In summertime, the projects should be just as easy as the livin’. Take this outdoor table: All you need is a few extra tiles, a folding luggage rack, plywood, and a length of molding.
Step 1
To create our tabletop, we laid out tiles, then cut the plywood to size.
Step 2
Adhesive mat (SimpleMat, about $22; homedepot.com) quickly set the tile, which we then grouted.
Step 3
We added molding for a tray-like rim and caulked where it meets the tile.
Step 4
Screwing the top to the luggage rack from below adds stability.
Step 5
Blue paint ties it together. The result: a perfect spot to relax—and plenty of weekend left to enjoy.
Merola “Revival Ring” ceramic tile, about $1.97 each; homedepot.com