9 Best DIY Backyard Projects For This Summer

I don't know about you, but most of my favorite memories during summer as a kid involved something with the backyard. Whether that was cook-outs eating hot dogs and chips, or water gun fights, a backyard can be a magical place for family and friends. So this summer, break out your tool belt and get ready to tackle these 9 awesome and easy backyard DIY projects!

1. DIY Fire Pit

A common feature of a fun and beautiful backyard is a fire pit! Especially during the summer time, they provide the perfect place to roast s'mores, read, or enjoy a nice relaxing drink with friends! This above DIY video (which is also adorable BTW), shows how you can easily build a simple fire pit for your family to enjoy, and on a budget!

Another thing we love about a DIY fire pit as a project is that you can really customize it to get exactly the look you want! Do you want to use a specific stone, or want a specific shape? The sky is really the limit here!

2. Turn Old Vintage Tins & Cans into Fun Planters!

Now this is one we are really excited about, because it's a great way to reduce waste, reuse containers, and add pops of color to your porch or yard!

Old tins can make for great herb or flower planters, and if you can get vintage ones from brands that you love, it adds a special and unique touch to your yard!

You can click here to find some vintage coffee tins on Etsy to use!

Another reason we love this DIY project is that it's a fun way to introduce more plants to your yard! This is a great way to start growing some fresh herbs, like rosemary or mint. or gorgeous flowers!

3. Set up a CUTE Lemonade Stand!

This is a great DIY project because it involves the whole family, and it can also be very educational for your kids! Teach them fiscal responsibility, how a business works, and how to sell! There are so many different twists and styles of lemonade stand you can make, so get out there and start crafting!

Even if you don't want to, or can't, set up a neighborhood lemonade stand for your kids, this can be a great thing for the older siblings and parents to buy from!

Get the tutorial here!

4. Repurpose a stock tank into a pool!

This is one of our favorite backyard DIY projects! If you happen to have an old stock tank laying around, or know someone who does, you can repurpose it into a fun and rustic swimming pool! Great way to cool off for the summer and be resourceful!

Can't find a stock tank? Look for any large containers that you can use the same technique on!

Get the tutorial here!

5. Light up your backyard!

There's nothing more cozy than adding some lights along the walkways in your backyard, and it can really help for younger or older people to stay safe while walking around in the dark! There are many different options for lighting, but we especially love these pathway lights! They are simple and don't take up any room!

Get the tutorial here!

6. Wine Bottle Bird Feeder!

This is such a cute and unique idea that lets you reuse some old wine bottles and attract beautiful birds to your yard! You can make this an even cooler project by using unique or sentimental bottles and keeping the labels on them!

Plus, attracting birds to your yard will help your plants and make your yard more peaceful and fun!

You can find the tutorial for this project here!

7. Make a Pallet Sofa!

This is a seriously cute project! It can also make getting outdoor seating much more affordable. A nice outdoor couch can cost upwards of $500+, but you can make something just as great and with more charm on a budget with this tutorial.

Check out this tutorial here.

8. Build a DIY Tiered Ladder Planter!

I really recommend this DIY project for anyone who loves gardening and plants, or someone who wants to start getting into the hobby! It's such a cute way to organize and display your planters, and it adds such a great rustic charm.

Here's a list of some GREAT plants for beginners to grow!

You can make this ladder planter out of wood or metal, or even use an old ladder that you have around like the one in the picture above.

Get this DIY tutorial here!

I hope that you'll try some or all of these outdoor projects this summer in your yard! These DIY projects can be a great way to bond with the family, get everyone outside, and beautify your yard for years to come!