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Monday, October 19, 2026

Backyard looking a little blah? Luckily, our new & improved Family Handyman Project Plans can refresh & revive your yard in as little as a weekend. Whether you want to build custom patio furniture or a beautiful water feature, you’ll find inspiring ideas perfect for hosting outdoor fun!

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Adirondack Chair and Love Seat

This patio chair and love seat combo is just perfect for outdoor lounging. Unlike most Adirondack furniture, these conveniently designed pieces feature a straight seat and back, no slope. So, anyone can get out without a boost!

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Perfect Patio Chairs

A classic design reinvented, this patio chair is hard to beat for comfort, price & ease of building. Relax cozily with or without a cushion and conveniently rest a cool drink on the wide arms. Plus, they can be built in just one weekend!

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Low-Maintenance Water Feature

Add beauty to your backyard, deck, or front entry with this natural-looking water fountain. We'll show you how to build it every step of the way—from constructing the stone fountain to adding running water.

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Screen Porch Construction

Beat the bugs and spend more time outdoors this summer! With some basic framing and deck building techniques, you can add this beautiful screened-in porch to your house in multiple days.

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Drum Composter

Convert yard waste to finished compost much faster with this Deluxe Drum Composter. This 55-gallon version is large and loaded with features, plus you can build it for the cost of a bargain model.

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