Give your outdoor space a makeover on a budget with these cheap and easy DIY backyard ideas.
Creating a relaxing and inviting yard doesn’t have to break the bank! From DIY outdoor furniture to small backyard landscaping ideas, there are plenty of outdoor projects here for inspiration. These budget-friendly DIY backyard projects include ideas for wood pallet decks, pergolas, fire pits, planters, porch decor ideas, landscape designs and much more. Whether you are looking for DIY garden ideas or back patio projects, there are plenty of ideas to improve your curb appeal!
With some creativity and basic do-it-yourself skills, you can create an outdoor space that your family and guests will love to spend time in. These DIY projects will allow you to entertain, relax in the shade and enjoy the nature from the comfort of your yard. So, get started building your own backyard oasis!
Outdoor Patio Furniture Ideas
Wood Pallet Daybedfrom Pretty Prudent
Outdoor Entertainment Tablefrom Hallmark Channel
Pallet Coffee Tablefrom BHG.com
Wooden Outdoor Benchfrom eHow
Pallet Patio Benchfrom RK Black
Backyard Pallet Barfrom 1001 Pallets
$40 X-Leg Wooden Bench with Crate Storagefrom The Kim Six Fix
Reclaimed Wood X-Stoolfrom Lady Goats
Backyard Bar Cart (source unknown)
crates + wood stain and sealer + caster wheels
Back Patio Daybedfrom Lovely Greens
Pallet Sectional Sofafrom 101 Pallet Ideas
Patio Loungerfrom Instructables
Simple Outdoor Seatingfrom BHG.com
Block Table Legsfrom BHG.com
Simple Benchfrom eHow
Cinder Block Benchfrom Creating Really Awesome Fun Things
Concrete Block Benchfrom Contemporist
$45 Patio Sofa andLove Seat Tutorialfrom Fabulessly Frugal
Pallet Back Porch Seatingfrom Apartment Therapy
DIY Outdoor Pallet Tablefrom Joy Ever After
Backyard Pergolafrom HGTV.com
$45 Five Piece Outdoor Adirondack Furniture Setfrom Saved by Love Creations
$15 Easy Bistro Tablefrom The Shabby Creek Cottage
Super Frugal Backyard Pergolafrom The Created Home
Fence Tablefrom Sensible Sara
Terracotta Pot Accent Tablefrom Thrifty and Chic
Planter Pot Tablefrom Dukes and duch*esses
Barrel Table (original source unknown)
large barrel + glass top + moss + string lights
Outdoor Coffee Tablefrom Remodelaholic
Rope Ottoman Chairfrom Style Me Pretty
Backyard Wood Deck Coolerfrom Fog Hollow Cottage
Rolling Cooler Ottomanfrom Home Depot
Rolling Bar Cartfrom Anything Pretty
Sew Easy Outdoor Cushion Coversfrom Confessions of a Serial DIYer
DIY Fire Pit Ideas
$50 Fire Pit Using Concrete Tree Ringsfrom Instructables
$10 One Hour Upcycled Firepitfrom House and Fig
$60 Backyard Paver Fire Pitfrom Keeping it Simple
Stone Fire Pitfrom Old World Garden Farms
Simple Brick Fire Pitfrom Tuff Guard House
Tabletop Firebowlfrom Today’s Creative Life
Tabletop Fire Pitfrom Dunn Lumber
Easy Inexpensive Backyard Firepitfrom Thrifty Little Mom
Cinder Block Fire Pitfrom Prepper Ways
Swings and Hammocks
Pallet Swing Bedfrom The Merry Thought
Tree Swingfrom The Merry Thought
Rope Swingfrom Dukes and duch*esses
$40 Hammock Standfrom Here Comes the Sun
Macrame Hammockfrom eHow
Swing Chairfrom Instructables
Pallet Swingfrom Instructables
Swinging Chair (source unknown)
cotton rope + outdoor fabric + cushions + tree branch or small wood post
Inexpensive DIY Backyard Lighting Ideas
Grapevine Lighting Ballsfrom Lynne Knowlton
Dollar Store Hanging Lanternsfrom Running with Scissors
Rope Light Walkwayfrom Christmas Lights Etc.
Outdoor Light Polesfrom City Farmhouse
Rustic Garden Gatefrom Kojo Designs
Hula Hoop Chandelierfrom Sarah on the Blog
String Light Poles with Concrete Basesfrom Home Depot
Tree Branch Candles (source unknown)
tree branch + drill and large drill bit + tea light candles
Rock Candles (source unknown)
gravel + empty glass jar + tiki fluid + wire basket + wicks
Tree Trunk Lightsfrom Lauren Jones Home
GrapevineChandelierfrom All Things Heart and Home
Lighting Postsfrom The 1000 Block
DIY Solar Chandelierfrom Buzzfeed
Backyard Landscaping Lightingfrom The Art of Doing Stuff
Wine Bottle Tiki Torchfrom Redeem Your Ground
Cheap Outdoor Lantern (using a tuna can) from In My Own Style
Tin Can Lanternsfrom Grow Creative
Recycled Wine Bottle Torchfrom Design Sponge
DIY Walkway and Deck Ideas
Pallet Wood Deckfrom Simple Easy Creative
Simple Floating Deckfrom Instructables
Easy Walkway (source unknown)
wood boards + gravel
Pallet Wood Walkway from Funky Junk Interiors
Easy Back Patio Makeoverfrom Jennifer’s Mentionables
Cement Cobblestone Path (source unknown)
Rubber Door Mat Stepping Stonesfrom Monica’s Creative Room
DIY Walkway (Using Picture Frames)
concrete mix + picture frames
Landscaping and Planter Ideas
Lattice Privacy Screen on a Budget from Four Generations One Roof
Secret Backyard Garden from Not Just a Housewife
Tea Pot Fountain Water Feature from Hometalk
Planted Flower Garden Border Along Backyard Fence (source unknown)
Edging for Garden Beds from Dr Dan’s Garden Tips
Backyard Makeover from Confessions of a Serial DIYer
Tipped Wheelbarrow Planter from The Honeycomb Home
River Rock Planter Border from Ella Claire Inspired
Cheap and Easy Garden with Hydrangeasfrom Pine and Prospect
Other DIY Backyard Ideas
Bottle Openerfrom Shanty 2 Chic
Hose Holderfrom Shanty 2 Chic
DIY Sturdy Planter Postsfrom I Should Be Mopping the Floor
Pallet AC Coverfrom Making Manzanita
Basic Tree House for Kidsfrom Apartment Therapy
Glass Marble Fencefrom Garden Drama
Chevron Lattice Trellis Tutorial from Remodelaholic
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