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Summer Projects & Inspiration

Patio Refresh

Small Outdoor Space

Lawn-Care Essentials

Budget-Friendly Updates

Backyard Bird Haven

DIY Custom Fire Pit

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Outdoor Adventures

Stay Cool

Beach Days

Sleeping Under the Stars

Outdoor Play

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Warm-Weather Hosting

DIY Wedding

Brunch at Home

Front-Porch Makeover

Outdoor Cooking

Outdoor Movie Night

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Summertime DIY Projects and Ideas

Long summer days are the perfect time to take on do-it-yourself (DIY) summer projects. Whether you want to complete a simple repair, a major summer building project or a total backyard upgrade, at Lowe’s, we have all the materials and how-tos you need to get the job done right.

Want to learn about a specific summer weekend project, like building a gazebo or assembling a fire pit? Or are you looking for ideas for fun things to build, like a lemonade stand for kids? No matter how big or small your summer project ideas are, you’ll find the resources you need at Lowe’s to turn them into reality.

Be sure to take advantage of our in-store DIY workshops to get firsthand instruction and see how easy do-it-yourself projects can be. 

Common summer project ideas involve prepping your home for summer brunches, backyard cookouts or a 4th of July gathering. You can even build a backyard swing set for kids. 

If there’s a celebration on the calendar, find summer project ideas and inspiration to turn your home into the perfect hosting space. We even have resources for how to host a DIY wedding.

There’s never been a better time to get started on your projects for summer. See how a few hours of time can make your backyard-oasis dream come true.