Outdoor projects

Called to the bar
This party starter is built for home entertaining...

DIY dartboard cabinet
Impress your friends by building an easy-to-make dartboard cabinet...

Day bed
This project is a perfect addition to any outdoor seating arrangement...

Solar floor lamp
Enjoy your outdoor areas even after darkness falls this summer...

Clothesline upgrade
Turn a tired old clothesline into a stylish garden feature that brings joy...

Dual bird feeder
Put an empty wine bottle to good use with this feeder...

Boot cleaning station
This handy DIY project will leave you with the perfect spot to clean...

Hive stand
Jacob Leaf buzzes with excitement over a foldaway double hive stand...

Sun shelter
Give your furry best friend a shaded and comfy outdoor nap spot...

Recycled pallet outdoor bar
A great addition to any outdoor entertaining space...

Boot scrub
Make this simple but useful door-stopper with this step-by-step guide...

Garden trellis
It’s easy to give an old trellis a new lease of life with a little bit of help from...

Whare wētā
Learn how to make a whare wētā for your garden...

Bird feeder
Learn how to make a bird feeder for your garden...

Stump lamp
Jacob Leaf takes a log and turns it into a lamp...

Wall-mounted boot rack
Perfect for clearing clutter and allowing your boots to dry out...

Bird feeder
Encourage birds into your garden with this colourful bird feeder...

Spa pool towel-stand
Keep towels off the ground while adding a splash of colour to your garden...

Outdoor shower
Rose Hughes shows how to cool off al fresco – and protect your modesty...

House of birds
Jacob Leaf makes a home for the birds out of a $5 fence pail...

Wooden walkway
It’s easy to smarten up a plain wooden walkway with a little bit of help...

Bird feeding table
It’s easy to create this simple feeding table for garden birds...

A crate idea
Three fresh ways to upcycle a wooden crate: market crate, picinic carrier...

A pretty picnic
Spring's the perfect time to give new life to that old table...

Give me shelter
Every dog has its day, and Winston’s are always warm in this roomy hut...

Floor show
Spruce up your outdoor area with a simple but stylish rug...

Wonderwall
Combine colours to transform a dull garden corner into an oasis...

Make your own beach cart
Load up this handy trolley for a fun day at the beach...

Simple painted pavers
Enhance and rejuvenate old pavers with paint for a fresh new finish...

Painted fence
It’s easy to transform a tired timber fence into a stylish feature...

Concrete wall
Brighten up a tired concrete wall with a little bit of help...

Hive of activity
Give bees their sweetest life ever with a healthy and colourful home...

Singing for their supper
Build a bird feeder in cheerful colours to attract some feathered friends...

Outdoor stools from trees
Short cut tree logs can be turned into handy stools for your backyard...

In the swing of things
Repurpose an old pallet to make a luxurious garden swing...

Hatching a plan
Transform your hen house into a colourful garden feature...

Firewood stacker
Jacob Leaf builds a cinder block wood stand...

Colourful upcycled bird feeders
These colourful upcycled bird feeders will be a real treat...

The boardwalk
This simple raised boardwalk is an ideal solution for a pathway...

Fire pit/coffee table
Keep warm in the cooler weather with this easy to build fire pit or coffee table...

A lamp to light your path
Guide visitors to your doorstep... using colourful handmade lanterns...

Fence and trellis
It’s easy to give an old fence and trellis a new lease of life...

Pallet coffee table
Create this rustic style coffee table using old pallets & reclaimed timber...

Boardwalk and raised bed
Avoid muddy ground by creating a simple boardwalk...

Concrete pad
Transform a dull concrete pad into an attractive seating area...

Front gate
It’s easy to spruce up an old wooden front gate...

Mini deck
Use tongue and groove landscaping timber for this mini deck...

Open pantries, open hearts
Here’s a fantastic way to feed body and soul, and create community...

Glow in the dark pavers
Make it easier to see where to walk as dusk is falling with these pavers...

Meet marvellous Marvin
Say hello to Marvin, my little buddy and the very first chick I hatched...

Top of the pots
'Tis the season for gardening and for gifting; here's a colourful way to...

Courier box
Keep daytime deliveries secure with this simple to build box...

Resene rainbow
What better way to brighten up a new fence than with a rainbow...

Bird feeder
Create a handy bird feeder to attract feathered friends into your garden...

Metal gate
Transform a drab metal gate into a bright focal point...

Bird bath
Brighten up a corner of the garden with this easy-to-build bird bath...

Corrugated iron fence
It’s easy to brighten up a tired corrugated iron fence...

Recycled fence
It’s easy to recycle an old wooden bed head into a smart painted fence...

Stencilled house number
It’s quick and easy to create this eye-catching house number...

Paint a wooden window
When timber surfaces are less than perfect, Resene Timber Surface Prep...

Painted patio
It’s easy to revamp an old painted patio with these step-by-step instructions...

Painted fence
It’s easy to spruce up an old stained wooden fence...

Shed wall
Transform a drab shed wall into a fresh feature...

Garden gate
Brighten up a plain wooden gate with some Resene paint...

Paint a shed roof
Repaint your shed roof using Resene Summit roof paint...

Birdsong
Be entertained by birds enticed to your garden bird feeder...

Stencilled deck
This new outdoor seating area and deck needed a little subtle pattern...

Rustic house number
Use timber offcuts and some creativity to make a rustic house number sign...

Wooden trolley
Take an old wooden trolley and give it a new look with metallic paint...

Outdoor ottoman
An old tyre gets reimagined as functional furniture...

