Make · Grown-ups
Summer DIY Projects for adults
9 things to make for Summer, most searched first. Every one shows the level, the time and the cost before you start.
Cast concrete planters
Modern, chunky concrete pots cast in plastic food containers, with a real drain hole for healthy plants.
Regulation cornhole boards
A matched pair of 2 x 4 ft cornhole boards built to standard size, painted your way and ready for every cookout.
Giant tumble tower game
A 54-block yard game cut from 2x4s that stands 27 in tall before the first pull and crashes with a satisfying thud.
Wooden 6-bottle caddy
A sturdy carry caddy with a dowel handle and a built-in bottle opener, made for picnics, sodas or a favorite craft beer.
Pallet vertical planter
An upright pallet lined with landscape fabric and packed with flowers or succulents, a living wall for a fence or patio.
Punched tin can lanterns
Recycled cans punched with star and dot patterns that throw sparkly light across a patio table at night.
Shibori indigo napkins
Deep blue folded-and-clamped indigo napkins with crisp geometric patterns, an old Japanese dye technique that's fun with friends.
Cedar garden arbor
A freestanding cedar arbor with a 4 ft wide walkway and slatted sides, ready for climbing roses or clematis.
Mosaic stepping stones
Concrete garden stepping stones with a tile mosaic pressed in the face, sturdy enough to walk on and pretty enough to gift.
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