So if you have a few extra materials lying around and are keen on working on a new project, these 40 DIY ideas using cinder blocks could be the best place for you to start.

That’s the great thing about making your own DIY entertainment hub. You can use the cinder blocks as the support beams and find wooden planks for the shelves. Beautiful, unique, and with the perfect fit!

Just lay out the cinder blocks however you like and fill them with soil. There’s no need to dig, and you can even form any shape you want. Then, start planting your favorite blooms, and your yard will have a pop of color in no time!

Just remember to space the blocks evenly and make sure the wood you use is sturdy enough to bear the weight of whoever’s going to sit on it most often. Then, paint the cinder blocks and the wood and add some throw pillows.

The great thing about a DIY fireplace is that you have complete control over how big or small it’s going to be, depending on your available space. Just make sure the chimney over the fireplace is well-constructed to prevent the smoke from bothering your neighbors.

By sticking wooden planks at a certain angle on the holes of two cinder blocks placed side by side, you can use the V-shaped space in between to stack your firewood. Just make sure you place this organizer in an area where you can keep the firewood dry.

Make sure you choose cinder blocks that have big enough holes that could be used to store the items you want to keep. Perhaps a pair of shoes or some toys? It’s all up to you. 

All you need are cinder blocks, cement, and other materials that could help you personalize your pool and make it unique. Just check out proper ways to ensure there are no leaks, as well as guidelines on how to make sure the foundation and walls are sturdy.

Just use the cinder blocks to section off an area of the lawn, then start throwing old vegetables, fruit peels, and other natural materials that could help your compost heap as nourishing as possible.

Just measure how many cinder blocks will give you the table height you want. Once they’re stacked together, find a nice piece of wood to place on top, then decide how you want to personalize the whole thing.

The big problem with shelves is often the need to attach them to walls. But with cinder block shelving, there’s no need to do that! Simply stack cinder blocks and put some wooden planks in between, and voila! Sturdy custom shelves that you can personalize any way you want.

The great thing about this is that you can be flexible on the bed’s size in case you eventually want either a smaller or a bigger mattress. Just adjust the way the cinder blocks are laid out and you can have a bed that is exactly the size you want.

By setting a few cinder blocks on these slopes, you can actually make your own stairs that could make the area less hazardous. Just tightly lay out four cinder blocks next to each other and fill up the holes and spaces with gravel. Then, work on the next step by doing the same thing at a higher elevation than the last row.

You can even be more creative and make a differently-shaped pit if you want. There are basically no rules and no need to stick to a square pit if you want something unique. You can also paint over the pit and the benches and add some color to it.

As a final touch, paint these walls a unique color so that they can become nice centerpieces in your yard. If you’re feeling extra creative, you can even paint a mural over the new walls to truly make them your own.

Just cement some cinder blocks together, with each block facing a different angle so that you have their holes popping out randomly. Use those holes for small potted plants. Put a wooden plank on top where you can either put bigger potted plants, or place some display pieces.

Just fill the holes with charcoal and you’re good to go – it’s that simple! The best thing about this is that you can cook two different kinds of food simultaneously without worrying that their flavors will mix. Just use the two holes for different food.

And why stop at creating a seating space? You might as well use those cinder blocks to make a coffee table where you can place your snacks and drinks. Use the two-holed cinder blocks for the tables, then go for three-holed ones on the benches for better stability.

By stacking three layers of three-holed blocks, you can get the perfect height you need for a dining table. Just make sure you place those stacks strategically, making sure it will support the weight of the wooden plank on top as well as the weight of the food and plates that will be set on it. And be careful when people lean on the table!

Use cinder blocks and wood planks the same way we did all the other shelving and storage solutions on this list. You can even customize the bookshelf based on the design and size you want! The possibilities are endless, especially if you have a ton of books to store.

The holes on those cinder blocks are perfect for this purpose. Just fill up those holes with soil, then lovingly plant the seed in there. Give those babies a chance to grow a bit; then you can start moving them directly to the ground.

