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25 Things That Will Make Your Summer Awesome

May 5, 2015 by Kasi Smith Leave a Comment

aaa Everybody likes summer, but with a little bit of help you can take your summer from being great to being awesome! Here are some fun and creative ideas you can try out this year that will take your backyard to the next level and keep all the guests entertained for hours!

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Zipline

While your yard needs to be big for this idea to work properly, it can be a fun activity for guests of all ages! Build it high enough to create a rush without making it too dangerously far from the ground. Always check to make sure it’s safe and that people are using the property safety equipment.

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Photo from How Does She

 Microbar

With some money and spare time, you can build an awesome micro bar that doubles as decoration! Simply pull out the stools when you want to use it and you have yourself an instant place to relax and hang out with your friends!

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Photo from Buzzfeed

 Floating Ping-Pong Table

Make the pool even more fun with a floating ping-pong table! Take the competition to the water and see who will come out as the ultimate pool ping-pong champion!

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Photo from Brookstone

 Canopy Chair

These chairs come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colors, so choose one that best fits your yard! It’s a great place to relax and be comfortable without having to worry about the sun scorching you or your guests!

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Photo from Ali Express

 Kai Floats

These are a great addition to your pool because they are comfortable, fun, and come with a mold and mildew repel guarantee! The inside is filled with soft beads so that you can soak in the rays as comfortably as possible.

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Photo from Frontgate

In-Ground Trampoline

Give your kids something to do for hours every day with an in-ground trampoline. It not only keeps your kids (and even yourself) entertained, but it also eliminates the eyesore of having a trampoline standing around in your backyard.

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Photo from Trampoline Down Under

Beanbag Hammock

Now doesn’t that look comfortable! Build or buy a beanbag hammock that you can relax in whenever you need to get away from the stress of the day! Choose a fun color and add bright pillows to make it a fun place to hang out!

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Photo from Criadesign Blog

Backyard Stream

This is a great water feature that adds class and sophistication to your backyard. Not only that, but the sound of water trickling by is great for relaxation and calming down. Make the stream as big or as little as your yard will let you!

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Photo from Backyard Ideas

Cacoon

This is a great idea, especially if you or your kids enjoy spending the night outside! Just hang the Cacoon from a tree or the deck (make sure it’s secure though) and enjoy the whole evening off the ground!

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Photo from The Grommet

Pool Bumper Cars

Everybody loves a little friendly competition, and this is a great way to create some! There are numerous types of pool bumper cars you can buy, some shoot water while others just steer, so choose whatever best fits your budget.

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Photo from Mix 4 Fun

Cooler Table

Combine your cooler and your table into one with this great invention! The cooler table is an easy way to store drinks wherever you need them while simultaneously keeping them cold and refreshing!

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Photo from Amazon

Rain Shower

Water features are a great way to add a sense of peace and quiet to your backyard while also adding great decorations. Build a rain shower that will help keep the atmosphere peaceful and also let you or your guests cool off whenever you want!

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Photo from Izis Smile

Pool Shower

It’s never any fun to smell like chlorine all day, so install a quick and easy pool shower that will make cleaning off a breeze! All you and your guests need to do is hop underneath it, turn it on, and wash away that sticky after-swimming feel!

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Photo from Showers 4 Outdoors

Triple Hammock

The only thing better than lounging around in a hammock is doing it with two of your best friends! Buy this triple hammock and relax for hours with great company at your side! Some designs even come with a canopy over the top so you never burn in the sun!

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Photo from Droold

Inflatable Pool

Some yards just won’t allow a full-size underground pool, but that doesn’t mean you need to stay dry all summer! Buy a fun inflatable pool for you and your whole family to enjoy during the hot summer months!

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Photo from Backyard Ocean

Allium Flowers

These are a fun and bright decoration that are sure to liven up your yard. Allium flowers have large, bulbous heads that kids love to play with and really take your yard or garden to the next level!

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Photo from WCF Courier

Built-In Drink Cooler

Never have to worry about getting up from the table to get a cold drink every again with this awesome summer idea! Build a cooler straight into your picnic table and neither you nor your guests will ever have to compromise comfort because of thirst!

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Photo from Domesticated Engineers

S’Mores and Fireplace

Don’t wait to go camping to enjoy s’mores by the side of a roaring fire. Build or buy a fireplace for your backyard and then get a s’more prepping station that will for sure bring hours of entertainment for you and all your guests.

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Photo from Pinterest

Backyard Beach

This is a great idea! Do you love the beach but live too far to visit enough? Simply bring the beach to your backyard! There are tons of different ways you can do this and designs you can implement, so choose one that best fits your backyard!

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Photo from Sunset

Teepee

For families who love spending the night outdoors, here’s another great idea for you and your kids to enjoy! Not only is it fun to sleep in the teepees, but it’s also a great experience to make them with your family!

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Photo from Pinterest

Sheet Canopy

If teepees are too long-term for you and you want something that can easily be constructed and torn down, then go for a sheet canopy! All you need to do is hang a wire between two trees or poles, and then drape your sheets over the top of it!

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Photo from Julia

Backyard Pizza Oven

Nothing says “party” more than a backyard pizza oven! Keep your guests full and entertained for hours with your very own slice of Italy in the backyard. If you’re feeling daring, build an entire outdoor kitchen to go with the pizza oven!

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Photo from CNB Homes

Simple Treehouse

Every kids dreams of having their own treehouse. However, not all backyards come equipped with the kind of tree necessary to build a massive fort. Satisfy your child’s dreams with this simple yet fun treehouse design that they will love!

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Photo from Apartment Therapy

Diving Board Trampoline

Take your pool to a whole new level by replacing the diving board with a trampoline! Your kids will love it and it makes your pool as unique as the rest of your backyard! Not only that, but the trampoline can be enjoyed if you have guests that don’t like getting wet!

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Photo from IMGur

Porch Bed

Make your porch even more comfortable with an awesome porch bed that you can relax in for hours! Build it the size you need while still keeping your porch open, airy, and comfortable for the rest of your guests.

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Photo from Apprentice Extrovert

Want to make your summer even more awesome? Love camping? You’ll love these 24 camping hacks; they’re to die for!

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