5 Backyards DIYs You Need to Do This Summer

You cam build a water feature, a mini greenhouse, a playset for your kids, make beautiful and fun decorations or amazing flower planters. All this can be done by repurposing old items you already have around your home like tires, crates, cabinets etc. To inspire you we have selected 5 DIY projects that are perfect to try this summer. You will be surprised by the final results, but you will be even more surprised by the low cost of these projects. Check them out and tell us what you think and what you like best in the comment section bellow.

1. Lucky Buddha Tiki Torches

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Make these beautiful tiki torches out of Lucky Buddha beer bottles as a perfect summer lighting for your backyard and a cute decoration in the same time. In order to make them you will need: Lucky Buddha beer (6-pack), tiki torch fuel, tiki torch replacement wicks, 1/2″ x 3/8″ copper coupling and a sealing tape.

2. A Table that Rocks

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This table truly rocks! It is a perfect summer addition to your backyard and so easy to be made. Form a wire cylinder and secure it, fill it with river rocks and put a glass tabletop. Make sure you build it near a cozy sitting area. Now all you need to do is enjoy some cocktails on a hot summer night!

3. DIY Tire Flower Planter

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Here is another awesome repurposing project you can do this summer. The idea is to use old tires as flower planters. Budget friendly and effective at the same time! To make the planter you will need: old tire, valspar spray paint, potting soil, flowers and a fabric weed barrier. The color of the paint used for this project is Exotic Sea.

4. Build Your Own Curved Fire Pit Bench

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We love how this little sitting area turned out. It would so amazing to spend the evenings sitting with your friends and family, having fun. Even though there is a fire pit involved in this project, we decided it is suitable for summer as well. The fire pit is perfect for making s’mores, warming up on a chilly night or you can simply use it as a table during the summer. No matter the season you should spend as much time as possible outside.

5. DIY Backyard Bar

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This mini backyard bar is perfect for summer parties in the backyard! To make it you simply need to repurpose an old potting bench. You will also need a wood crate, a pencil, 10-quart cooler, white spray paint, power drill, gold spray paint, two 1’2″ elbows, two 1/2″ flanges, 4 storage hooks, box of 1″ wood screws, crown bottle opener, door pull, one 1/4″ x 4′ x 8′ redwood lattice and six 1/4″ x 1-1/2″ raw wood lattice border.