Picnic tables. Arbors. Flower boxes. Play sets. That relaxing Adirondack chair.

If you haven’t realized it by now, there’s a great big world of woodworking projects you can tackle for use in the great outdoors.

And, if you have built for the outdoors, you will no doubt know of the challenges that face you. The beating sun. Rain and other precipitation. Fasteners rusting and glues failing. Building something to stand the test of time is a far more daunting task when the piece isn’t protected from the elements.

This week, let us know if you have ever built an outdoor project, and be sure to tell us about the experience!