Summer is finally here, which means lots of warmth and sunshine. If you plan to spend time relaxing outdoors and entertaining guests, transform your yard into a personal oasis with the help of a few building materials. Here are some DIY ideas to inspire your next project.

3 DIY Ideas to Enhance Your Backyard

1. Fire Pit

This is a feature you can use in the evening and during the day. It can also become a gathering spot where you have fun with family and friends.

For a visually appealing structure, build a ring using retaining wall blocks and flagstones or brick. To ensure the feature’s stability, erect it on a bed of sand and fill the gaps beneath the bottom stones with cut sod or ground covers.

2. Deck or Patio

These options are dedicated outdoor living spaces that you can use for relaxation, summertime barbecues, or simply conversing with loved ones under the sun.

You need a variety of tools to build these, including adjustable wrenches, clamps, a circular saw, a cordless drill, a level, and a hammer. Then, source pressure-treated lumber to build a wood deck or gravel and concrete mix for a patio. Once the installation is complete, add decor and outdoor furniture to the area to make it cozy.

3. Planter

DIY planters add charm to your property. For a combo planter with a trellis, get a tape measurer, caulk gun, and drill set, as well as your choice of wood.

If you want a planter that’s rot-resistant, cedar is the best choice. Alternatively, choose select-grade pine boards, which are high-grade lumber used for fine woodworking. To finish off the project, plant small-diameter bamboo. 

No matter what backyard project you choose, you will find all the building materials you need at Freres Building Supply in Stayton, OR. Since 1943, this company has provided attentive customer service and quality products to customers throughout Willamette Valley and the Pacific Northwest. Whether you require power tools, fencing, plywood, finishing materials, or referrals to contractors and builders to help with the project, their knowledgeable staff will gladly ensure you have everything you need. Visit them online to learn more about the building materials they carry, or call (503) 769-2879 to ask what they have in stock.