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16 Simple DIY Backyard Projects You Can Complete In One Weekend

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We all like a good DIY project now and then, but we may not always have the time to do all of the projects we want to do.  If you are like most, you need to look for ideas that can be done quick, yet still look nice.  These 16 backyard projects are great for these last few weeks of Summer, and best of all, they can be done in one weekend or less! A DIY Swing is one of the must have items in your backyard if you have small children so we have included a link to a funky skateboard swing idea.  Don’t have a tree? how about you beautify the backyard with these artistic yard art outdoor projects. There is nothing like sitting around with friends warming yourself with a fire pit and it really is very easy to build your own.  We hope you love this roundup , it certainly includes some of my favorite yard DIY projects I have come across. Now I just need to find some time to make myself a Pizza oven for the backyard.

1: Fold up Grill Table

2: Stone Fire Pit 

3: Wood Slice Wall Art

4: Pizza oven

5: Space-saving tool organizer

6: Skateboard Swing

7: Log Lounger 

8 : Swing Set 

9: Quick and easy Tree house 

10:  Gazing ball yard Art 

11:  Outdoor Chalkboard

12 : Garden mosaic blocks 

13 Outdoor Mud Kitchen

14: Outdoor Sofa Lounge

15:  Giant Metal Flower Art

16: Tyre See-saw  

 

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