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    9 DIY Backyard Tips to Make Your Perfect Summer Oasis

      The official first days of Summer 2018 are finally here.  Naturally, you and your family will be spending more time...

    • Stewart Woodward
    • June 26th, 2018
    • 3 min read

     

    The official first days of Summer 2018 are finally here. 

    Naturally, you and your family will be spending more time outside and what’s better than creating your perfect home away from home in the comfort of your backyard. 

    Check out the best backyard DIYs to make your Summer days & nights more fun!

    1. Set up an outdoor movie theater.

    If you have the backyard space this one is a no-brainer! After a long hot day, the Summer nights can be quite enjoyable, and there is no better way to spend them than watching a good movie! Set up this easy DIY Backyard theater to really bring in the Summer vibes. Click here for the instructions

    2. Build a super simple tree house

    This is a quick weekend project that your kids will love! This tree house is not to high up and doesn’t require a ton of materials to make your kids day. Step by step instructions here

    3. Add a drink cooler to your patio table

    Now, that it’s heating up outside it’s the perfect time to enjoy lunch or dinner on the back patio. Running back and forth to the kitchen for ice or for the pitcher of lemonade is bothersome! Bring the ice to the table with this awesome DIY Cooler Table! Detailed Instructional here

    4. Build a fire pit

    Using old bricks or purchasing new ones from a local hardware store is a quick ticket to a personal fire pit! Stack them in a circle or square pattern and you’re ready for an s’mores night with friends & family. Full Instructions here

    5. Light up wine bottle tiki torches for a nighttime party.

    This is a very creative way to add some accessory lighting to your patio! For full instructions click here

    6. Go camping in your own backyard!

    This DIY project is one that everyone has to try! Set up the tent and bust out the sleeping bags for a fun night with the family.

    7. Make a dollar store pot lantern.

    Quick and easy! This Dollar Store Lantern will add light to your backyard patio areas! Click here for the step by step

    8. A wooden pallet sectional is easy to put together and provides lots of extra seating for outdoor parties.

    Looking for something to do with a couple leftover pallets? This project requires a couple screws and some cushions to make an enjoyable outdoor couch! Click here

    9. Create an outdoor art haven by mounting a giant chalkboard against the fence.

    This quick (and cost-effective) DIY project gets the kids outside and lets them channel their creativity! Click here to get a step by step

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    Stewart Woodward

    781-647-1552
    Stewart Woodward is a licensed real estate broker, longtime Waltham resident, and team leader of the Metro West HOME Team at REAL Broker—a technology-driven brokerage operating in all 50 U.S. states and Canada. His team serves buyers and sellers in Waltham, Watertown, Newton, Belmont, Arlington, and the greater Boston Metro West region. With 13 years of real estate experience, 90+ transactions, and $40+ million in career sales, Stewart Woodward delivers results for both sellers and buyers. Strategic pricing that maximizes your home's value, local market knowledge that helps buyers find the right property at the right price, and negotiation expertise that gets deals done in competitive situations. As a certified Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) and Military Relocation Professional (MRP), Stewart Woodward brings specialized expertise for sellers and military families. Running his own businesses has taught Stewart Woodward how to manage complex transactions, solve problems, and deliver what he promises. For sellers, that means listings marketed with professional photos, video, and strategy. For buyers, it means transactions that stay on track from offer to closing. Stewart Woodward is deeply involved in Metro West. His community leadership includes serving on nonprofit boards, chairing committees for historic preservation, advocating for affordable housing, and building relationships through chambers of commerce across Waltham, Watertown, and Newton. This deep local involvement means he knows these communities from the inside—the neighborhoods, the trends, and the people who shape them. Whether you're buying or selling in Metro West, Stewart Woodward has the experience and local knowledge to guide you homeward. The Metro West HOME Team operates from 9 Church Street in Waltham, Massachusetts. Work Hard. Be Kind.

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