Your very own backyard pool is finally within reach. Stock tank pools offer a budget-friendly alternativeto traditional pools, and they’re filling up backyards around the country. Look for one at least two feet deep and large enough for more than one person. The smallest options start at around $150; larger sizes cost about $800. Most stock tanks are made of galvanized steel, but you’re free to also findplastictanks. These are typically more affordable and lightweight (but less durable)....

Craft a beautiful DIY succulent wreath to make a statement on your front door. Our step-by-step instructions will help you create your ownbeautiful succulent accent pieceto add to your front door. Cut stem sections 1 to 2 inches long, removing lower leaves as you wouldwhen propagating succulents. Credit: Edward Gohlich Step 3: Soak the Form Submerge a mesh-covered moss wreath form in water. Allow the form to sit in water until it’s fully saturated....

Learn how to make a swag wreath studded with red berries and topped with a big red bow. Want to dress up your front door for the season but looking for something other than around holiday wreath? Stock up on winter greenery and seasonal accents to decorate theprettiest Christmas front dooron the block. Credit: Jay Wilde Here are some crafting techniques that will teach you how to make a swag wreath in only 30 minutes....

Make your tabletop moss garden in 5 simple steps. Add a little color to your table with this easy-to-do moss garden. Begin drilling at a 45-degree angle to create a groove as a foothold, stabilizing the bit. Credit:BHG / Adrienne Legault Then slowly move the drill to a 90-degree angle and finish drilling. Add a thin layer of pea gravel to assist in drainage. Add Potting Mix and Accents Add well-drainingpotting mixto just below the brim....

You’ll want to know how to make an easy-to-care-for terrarium after seeing how adorable this DIY project is. BHG / Phoebe Cheong Terrariums make beautiful additions to desks,dining room tables, and other well-lit spots. Our step-by-step instructions will show you how to make a terrarium that can liven up any tabletop. Credit:BHG / Phoebe Cheong Before getting started, gather everything you should probably make a terrarium. You should be able to find most of the supplies you’ll need at your local garden center....

Topiaries give a garden a classic look and show off meticulous pruning skill. Use simple trimming and staking techniques on a coleus for this DIY topiary. In just a few weeks, a standard can take shape and hold its good looks all summer. Credit:Peter Krumhardt Regular care and feeding, along with an occasional pinch or snip, will keep your standard looking snappy. Plant thecoleusin the planter, no deeper than it was in its original pot....

This easy-to-sew bag cleverly incorporates outer pockets for everyday necessities. And with a deep main compartment and six exterior pockets, you won’t be short on storage. Check out our free tote bag sewing pattern and get started now! Credit:BHG / Sanja Kostic You should be able to complete this handmade tote bag in about an hour. Open and fold long edges into the center, then press again. Refold the strip in half and press....

Add this simple carryall to your bag of sewing tricks. Once you’ve mastered thiseasy sewing project, tryusing your leftover fabricto create asimple six-pocket bagor anoversize canvas tote. Transfer the clips and dots onto the pattern, then to the fabric pieces. Credit: Jacob Fox Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42 inches of usable fabric width. Bag measurements include 14-inch seam allowances. When making your bag, sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated....

Make your own tulip carrot wreath for less than $30. Welcome spring, warmer weather, and yourEaster brunchguests with a cheeryDIY tulip wreath. And who says wreaths have to be round? Plus, when you use faux flowers and greenery youll be able to display the wreath year after year. We used seven bundles for our wreath. Use florists wire to secure all three bundles together. We used faux roses and other small orange flowers....

Here’s what you should probably know to make your own vinegar weed killer and effectively use it. It’s important to note that vinegar is a contact herbicide, meaning it only kills what it touches. Effectiveness of a Homemade Vinegar Weed Killer A vinegar mixtureworks best on small, annual weeds. Credit:Katie Burdett / BHG It’s less effective with older weeds, perennials, or grasses. Apply sparingly and avoid using it in areas where you’d like other plants to grow....

Our version can be easily made in less than an hour. Two pots with gravel between them make for a tight and secure place to hold willow branches. Space the branches out evenly around the smaller pot. Shape and Weave Branches Trim any straggling twigs coming off the branches. Cross two opposite branches and wrap them around each other. Continue with all branches; weave into existing crossing branches. Trim extra lengths sticking out at the top of the branches for a cleaner finish....

Use chicken wire to create an attractive cloche for plants to keep away hungry critters. No wonder the inexpensive hexagonal mesh proves essential for agardeners toolshed. Chicken wire is lightweight yet durable and flexible enough for shaping. Credit:Better Homes and Gardens The netting forms a practical see-through wire cloche that makes an interesting accent in the garden. Cut chicken wire to the desired heightas tall as or taller than the pot....

Weatherproofing your patio furniture is possible without throwing out big bills. Here’s how to give your existing mesh chairs a new look. Channel a vintage feel in youroutdoor spaceby crafting woven seats and seat backs for your patio chairs. Useweather-resistantpolypropylene webbing for the best defense against nature. Unify mismatched chairs with the same colorpaintand webbing pattern. Multiply that number by the horizontal circumference to determine how much webbing in inches the horizontal layers will require....