100 Cheap and Easy DIY Backyard Ideas

Give your outdoor space a makeover on a budget with these cheap and easy DIY backyard ideas.

Creating a relaxing and inviting yard doesn’t have to break the bank! From DIY outdoor furniture to small backyard landscaping ideas, there are plenty of outdoor projects here for inspiration. These budget-friendly DIY backyard projects include ideas for wood pallet decks, pergolas, fire pits, planters, porch decor ideas, landscape designs and much more. Whether you are looking for DIY garden ideas or back patio projects, there are plenty of ideas to improve your curb appeal!

With some creativity and basic do-it-yourself skills, you can create an outdoor space that your family and guests will love to spend time in. These DIY projects will allow you to entertain, relax in the shade and enjoy the nature from the comfort of your yard. So, get started building your own backyard oasis!

Outdoor Patio Furniture Ideas

Wood Pallet Daybed from Pretty Prudent

Outdoor Entertainment Table from Hallmark Channel

Pallet Coffee Table from BHG.com

Wooden Outdoor Bench from eHow

Pallet Patio Bench from RK Black

Backyard Pallet Bar from 1001 Pallets

$40 X-Leg Wooden Bench with Crate Storage from The Kim Six Fix

Reclaimed Wood X-Stool from Lady Goats

Backyard Bar Cart (source unknown)
crates + wood stain and sealer + caster wheels

Back Patio Daybed from Lovely Greens

Pallet Sectional Sofa from 101 Pallet Ideas

Patio Lounger from Instructables

Simple Outdoor Seating from BHG.com

Block Table Legs from BHG.com

Simple Bench from eHow

Cinder Block Bench from Creating Really Awesome Fun Things

Concrete Block Bench from Contemporist

$45 Patio Sofa and Love Seat Tutorial from Fabulessly Frugal

Pallet Back Porch Seating from Apartment Therapy

DIY Outdoor Pallet Table from Joy Ever After

Backyard Pergola from HGTV.com

$45 Five Piece Outdoor Adirondack Furniture Set from Saved by Love Creations

$15 Easy Bistro Table from The Shabby Creek Cottage

Super Frugal Backyard Pergola from The Created Home

Fence Table from Sensible Sara

Terracotta Pot Accent Table from Thrifty and Chic

Planter Pot Table from Dukes and Duchesses

Barrel Table (original source unknown)
large barrel + glass top + moss + string lights

Outdoor Coffee Table from Remodelaholic

Rope Ottoman Chair from Style Me Pretty

Backyard Wood Deck Cooler from Fog Hollow Cottage

Rolling Cooler Ottoman from Home Depot

Rolling Bar Cart from Anything Pretty

Sew Easy Outdoor Cushion Covers from Confessions of a Serial DIYer

DIY Fire Pit Ideas

$50 Fire Pit Using Concrete Tree Rings from Instructables

$10 One Hour Upcycled Firepit from House and Fig

$60 Backyard Paver Fire Pit from Keeping it Simple

Stone Fire Pit from Old World Garden Farms

Simple Brick Fire Pit from Tuff Guard House

Tabletop Firebowl from Today’s Creative Life

Tabletop Fire Pit from Dunn Lumber

Easy Inexpensive Backyard Firepit from Thrifty Little Mom

Cinder Block Fire Pit from Prepper Ways

Swings and Hammocks

Pallet Swing Bed from The Merry Thought

Tree Swing from The Merry Thought

Rope Swing from Dukes and Duchesses

$40 Hammock Stand from Here Comes the Sun

Macrame Hammock from eHow

Swing Chair from Instructables

Pallet Swing from Instructables

Swinging Chair (source unknown)
cotton rope + outdoor fabric + cushions + tree branch or small wood post

Inexpensive DIY Backyard Lighting Ideas

Grapevine Lighting Balls from Lynne Knowlton

Dollar Store Hanging Lanterns from Running with Scissors

Rope Light Walkway from Christmas Lights Etc.

Outdoor Light Poles from City Farmhouse

Rustic Garden Gate from Kojo Designs

Hula Hoop Chandelier from Sarah on the Blog

String Light Poles with Concrete Bases from Home Depot

Tree Branch Candles (source unknown)
tree branch + drill and large drill bit + tea light candles

Rock Candles (source unknown)
gravel + empty glass jar + tiki fluid + wire basket + wicks

Tree Trunk Lights from Lauren Jones Home

Grapevine Chandelier from All Things Heart and Home

Lighting Posts from The 1000 Block

DIY Solar Chandelier from Buzzfeed

Backyard Landscaping Lighting from The Art of Doing Stuff

Wine Bottle Tiki Torch from Redeem Your Ground

Cheap Outdoor Lantern (using a tuna can) from In My Own Style

Tin Can Lanterns from Grow Creative

Recycled Wine Bottle Torch from Design Sponge

DIY Walkway and Deck Ideas

Pallet Wood Deck from Simple Easy Creative

Simple Floating Deck from Instructables

Easy Walkway (source unknown)
wood boards + gravel

Pallet Wood Walkway from Funky Junk Interiors

Easy Back Patio Makeover from Jennifer’s Mentionables

Cement Cobblestone Path (source unknown)

Rubber Door Mat Stepping Stones from Monica’s Creative Room

DIY Walkway (Using Picture Frames)
concrete mix + picture frames

Landscaping and Planter Ideas

Lattice Privacy Screen on a Budget from Four Generations One Roof

Secret Backyard Garden from Not Just a Housewife

Tea Pot Fountain Water Feature from Hometalk

Planted Flower Garden Border Along Backyard Fence (source unknown)

Edging for Garden Beds from Dr Dan’s Garden Tips

Backyard Makeover from Confessions of a Serial DIYer

Tipped Wheelbarrow Planter from The Honeycomb Home

River Rock Planter Border from Ella Claire Inspired

Cheap and Easy Garden with Hydrangeas from Pine and Prospect

Other DIY Backyard Ideas

Bottle Opener from Shanty 2 Chic

Hose Holder from Shanty 2 Chic

DIY Sturdy Planter Posts from I Should Be Mopping the Floor

Pallet AC Cover from Making Manzanita

Basic Tree House for Kids from Apartment Therapy

Glass Marble Fence from Garden Drama

Chevron Lattice Trellis Tutorial from Remodelaholic

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