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.

Five Creative Projects Brochure

Download these five simple projects and give your backyard a facelift! Includes designs by DIY Network's Brad Staggs for a birdhouse, an arbor, a raised garden bed, and a storage locker, as well as the columned doghouse.

Raised Floor Living

If you love life on a deck, then raised floor living might be for you! Learn more about the advantages of raised pier-and-beam or crawlspace foundations for Gulf Coast builders and homeowners.

Chattahoochee Chair

A variation on the classic Adirondack, this comfy chair is a great beginner project for woodaholics! Download the project plan or watch DIY host give step-by-step instructions 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 that will pay off in the shop or garden for years.

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. And remember - safety first when it comes to power tools!

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.

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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. A great project for weekend warriors!

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.