Summer Backyard Projects

Summer in Canada goes by fast! Make the most of it by spending time in your outdoor space. There are plenty of projects you can undertake to help you enjoy the space you have even more, whether it’s a small patio or a big yard. Here are some suggestions!

For Patio Space Only:

• Add tiles to the concrete flooring for a grass, panel, or wood look (here are a few options)

• Install a pull-down movie screen (or get a folding stand) and add a mini projector to watch movies outside

• Get some planters that hang over your railing and grow an herb garden

• Give it some pizazz by wrapping twinkle lights around the railings

• Furnish with a baby-que to maximize BBQ season and your space (Weber’s Q series might have something that strikes your fancy)

For Small Yards:

• Add small-footprint and storage-friendly games like axe throwing or a mini putt hole for some fun

• Buy a heating lamp for your seating arrangement and make nights more enjoyable

• Build or install a garden box and grow tomatoes, cucumbers, or other veggies

• DIY a bird bath from glassware – a vase, a platter and some crazy glue are all you need to make a pedestal style option (and you might already have everything you need at home!). Here’s how!

For Big Yards:

• Build a catio (cat patio for those not yet in the know) for your feline friends to enjoy the outdoors safely

• Install a permanent fire pit with stones, a fire ring, and even smoke prevention cutouts – like this!

• Pave or tile a seating area for outdoor dining and entertainment

Not enough inspiration here to quench your outdoor project thirst? Take a look through Home Depot’s backyard ideas, complete with materials and DIY instructions to make them happen.

I hope you’re able to get outside and enjoy the nice weather while it lasts. See you back here in August!