Category: How-To

A covered entryway bench needs to do two jobs: hold people and keep wet gear from soaking the entry. This weekend build […]

This shallow sorting tray gives acorns and pinecones separate places to land without rolling off a table. It works as a fall […]

This 18-inch centerpiece box is sized for a dining table, with removable dividers that make it useful for flowers, candles, or seasonal […]

A shade sail looks light, but a taut sail acts like a large wing in gusty weather. The corner posts can be […]

A porch boot scraper needs to do two things well: hold steady while you work mud out of a tread, and let […]

This cart is sized for a patio or deck: about 30 inches long, 18 inches deep and 32 inches high, with two […]

A hinged cover keeps leaves, rain, and animals out of a sandbox, but a heavy lid can be awkward for children to […]

A simple wall-mounted rack keeps wooden kayak paddles off the floor, away from garage traffic, and easy to reach. This design uses […]

Choose a scoreboard you can read at a glance A backyard bocce scoreboard does not need to be elaborate. It needs to […]

A wooden patio lantern box is a small, open-frame cover for a candle or battery light. The removable base makes it easier […]