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Looking to makeover your outdoor space this spring? While backyard makeovers can cost thousands of dollars, we’ve rounded up eight ways to update your space for less than $100.
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How to Makeover Your Backyard for Spring for Less Than $100
March 31, 2019
Looking to makeover your outdoor space this spring? While backyard makeovers can cost thousands of dollars, we’ve rounded up eight ways to update your space for less than $100.
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Stain or Paint
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1/8Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
Give a fresh coat of stain or paint to your deck this spring to breathe new life into your outdoor space. Alternatively, paint any outdoor furniture, planters or pergolas with a pop of colour! <br><br> Before you paint, <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/mike-holmes/blog/mike-holmes-deck-safety-1914704/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">make sure your deck is safe this spring</a>.OutdoorsHow to Makeover Your Backyard for Spring for Less Than $100Stain or Paint
PHOTO 1 of 8READ LESS -Give a fresh coat of stain or paint to your deck this spring to breathe new life into your outdoor space. Alternatively, paint any outdoor furniture, planters or pergolas with a pop of colour! <br><br> Before you paint, <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/mike-holmes/blog/mike-holmes-deck-safety-1914704/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">make sure your deck is safe this spring</a>.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Pillows or Blankets
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2/8Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
A nice way to bring some warmth to your backyard on chilly springtime nights is to furnish with some pillows, blankets and/or rugs. If your outdoor space isn’t covered, make sure you have adequate storage to stash those pillows and blankets so they don’t get ruined by the elements. <br><br> How to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/blog/how-to-clean-outdoor-furniture-1917257/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">clean outdoor furniture like a pro</a>.OutdoorsHow to Makeover Your Backyard for Spring for Less Than $100Pillows or Blankets
PHOTO 2 of 8READ LESS -A nice way to bring some warmth to your backyard on chilly springtime nights is to furnish with some pillows, blankets and/or rugs. If your outdoor space isn’t covered, make sure you have adequate storage to stash those pillows and blankets so they don’t get ruined by the elements. <br><br> How to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/blog/how-to-clean-outdoor-furniture-1917257/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">clean outdoor furniture like a pro</a>.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Plants
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From <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/what-to-plant-now-for-a-gorgeous-vegetable-garden-in-summer-1914399/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">vegetable gardens</a> to wild flowers, there are plenty of options to makeover your backyard with plants. Why not try something different with a vertical garden or raised planter beds?OutdoorsHow to Makeover Your Backyard for Spring for Less Than $100Plants
PHOTO 3 of 8READ LESS -From <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/what-to-plant-now-for-a-gorgeous-vegetable-garden-in-summer-1914399/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">vegetable gardens</a> to wild flowers, there are plenty of options to makeover your backyard with plants. Why not try something different with a vertical garden or raised planter beds?Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Fire
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Entertain guests this summer around the fire! With a little elbow grease, you can easily build a nice fire pit on a budget. Or, you can often find chimeneas on sale (or used) for less than $100.OutdoorsHow to Makeover Your Backyard for Spring for Less Than $100Fire
PHOTO 4 of 8READ LESS -Entertain guests this summer around the fire! With a little elbow grease, you can easily build a nice fire pit on a budget. Or, you can often find chimeneas on sale (or used) for less than $100.Photo Credit: iStockPhoto.com
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Twinkle Lights
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A few strands of twinkle lights won’t break the budget and will bring some much-needed brightness and charm to your outdoor space. Solar lanterns or garden lights will also do the trick.OutdoorsHow to Makeover Your Backyard for Spring for Less Than $100Twinkle Lights
PHOTO 5 of 8READ LESS -A few strands of twinkle lights won’t break the budget and will bring some much-needed brightness and charm to your outdoor space. Solar lanterns or garden lights will also do the trick.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Walkway
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A brick or stone walkway will put you back hundreds or thousands of dollars, but some salvaged wood is an excellent alternative. With a little bit of work, you can create this dreamy path too!OutdoorsHow to Makeover Your Backyard for Spring for Less Than $100Walkway
PHOTO 6 of 8READ LESS -A brick or stone walkway will put you back hundreds or thousands of dollars, but some salvaged wood is an excellent alternative. With a little bit of work, you can create this dreamy path too!Photo Credit: iStockPhoto.com
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Storage
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Clean up the clutter – garden tools, backyard games, patio pillows and more – by creating some easy outdoor storage. A wood bench, metal or plastic trunk or outdoor ottoman will work well.OutdoorsHow to Makeover Your Backyard for Spring for Less Than $100Storage
PHOTO 7 of 8READ LESS -Clean up the clutter – garden tools, backyard games, patio pillows and more – by creating some easy outdoor storage. A wood bench, metal or plastic trunk or outdoor ottoman will work well.Photo Credit: HGTV Canada
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Hammock
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8/8Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn
Once you’ve done all this work, you’ll want to relax; and what better way to do it than in a hammock? Varieties that hang from trees cost under $100, freestanding options are a bit more. <br><br> Get some inspiration from these <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/canadian-backyard-designs-1916358/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">20 Canadian backyards were meant for summer entertaining</a>.OutdoorsHow to Makeover Your Backyard for Spring for Less Than $100Hammock
PHOTO 8 of 8READ LESS -Once you’ve done all this work, you’ll want to relax; and what better way to do it than in a hammock? Varieties that hang from trees cost under $100, freestanding options are a bit more. <br><br> Get some inspiration from these <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/canadian-backyard-designs-1916358/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">20 Canadian backyards were meant for summer entertaining</a>.Photo Credit: Lauren Kolyn
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