Feeding table
Keep your feathered friends happy with this easy-to-make bird feeding...

Shed window
How to replace a rotten wooden shed window...

Terracotta paving
Paint a path to make a terracotta non skid walkway...

House number
Create this cool classic house number for a fun project...

Rustic bird house
Create this rustic bird house from reclaimed timber...

Wooden fence
It’s easy to give a wooden fence a new lease of life...

Garden seat
It’s easy build this simple garden seat from timber...

Painted front door
Give a tired old front door a fresh new lease of life with Resene colours...

Rainbow bird table
A fabulous new top of vibrant colours makes a bird table new again...

Paint an iron fence
Smarten up a corrugated iron fence in a weekend using Resene Lumbersider...

Verdigris candle holder
Create this fabulous faux verdigris effect using a combination of Resene colours...

Outdoor storage
A handy and easy to make storage box for all those bits and pieces...

Coloured pebble mat
This mat is painted with an ombre effect, filled with summery yellows...

Wooden gate
It’s easy to create a simple wooden gate using decking planks...

Restained fence
Breathe new life into an old stained fence with Resene stains...

Garden daybed
Create this stylish garden daybed from fence palings...

Fold-out bar
Make this nifty fold-out bar and cupboard for your outdoor living space...

Welcome sign
Make a statement welcome sign for your front door...

A bird in the hand
This DIY bird feeder is a cinch to construct and looks lovely...

Revamp an old light fitting
Add ambience and a touch of elegance to our outdoor living spaces...

Outdoor shelf
Create an exterior shelf using timber battening...

Kwila deck refresh
Refresh a tired old deck with Resene Kwila Timber Stain...

Modern mailbox
Make this smart plywood mailbox with wood stain...

Revamp a deck
It’s easy to give an old deck a brand new lease of life using...

Whitewashed shelves
Build this simple garden shelving unit and finish it off with...

Garden fence
Build this stylish garden fence and finish it off with Resene Woodsman...

Garden gate
Create a stylish security gate using rough sawn fence palings and...

Stained fence
Turn a weathered old fence into a chic feature with...

Plywood mailbox
Build a simple wooden mailbox from plywood...

Kwila deck
Update a tired weathered kwila timber deck with Resene Kwila timber...

Child's play - sandpit
Make this stylish sandpit for lots of stay-at-home fun...

Your alfresco space...
Use some paint and a little imagination to revamp your outdoor room...

How to build a pergola
Build a pergola in your backyard, and then sit back and enjoy it...

Build a swing seat
Create a swing seat for your backyard, and then sit back and enjoy it...

Build a birdhouse
How to build a birdhouse and support local bird life and gain...

Make a pizza oven
They're the latest on-trend addition to our outdoor living spaces - pizza ovens...

Bin locker
A smart and practical way to hide those wheelie bins...

Twisting by the pool
An old bar fridge gets souped up with wheels and shiny new paint job...

Degrees of verdigris
Have fun with adding verdigris paint effects to ironwork...

Eco-renovate your deck
Resene Woodsman Decking Stain refreshes a tired looking deck...

Hedgehog house
Learn how to make a hedgehog house for your garden...

All hands on deck
Prepare your prime outdoor area ready for summer...

Diy kidz - one for the birds
Make an easy birdhouse with a couple of containers and a lick of paint...

Barbecue bench
Outdoor kitchens are all the rage. This one has industrial chic...

Deck rescue
Give a tired deck a new look. Brought to you by the experts at Hirepool...

Boxing clever
This cool multi-purpose trunk is finished in timber stains...

Caravan-style birdhouse
Make this quirky retro caravan-style birdhouse...

Wooden bird feeder
Ttransform a kitset wooden birdfeeder with Resene Waterborne...

Wooden house plaque
Transform driftwood into a unique and quirky house plaque...

Oriental panel
Use two cool blue tones from the Resene Waterborne Woodsman range...

Timber fence
Build this sturdy and attractive fence panel from H4 tongue and groove...

Cool grey workshop
Turn a kitset shed into a chic grey workshop with Resene Woodsman...

Sowing a new lawn
Autumn is the perfect time to sow a new lawn...

A simple paling fence
There's nothing smarter than a simple paling fence...

Laying paving
Learn how to lay paving with these step-by-step instructions...

Cutting firewood
How to cut and stack firewood and make garden mulch from the leftovers...

Cleaning the barbecue
Learn how to clean the barbecue with these step-by-step instructions...

Building a dog kennel
Learn how to build a dog kennel with these step-by-step instructions...

Planting a lawn
Learn how to prepare an area for your new lawn...

Bee kind
Using paint and plants to create a bee-friendly corner...

Gutter buster
Learn how to clean and deal with your gunky gutters...

Feed the birds
Now that it is getting colder, it is time to think about providing food for your...

Garden arch
Change a kitset garden arch into an elegant garden feature...

Insect house
Learn how to build a cosy bug hotel to hang in a quiet corner of your garden...

Bat roosting box
Provide a roosting and resting site for a rare and threatened native bat...

Sandpit and Cover
Rose Hughes has a project for gardeners with young children...

Pallet playhouse
Mark Rayner creates a fun childrens' playhouse using discarded wood...

Native bird feeder
Serve up a buffet for our nectar, fruit- and seed-eating native birds...

Sweet retreat - pergola
Rose Hughes shows how to build a shady pergola...

Dynamic decking
Mark Rayner gives a tired deck a brilliant new lease of life...

Play tent
Rose Hughes designs a delightful retreat for little ones to enjoy...