Summer is on its way! That means, of course, that you’ll need to get your yard ready for fun and warmer weather. Besides mowing, weeding, and any general post-winter cleaning up, there are some great things you can buy, set up, or DIY, to be sure that your summer fun will be epic! Keep reading to see just what your yard needs for summer.
1.Look at this amazing Cacoon….made for kids and adults alike to enjoy hanging out in the yard all summer long.
2. Use PVC pipe to put together this epic DIY sprinkler. The kids will enjoy keeping cool in this one all summer long!
3. Even with a small yard, you can build your own climbing wall. So fun, plus it encourages exercise for the whole family!
4. If you’ve got a big enough tree, then your backyard definitely needs a tire swing for epic summer fun. I love that it’s painted a fun color!
5. For literally hours and hours of epic fun, your backyard needs a zip line! You can buy this backyard zip line kit from Amazon. Set up is quick and easy.
6. The Family Handyman teaches you how to build a lovely stream {complete with waterfalls!} running through your backyard.
7. Water features are always lovely in any backyard, but if you don’t have room for a stream and waterfalls, you could still build a fountain. This one is a contemporary rain shower fountain, and it’s amazing! There’s nothing like the soothing sound of a water feature.
8. Make your summer barbecues even more epic {and easy} with this BBQ accessory organizer found at Amazon.
9. You can’t go wrong with the adult version of a kiddie pool in your backyard. Read and keep cool at the same time? I’m in.
10. Lots of people have trampolines in their backyard already, but how about sinking it in the ground like this? It’s a lot safer!
11. Backyard movie nights? It doesn’t get much more epic than that! You can purchase this Camp Chef 120-inch outdoor movie screen from Amazon.
12. Backyard fun and relaxation isn’t complete without a hammock.
13. Build a cool backyard pergola for a comfy hangout spot all summer. This and other ideas are found at DIY Network.
14. I’ve wanted to build a tree bench in my own backyard. This one is made from pallet wood!
15. Check out HGTV for how to build a backyard fire pit, and then plan some s’mores nights!
16. Build your own curved fire pit bench to use around your new fire pit. A Beautiful Mess has a great tutorial.
18. Make your kids’ summer reading more fun by building a summer reading tent. So cute!
19. Kids and adults will enjoy a fun summer game like this inflatable version of Twister.
20. Light up your patio at night with an awesome DIY mason jar chandelier. Love the colors!
21. Help the rest of your backyard look amazing after dark. Round glass light shades, found at your local thrift store, stuffed with battery-operated light strings make glowing orbs that light up even the back corners of your yard.
22. Turn your plain patio from drab to fab with some colored latex porch & floor paint. Look at how fun this looks!
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