Summer in Australia means spending more time outside thanks to daylight savings, backyard barbecues, alfresco entertaining and family gatherings.
Give yourself a present this Christmas with a DIY project that is both cost effective and adds dimension and functionality to your outdoor space. A backyard project will be a gift that you can continue to enjoy for years to come.
“There are lots of great and simple projects that can be done in the backyard that will compliment the home and spruce up the outdoors, ready for summer. It’s a great way to get the whole family involved and enjoy our beautiful climate,” landscape expert and Adbri Masonry brand ambassador, Jason Hodges said.
Hodges suggested three DIY functional projects under $3000 that you can do in time for the festive season:
The outdoor shower
Embrace nature and create a tranquil space in your backyard with an outdoor shower.
For those who don’t have the space for a pool, an outdoor shower is a great alternative to cooling off during those scorching Aussie heatwaves.
It is important to consider the plumbing points, screening for privacy and a sustainable water management system.
Adbri’s Ecotrihex Permeable Pavers that are specially designed to allow water to permeate through the surface into the layers below where water can be harvested or redirected. Surface water runoff is minimised and the need for additional surface drainage is reduced.
BBQ grilling station
The Aussie love affair with the great outdoors means we can create an outdoor kitchen and grilling station that is both enjoyable and practical.
Creating the perfect base for a barbecue bench top is made easy with Adbri’s AB Courtyard Blocks.
They provide a genuine DIY solution to creating functional, individualised outdoor kitchens for any backyard.
“The beauty of these blocks is that they don’t require glue or mortar to keep them in place, which means you aren’t stuck to one location.
“If you want to move your barbecue in the future, you can easily do so,” says Jason Hodges.
Built-in furniture
Extend your entertaining possibilities and invest in built-in furniture that will add structure, dimension and aesthetics to the backyard while maximising your space and allowing you to comfortably entertain more people this summer.
You can easily construct custom, freestanding walls that double as seats using the courtyard blocks.
The DIY walling system allows you to build directly atop of existing paved or flat concrete surfaces.
For more information visit www.adbrimasonry.com.au.
