DIY Patio Upgrades [VIDEO]

Minnesotans will take patio season as long as we can have it! Whether you're enjoying dinner with friends or taking a quiet evening for yourself, nice weather and more sunlight are perfect for spending time outside. In the latest installment of DIY Friday at the WCCO studio, New Brighton ReStore Manager Jan Hagerman shares creative, affordable ideas to take your patio to the next level. These DIY creations will work for apartment balconies and backyard decks alike!

In this video, Jan demonstrates how to make:

• a side table using a lampshade, stool seat, and pennies
• whimsical lighting using an old, non-functional light fixture
• colorful jars to use as votives, utensil holders, vases, and more
• napkin holders or more lighting options using repurposed loaf pans

The goal? Simply to reinvent something, giving new purpose to an old or used item. And have fun while you're doing it! Jan shows how DIY doesn't have to be difficult, expensive, or time consuming. Remember: don't be afraid of mistakes. Even Jan has projects that don't work out. Don't let one mishap keep you from creating. See how you can reimagine your idea to find a new expression that works.

Watch: Unique DIY Patio Solutions

If you're feeling inspired to make the most of patio season before it slips away, see what you can find at ReStore. Stop by our locations in New Brighton and Minneapolis to shop seasonal items, discover DIY materials, and look for the finishing touches for your projects.

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