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Concrete is one of those materials that seems intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, it can be an amazingly versatile material for all aspects of your home. And since I’m desperate for spring to arrive up here in Boston, I’m sharing 23 concrete projects perfect for your backyard.
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1. Give an old end table some industrial charm with this simple tutorial. [Photo: Storefront Life]
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2. Who says stepping stones have to be boring? Find out how to recreate these for your own yard here. [Photo: Dream A Little Bigger]
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3. Hold up a patio umbrella in style with this concrete umbrella stand tutorial. [Photo: Delia Creates]
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4. Create super unique planters using thrift store containers! Get the how-to here. [Photo: The Kim Six Fix]
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5. Dress up your landscaping with one of these garden orbs… get the tutorial here. [Photo: Vrai Magazine]
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6. Give your succulents a special place to live with these fun off-center concrete planters. Get the how-to here. [Photo: Burkatron]
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7. Make a fun koi fish-adorned stool for your patio using this tutorial. [Photo: Home Tree Atlas]
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8. Make a super cool oversized bowl planter using these simple instructions. [Photo: A Daily Something]
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9. These candlesticks will add some pizzazz to any patio table. Get the tute here. [Photo: Johanna Rundel]
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10. You’ll never guess what was used as a mold for this organically shaped cement tea light holder… find out here. [Photo: Adorablest]
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11. This geometric planter is sure to be a conversation starter at your next barbecue. Get the how-to here. [Photo: Lana Red Studio]
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12. Hold wine, herbs and other goodies in this clever cement centerpiece. Get the how-to here. [Photo: Boxwood Avenue]
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13. Rock some color blocked cement planters on your back porch… get the tutorial here. [Photo: Jest Cafe]
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14. This gold-topped stool would be perfect for the backyard, as either an end table or extra seating. Find out all the details here. [Photo: The Paper Mama]
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15. Part table, part umbrella base, this cement and wood creation is genius! Get the instructions here. [Photo: Houseful of Handmade]
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16. Personalize your space with some concrete letters… check out the directions here. [Photo: Hello Glow]
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17. Here’s another clever stepping stone idea…head over here to learn how to recreate these yourself. [Photo: DIY and Craft Ideas]
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18. Keep your beverages cool with this genius cement cooler trough with a drainage spout. Check out the tutorial here. [Photo: HomeMade Modern]
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19. Make a large planter with beveled details using this tutorial. [Photo: This Old House]
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20. Give your cement planters a pop of color in this fun project. [Photo: Lowes]
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21. A birdbath is another great way to use concrete in your backyard. Get the how-to for this one here. [Photo: BHG]
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22. Here’s another clever way to make large planter boxes… without having to mix any cement! Learn more here. [Photo: Dream Garden 101]
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23. Make sure you keep your wine cool on those hot afternoons with this awesome concrete cooler bucket. Get the tutorial here. [Photo: Dwelling In Happiness]
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