fun outdoor projects to try this spring

I think this winter has been much more bearable because of all the sunny days this year. I mean, we’d love a little snow because we’re southern like that, but if it’s not going to snow, then bring on spring. It’s official… we have spring fever and we’re ready to move right into that next fabulous season. If you’re already planning ahead for those warmer months, you may want to save this post. Because we’re sharing Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring!

1. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: A Cabana!

Build a cabana! It’s what we spent most of 2020 doing… See the entire series here.

2. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Build A Fence.
It’s more on the practical side of things for property upgrades. Expand /build your fence! Which is what we spent the rest of 2020 doing…

3. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: An Outside Makeover
We shared some fun more curb appeal tips, here. – This one was a little more involved.

4. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Landscaping
Now see how we spruced it up this fall... we can’t wait to get back out there this spring and add even more! See how to build a trellis + lay a brick pathway below. We’re thrilled those have been finished, so we can tackle all things plants and more this spring.

See how to build a trellis here

And how to lay a brick pathway, here.

5. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: How to Build + Paint a Deck
Build a deck with Yellawood, here! + Add stripes with FrogTape. The before and after made such a huge difference.

6. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: A Porch Makeover
Check out our budget friendly guide if you have a small older porch like this on the back! This space served us well for a long time before we built our additions that you see above. Check out a porch makeover here + how to build your own farmhouse outdoor table.

7. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Side Patio + Privacy Wall
See an updated version here, with a side patio + privacy wall to boot! This was another Covid project. I guess you can say we stayed busy in the apocalypse, and we really enjoy laying bricks. But it expanded our pool area and we love being able to entertain here!

Yes, I think I have spray painted those chairs about ten times each.

8. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Build a Tiled Planter Box
We loved adding these planter boxes to add so much interest to our porch! Check it out here.

9. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Build a Tree House {AKA our Handmade Hideaway}
Build a handmade hideaway! We’ve actually updated this post, to have everything you could possibly need for all versions, here.

photo via Brian Woodcock, country living magazine

And tour this one, here. {Even more versions, below!}

9. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Paper Peonies
Still snowing where you are? Or even perfect for a rainy day… check out how to make these paper peonies here. Maybe channeling that spring vibe will bring it sooner.

10. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Build Your Own Window Boxes
Talk about instant beauty to your home! Check out how to build fun window boxes, here!

11. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Build a Picnic Table
Build a simple picnic table to celebrate spring! We love all these fun colorful accents!

12. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Playhouse Makeover
Spiff up a little tykes playhouse – for pups and tiny humans, too! This was for part of a good cause but it’s a simple makeover for all the right reasons.

And a few old school revamps because they’re still tried and true:

13. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Revive an Old Deck
Revamp an old deck or wooden porch to give it new life! And then throw a party to celebrate.

14. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Build a Porch
Or if you don’t have a porch… make one: This was one of our very first makeovers. Bye, UPS brown…

15. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: DIY Shutters
Add some easy shutters for some major character to those {formerly} blah windows. We’re amazed by how much character it brings!

16. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Build a Firepit
Build a firepit… and when you’re not using it, give it a tabletop. We loved this one for years and need one now!

16. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Throw a S’mores Party
Or if you need a little fun now for the restless kiddos…. Have a s’mores party {free printables for inside, or out} – On top of said tabletop.

16. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Paint Concrete
These porches were quite popular in our last neighborhood. Spruce yours up by painting your concrete to give it some character…

17. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Build a Pergola
And if you’re feeling really DIYish, build a pergola for dining bliss alfresco.

18. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Paint Concrete
And need a creative table for dining? Build one from an old door.

19. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: The Original Handmade Hideaway
It’s included above, but we thought it deserve a mention. Build the original handmade hideaway + check out all the fun versions on instagram here – and more reader faves, here + here.

And the boathouse version, here!

20. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: A No-Sew Tent
Or if you’re looking for something a bit more versatile in the renter’s department/for multiple reasons… This easy little tent is always a fun option! With free printables for a tea party, to boot.

21. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: {Another} No-Sew Tent
Speaking of tents, build another no-sew one here.

22. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: More Projects with Kids

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

Here’s a simple tip: Getting a garden started with kids, here.

23. Fun Outdoor Projects to Try This Spring: Resurface your Garage
Does your garage need a little work? Read all about how we averted a crisis and gave it a whole new look, here.