Category: How-To

A porch planter box with a removable liner keeps wet soil away from the wood and makes seasonal changes easier. It is […]

A wooden boot scraper is a useful cold-weather project that can be built from ordinary lumber and repaired instead of discarded. The […]

A simple leaf bin keeps fall cleanup contained without buying a bulky plastic enclosure. This design uses four corner posts and fence […]

This crate is sized for a porch display of small pumpkins and gourds, with removable dividers that keep the pieces from rolling […]

1. Set the size and check the site A short cedar screen can hide a bin area, air conditioner or patio edge […]

This patio plant stand is sized for a few pots, not a crowded greenhouse. Its two slatted shelves keep containers off the […]

A wooden gate is only as strong as its frame and hinges. Diagonal bracing keeps the frame from sagging into a parallelogram; […]

This compact patio side table is a useful beginner-to-intermediate project: it has a slatted top for quick drainage, a simple apron for […]

A portable sawhorse table gives you a stable surface for sanding, assembling, painting, and cutting stock with a handsaw. This design uses […]

A raised, slatted floor helps keep firewood off damp ground and lets air move beneath the stack. This simple outdoor rack uses […]