From fences and planters to decks and furniture, here's how to choose the best wood for your next outdoor project. Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire ...

Held together by knotted rope, this wood-slat doormat is super simple to assemble. Check out our tutorial to learn how you can knock one out before your next guests arrive!

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We don’t call this “DIY Lite” for nothing: The steps to create our wood slat doormat are super basic. You can make most of the cuts in the hardware store while picking up materials! Then you just ...