Spring offers an inviting weather in contrast to winter's perfect climate for hibernating. It would be great to make the most out of the outdoors and enjoy some fun-filled and brisk activities with family and friends this season.
In light of this, your backyards could also use some flipping. Here are some DIY and on-a-shoestring remodeling ideas that won't break your back and break the bank:
Add More Life With A Water Feature
These water elements can create a more relaxing atmosphere to clear your mind with its natural appeal and the sound of the water. Realty Times suggests bringing in a $200 inexpensive fountain that can drown out the noise from the nearby road. ThisOldHouse.com, via RealtyTimes, says that it's possible to create your own 40-square-foot pond for $100-$300 tops, and would just take about half a day's work.
Give Your Concrete a Facelift
One of the best ways to remodel your backyard is with the use of pavers. These pieces are readily available in almost all home depots near you. You can choose from a variety of colors and shapes.
Realty Times recommends the use of irregularly-shaped pavers that look like natural stone.
Create a Garden Trail
BobVila.com suggests adding meandering garden paths for a fancier look. But instead of concrete pavers, you can make use of quarter-inch crushed rocks with the color of your choice. You can also add stakes at different intervals to highlight the shape of the path.
Try A Trellis
Trellises can provide an accent to your yard according to BobVila.com. These are framework structure for climbing plants and they come in different variations in design and sizes. They recommend the use of flowering plants and using the trellis to mark the entrance to a sitting area.
Add a Firepit
One can re-create a better ambience for your outdoor space with the addition of a fireplace. There are budget-friendly prefab firepits that you can opt for. Just add some comfy chairs around it and you are good to go.
Make an Outdoor kitchen
It's good to have an al fresco lunch or barbecue on your backyard every once in a while. If you already have a barbecue area, you can simply add a rolling bar cart or an outdoor island as counter space, says Realty Times. There are also small fridges for just over $100 available to add to your outdoor kitchen.
Lighting Highlights
To add to your finishing touches, you can create an amazing night setting within your backyard using lights that you can hang on the trees or shrubs, along the fence, and within the conversation areas, according to Realty Times.
