Upgrade your patio with DIY furniture. It may seem daunting to try to build your own furniture but we'll show you the way with plans for each piece.

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Filled with herbs and tomato plants on a backyard patio, the galvanized metal containers add an industrial farmhouse touch. The tanks were installed on a bed of gravel lined with plastic to minimize ...

So it's important to assess your needs when it comes to your patio's layout. How will the furniture fit the size and shape? Do you prefer quiet solo meals or casual outdoor get-togethers?

From furniture that's seen better days to DIY backsplashes to effortless weed removal — your home is about to be revived.

A patio or porch can become like a second living room if you have the right furniture and rugs and other accessories. In our June issue, we looked at lamps and lighting, paints, pottery ...

You can often find affordable storage solutions at discount stores or even create DIY shelves using reclaimed wood. Changing bathroom and kitchen towels and decorations can change the feel ...

That’s what [Matt] from DIY Perks set out to discover when he built ... He fed the output from the pre-amp into a cheap USB audio interface and voilà! — top-notch sound for next to nothing.

These additions help organize everything, giving the room a tidy, streamlined look. You can often find affordable storage solutions at discount stores or even create DIY shelves using reclaimed wood.