If your schedule is pretty clear and the forecast is calling for sunshine this weekend, take it as a sign to show your backyard some love. There are countless ways to give your backyard a cheap makeover for as little as $100.
To help spark some inspiration and motivation in you, we’ve rallied up our favorite cheap backyard makeover ideas that you can accomplish before going back to the office on Monday.
1. Install a Fire Pit
There’s nothing like an evening spent unwinding with friends around a fire pit. There are several easy ways to DIY one. Get a start on it on Saturday morning, and you may just be ready to invite people over the same evening.
2.Decorate Your Fence
We love how Clare Moorhead from @33interiorstyling transformed this basic privacy fence into an eclectic gallery wall full of personality. Woven baskets, plates, and even odds and ends like skeleton keys and bottle openers make for eye-catching outdoor art that can withstand the elements.
3.Install Steps In Gravel
A gravel garden path is a budget-friendly choice. However, they aren’t always the most comfortable to walk on. Rather than removing all the gravel, you could consider installing wood or stone pavers in the gravel.
4.Paint or Commission a Fence Mural
Your backyard’s fence is sort of like your living room’s walls, so consider giving them some pizazz. One way to do so is via a painted masterpiece. Still not convinced? Just take a look at how this fence mural by Sarah Murphy adds a cheerful pop of color to this outdoor space.
5. Set Up a Hammock
It’s hard to name a cozier piece of outdoor furniture than a hammock. Installing one is usually very easy if you have some trees in your yard. If not, there are other creative ways to hang one, such as between one tree and a fence post. Or, you can purchase a stand-alone hammock stand.
6. Paint Your Deck a Solid Color
If your deck is in dire need of a new stain job, think about painting it instead. Painting a deck only requires about three hours of working time and less than $200. If you want to go for a bold look, choose your favorite pastel color, like pink, and then add matching accents.
7. Organize Your Growing Station
Propagation and growing seeds from scratch requires space. To organize your work-in-progress plants, install some outdoor shelves. Basic metal shelving from your local hardware store can provide a nice industrial look to your backyard.
8. Fill In Missing Bricks With Stone
Brick paths are such beautiful features in a backyard. If you’re the lucky owner of one, you are probably familiar with the fact that old bricks can start to break down over time. Rather than trying to hunt down reclaimed brick with a similar patina, there are other ways you can fill in the patches. For example, installing river rock or gravel in the missing sections is an easier alternative that will give off a
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