Free DIY lightweight cornhole boards plans

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If you’ve ever carried a pair of cornhole boards, you know that they are not the easiest thing to carry. A set of cornhole boards built from 3/4” plywood and 2x4s, like our standard cornhole board... Read More

X-frame planter box plans

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These x-frame planter box plans continue our spring-time planting series, helping you to get ready for warmer weather right around the corner. These DIY plans provide simple step-by-step instructions ... Read More

DIY planter box plans

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With spring right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about all of those outdoor projects that are going to make your backyard into an oasis. One of those projects might be adding mor... Read More

Free DIY armless deck chair plans

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These armless deck chair plans are another design favorite of mine. They are big, chunky, heavy, and almost guaranteed to last a long time with just a little maintenance. These armless deck chairs not... Read More

Free DIY Seed Starter plans

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As the summer growing season winds down, it’s time to start thinking about the seeds you harvested and turning those seeds into little plants. Growing plants from seeds means you can probably us... Read More

DIY Swing Bed Plans

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Have you ever seen one of those big front farmhouse porches with one of those beautiful swing beds? Did you ever want a swing bed of your own? Well, even if you don’t have enough room on your ow... Read More

Screen door with dog door

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We needed a new screen door for our screened in porch, and we wanted to close off the dog door hole that was next to it – so I decided to design and build a screen door with a dog door built in.... Read More

Modern Outdoor Chair DIY plans

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Here are free plans for a modern outdoor chair made from 2x4s and 2x6s. This chair is great for sitting around your firepit, relaxing by the pool, or just hanging out on the deck or patio. The square ... Read More

Kids octagon picnic table plans

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Here is a kids octagon picnic table that mimics our full size octagon picnic table. These eight-sided tables are great for kids and adults, as they allow everybody an easy access in and out. The open ... Read More

Modular Octagonal Picnic Table Plans

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I know I mentioned in some of my other picnic table plans that octagonal picnic tables with independent benches are my favorite variety. These octagonal picnic table plans are my favorite of them all.... Read More

Octagon Picnic Table plans

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Of all of the designs of picnic tables out there, I think the octagon picnic tables are my favorite. Having eight sides, they comfortable seat more people than a standard picnic table. One additional ... Read More

Picnic Table Plans for the DIYer

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These standard picnic table plans are reminiscent of the style of picnic table you may remember as a child, and that you can still see in the local parks. It’s a basic picnic table built of 2x4s... Read More

DIY Folding Parkour Wall Plans

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If your teaching kids wall runs, you might just need a few folding parkour walls. Building your own is actually a lot easier than you might initially think. The entire project can be completed with si... Read More

DIY Parkour Tetris Block Plans

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Here are another set of plans for a DIY parkour obstacle, this time a parkour tetris block. These blocks are great, as they provide a variety of different options for practicing your skills. There are... Read More

DIY parkour vault box plans

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Our “tween” son has recently started taking parkour classes and absolutely loves it. All of the vaulting, tumbling, and jumping also gives him some decent exercise (unlike his other favori... Read More

Firewood storage plans – build your own woodshed

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Are you starting to accumulate a bit of firewood for the winter, but don’t have any place to store it to keep it dry?  Well, here are plans for building your own firewood storage woodshed. ... Read More