Upgrade Your Outdoor Space Today with These 26 Easy and Cheap Ideas
26 Cheap & easy ways to upgrade your outdoor space when the weather starts to warm up!
When the weather starts to turn nice, there’s nothing more that I love to do than to spruce up my outdoor space.
My family spends a lot of time outside playing sports, gardening and gathering on our huge wrap around Victorian porch.
At every home we’ve owned, I’ve always tried to make our outdoor areas appealing and inviting. Whether it be from decorating with porch signs, adding wreaths to my front door or building raised planter boxes and beds that can be used all throughout my yard.
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I’ve compiled a long list of my favorite ways to add curb appeal and spruce up your outdoor spaces to make them the envy of the neighborhood! Some of these ideas are mine, and some are from my very talented blogging friends! Leave me a comment telling me which project you would love to tackle!
01 | Raised Wooden Planters with Legs

02 | DIY Outdoor Ottoman Cushion

03 | Build A Wooden Flag Holder from Scrap Wood

04 | Colorful Porch Decor

05 | How To | Replace Patio Furniture Slings

06 | Decorate with Wicker Baskets

07 | Decorating with Hydrangeas

08 | DIY Porch Stool for Displaying Decor

09 | Create The Ultimate Summer Seat

10 | Creative Ideas For Galvanized Tubs

11 | How To Paint A Concrete Patio

12 | Give your Adirondack Chair a Painted Makeover

13 | How To Cozy Up Your Porch

14 | How To Train A Climbing Vine On A Trellis

15 | Create An Inviting Sitting Area On The Lanai

16 | Raised Garden Beds

17 | Garage Door Makeover – Before and After

18 | 5 Easy Ways To Add LED Lighting

19 | Create The Perfect Space for Hosting An Outdoor Party

20 | Give your Mailbox a Makeover

21 | Disguise Electric Boxes

22 | Create an Outdoor Privacy Screen

23 | Add Outdoor Lighting

24 | Garage Door Makeover | How To Install Carriage Door Hardware

25 | Create A Garden Oasis

26 | Create A House Plaque

Sprucing up your outdoor space when the weather turns nice is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and make the most of your living space.
Taking small steps to beautify your outdoor space can help you appreciate the natural world and make your home a more enjoyable place to be.
So go ahead and plant some flowers, set up some outdoor furniture, and enjoy the sunshine!




Stephanie—home cook, DIY addict, seasonal decor fanatic, and proud chicken wrangler living in a Victorian house that’s always a project. Whether I’m cooking with garden-fresh ingredients, herding mischievous chickens, or tackling another DIY, I’m here to share the fun (and chaos).
Great ideas, one and all, thanks for sharing mine!
Love all of your ideas! Thanks for sharing mine!
Loved seeing so many great outdoor ideas in one place! Thanks so much for sharing our DIY pendant light made from a basket! Happy day, Donna