DIY Projects & Reclaimed Materials
This hub covers practical DIY projects for the backyard that you can do yourself. All the guides are from hands on experience, as someone who loves to make use of second hand items and materials, I am always working on a project.
Not only do DIY projects save money, they are also a great way to build your skills & build something that will last.
DIY Projects for the Garden
These projects focus on projects for the garden. Guides here range from building a pallet firewood store, to building an insect hotel.
DIY Firewood & Storage
Wooden storage units and the wood you keep in there. Guides and articles on keeping your cabin warm and toasty.
Compost bins & Toilets
Everything in nature has its uses, even your poop & kitchen waste can be used to grow great food.
Power & Water Off Grid
Whether its on an allotment or an off grid cabin, sourcing water or powering a small cabin is very much done the same way.
Building with Reclaimed Materials
Not only do reclaimed materials save money and waste, when used well they also bring character and history to a project.
At the Backyard Farmer we love and promote the use of reclaimed materials for your garden projects. Our guides aim to be:
- Straightforward methods that are easy to follow
- Easily sourced materials available locally
- Repairs over replacement, to reduce waste
- Flexible designs rather than fixed, one‑off solutions
I will be documenting as I build more projects from reclaimed materials on this page.