Outdoor Upcycles: 60 Ways to Reimagine, Repurpose + Recycle for a Beautiful Yard on a Budget

In just a few steps — and for less than $30 — you can turn that dusty, old kettle grill into a stylish way to ice down your favorite summer sips. Learn how to craft your own portable (and pretty!) patio bar, below.

Seriously, how cute is this?! Teach your kiddo a bit about making a buck by turning wood crates, a pine board and dowels into an outdoor kiddie bar that you can quickly construct, then break down again in a flash.

Add a tropical twist (hello, flamingo!) to your front porch or back patio with this faux boxwood topiary that starts as a standard plastic flamingo, then gets a crafty update to create a boxwood topiary that needs no maintenance to keep its playful good looks.

Has your concrete patio seen better days? You could cover it with an outdoor rug or try this long-lasting DIY. With a can of concrete stain, a plastic stencil, a high-quality stencil brush and a few hours of work, you can totally transform the look of a porch, sidewalk or patio with a stylish, custom tile design — we'll show you how, below.