“I don’t have to take a trip around the world or be on a yacht in the Mediterranean to have happiness. I can find it in the little things, like looking out into my backyard and seeing deer in the fields.” –  Queen Latifah

When was the last time you poured yourself a cold drink and hung out in the backyard? Why not turn this part of your property into a pleasant place to be? You could have a romantic garden, an outdoor living room, a reading nook, or a large dining area. The options are limitless when you’re doing the renovation yourself.

Perhaps your backyard is small, and you want to make the most of your limited space. Or maybe you have a large and sprawling backyard with plenty of space for several ideas. Check out these DIY backyard ideas and get inspired to upgrade your property.

1. Budget

The wonderful thing about DIY landscaping ideas is that you don’t have to have a large budget to accomplish them. Because you’re doing all of the work yourself, you save on labor costs. Then many of them show you how to use affordable material to make something amazing. There are also several that use recycled materials that are upcycled into something amazing.

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Build a simple DIY hammock stand and give your backyard an instant upgrade. This one project doesn’t require a ton of space. It’ll give you a relaxing place you can lay out and meditate, take a nap, or read a book. Get in the hammock at night and gaze up at the stars.

2. Deck

You can build your own deck with a little know-how. You’ll want to start by checking out backyard deck ideas to get an idea of what you want to build. Then mark out the area in your backyard where you plan to build your deck. Pull out any landscaping that you currently have and level the ground.

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