2026 Instructables – Backyard Contest

Overview – Your backyard is more than just an outdoor space, it’s a place to build, experiment, relax, and create. Whether it’s a small patio, a shared courtyard, or a wide open yard, there’s always an opportunity to make it more functional, fun, or beautiful. That’s where the Backyard Contest comes in.

We’re looking for projects that transform outdoor spaces into something special. That could be a DIY garden upgrade, outdoor furniture, lighting, cooking setups, decorative features, games, shelters, or clever solutions that make backyard life better. From simple weekend builds to more ambitious constructions, all skill levels and styles are welcome.

This contest celebrates creativity in the open air. Show us how you’ve improved your backyard space, solved a problem, or built something that brings people outside. Whether your project is practical, playful, or purely aesthetic, we want to see how you’ve made the outdoors your own.

So head outside, take a look around, and start building.

Requirements – Create a project that enhances, transforms, or adds functionality, fun, or beauty to an outdoor backyard space.