DIY Ideas; Roundup of Our Most Popular DIY Projects of 2019

Ring in the new year with a fresh backyard; browse our most popular DIY ideas of this past year and treat yourself to a backyard transformation!

How to build a drought tolerant garden

As we delve deeper into drought season, this DIY idea offers some key insights into how to drought-proof your garden...

 

How to level ground by hand

One of our most popular DIY projects by far...levelling land! Find out how to transform your sloped, uneven yard into a functional oasis...no machinery required!

 

How to build a deck

It's all hands on deck with this DIY idea...find out how to build a killer DIY deck!

How to build an outdoor kitchen

Al fresco is the best-o! Stir up your DIY appetite and build the outdoor kitchen of your dreams, including built-in cutting boards, counter-top herb gardens and DIY pizza oven kits!

 

How to build an outdoor bar

These DIY outdoor bar projects offer the perfect opportunity for a celebration cheers upon completion. Whether you're after a rustic drinking hole, a novelty sports bar or a sleek, modern cocktail station, there's a bar design for everyone! All you need to do is pick your poison...

 

How to build a day bed

Who knew DIY projects could be so relaxing...? Build the ultimate day bed chill-zone today!

 

How to build a green wall

Transform an unused canvas into a lush rainforest, vertical edible garden or artful succulent wall...it's easier than you think!

 

How to build DIY outdoor seating

Forget the cast-iron patio furniture that hurts the spine to even look at...this year, it's all about comfort.

Take a load off with these epic DIY seating projects! 

 

DIY ideas for a courtyard makeover

It's not the size of the floor space, it's how you use it!

For small spaces with big impact, explore how to give your courtyard a DIY transformation.

 

How to install DIY fencing

Homeowners are increasingly taking fencing into their own hands and saving big on labour costs, cutting their project expenses in half. If you’re looking for a new wall or fence, check out how easy it is to install your very own DIY fence!

How to build a DIY retaining wall

Land levelling, zoning, outdoore fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, feature garden beds and boosted functionality for the kids; watch how Little Dwellings transformed her backyard using a single DIY product...our very own modular retaining wall kits!

How to build a DIY front wall

DIY guru and master builder Barry Du Bois chose our grand EstateWall to build his mate, Miguel Maestre, a front wall for privacy and security; check out what he had to say about using ModularWalls!

Want more design inspo?

Relive our most loved 2019 design trends and dive into our 2020 design trend forecast!

Written by Evelyn Kandris

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