Follow Along With My Budget-Friendly Patio Makeover

I’m going to talk all about Dollar Tree DIYs to create a brand new patio whether you have a tiny budget or tiny space.

Let’s see how much we can save by creating some simple patio decor with things from Dollar Tree. Then we’ll compare how much it would cost for similar items found on Amazon.

1. Side tables

Let’s start with a simple patio table. It requires three items: a pizza pan, a stool, and epoxy.

I spray painted them black (not necessary).

3. Solar lights

These lights are less than where you would pay in most other places. Every year Dollar Tree releases new styles.

4. Hanging lanterns

People rave about these hanging lanterns. They are super cute and come with their own hook. These make a big splash on a tiny budget.

5. Table lamps and lanterns

If you have a Dollar Tree Plus, you’ll find these lanterns that sell for $5. I love the flickering light.

6. Outdoor welcome mat

I am picky about these outdoor mats. I have bought a few made from coir and they have shed and fallen apart. Others don’t stay put in the wind.

7. Outdoor chairs

Buying brand new patio chairs was not in the budget so I tried this new Rust-Oleum spray paint that comes with different nozzle sizes for seats and armrests.

These types of mesh chairs take spray paint really well and look like brand-new pieces of furniture.

8. Outdoor rugs and pillows

Buying an outdoor rug is one of the best things you can do to jazz up your outdoor space. I will compare what I found at Michael’s to what I found at Walmart.

9. Trendy planter

Terra cotta planters painted white or neutral are trendy this year. I found a pot I already had and spray-painted it to update it to this year’s trend.

10. Bird feeder

Dollar Tree’s signature hummingbird feeders for $1.25 cost so much less than one on Amazon for $20.

This was the before photo of our back patio. We love to sit out here in the morning for coffee. Before putting anything on the patio, I first cleaned it off.