Porch swings provide a relaxing space to enjoy an outdoor view of your lawn and garden. There’s nothing quite as picturesque as a married couple engaged in quiet conversation on their porch balcony, lazily swinging as they casually greet ambling passersby. We’ve collected a list of some of the best porch swing plans that you […]
Continue readingA pergola is a garden structure with a trelliswork roof that creates a shaded passageway, outdoor sitting space, or walkway. They are built from vertical posts and frequently includes an open lattice for trained vine plants. The word pergola originates from the Latin “pergula” which loosely refers to a “projecting eave” (Source). These decorative yard designs […]
Continue readingAdirondack chairs (also known as Muskoka chairs) are elegantly simple, outdoor garden furniture. They were invented in Westport, New York by Thomas Lee in the Adirondack Mountains in 1903 (Source). Lee was looking for comfortable outdoor furniture for his country cottage and hit upon this simple design. The chairs are typified by flat, gently slanted backs and […]
Continue readingChildren’s playhouses are fun indoor & outdoor spaces for kids to entertain themselves. The list below collects 75 playhouse design plans that you can build yourself. Scroll through and check out the diverse project plans. There are a variety of styles. Whether you want a minimalist, square playhouse for the corner of your backyard, or a […]
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