These 32 Do-It-Yourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome. Definitely Doing #14!

There are many advantages to owning a home, but being able to customize it may be one of the best. If you’re handy with a hammer (and honestly even if you’re not) some of these craft projects can take your backyard this summer from “blah” to “WOW THAT IS AWESOME.” Thanks to many creative people on the Internet, we have discovered some pretty genius ideas for projects you can work on in your back yard this summer. Check them out!

1.) Set up a lounge movie theater in the back yard using floor cushions.

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2.) Plant giant allium flowers to make your back yard look like something out of Dr. Seuss.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

3.) Build a simple treehouse for kids or adults.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

4.) Add a beer cooler to a patio table.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

5.) Put marbles in your fence’s holes (or drill them yourself).

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

6.) Convert an old bunk bed into a stargazing lounge.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

7.) Make a giant Scrabble set.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

8.) Build a fire pit in the back yard.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

9.) And if you don’t want to spend too much money, try this cheap fire pit.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

10.) Relax in a giant hammock swing you can make.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

11.) Make wine bottle tiki torches for a night party.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

12.) Make a beach in the back yard.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

13.) Create a sofa on the lawn (maybe not for the faint of heart).

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

14.) Go camping in the back yard using some tents and pillows.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

Or just add pillows to a tent to make a cozy reading nook.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

15.) Use a trampoline instead of a diving board in a pool.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

16.) Build some small teepees for backyard fun for the kids.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

17.) Build simple, rustic coffee tables out of whiskey barrels.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

18.) Upcycle used tires to make a playground.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

19.) Get some neighborly help and build a simple gazebo for everyone to enjoy.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

20.) Help your indoor kitty get some sun by building a walkway.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

21.) Make a simple shower in the back yard using a hose.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

22.) To make a simple canopy, just put a sheet over a line strung between trees.

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23.) Having your own pizza oven in the back yard would be heaven.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

24.) Build a simple bar for entertaining.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

25.) Hack and IKEA table to make an outdoor stove.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

26.) Build this lounge area on your porch so you can really enjoy it.

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27.) Build a game of Twister on the lawn.

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28.) Use salad bowls to make a DIY set of speakers.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

29.) Build an extra seating area by using cheap pallets.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

30.) Give kids a place to play by setting up a chalk board outside.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

31.) Repurpose old windows to build a mini-greenhouse.

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32.) Build little hideouts by just using hula hoops and shower curtains.

These 32 DoItYourself Backyard Ideas For Summer Are Totally Awesome Definitely Doing 14

(H/T BuzzFeed) It’s about time you get outside this year… so try out this DIY projects (and share them with others).