into the ground and building your set from quality treated lumber means it will be ready for your children - and for


Page 14 (BPT) - The smell of fresh-cut


grass, the cascade of blooming flow- ers, and the laughter from outdoor entertaining are a few of summer’s favorite moments. With the warm weather in full bloom, you may be looking for easy do-it-yourself proj- ects to spruce up your backyard be- fore the guests arrive. You aspire to create projects that infuse personality and individual- ity into your home. That creativity doesn’t have to be contained indoors. Finding ways to repurpose items while mixing in new materials helps extend character to the patio. Here are a few easy projects to help turn your backyard into a space you’ll look forward to showing off all sum- mer long.


Keep your beverages cool We spend time picking out the perfect furniture, coordinating cushions, and planting our favorite flowers to create an inviting outdoor entertaining area. And in the sum- mer heat, coolers become a neces- sary addition to keep your guests comfortable and beverages cold. Unfortunately, they take away from the aesthetics of a well-designed


as well as the size of the table. If you have a large family or frequent guests, you may want to build a bigger table


for your intended use. ProWood MCA (Micronized copper azole) treated lum- ber has a lighter, fresher appearance


Wood MCA treated lumber and to find inspiration for your next project, visit www.ProWoodLumber.com.


DIY projects to turn your backyard into an oasis


space - but they don’t have to. Consider giving a cooler an easy and inexpensive makeover to trans- form it into a permanent entertain- ing fixture on your patio or deck that complements your existing decor. Building an enclosure out of wood for the cooler to rest in and adding legs to create height brings bever- ages to the perfect level for your guests. Attach a metal bottle opener and handles or hooks for bar towels


to perfect your new cocktail show- piece.


This innovative and inexpensive project leaves you with enough mon- ey left over to splurge on fun party accessories.


Entertain with a (re)purpose Headboards have made a big


splash in DIY projects recently. They’ve been repurposed in bench projects, coat racks, or even shelv- ing units. Before passing over an old headboard at the neighborhood garage sale or purchasing an expen- sive table for your patio, consider reinventing an old headboard into a custom patio cocktail table. Kentucky DIYer and Interior De-


signer, Tracie Stoll, offers a simple, step-by-step tutorial on how to build a cocktail table with a built-in bev- erage cooler on her blog, cleverlyin- spired.com.


“Picnic tables with coolers have popped up all over the Web for the past few years,” she says. “I love the fact that people seem more willing now more than ever to create some- thing new with something they may already have on hand. Products like Elmer’s ProBond Advanced, make


projects so much easier and ap- proachable to a ‘newbie’ DIYer. I en- courage folks to ‘think outside of the box’ and see objects for other pur- poses than their original intention. It is truly what makes a home unique.” Unlike traditional construction


glues that can leave a foamy mess after drying, non-toxic ProBond Ad- vanced is ideal for home DIY proj- ects, because it can bond so many different materials, like metal to wood or ceramic to drywall, without leaving a foam residue. It’s also non-toxic and 100 percent weatherproof, making it the perfect adhesive for outdoor projects. Create nooks and crannies A key in successful furniture placement is to ensure balance. A well-placed room helps create the feel of a larger, more inviting envi- ronment. That means making sure corners receive equal attention, whether it be with a plant, an accent chair, or a fun feature. The same rules apply when you plan a layout for your patio or deck. Conceal outdoor tools and toys or create private conversation nooks with unique design elements.


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