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Done-In-A-Weekend Extreme: Illuminating Ideas

So, you've created the backyard of your dreams and love everything about it! But being able to see your surroundings can sometimes be a challenge once the sun's gone down -- and hiring a professional to install outdoor lighting can be a bit pricey. So, that's where installing your own string lights...

Done-In-A-Weekend Extreme: For the Birds

Birds bring both a wonderful sense of calm and a great deal of entertainment to any outdoor space. So, to attract more birds to your backyard, learn how to build a DIY wooden bird feeder your feathered friends can begin calling home.

Done-In-A-Weekend Extreme: Compost Bin From Recycled Pallets

In this Backyard Life video, landscape designer and Done-In-A-Weekend Projects host Doug Scott is joined by a very special guest - Joe Lamp'l. Together, they'll show you how to build a compost bin (a 3-bin system, to be exact) out of recycled pallets.

Done-In-A-Weekend Extreme: Undercover Outdoor Living

Want to learn how to install an underdeck ceiling? Then join Done-In-A-Weekend Extreme Projects host Doug Scott to see how you can turn unused space into additional outdoor living space.

Done-In-A-Weekend: Firewood Rack

The cold months mean warm, crackling fireplaces, and the warm months mean fun bonfire parties with s’mores! But fires need firewood, and that can present a pretty big problem; where can it be stored? No need to wonder anymore with this simple, easy, and quick cinderblock DIY firewood rack project....

Done-In-A-Weekend Extreme: Made in the Shade

Want to learn how to build a pergola, complete with floor decking? Then, join landscape design expert and Done-In-A-Weekend Extreme Projects host Doug Scott to see how it’s done.

Done-In-A-Weekend Extreme: Boulder Wall

Interested in learning how to build a boulder retaining wall? If so, join Done-In-A-Weekend Extreme Projects host Doug Scott to do just that.

Done-In-A-Weekend: Waste Not Want Not

Doug Scott shows how to install a simple rain barrel which can collect enough rain water to sustain potted plants and a small flower or vegetable garden.

Done-In-A-Weekend: Inviting Nature

Doug Scott reviews some of the best ways to maximize your outdoor spaces for local wildlife, while keeping an eye on getting the best bang for your buck.

Done-In-A-Weekend: Coop Dreams

Doug Scott reviews things to keep in mind when considering a chicken coop set-up and shares some resources for bringing your vision to life.

Done-In-A-Weekend: Game Day Grill Like a Champion

Matt Stinchcomb shows how to build an easy and cost-effective outdoor cooking island that will help transform your grill, smoker, and cooler into a food and beverage focal point sure to keep your friends and family well fed – and wowed – in time for kickoff, tipoff, or faceoff.

Prime Cuts: Venison

In this episode of Prime Cuts, host David Bancroft welcomes back guest chef and good friend Rob McDaniel, formerly of SpringHouse, for one heck of a wild-game dish, seared venison.

Backyard Smart: Fall-Winter Perennial Care

It’s a common misconception that once fall rolls around, perennials simply go dormant and don’t require any maintenance until the spring. This episode walks homeowners through the process of caring for their perennials throughout the colder months—so they can enjoy even more beautiful blooms in the...

Prime Cuts: Grilling Ribeye

‘Grilling Ribeye’: Watch top chefs David Bancroft and Kevin Nashan make grilled ribeye steak with grilled cabbage and homemade tater tots. Get this standout ribeye recipe from Exmark’s Backyard Life.

Done-In-A-Weekend: Game On

Doug Scott demonstrates how install two universally-loved games: horseshoes and hook-and-ring toss. Both are inexpensive and easy projects that will bring a healthy dose of competition to your next backyard gathering.

Prime Cuts: Chicken

Prime Cuts host David Bancroft and guest chef Kevin Nashan unveil a chicken dish you and your guests will love. When’s the last time an Iron Chef Showdown winner (Bancroft) or “2017 Best Midwestern Chef” recipient (Nashan) gave you cooking tips.

Dream Yards: Austin Dillon

When Austin Dillon isn’t busy burning rubber and chasing the Bill France Cup, he lets off the gas and unwinds at his 60-acre property in Thomasville, North Carolina. But how does the NASCAR star go about living his best backyard life? We took a trip to the Tar Heel State to visit Dillon and see how...

Done-In-A-Weekend: Giant 4-In-A-Row

4-in-a-Row is a timeless game enjoyed by millions of friends and family for decades. So, what could possibly make it better? Playing it in your favorite room of the house—the backyard. (And making it giant, of course).

Backyard Smart: How To Prune Tomato Plants

There’s a reason why tomatoes are known as the quintessential backyard crop—they’re easy to grow and almost everyone has a least a plant or two in their backyard. However, not even the most seasoned gardeners know that there’s a pruning method unique to tomatoes. This video illustrates that...

Done-In-A-Weekend: Staircase Planter

There are nearly endless ways to spruce up your deck. But what to do about those stairs? This build lets you bring a splash of color to an entirely new area of your house, while keeping your outdoor spaces easily accessible.

Done-In-A-Weekend: Stowaway Seating

Doug Scott demonstrates how to build a patio storage bench that will serve double-duty for you and your family: providing a place to store things regularly used outside, as well as a place to just sit and enjoy.

