Crafts & DIY
Outdoor Summer PVC Pipes
PVC pipes are inexpensive, sturdy, and versatile. As a result, they are great for DIY projects around the house.
D.G. Sciortino
06.15.17

Though they’re meant for plumbing and drainage, PVC pipes are one of the most versatile building tools out there. The things you can build with PVC pipes are pretty much endless.

Now that summer is here, you’ll be spending lots of time outdoors with family and friends and PVC pipes are the perfect way to maximize your summer fun and create the ultimate outdoor space.

Here are the best outdoor PVC pipes projects that you can build this summer.

1) Lounge Swing

Have a swing, take a nap, it’s up to you with this PVC pipe lounge swing.

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2) Water Balloon Catapult

What’s more fun than a water balloon fight? A water balloon fight via water balloon catapult! Find out how to make it here.

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3) Outdoor Shower

Need a way to cool off from the heat or clean up after being in the pool all day? You don’t have to run inside to take a shower. You can easily make this outdoor shower with some PVC pipe. Get the tutorial here.

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4) Pool Lounger

With a few PVC pipes and some halved pool noodles (you can get these from the $1 store these days) you can create this inexpensive, but comfy, pool lounge float.

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5) Pool Float/Toy Holder

Now that you’ve made your cool PVC lounge float, you’ll want a place to store it. You can store all of your pool floats and toys in one neat place with this PVC project. You can get the tutorial on how to make it here.

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6) Hammock Stand

There’s nothing like swinging in the breeze and taking a glorious nap in a hammock. You can make your own hammock stand from PVC pipes. Learn how here.

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7) Bow and Arrow

Brush up on your archery skills with these kid-safe DIY bow and arrows. Here‘s how to make them.

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8) Raft

You don’t have to spend hundreds on a fun lake raft or boat. You can build the one below following this tutorial.

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8) Towel Rack

Instead of having towels lying all over your backyard or draped over the fence, you can make this cool DIY towel rack from PVC pipe. Get the tutorial here.

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9) Water Shooters

Your house will be the coolest on the block, the one with the water gun fights, with these cool PVC water shooters. You’ll find the directions here.

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10) Sprinkler

These run-through sprinkler will equal hours and hours of outdoor fun. Learn how to make it here.

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11) Canopy

It can cover a picnic table, a sandbox, or be used on a beach to protect you and your family from the hot summer sun. Learn how to make this PVC canopy here.

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12) Sand and Water Table

This is another great way to keep the kids occupied during the summer. Learn how to make this fun sand and water here.

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13) Tee Pee

This project makes the perfect little outdoor getaway. Get the tutorial here.

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14) Outdoor Movie Screen

This is the ultimate summer DIY project. Learn how to make this outdoor PVC movie screen here.

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