Backyard Projects

Sew a tote bag made of canvas to hold garden tools. Use this pattern to make great gifts for gardening...

Use an old lamp base to create a unique recycled bird bath that your birds will love.

This DIY PVC pipe bird feeder can be made from extra materials lying around your house. Also make a PVC...

This homemade bird feeder project uses recycled silverware and a plate to create a one-of-a-kind feeder!

Using objects found in nature, this pinecone hummingbird craft is a great fall project for adults or kids.

This mosaic bird bath is surprisingly easy to make, and the height of the bowl is perfect for attracting bathing...

This recycled crafts project uses a muffin tin to create a DIY bird feeder buffet!

Looking for garden crafts ideas? Learn how to make metal flowers to accent your garden or home.

This DIY birdhouse project incorporates the green roof concept, helping to keep the birds inside cooler in the summer heat.

Attracting hummingbirds is easy and fun with this homemade hummingbird feeder made with a baby food jar.

Save money while attracting hummingbirds by creating this homemade hummingbird feeder from a glass bottle and some copper wire.

The secret to attracting orioles? Oranges! These two kinds of DIY oriole feeders are easy to make, and orioles will...

Looking for vertical garden ideas? Try using dresser drawers! We’ll show you how with this recycled garden project.

Have a cuppa with the birds when you create this homemade bird feeder from an old teacup and saucer.

This DIY bird feeder looks like your porch swing, and is popular with birds of all kinds!

These DIY plant markers made of copper will last for years.

Learn how to make a bird feeder from seed heads and a grapevine wreath. This DIY bird feeder project makes...

Offering peanuts is great for attracting a wider variety of birds. This DIY bird feeder makes it easy.

The best secret for attracting bluebirds? Offer mealworms! This DIY bird feeder made from recycled tuna cans is perfect for...

Use a few sturdy branches and shallow bowls to make a DIY bird bath spot for every bird in town!

Our photos walk you through as you learn how to build a bird feeder with a rustic thatched top.

Little birds like wrens will love this DIY birdhouse made from an old cowboy boot!

Learn how to make a birdhouse out of cloth for small birds like wrens and chickadees.

Learn how to make a DIY birdhouse perfect for wrens and other small birds using a clay flower pot.

Personalize a DIY birdhouse with an old license plate, and you’ll have a real one-of-a-kind place for birds to call...

Recycle an old bowling ball into a cheerful yellow bumblebee with this bumblebee bowling ball garden art project!

A DIY birdhouse doesn’t get any easier than this! Learn how to build a nest box from single pine board.

Recycled Backyard: Slinky Flower Pot Stakes

Nesting birds use a variety of  materials to create the perfect place to lay their eggs. You can help attract...