DIY is, for some, the epitome of impossibility, and even for smaller jobs such as replacing a lightbulb or changing a fuse, they seek the help of friends, family members, or professionals.

However, if you are firmly based in the opposite camp and perhaps only have a limited amount of experience with such endeavors if DIY is a passion and something you thoroughly enjoy, then you have come to the right place.

Continue reading for DIY in the backyard: a beginner’s guide.

Fire & DIY

When wanting to make a backyard that actively encourages socialization and, furthermore, the perfect place to hold a family BBQ in the summer, everyone needs some form of fire pit or fire table.

For beginners, a fire circle could be the answer, as all you basically need is a selection of attractive and textured stones arranged in a central, safe location where fires can be lit and extinguished easily. For the more advanced outdoor DIYer, you could instead choose to design and build a fire table, including a heat shield and propane table.

Construct a Beautiful Decking Area

Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to have a large garden and backyard to be able to enjoy all that a custom-made decking area can offer.

As a general rule, the smaller the space, the smaller the decking (unless, of course, you really hate mowing the lawn). If there is already decking erected in your garden, you could instead choose to upcycle the wood and repaint the sides, or else destroy it entirely and start from scratch.

The Back of Your House

When you traditionally think about DIY projects in and around the backyard and garden, you will probably be imagining more of the garage, garden pond vibe, but this also includes the visual and functional properties of the back of the house that overlooks the outside space.

One of the best recommendations for someone like yourself is to look into companies that supply affordable yet high-quality residential and commercial siding for houses and outhouses, which is both a fun DIY project to complete and will also be of great benefit to your property. While you are there, you should also conduct a survey of the guttering running parallel to your property and remove any dirt, debris, and other potential blockages.

Build a Pallet Bench

The secret to stunning completed DIY projects for the backyard and garden is the humble wooden pallet, and you would truly not believe the possibilities after heading down to your local garden center or asking local stores if they have any spare.

You could use a smaller wooden pallet as a drinks stand next to the garden bench, hollow out the center of a pallet and create an outdoor ‘window frame’ to showcase your beautiful flowers and potted plants.

However, if you are feeling particularly ambitious and want to create something genuinely impressive with your next outdoor DIY project, why not use these wooden pallets and turn them into a pallet bench?