Although modern tennis is played on a hard surfaced court, tennis can be played on a backyard lawn. You can also change the rules and equipment for your own unique spin on the classic game.

As a kid, my dad fell off our trampoline landed on a half-buried 2x4. Luckily he was ok. While a 2x4's sticking out of the ground is definitely not a good idea, here are a few ideas for what...

Yard darts, also known as lawn darts, was one of the quintessential backyard games of the 1970s and 80s. Similar to traditional darts, players threw game pieces at targets to see who could score the...

In our family full of young boys, we have always loved having domesticated animals around the house.  Our cats love to be outside and occasionally we find them stalking around our chicken...

Yard Jenga is fun for kids and adults alike and makes a great party activity. Instead of buying expensive versions you find online or in stores, try making one yourself. It is cheap, easy, and will...

Gazebo in the evening There's something romantic about a gazebo. A gazebo is almost like a little house with open walls. In addition to offering protection from the rain and sun, a gazebo offers...