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How to Make Your Backyard More Fun

Make your yard more enjoyable for the kids and adults by adding activities like a bocce court, giant Scrabble board, jungle gym, fire pit and more.
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Take family movie night to new heights by putting together an outdoor theater. 

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Build a backyard play structure for climbing, using lumber and old tires.

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Get ideas for building a backyard pit. 

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Kid-Safe Rubber Play Pad 03:28

Check out a recycled-rubber play pad that's removable and safe for kids.

From: I Hate My Yard with Spanish Spinoff
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Backyard Checkerboard 01:00

Use concrete and sod to create a chessboard for the backyard.

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Kiddie Pool Deck 04:47

Build a deck around a small kiddie pool. 

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See how to build an A-frame swing set and climbing wall combo.

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Backyard Scrabble 02:46

See how to create an extra large Scrabble-type game in your yard. 

From: I Hate My Yard with California Fusion
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Backyard Bridge Divides Yard 02:40

Check out a backyard bridge that spans a dry creekbed and a play area.

From: I Hate My Yard with Craftsman Extended
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Backyard Bocce Court 03:42

Learn how to install a bocce ball court in your yard.

From: Yard Crashers with Backyard Bocci
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See how a barren backyard is turned into a combination play-and-lounge family area.

From: Yardcore with Ultimate Outdoor Lounge
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Get Yard Crasher tips for building a backyard fire pit.

From: Yard Crashers with Redwood Back Yard
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Kid-Safe In-Ground Trampoline 01:55

Kid-Safe In-Ground Trampoline 01:55

An in-ground trampoline is installed with rubber mulch decking for safety.

From: I Hate My Yard with Cape Cod Meets West Coast
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Playhouse Wall 'Chalks Up' Fun 01:27

Playhouse Wall 'Chalks Up' Fun 01:27

Chalkboard paint is used to make a backyard kid's playhouse wall.

From: I Hate My Yard
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See how an old shed was converted into a cool kids' playhouse. 

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See how a double lot was turned into a kids' play area. 

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