75 Affordable Outdoor Home Up-Grades from This Old House

Posted July 28, 2011.

The editors of This Old House have come up with a whopping 75 affordable outdoor up-grades you can do around your home on any weekend...and all under $75 each. Check out a few of their quick-and-easy DIY projects.

Add Bold Color

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Paint your garden gate a vivid color. Red makes a bold contrast against green leaves and grass. Or repaint outdoor furniture in cheery colors.

Dine Al Fresco

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Turn a tree stump into a dining table. Slice it level at about 28 inches tall, and crown it with a DIY-poured concrete top.

Perk Up an Umbrella Base

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Support a patio umbrella in a flower-filled pot from the garden as a crafty alternative to a plain metal stand.

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