Outdoor & Patio Projects
For Patios, Decks, and Gardens
Octagonal Birdhouse
From the vertical siding to the pitched roof and detailed trim pieces, this eight-sided birdhouse has many of the features you’d expect to find on a real house.
Rose-Covered Trellis
This beautiful and easy-to-build garden trellis would be a wonderful addition to any outdoor space.
Round Birdhouse
Build a unique round birdhouse with this easy DIY woodworking plan. No lathe needed — includes design options and metal roof variations.
Patio Table & Benches
Build a durable, stylish patio table and benches with this step-by-step woodworking plan with weather-resistant joinery and finish.
Solid Oak Chaise Lounge
This project is packed with good looks and comfort. With its solid design, it’s sure to be a favorite lounging spot for years to come.
Upscale Martin House
Coopered construction and durable materials combine to create an eye-catching home for these social birds.
Garden Tower
Pump up the visual interest of your yard or garden this season with this one-of-a-kind cedar structure.
Garden Potting Bench
Transform common cedar boards and a few pieces of hardware into this great-looking, hardworking bench for your yard and garden.
Tile-Top Table
Build a stylish, weather-resistant outdoor table with a tile top. Easy pocket screw joinery makes this weekend project fast, sturdy, and beginner-friendly.
Double Porch Rocker
With its solid construction and elegant design, this rocker is sure to be the most relaxing project you have ever built.
Garden Shed
Not too big… not too small. If there’s a perfect-sized, do-it-yourself shed, this is it. Plus, the cedar siding makes it look great.
Redwood Garden Bench
Classic redwood garden bench with angled back, mortise-and-tenon joinery, and weather-resistant finish—perfect for patios, decks, or gardens.