Our new-build rental home came with a bare backyard and no usable patio space. We didn’t want to invest much into a home that wasn’t ours, but knew we’d want to enjoy it during our time here. We came up with this easy, affordable DIY solution that cost us only $500 in materials and one day’s work. Finding an Affordable Patio Solution When we moved in to our current rental home, the backyard was a completely blank canvas. The house was barely a year old and the owner hadn’t put any time or money into the outdoor space. Having grown up in South Florida, outdoor living is a big part…