When it comes to backyard entertaining, a horseshoe pit is always a winner. Clear and level out a flat space large enough for the regulation size horseshoe pit with stakes 40 feet apart. Add a few DIY benches and tables to provide seating for the spectators. Fill in with mulch, sand and rock and accessorize with a scoreboard to create not just a DIY horseshoe pit, but an intimidating horseshoe court to take on your opponents.
Award-winning landscape architect Chuck Hess, from Hess Landscape Architects, shares how to create a timeless outdoor design that fits almost every style and taste.
Build a beautifully refreshing plant wall to add greenery and privacy to your outdoor space. This outdoor living wall will take your garden to the next level, sprucing up any entertainment space. Just imagine the photo ops!
Bring the fun of the schoolyard into your backyard with a tetherball court. Made inexpensively from an upcycled tire and a metal pole, this tetherball game can be rolled around the yard to play in the sun or shade.
Aesthetics are important but when it comes to building an outdoor kitchen, functionality and durability reign supreme. Read our professional tips to budget, plan and design an outdoor kitchen that will add value to your home and lifestyle.
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