait - They Did WHAT In Their Backyard?

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WOW. 11 Dreamy Ideas for People Who Have Backyard Pools

WOW. 11 Dreamy Ideas for People Who Have Backyard Pools

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15 Budget Outdoor Updates to Turn Your Yard Into a Relaxing Getaway

15 Budget Outdoor Updates to Turn Your Yard Into a Relaxing Getaway

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Here's What People Are Doing With Their Sloped Backyards

Here's What People Are Doing With Their Sloped Backyards

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9 Outdoor Kitchens We're Dreaming of This BBQ Season

9 Outdoor Kitchens We're Dreaming of This BBQ Season

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When Creative People Need More Backyard Seating

When Creative People Need More Backyard Seating

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11 Gorgeous Backyard Ideas You Need to Save for Spring

11 Gorgeous Backyard Ideas You Need to Save for Spring

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DIY Outdoor Ideas Videos

Looking for videos of outdoor ideas to overhaul your outdoor space? Go on in.

Stone Garden Wall

Stone Garden Wall

Looking for a unique design element for your landscape? This stone wall will add beauty and...

Alicia WAlicia W
Mailbox Makeover

Mailbox Makeover

Mailboxes generally have the same look around where we live: a plain mailbox on a plain post which...

Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk TeamRob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team
Unique Sandpit Desk

Unique Sandpit Desk

I wanted to make my great niece a sandpit for when she comes to my house but wanted to make...

Unique Creations By AnitaUnique Creations By Anita
How to Make a DIY Convertible Picnic Table That Folds Into a Bench Sea

How to Make a DIY Convertible Picnic Table That Folds Into a Bench...

Check out this easy to build picnic table that easily folds into bench seats.

Dan BergDan Berg

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Outdoor Projects

Looking for the best outdoor projects to inspire you? Look no further.

Old Doors Give New Life to Backyard!

Old Doors Give New Life to Backyard!

We had an old pool deck that we needed to remove and this left open a huge empty spot next to the...

MaryMary
Pool Deck and Gazebo

Pool Deck and Gazebo

This is a before and after project I did with the help of my son . He bought the house and it came...

JohnJohn
1/2 Recycled Greenhouse Build

1/2 Recycled Greenhouse Build

My brother needed a greenhouse for his ever growing collection of plants, luckily we had a load of...

ClintClint
Backyard Fence Art

Backyard Fence Art

Saw some inspiration online and decided to try my hand at it. Sure brightens up the back yard!

Pam EdwardsPam Edwards
Front Porch Pergola

Front Porch Pergola

The front of my house needed a drastic facelift and some curb appeal. I really disliked how plain it...

SpDadSpDad
Updated and Transformed "deck to Oasis of Serenity"

Updated and Transformed "deck to Oasis of Serenity"

this is the deck we started with when we moved here 7 years ago..since then I have found out I have...

Diana KDiana K

Popular Outdoor Discussions

Looking to discuss ideas for outdoor spaces? Join the conversation here.

How do I make an outdoor ottoman?

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How do I remove chipping paint from an outside chimney?

ErickErick

Recently purchased a house and the chimney brick has been painted. The...

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How can I make over my cement porch floor to look like brick?

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I have cement floors on my porch and they are stained.cj

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How can I make over a rattan patio chair?

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New Outdoor Projects

What's trending in the world of DIY outdoor projects? We have compiled it all here.

Backyard Makeover

Backyard Makeover

I had some questionable bushes boardering my backyard. They kept my 9lb dog in, but the neighborhood...

TialisaTialisa
2 Pallets Later, a Gate and a Boardwalk in 1 Hour!

2 Pallets Later, a Gate and a Boardwalk in 1 Hour!

After I came home from my fancy vacation filled with well manicured lawns, I sat in my own back yard...

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Rustic Caddy using Reclaimed Fence

Rustic Caddy using Reclaimed Fence

I love repurposing unwanted items saving them from the landfill. This is just one thing you can do...

Gail--My Repurposed LifeGail--My Repurposed Life
The Fence (recycling Old Doors and Windows)

The Fence (recycling Old Doors and Windows)

I would like to share the fence I made out of old doors and windows. I was unable to find a fence...

Gail AldridgeGail Aldridge
Pallet Fence

Pallet Fence

With little to no money i have always tried to make use of what i already have instead of buying...

Zena walkerZena walker
How to Build a Two Rail Wood Fence

How to Build a Two Rail Wood Fence

Does part of your yard border the street, where people walk their dogs? Do people let their dogs...

Single Girl's DIYSingle Girl's DIY

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DIY Porch Fence & Gate

DIY Porch Fence & Gate

While visiting our son in California, he asked if there was a way to enclose their front porch with...

Front Porch IdeasFront Porch Ideas
Turning a CORN CRIB Into a GAZEBO

Turning a CORN CRIB Into a GAZEBO

A unique alternative to a traditional gazebo adds country charm to my backyard.Several years ago, I...

Jennifer ClineJennifer Cline
Rocking chair redo

Rocking chair redo

I found this old chair at a yard sale and have $20 for it. I loved the half wheels on each side....

Amber BlackwellAmber Blackwell
Installing a Summer Shade Sail (Cheap Alternative to an Awning)

Installing a Summer Shade Sail (Cheap Alternative to an Awning)

If you are looking to grab some shade this summer but aren't in the for the expense of an awning or...

EileenEileen
Tips for Building a Fence

Tips for Building a Fence

Building a fence does not have to break the bank or be an intimidating project. It is a very do-able...

Jennifer @ Decorated ChaosJennifer @ Decorated Chaos
Sunroom Makeover #Spring2020Refresh

Sunroom Makeover #Spring2020Refresh

When I found my house, the sunroom was one of the many reasons I fell in love with it. I could see...

Mihaela ParkerMihaela Parker
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