Covered Patio Ideas on a Budget (2024)

Cheap Backyard Shade Solutions

Add a backyard shade solution to your outdoor space with this temporary porch cover to make a big improvement for little money! I was shocked that this cheap roofing idea turned out to create a beautiful DIY backyard on a budget. Instead of buying an extra-large patio umbrella, we opted for a large carport canopy and now our entire family enjoys being outdoors daily! Keep reading to see our covered patio ideas on a budget!

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If you’re looking for budget-friendly outdoor decorating ideas and where to find the best outdoor umbrellas, keep reading!

In case you’re in a hurry…

✅ This is theOutdoor Carport Canopy that we use for our outdoor patio.

This patio canopy is easy to install and a great price compared to other outdoor shade solutions. We also have this matching offset umbrella and love it!

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How Much Does it Cost to Build a Covered Patio?

We would love to have a custom covered patio built, however, the design and features that we want would cost a minimum of $10,000. A covered patio is not a priority for our family at this time, so we decided to add a temporary patio cover.

Abba Patio has an Enclosed Carport with removable sides if you prefer to have more privacy in your outdoor area.

Covered Patio Ideas on a Budget

I searched for several covered patio ideas online and most of the canopy covers I found were too small for space we wanted to cover in our backyard. The outdoor roof solutions I found were also really expensive and more than I wanted to spend.

We already had a large cantilevered umbrella from Abba Patio that has proved to be amazing quality, so I knew Abba Patio must have the large covered patio solution I was looking for.

The Abba Patio 12 x 20-foot heavy duty carport is bigger than normal 10 x 20 carports, providing ample space. It’s terrific for storing and protecting trucks, boats, and all sorts of other expensive tools and toys. It also provides shades and shelters for outdoor events like parties, weddings, picnics, and other commercial uses

What I love most about the Carport Canopy is that it is free-standing. You don’t need to drill holes into your house roof or dig holes with cement fixtures. The Carport Canopy is a portable canopy but it still stays in place by using the equipment included.

The Carport Canopy is made with polyethylene fabric which is a durable cover that is UV-resistant and water-resistant so it protects anything under it from wind, rain, and snow.

Assembling the Abba Patio Carport Canopy

Building the Carport Canopy was very easy and took less than an hour with 2 people. One person can easily build this carport canopy, however, it was easier and faster to build this canopy with at least 2 people.

Follow the instructions included in the package. We built the frame first by connecting the bars together.

The next step was to raise the roof frame up on the legs (this is where you might need an extra person).

We then added the fabric cover and attached the cover with the heavy-duty bungee cords.

Since our canopy sits on the ground, we did not screw it into place. We used the hardware included securing the leg footpads to the ground.

How to use a Carport Cover as an Outdoor Entertaining Canopy

–>>We use our Abba Patio Carport Cover every day!

I wanted a patio to cover the outdoor dining table that my husband built. He built a huge farmhouse style dining table, which I stained, and added some metal farmhouse chairs.

However, we weren’t using the table because there was too much sun in our backyard.

As soon as we installed the Abba Patio Carport Cover, we started using the dining space for every meal!

We also like to sit under the carport canopy to play card games at the table and I even use the space to work outside on my computer!

It’s really nice having the additional outdoor space that we weren’t using before. Now it feels like there is a bonus room in our backyard that everyone can enjoy!

Quick Outdoor Decorating Tips

Bring the indoors outside. Bring indoor seating outside if you lack outdoor seating. Add pillows and blankets to your outdoor seating area to create a cozy setting.
Create a mini drink station.Use a tray to hold drinks or bring a small stool or stand outside to create a minibar.
Add plants.Even if your backyard has plenty of greenery, adding some flowers or plants will create a tropical, cozy vibe.

Don’t Forget!

✅This is theOutdoor Carport Canopy that we use for our outdoor patio.

Covered Patio Ideas on a Budget Wrap Up

Finding the best outdoor shade solutions and outdoor canopy can be frustrating because there are so many options available. I wouldn’t buy an outdoor canopy at Lowes because they can be over-priced and you are limited with options. You’ll find the best quality patio canopies and outdoor accessories at Abba Patio.

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How to pick the right paint colors

Have you ever had trouble picking the rightpaint colors for your home? Choosing the right paint colors for your home can be overwhelming. There are so many different “whites” and “grays” these days, how can anyone know they are making the right paint color choice?

That’s why I put together the best tips on How to Choose Interior Paint Colors in this post.

Every home is different… the entryway in our first home was much different than the entryway in our second home, and both of those were very different from the entryway in our third home! So I chose a different paint color for each entryway in all three of our homes. Not to mention, from the time that we bought our first home, to the time that we bought ourthird home, home paint color trends changed drastically. The colors that I used back then are no longer a trendy color and well, I just didn’t like the brown-ish tan that was in our first home, haha.

So if you need help choosing paint colors for the rest of your home, head on over to this post to see my paint-picking tips and what has worked for me in all three of our homes 🙂 My post with how to choose paint colors for your home is one of my most popular posts and readers have benefited from reading it before heading to the store to buy paint that ends up not working out.

I also have some ideas for choosing paint color combinations for bedrooms (with themes!)

Paint Versus Peel & Stick Wallpaper

Peel and stick wallpaper has become very popular recently since not everyone has access to tools to build their own Shiplap walls (thanks Chip and Joanna) or wants to tile an entire wall with subway tile. I love tiling but if I could slap up some wallpaper and call it a day, that would make me, the hubby, and my wallethappy!

You can find peel and stick wallpaper online at Target, Amazon, Home Depot, and more! I’ve linked my favorite peel and stick wallpaper and the ones I’ve used personally below.

✅This is the peel and stick wallpaper that I use in my home.It is reasonably priced and very good quality!

If you really like the idea of peel and stick wallpaper but have never used it before, I highly recommend reading my tips on using peel and stick wallpaperand checking out the different kinds of wallpaper that’ll instantly update your space!

There are so many different designs and colors and once you get the hang of applying the wallpaper, you will want to put peel and stick wallpaper in the closet, cabinets, bookcases, and more!

In our third home, I used this peel and stick wallpaper in our Entryway, this peel and stick wallpaper in our eating area, and this peel and stick wallpaper as our kitchen backsplash.

Using peel and stick wallpaper has definitely given us the ability to update our home quickly without all the hassle of cutting shiplap, faux wood, or tiling!

If you decide to try peel and stick wallpaper,I highly recommend reading my tips on using peel and stick wallpaperand checking out the different kinds of wallpaper that’ll instantly update your space!

How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets Without Sanding

If you love white farmhouse kitchens and want to paint your kitchen white, then you will love this post that teaches you How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets White Without Sanding! I’ll show youhow to paint old kitchen cabinets and answer how much does it cost to paint kitchen cabinets (it’s much cheaper than you think!). I also have lots of pictures of painting kitchen cabinets before and after!

You don’t have to worry about how to paint kitchen cabinets without brush strokes because I have a secret in this post that reveals a step-by-step DIY tutorial with how to paint kitchen cabinets like a pro.

–>> Learn how to Paint Kitchen Cabinets without Sanding here!

Cheap Home Hacks that’ll Increase Value

Renovating a home can come with a high price tag if you’re not budgeting and deciding which updates bring the best return on investment. After selling our updated first home in just 4 years, we bought an even bigger house that needed a lot of updating. We sold our second home after 4 years while doing the much-needed work to produce a profit by following the same strategies we did in our first home.

If you enjoy updating your home, want to increase your home value or just want your home to look better, you should check out thee 10 Cheap Home Hacks That’ll Make Your House Look So Much Better.

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