Done-In-A-Weekend: Grass 101

Looking for the perfect backyard grass? Look no further—we’ve done the legwork for you!

Dream Yards: Dodson, OH

Veteran landscape designer Jane Waldrop showcases a 24 acre Ohio estate that epitomizes American pride.

Prime Cuts: Grilled Antelope Medallions

Joe Thomas is part of an elite group of hunters who’ve harvested the 29 North American animal species needed to claim Super Slam status. So, to say he knows a thing or two about timber-to-table cooking is likely an understatement.

Done-In-A-Weekend: Butterfly House

There’s nothing sweeter than the sight of a butterfly—they add instant color and entertainment wherever they go. This build makes a home for an important pollinator, while offering endless hours of backyard beauty and fun for both children and adults alike.

Backyard Smart: How to Sharpen Mower Blades

The foundation for a beautiful lawn is an immaculate cut—but not many homeowners are aware that caring for their mower’s blades does wonders for the health of their grass blades, too. This video illustrates the process—and benefits—of properly sharpening mower blades, so viewers can enjoy a green...

Done-In-A-Weekend: DIY Living Fence

A fence is one of the most important parts of any backyard. This build provides a great alternative to standard fencing, helping define areas of your yard or create a bit of privacy with a touch of color, all while letting your vining plants and crops grow higher.

Done-In-A-Weekend: Gardening for Mental Health

In this Done-In-A-Weekend Projects episode, join host Doug Scott and discover how gardening can provide a huge boost to your mental health.

Dream Yards: Greenfield Farm

Experience an 80-acre, multi-generational dream yard just north of the hustle and bustle of Atlanta.

Done-In-A-Weekend: Outdoor Pizza Oven Station

No backyard party is complete without pizza—it’s the perfect topping to a day full of family, friends and fun. So, join landscape designer and Done-In-A-Weekend Projects host Doug Scott as he walks you through building your own outdoor pizza oven stand.

Prime Cuts: Fried Wild Turkey Nuggets

Few people are better suited to offer up wild turkey cooking tips than legendary hunter Michael Waddell.  In this Prime Cuts episode, host and fellow outdoor fanatic David Bancroft joins Waddell to cook up one of the Bone Collector’s favorite timber-to-table dishes: fried wild turkey nuggets.

Dream Yards: Aiken, SC

See how an Aiken, SC equestrian property turns into an equestrian paradise in one family’s backyard. Then, let the Hulbert family’s ideas, featured in this episode of Dream Yards, provide you with the inspiration to do the same in yours!

Backyard Smart: Landcaping Around Trees

While planning and planting at the beginning of the year, it’s tempting to beautify the base of your trees with plenty of mulch, pine straw, plants, and flowers; however, overdoing it can have dire consequences. This episode illustrates the common considerations homeowners need to take into account...

Done-In-A-Weekend: Window Bird Feeder

There are very few things more relaxing than the amazing sights—and sounds—birds have to offer. But how do you go about bringing some of this outdoor Zen into your kitchen or living room? The answer is simple: a DIY window bird feeder.

Backyard Smart: Benefits Of Lawn Edging

A perfectly edged lawn adds instant curb appeal. But, this routine task does way more than just keep unruly grass off your sidewalks. This animated short explains how lawn edging works to eliminate weeds, control runoff, fight against pests and disease, and help redefine how viewers use their...

Done-In-A-Weekend: Vertical Garden

Running short on space in your traditional, in-ground garden? Then, it’s time to discover a whole new gardening dimension: building a DIY vertical garden bed. They provide more space to grow, and are particularly great for planting herbs.

Done-In-A-Weekend Extreme: Raised Garden Bed Build

Joe Lamp'l will show you just how easy rock retaining walls are to build, and the additional usable space — and, beauty — they’ll create.

Done-In-A-Weekend: Go With The Flow

In this Done-In-A-Weekend Projects video, host Doug Scott talks DIY water feature ideas. Learn the pros and cons of streams, fountains, water gardens and more.

Done-In-A-Weekend: Pompano on the Grill

In this episode, Prime Cuts host David Bancroft and guest chef Rob McDaniel provide their contemporary spin on a pompano recipe inspired by both men’s love of Gulf Coast fishing. Grilled pompano with pickled peppers, topped with herb bread crumbs!

Done-In-A-Weekend: Critter Control

In this Done-In-A-Weekend Projects video, learn how to keep unwanted animals off your lawn. Deer, raccoons, even squirrels . . . Our expert tips will help deter them.

Prime Cuts: Brunswick Stew & Cornbread

The cast iron legend comes saddled with a whole bunch of “dos” and “don’ts” that can make cooking with it quite daunting. So, who better to give you the lowdown on all things cast iron than James Beard-nominated chef David Bancroft? Watch this episode of Prime Cuts: Cast Iron Edition as Bancroft...

Prime Cuts: Cast Iron Restoration

There’s a reason why the cast iron legend has grown so large over the years: it’s incredibly durable and lasts a long, long time. So long, in fact, it often becomes a family heirloom passed down from generation to generation. But time does a number to even the highest quality cast iron—and that’s...