You don’t need a ton of time or even effort to upgrade your outdoor space.

Here are 10+ such projects to consider.

The simplest and quickest bug deterring “project,” though?Plug in a fan.

Take it to the next level by adding ahydroponic watering system.

you might evenmake your own waterproof speakers(that float!).

you might alsocreate a solar oven out of cardboardand let the sun do all the work for you.

(Bonus project:turn terra cotta pots into a drink cooler.)

Turn Mason Jars into Outdoor Lights

How about some simple, cheap mood lighting?

Ubiquitous jars make handyhanging candle lanterns, battery-poweredLED garden lights, and solar-poweredsun jars.

Both make an impressive fire show for your patio or deck.

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