For best results, use two-holed blocks as the table’s legs, then put a three-holed block across the top as the table’s surface. You can even add a bit of space between the two legs to make room for magazines or books.

Make each post look interesting by adding decorative touches. You can paint on them, attach wooden decor, or put plants on the posts. You can even change the decor on them depending on the season!

Choose any sturdy material that you want to use as the countertop, then place it on top of two stacks of cinder blocks. Personalize it by painting it your favorite color or adding colorful flowers around it.

By hanging a cinder block in any area around your property, you can provide the kind of shelter that birds need. Just attach a wooden rod where birds can perch, and you can invite as many of them as you like. You can have a number of these scattered all over in case there’s a healthy number of birds flying around your area all the time.

Don’t worry. We’re not building pyramids as large as the ones you imagined. Just stack cinder blocks and have them form the shape of a pyramid, with the blocks placed at different angles. Then, place the succulents in the holes and around the base of the pyramid and watch the entire thing take shape as the plants get bigger.

You’re going to need a longer wooden plank for this, knowing that buffets are more fun the longer they are. Depending on how long the table will be, just stack your cinder blocks three steps high and place them strategically to make sure that they can support the weight of the table.

The great thing about this type of DIY planter is that all you need to do is lay down layer upon layer of cinder blocks, with some cinder blocks placed at different angles to expose at least one hole. These holes will serve as a home for your newest plants.

As with any DIY project, you have to make these planters your own, too! So paint them and decorate using any materials you have handy to show everyone your unique character.

You just need to stack cinder blocks on top of each other until the stack is wide enough and high enough to serve as a day bed. Make the opposite ends higher so that they can serve as armrests. Then, play with some padding and fabric and make that courtyard bench as colorful as you want.

It’s simple – just stack cinder blocks together in a way that best suits your purpose. You can have some of the blocks facing outward, and some facing inward. Then, on the exposed holes, place small scented candles that you can light up during romantic evenings and quiet gatherings.

If you remember the fire pit DIY that we laid out earlier, just use the same process, but place the blocks in a rectangular shape. Just make sure you can fit a tasting barrel into the space and fill it up with charcoal. From there, you can fire it up and start grilling right away.

Then, start putting all of those things together. Create a stack of shelves using the cinder blocks and some wood, and scatter all the other items around. For pieces that could serve as containers, you can place plants, dried flowers, and any other decorative items to make this corner pop out.

By making an outdoor kitchen using cinder blocks, you can not only entertain people outside, but you can also prepare every single dish you’ll be serving while enjoying the weather outside, too!

Just stack a few cinder blocks together and make sure you form an armrest at either end. Then, you can throw in a few pillows and even add some padding to the seat. Once that’s done, you can curl up on that seat and immerse yourself in whatever adventure awaits you in the pages of your favorite book.

Just make sure that you have fireproof materials right at the base of the fire pit to avoid any untoward incidents. Then, start stacking cinder blocks around the area you marked. Once you have a big enough pit, you can start lighting it up and have your family and friends gather around it.

You can make seats and tables, for example. You can even add some wooden details to make it look rustic. If you think those seats are too hard for comfort, that’s okay! Find any kind of foam or padding that you can use to soften those seats up, and you’re good to go.

Single-hole cinder blocks would be great if you have some air plants or succulents that you can place into each hole. But you can also use bigger cinder blocks, especially if you want a more lavish setup.

Although the example in this picture might be too much for some, remember that you can always personalize this piece however you want. This means that you can do the same thing and add every splash of color in there, or you could go for more subdued hues. It’s all up to you!

Just build planters all over the space and fill them up with plants that bloom colorful flowers. Experiment with other materials and add as much character into it as you can. Once all of those flowers are in full bloom, just add a bit of lighting and you’ve got a garden worthy of magical moments.

As long as you have enough air flowing and all holes are pointing upwards, you’ll build up heat quickly and will be able to make smores in your yard in no time. Party time!