DIY Projects
Join the fight against boring backyards. Browse weekend builds made with GSW pressure treated pine — pick a plan and get building.
Adirondack Chair
The Adirondack chair is the quintessential backyard build — wide armrests, a laid-back recline, and a look that never goes out of style. It’s a forgiving first project that teaches the fundamentals of outdoor furniture.
Convertible Table
This two-in-one build folds flat into a garden bench and opens up into a picnic table — a clever, space-saving project that always earns a second look in the backyard.
Cornhole Set
No backyard is complete without a cornhole set. It’s a quick build with big payoff — a weekend afternoon of cutting and painting gets you a game that lasts for years of cookouts.
Fire Pit Cover
When the fire’s out, this cover turns your pit into a tidy side table — and keeps ash and rain where they belong. It’s one of the fastest, most satisfying builds on the list.
Raised Garden Bed
A raised bed makes gardening easier on your back and your soil. This simple box goes together in an afternoon and gives you a productive growing space anywhere the sun hits.
Planter Bench
This bench pairs a comfortable seat with a planter box on each end — a centerpiece that brings greenery right up to where you sit. A rewarding intermediate build.
Chicken Coop
Fresh eggs start with a solid coop. This build gives your flock a safe, dry home with a nesting area and an enclosed run — a bigger project that pays off every morning.
Picnic Table
A classic A-frame picnic table is a backyard workhorse — big enough for the whole crew and built to shrug off years of weather. A great step-up project once you’ve got a few builds behind you.