[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"/blog/post/building-your-own-backyard-bar":3,"/blog/post/building-your-own-backyard-bar-surround":199,"/blog/post/building-your-own-backyard-bar-related":210},{"id":4,"title":5,"authors":6,"badge":12,"body":14,"date":187,"description":188,"extension":189,"image":190,"meta":192,"navigation":193,"path":194,"seo":195,"stem":196,"tags":197,"__hash__":198},"posts/3.blog/post/building-your-own-backyard-bar.md","Building Your Own Backyard Bar",[7],{"name":8,"to":9,"avatar":10},"Tracie Pollet Paschall","",{"src":11},"/avatars/tracie-pollet-paschall.webp",{"label":13},"Backyard Improvements",{"type":15,"value":16,"toc":172},"minimark",[17,21,24,27,30,33,38,41,64,68,71,74,79,82,86,89,92,96,99,103,106,109,113,116,119,122,125,129,132,135,139,142,165,169],[18,19,20],"p",{},"What’s better than owning your own home? Owning your own home … with a bar in the backyard!",[18,22,23],{},"Whether you’re inclined to focus on non-alcoholic refreshers or more adult beverages, few things will make a backyard as comfortable as your own drink station. Not only is it great for entertainment, but it also gives you a perfect spot to get away any time you want.",[18,25,26],{},"And it’s literally feet from your backdoor.",[18,28,29],{},"If you think a backyard bar has to be expensive, we have good news. There are ways to make it affordable. In this article, we’ll walk you through some of our top tips.",[18,31,32],{},"Follow our steps to create a backyard bar, and you’ll be the toast of your neighborhood.",[34,35,37],"h2",{"id":36},"step-one-prepare-the-space","Step One: Prepare the Space",[18,39,40],{},"Pick a convenient and comfortable area. 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If you’re trying to stay under budget or want something more unique, try these ideas.",[75,76,78],"h3",{"id":77},"wine-barrels","Wine barrels",[18,80,81],{},"Scope out online marketplaces or antique shops for two or three used wine barrels. Throw a thick piece of wood on top and you’ve nailed the rustic look.",[75,83,85],{"id":84},"pallets","Pallets",[18,87,88],{},"Lots of businesses give these away.",[18,90,91],{},"Stand them on their edges to get the greatest height. Nail two to three together in front and one on each side to make it stable. All you need now is a wide plank of wood to attach to the top. Make this even more unique by showing off your painting skills.",[75,93,95],{"id":94},"repurposed-furniture","Repurposed furniture",[18,97,98],{},"Check out secondhand stores for large planters, old hutches and dressers. Look for anything you can refinish with space for the accessories you’ll need.",[34,100,102],{"id":101},"step-three-seating","Step Three: Seating",[18,104,105],{},"You don’t have to go with traditional bar stools. You can choose cozy patio furniture, picnic tables to hold a crowd, or hammocks for a tropical feel.",[18,107,108],{},"Even finished tree stumps or milk crates with cushions on top are fun!",[34,110,112],{"id":111},"step-four-refrigeration","Step Four: Refrigeration",[18,114,115],{},"You have to keep cold things cold. A sleek mini fridge will round out a more modern bar, but there are cheaper (and more charming) routes if you’re on a budget.",[18,117,118],{},"You don’t even have to plug in anything. Any container that will hold ice does the trick.",[18,120,121],{},"Galvanized tubs can add to both a rustic or industrial look. But don’t limit yourself. Wheelbarrows, small kiddie pools, large plant pots and, of course, coolers, all work.",[18,123,124],{},"Just stock up on beer, seltzers, soft drinks and water!",[34,126,128],{"id":127},"step-five-lighting","Step Five: Lighting",[18,130,131],{},"Create a great ambiance when the sun goes down with easy lighting. You can use string lights, candles, tiki torches or solar lights to set the mood.",[18,133,134],{},"Even repurposed holiday lights can work.",[34,136,138],{"id":137},"step-six-finishing-touches","Step Six: Finishing Touches",[18,140,141],{},"You’re almost ready for a crowd. 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