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How to Protect Your TV From the Outdoor Elements

Protect TV in the outdoors from the elements such as rain, insects, high / low temperatures, snow, dust, salt air and humidity by enclosing the TV and using the proper sealing measures. DIYBackyardplanning Outdoor TV Cabinet will protect the TV’s internal electrical components from the outside elements.  The design incorporates many weatherproofing design aspects. Redwood, cedar or pressure treated wood is recommended to ensure long-lasting enjoyment.  Using an outdoor TV Cabinet is an affordable alternative to an expensive outdoor rated TV. Enjoy your protected TV in your outdoor living space such as a patio porch, deck, under a patio cover such…
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Backyard Makeover: Elizondo Family, Morgan Hill, CA

Meet the Elizondo family from Morgan Hill, CA. As first time home buyers they were beyond excited to finally move into their beautiful new built home, especially after 6 months of customizing it with the builder. Everything was just as they picked out but the backyard was a bare dirt lot. On the brighter side, it was a fresh clean slate to fill in with their ideas of their dream backyard.
DIY Backyard Planning
November 17, 2015
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DIYBackyardPlanning.com – About Us

We love inspiring people to believe in the possibility of transforming their own backyards just as we did… so DIY Backyard Planning.com was born. We hired a professional designing firm to put together all the building plans and created this website to be the resource that we wish we stumbled upon when we were in the design and planning phase.
DIY Backyard Planning
October 17, 2015
Design Ideas, Tips & Inspiration

5 Steps to Getting Started On Transforming Your Backyard

Don’t be overwhelmed by all that goes into creating your dream backyard – just take it one step at a time. Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying your fruits of your labor. Even if it takes a year to bring it all together, transforming your backyard is so rewarding and such a worthwhile addition to your home that will boost your backyard living for many years to come. To get you going on the right path and give you the motivation to get started, The DIY Backyard Planning team put together a checklist that addresses the key 5 steps…
DIY Backyard Planning
September 29, 2015
Outdoor TV Cabinet

Before You Install a TV Outside Consider These 5 Things

There’s nothing better than gathering friends together for a big game BBQ. But even with the best backyard intentions, your guests will be gathered inside, around the tube, for the main event… and someone will be stuck at the grill- shouting out for an update on the score. Installing a TV outdoor enhances your outdoor entertainment to a whole new level. With these 5 tips you can install a TV outside and keep the party centered in your manicured backyard.
DIY Backyard Planning
September 25, 2015