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Summer DIYs for Your Home, Your Family

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Summer DIYs for when you don’t have a lot of money to spend.

Summer is a busy time of year and All The Summer Things (furniture, outdoor games, porch and deck accessories and the like) can end up costing a small fortune. How about if we DON’T do that this year? How about if, instead, we put on our thinking caps and figure out a way to get all the same things that we love for summer fun outdoors…but THIS time, we save our money by DIYing a few things ourselves? I say a hearty, “YES!”

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Summer DIYs that won’t break the bank

Let’s start with side tables, shall we?

We all love cozy, durable, outdoor furniture, but have you seen the price tags on some of those sets? (insert horrified face here)

Check out these options, instead:

Kimm from Reinvented has us covered with these side tables – whether your taste is galvanized,

DIY summer furniture ideas-galvanized-table

a scrap wood build,

DIY summer furniture ideas-scrap-wood-table

or a whimsical polka dot table.

DIY summer furniture ideas-side-table

Any of these would give you that much-needed Β spot for your iced coffee and a good read. πŸ˜‰ And don’t forget about my 1o minute birch stump side table with casters. Quick and easy. πŸ˜‰

Simple DIY projects to get your summer off to a great start-DIY-tree-stump-side-table

If you’d rather buy your outdoor side tables, find a great assortment here.

How about some furniture?

I see you reaching rolling your eyes as you reach for your wallet but *hold on*. Back away from the credit card. You won’t need it for these furniture pieces. πŸ™‚

Check out this sweet garden bench that just needed a quick update: (keep your eyes peeled at those garage sales!)

DIY summer furniture ideas!

or how about this DIY sofa and loveseat set???

DIY summer furniture ideas!

NO NEED to spend over $1,200 for a set like this ↑↑↑ (and that’s the price on SALE! Bwaahaaahaaahaaa!!!!) Ahem. Sorry…. πŸ˜‰ How about we DIY our own furniture that will last many, many years for a fraction of that cost!

I know not all of you have the time or desire to DIY. If that’s you, I’ve found some great outdoor pieces for you here.

Let’s PLAY!

They were just-a-swingin’… πŸ˜€

Ha ha!!! But seriously…summer just isn’t summer without swings. And all the kids said “amen”.

Do you need to go out and buy an expensive play set to get a few swings? No way! This simple DIY swing will NOT damage your trees (love those straps!) and is made of scrap wood. Frugal mommas for the win!!

Summer DIYs - games and ideas for your home

It’s all fun and games…

I never got around to making these last year, but I *really* want to make them this year! These jumbo lawn dice look like so. much. fun!!!

Summer DIYs - games and ideas for your home

Or maybe you’ve got older kids (or your favorite guy) who love darts? Check out this DIY dartboard made from recycled pallets!

DIY summer games and ideas for your home

Have you heard of the game Skittles? My sweet Aussie friend, Sam, shares this fun outdoor game here!

DIY summer games and ideas for your home

Summer DIYs to save for later

Be sure to Pin so you’ll easily be able to refer back to this when you need it! πŸ˜‰

Simple Summer DIYs to create fun while staying under budget

Whether you find yourself wishing you had new outdoor furniture or some fun new games *that would last longer than one hot minute* – I hope these ideas have sparked your own imagination for ways you can DIY your way to a fun and memorable summer with those you love the most.

Raising my iced coffee to you.Β [clickToTweet tweet=”Great DIY summer ideas! Here’s to bonfires, belly laughs, and bonding over games played until dark… ” quote=”Here’s to bonfires, belly laughs, and bonding over games played until dark, with fireflies sparkling in the dusk. Let’s DIY our summer fun!”]

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Comments

  1. Susie says

    June 23, 2017 at 6:10 am

    Hi Sarah,
    This post just popped up and I realized my weathered bench was included. Thanks so much! So sorry for the delay in visiting. What a great collection of ideas. Hope you have a great summer.
    Susie from The Chelsea Project

    • 1915house says

      June 24, 2017 at 7:13 am

      Thanks so much, Susie! Your bench is super cute! Have a great summer, too! πŸ™‚

  2. Judy Koffler says

    May 5, 2017 at 11:33 am

    Love the red, white, and blue tic-tac-toe board!

    • 1915house says

      May 16, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      Thanks so much! πŸ˜€

  3. Kimm at Reinvented & Roadkill Rescue says

    May 5, 2017 at 10:54 am

    Such a great post! Thank you so much for sharing my side tables! Hugs!

    • 1915house says

      May 16, 2017 at 5:16 pm

      Your tables are so great, Kimm! πŸ˜€

  4. Denise says

    May 5, 2017 at 10:29 am

    Sarah….this is a great round up of summer ideas. Thanks for including my dice and dartboard. I’m looking forward to some summer days in the near future.

    • 1915house says

      May 16, 2017 at 5:17 pm

      Love your game ideas, Denise! I’m looking forward to summer days, too! πŸ˜‰ πŸ˜€

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