Looking for your next weekend project? These DIY outdoor wood projects can be built in just a few days for a quick yard update on a budget!
DIY outdoor furniture is my favorite thing to build! After toiling away at more precise furniture pieces in the colder months, it's so refreshing to knock out an easy outdoor project when the weather warms up. Plus, I love the smell of freshly cut cedar! 🙂
Many of these outdoor projects have free woodworking plans available for download. Just print them off and take them with you to the garage or backyard, and get building!
Build this DIY grill station for your next backyard BBQ! Perfect for a prep space, tabletop grill or pizza oven, with durable concrete pavers on top.
Support your tomato plants in the ground or in a pot with a DIY tomato cage! This wooden tomato cage is easy to build with basic tools.
Grow lots of plants in a compact space with this DIY outdoor plant stand! It features two large planter boxes, shelves for pots, and an arbor on top for beautiful hanging baskets!
Hide clutter and package deliveries inside this DIY outdoor storage box! Get the woodworking plans for this project and get building!
Learn how to make a raised garden bed with this step-by-step guide! Each DIY raised garden bed costs less than $50 to build yourself!
This DIY vertical garden planter wall allows you to grow tons of plants in a small footprint! Get the plans to make your own freestanding vertical garden and customize it to fit your space!
This easy-to-make DIY modern trellis gives vines a place to climb, and attaches to a flat fence.
Turn that boring, flat fence into a living wall of vines and flowers with this easy DIY clematis trellis made from cedar slats!
Add a cool geometric statement for your porch with this modern outdoor planter! Build the frame, then add PVC panels and a fun color to brighten up your entryway.
This DIY outdoor end table does double duty! Keep drinks cool with the built in ice bucket, or switch it to a planter box for flowers.
The area under our deck stairs was a total eyesore! I'll show you how I hid it away with a clever removable fence panel to create an under deck storage space.
Outdoor furniture is expensive, unless you build your own outdoor sofa and loveseat! This set was less than $200 in lumber and will last forever. I've included the free woodworking plans for the DIY outdoor loveseat, which you can customize to fit your space.
Make gardening easier with this DIY potting bench! You can even add a sink to make washing your hands and your harvest a breeze!
This DIY outdoor storage bench is large enough for three people, and holds all the outdoor toys and gear that clutter up the yard.
This outdoor storage bench sits on our front porch, and is perfect for storing umbrellas or hiding packages from porch pirates!
Nothing brightens up curb appeal more than a new mailbox post!
Take advantage of every inch of space with these raised garden beds! The E shape allows you to harvest all your veggies without climbing in the garden.
Air conditioning units are such an eyesore! Hide them away while allowing for proper air flow and easy access with these removable screens.
Need to fence in a large area but don't want to spend a fortune on lumber? This garden fence combines metal mesh with crisp white frames to stretch your budget!
Show your patriotic spirit with this flag made from fence pickets!
Which one of these ideas is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
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