Not surprisingly, an entire cottage industry has sprung up in recent years to re-purpose all those pallets, turning the wood into fences, decking material, shoe racks, and fine furniture. Making a ...

Making furniture from wood pallets is trending nowadays and very cheap. Pallets have been around for decades as mechanisms ...

It's finally that time of year when you can turn your attention to your outdoor space and start revamping your porch, patio, and garden for the spring and summer seasons ahead. Before buying any new ...

When summer rolls around, all I want to do is surround myself with flowers and other greenery. Though I have a vegetable garden, perennial bed, and planters upon planters of herbs, I felt I was still ...

Discover new ways to maximize your garden space in Building Projects for Backyard Farmers and Home Gardeners (Fox Chapel Publishing, 2012) by Chris Gleason. Plans for trellises, raised beds and ...

More often seen in warehouses and depots, the humble wooden pallet is an upcycler's best friend; cheap, readily available and eco-friendly. Turning these simple wood frames into awesome pallet ...

If you want to dress up your porch, deck, or garden with some greenery, consider taking a DIY approach with outdoor planter box plans. Building elevated planter boxes offer several advantages, ...