Repainting or staining an aging fence can be a time-consuming project. If you're looking for a simpler upgrade, consider ...

How to build a cedar planter box. 1. Cut the fence pickets to rough length. Before properly squaring up the wood, always cut it down to rough length first.

To ensure consistently shaped panels, build the planter sides on an assembly platform. Lay three panel pieces (one straight and two tapered) on a piece of plywood using 1/8-in. spacers between them.

How you finish your DIY hanging planter is entirely up to you. If you tie the knots tight enough, you can even just cut off all the remaining cord. Sandra Gutierrez [Related: ...

Begin by crosscutting the 1x4 tongue-and-groove cedar that is used for the planter box. I made gang cuts using a compound miter saw with a stop clamped to its fence [1].This method ensures all the ...

DIY Bug Hotel Fence Art. Add an unexpected touch with this DIY fence art featuring natural and found elements such as branches, seed heads, bamboo, and moss set in a wooden frame.

If you have a small backyard or patio area, DIY alternative planter ideas are essential. Because filling your space with samey-looking pots can leave your garden looking a bit blah, so why not ...

If either of these are the case, consider turning a planter into an umbrella stand; you'll have a handy base for your patio umbrella and grow decorative plants or perhaps a mini-herb garden.