Backyard Projects

From whimsical to budget friendly, transform your home and garden with these backyard projects and DIY ideas that are simple to fun to make!

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How to Make a DIY Squirrel Feeder

Most people enjoy the antics of squirrels in their backyard. This DIY Squirrel Feeder provides an unusually clear view of...


How to Gift Wrap a Potted Plant

Unsure how to wrap a plant gift? Cookie tins from the dollar store make the perfect colorful containers for holiday...


Plastic Bottle Crafts: Garden Flowers

Pull a few plastic bottles out of the recycling bin, and create these easy garden flowers!


DIY Recycled Garden Sign

Put your own personal touch on this project to create a recycled garden sign the whole neighborhood will love.


DIY Gift Basket Ideas for Nature Lovers

Create one-of-a-kind presents this year with these DIY gift basket ideas.


DIY Garden Signs from Tree Rounds

Use slices cut from a fallen limb or tree trunk to create DIY garden signs or tree cookies to identify...


The Best Plants to Grow Against a Fence

Get creative tips for dressing up a bare fence with plants. Discover some of the best plants to grow against...


Natural DIY Air Freshener Recipes

Making DIY air fresheners from natural ingredients is easy, and chances are you already have most of what you need...

Stylish DIY Birdhouse Designs

Using a simple kit, learn how to make a birdhouse unique. These DIY birdhouse designs are bird-friendly but full of...


Tomato Cage DIY Bird Feeder

Recycle an old tomato cage into a DIY bird feeder that will have you attracting birds for less.


Simple Homemade Birdbath

This homemade birdbath is easy enough for anyone to make, and inexpensive too!


How to Make a DIY Silverware Suet Feeder

Offer your backyard birds some suet in a unique homemade bird feeder made from recycled silverware.


Sew a Tote Bag for Garden Tools

Sew your own canvas tool tote bag with this garden crafts project. Makes a great gift for gardening friends!


Recycled Lamp DIY Bird Bath

Use an old lamp base to create a unique recycled bird bath that your birds will love.


PVC Pipe Homemade Bird Feeder

This large-capacity bird feeder can be made from extra materials lying around your house and garage.


Plate and Knife Homemade Bird Feeder

This homemade bird feeder project uses recycled silverware and a plate to create a one-of-a-kind feeder!


Pinecone Hummingbird Craft Project

Using objects found in nature, this pinecone hummingbird craft is a great fall project for adults or kids.

Mosaic Bird Bath

This mosaic bird bath is surprisingly easy to make, and the height of the bowl is perfect for attracting bathing...


Muffin Tin DIY Bird Feeder

This recycled crafts project uses a muffin tin to create a DIY bird feeder buffet!


How to Make Metal Flowers

Looking for garden crafts ideas? Learn how to make metal flowers to accent your garden or home.


Green Roof DIY Birdhouse

This DIY birdhouse project incorporates the green roof concept, helping to keep the birds inside cooler in the summer heat.


Glass Jar Homemade Hummingbird Feeder

Attracting hummingbirds is easy and fun with this homemade hummingbird feeder made with a baby food jar.


Glass Bottle Homemade Hummingbird Feeder

Save money while attracting hummingbirds by creating this homemade hummingbird feeder from a glass bottle and some copper wire.

How to Make Easy DIY Oriole Feeders

The secret to attracting orioles? Oranges! These two kinds of DIY oriole feeders are easy to make, and orioles will...


Dresser Drawer Recycled Garden Project

Looking for vertical garden ideas? Try using dresser drawers! We’ll show you how with this recycled garden project.


DIY Teacup Bird Feeder

Have a cuppa with the birds when you create this homemade bird feeder from an old teacup and saucer.


DIY Rain Chain Using Spoons

Recycled crafts are all the rage, and our DIY rain chain project using old spoons is practical and fun!


Porch Swing DIY Bird Feeder

This DIY bird feeder looks like your porch swing, and is popular with birds of all kinds!


DIY Glass Garden Flowers

Learn how to make glass garden flowers from old plates, bowls, candleholders, and more.