Project Gallery: Creative Projects
Real Outdoor Living is about so much more than decks and arbors. It's about extending the comfort and beauty of your indoor living space…outside. It's about creating an environment that is naturally beautiful. That blends seamlessly with the outdoors to create an escape from the mundane and a stage for long summer nights,weekends and life.
Click. Imagine. Build. With Real Outdoor Living and Real Wood, anything is possible.
Southern Pine Porch Bed Swing
Download the project plan or watch the step-by-step instructional video on how to create this Southern Pine Porch Bed Swing masterpiece.
Raised Garden Bed
Everyone loves veggies fresh off the vine … create your own backyard raised garden bed with these easy-to-follow DIY instructions. Happy growing!
Outdoor Project Guide
As seen in Home Depot: great backyard projects for any time of year! Happy building!
Fencing 101
Click on these links for more information to help with your next fence building project:
Fence Project Case History
DIY Tips: Fence Building 101
Five Creative Projects Brochure
Download these five simple projects and give your backyard a facelift! Includes designs for a birdhouse, an arbor, a raised garden bed, and a storage locker, as well as the columned doghouse.
Authentic Deck Guide
The 411 on your real wood deck - information on the benefits and maintenance of building your next deck with authentic pressure-treated pine. As if you needed a reason.
Gazebo - Frederica Park
Pressure-treated wood was the choice for the St. Simons Land Trust when they built a gorgeous gazebo as part of a new earth-friendly park. Plan credit: Nathan Brock, Wiregrass Studio, Inc.
Chattahoochee Chair
A variation on the classic Adirondack, this comfy chair is a great beginner project for woodaholics! Download the project plan or watch the step-by-step instructional video on how to create this front porch or backyard masterpiece.
Southern Living Potting Table
Everyone needs a good, stable work-surface, no matter what project they're working on. This simple potting table, made from pressure-treated southern pine, is a fun project for a weekend.
Southern Living Planter Box
This planter is a classy way to dress up a porch or deck. It's made from pressure-treated southern pine and T-111 plywood. Grab your power tools and tape measure as Brad Staggs walks you through the steps to build it in a weekend.
Southern Living Garden Bench
Need an extra place to sit, either indoors or outside? Then build this attractive garden bench from Southern Living. Simple and sturdy, it makes an easy weekend project.
Progressive Farmer Machine Shed
Originally created for Progressive Farmer, this 40-by-60-foot shed was designed with open sides for flexibility and features a spacious 20-foot walkway and two secure storage areas.
Southern Living Pergola
Straight from the 2008 Southern Living Idea House 'Davidson Gap,' this pergola design offers a lovely focal point for your yard.
Picturesque Planter Bench
The perfect place to plant flowers - and then take a break after all of the hard work! Equally functional and beautiful, this planter bench dresses up your back yard and provides additional seating.
Dazzling Deck
The easiest way to expand your home and add new living space - woodaholics everywhere crave the ultimate deck! Invite your fellow woodaholics over for a weekend of construction, then relax and enjoy!
Grand Gazebo
Serve dinner, take a nap, or just enjoy the outdoors in this versatile outdoor living space. Adding to the beauty of your home for years to come, this gazebo provides a perfect getaway in your own backyard.
Growin' Greenhouse
Plant this idea in your favorite woodaholic's mind and you'll reap the benefits! A sturdy 8-by-8-foot greenhouse is just what every amateur landscaper needs to make real outdoor living a dream come true.
Tremendous Tree Bench
Sitting in the shade has never looked so good! This project is not only functional, but adds architectural interest to your landscape. Dress up a favorite tree and spend more time under its branches.
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