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<\/a>Photo: imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nMovies under the stars! Does it get any better than that? There are tons of options. You can either mount a white sheet or use a blank, light-colored wall to project upon. If you want to invest in a large screen, you can, but these DIY options work pretty well. Don\u2019t forget rows of comfy seats, blankets- and of course the popcorn!<\/p>\n
Instructions<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0a DIY\u00a0projection screen.<\/p>\n Placing the trampoline in the ground helps de-clutter your backyard, as many trampolines come with big, clunky frames. It\u2019s also safer when you are closer to the ground, although netting around the trampoline is always a good idea.<\/p>\n It will be 5 o\u2019clock permanently in your backyard if you transform your shed to a tiki bar. All you need are some cool retro stools and a stocked bar. The neon open sign is a nice touch too. Now all you need are your patrons.<\/p>\n Or if backyard libations aren\u2019t your style, transform your shed to suit your needs- for a home office removed from the main house, a yoga studio or gym, rehearsal space, or simply somewhere to hang and relax.<\/p>\n The backyard is better when you can max out on plants and flowers and creating a pallet table with a built-in garden is a way to do just that. Pallet tables are easy to assemble, and you can create space for seasonal, low-maintenance foliage.<\/p>\n Instructions here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you want something a little more casual, building the beer cooler right into your picnic table is a DIY project that you can enjoy all summer long. No need to get up to refresh your beverages. You can also use the ice to cool food you\u2019d like to serve on the table.<\/p>\n DIY tutorial here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Planning on entertaining? It\u2019s quick and easy to install a table top that folds out when you need it and away when you don\u2019t. This is especially useful if your yard is small, so extra tables won\u2019t get in the way of your other backyard activities.<\/p>\n How-to guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lighting isn\u2019t just for the indoor part of your home. Incorporating subtle lighting in your garden, like with rope lights, can help illuminate your path, as well as create a soft glow on those summer evenings.<\/p>\n This hack lets you take advantage of natural light to create a very cool, very colorful effect. Marbles are inexpensive and this DIY project is easy to complete. You get a lot of bang for your buck d\u00e9cor-wise here.<\/p>\n How it’s done<\/a>.<\/p>\n A day at the beach without leaving home? Yes please! This elevates the whole backyard bay experience. Bring in sand and design a beach area where you can walk barefoot and pretend you are having a day at the shore.<\/p>\n Learn how it’s done here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you only choose one project in your backyard, do the DIY stone firepit. There is nothing quite like relaxing fireside, no matter the season. Whether with smores, or a warm cuppa or a good glass of wine, this is one easy DIY project you will get lots of mileage out of.<\/p>\n Step-by-step guide this way<\/a>.<\/p>\n While away the hours on your back deck in a porch swing, sipping lemonade. Don\u2019t have a swing, or a porch? No problem. Build a base out of pallets and hang it from a tree.<\/p>\n DIY instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n Or, in the spirit of upcycling, use an old chair destined for the landfill. Make any minor repairs that you need, remove the legs and give it a fresh coat of paint, and you\u2019ll be swinging.<\/p>\n It’s easy<\/a>.<\/p>\n The backyard is the perfect place to practice your short game, even if you don\u2019t have room for a full golf green. Create a putting green using turf. Make it pretty by landscaping the edges with mulch and plants. Now to work on perfecting your drives off the tee\u2026<\/p>\n How it’s done<\/a>.<\/p>\n Water features in the backyard are one of the most coveted items, and can be extremely expensive to design and install. However, digging yourself a stream and lining it with river rock is easy and affordable. Bonus- include plants that have naturally cleaning properties to keep your water sparkling clear.<\/p>\n Your kids will be keen to play outside, when they have this giant chalkboard at their disposal. For drawing, to keep score during various backyard games, or as a backdrop for imaginative play, this is easy to install.<\/p>\n Here’s\u00a0how<\/a> to make yours look as good as the one above.<\/p>\n A climbing wall is a great addition to your yard that will get lots of use. Start by determining what space you\u2019ve got available and build your frame accordingly. You can either make a wall standing solo, with the proper supports, or mount it on part of an existing structure. Make your wall extra fun by including climbing handles in interesting shapes.<\/p>\n Instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n Game night can go outside with giant-sized Scrabble pieces. Cut square pieces of plywood, spray paint white and paint on the letters. You can either create a game board with tape or a larger piece of plywood or let your game free form on the grass.<\/p>\n Learn how here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Who needs the waterpark when you\u2019ve got your own, oversize slip and slide? \u00a0It doesn\u2019t get any easier than this. For extra fun, create a number of \u201clanes\u201d if space allows, to have races side by side.<\/p>\n All you need is a couple hundred yards of\u00a0industrial plastic sheeting, dish soap and a hose.<\/p>\n Your backyard wouldn\u2019t be complete without a treehouse. While there are some elaborate designs, embrace the spirit of simplicity and stay basic. Ideally, creating a simple platform with steps or a simple rope ladder up the tree trunk would be easiest. The treehouse is a unique haven for imaginative play, so your kids will take it from here.<\/p>\n How-to over at Apartment Therapy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Your backyard wouldn\u2019t be complete without a treehouse. While there are some elaborate designs, embrace the spirit of simplicity and stay basic. Ideally, creating a simple platform with steps or a simple rope ladder up the tree trunk would be easiest. The treehouse is a unique haven for imaginative play, so your kids will take it from here.<\/p>\nDig a hole and bury the trampoline.<\/h2>\n
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<\/a>Photo:\u00a0Sunken\u00a0Trampoline<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nTransform\u00a0the backyard shed into a bar.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nOr a chill spot.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nBuild yourself a pallet table with a built-in flower bed.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: californiahome.me<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nOr a picnic table with a built-in beer cooler.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: Home Depot<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nIf you need more table space, install a fold-out table along the fence.<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/a>Photos: Sensibly\u00a0Sara<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nMake your garden glow with rope lighting.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photos: the11best<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nFor another whimsical effect, drill holes in your\u00a0fence and fill them with marbles. They’ll shine\u00a0in the sun.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo:\u00a0creatingreallyawesomefreethings<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nLive far from water? Build your own backyard beach.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: Pinterest<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nWith a stone fire pit.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photos: theinspiredroom.net<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nDIY a swing bench or bed using pallets.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photos: The Merry Thought<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nOr you could simply turn an old broken chair into a swing.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photos:\u00a0husohem.se<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nConvert\u00a0a portion of your lawn into a\u00a0putting green.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: Little Bit Funky<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nDig yourself a stream.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: Liaigre<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nGive your kids another\u00a0reason to play outside\u00a0with a chalkboard fence.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo:\u00a0heytherehome<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nBuild your own\u00a0rock-climbing wall.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: DIYNetwork<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nAnd giant game of Scrabble.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: betterhomesandgardens<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nAnd the ultimate\u00a0slip and slide.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: imgur<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nAnd of\u00a0course you’ll want a tree house. Erect\u00a0something really simple.<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Photo: ApartmentTherapy<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nOr go all-out.<\/h2>\n
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