outdoor projects to try this spring

Spring. It has us dreaming of both easy and in depth projects for fun with our family in our new home. But looking back, we’ve been amazed at how investing a little in the outside of your home can make your spaces feel so much bigger. Especially when you turn the outdoors into real spaces, as extensions of your home.

So without further ado, a little round up of sorts, if you’re anything like us and all about that warmer weather.

Outdoor projects to try this spring, that we hope get those wheels turning in both the simple, and bigger projects. {And a few versatile ones that can be indoors too, if the littles grow restless inside on those rainy days, as well}

Make a no sew teepee Fun for all bonus:  you get to hide in it when you’re done. Trust us on this one.

Here’s the newest addition with our own studio fabrics here

Revamp an old porch to give it new life! And then throw a party to celebrate.

Or if you don’t have a porch… make one:

And celebrate how in shape you feel afterwards. Rocks and bricks are heavy, yo.

Add some easy shutters for some major character to those {formerly} blah windows. We’re amazed by how much character it brings!

Build a firepit… and when you’re not using it… give it a tabletop

Or if you need a little fun now for the restless natives…. Have a s’mores party {free printables for inside, or out}

Paint your concrete to give it some character…

And if you’re feeling really DIYish, build a pergola for dining bliss alfresco. And then throw another party because when it comes to outdoor spaces and all things porches, one must celebrate with parties. We may have had a little bereaved planking in figuring ours out with our weird house configuration, but it was so worth it.

And need a creative table for dining? Build one from an old door.

Is your back yard lacking some nighttime ambiance? Here’s a simple outdoor light installation. 

build a handmade hideaway + check out all the fun versions on instagram here

Or if you’re looking for something a bit more versatile in the renter’s department/for multiple reasons… This is always a fun option!

With free printables for a tea party, to boot.

And because not everything has to be a huge overhaul, check out our homemade bubbles + bubble wands for some simple fun with the kids

Does your garage need a little work? Read all about how we averted a crisis and gave it a whole new look, here. 

 

And if you’re dorks like us and only concentrated on the back, and then realized it was really time to add some curb appeal to the front because that’s kind of embarrassing, here’s our entire front revamp, and tips for all of it. 

JK – 17 because we lied and just found this one – build an outdoor toy box 

For more ideas for outdoor spaces, be sure to check out entire backyard bliss series, here!

Have an inspired day!