We’ve been working on our backyard (and front yard) for years now. We’ve made some impressive transformations on a budget during this time. If you’re asking yourself: How can I make my yard look nice? then read on for several ideas for your own outdoor spaces! All of these are easy DIY projects with big […]
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Now Trending: Stock Tank Pools
Have you seen the cutest new trend, stock tank pools? What a fun idea especially considering many of us are spending much more time at home this summer. Believe or not these “pools” are actually horse troughs! Its a creative idea and for those of us who don’t have a large outdoor area for a […]
DIY Backyard Fountain from Planters
Don’t you just love garden fountains? Recently I had an idea to make my own DIY backyard fountain using stacked terra cotta planters. It was surprisingly easy to put together! You could use any type of outdoor planters for this, it doesn’t have to be terra cotta. Supplies Needed For Backyard Fountain Building the Fountain […]
Create Your Own Outdoor Entertainment Ideas
With the socially distant policies not going anywhere soon, our homes need to be more welcoming than ever. Fortunately, the weather is warm enough now to focus on outdoor entertainment! I’ve been thinking that maybe slowing down and spending more time at home is a good thing for all of us. Why are we always […]
How To Restore Wooden Outdoor Furniture
If you have any wooden outdoor furniture that has seen better days, this post is for you! On my patio, I have a teak table that is only two years old. Leaving it exposed to the elements for those two years made it look much older as you can see here. Yikes! I wanted to […]
10 DIY Garden Trellis Ideas
How to make your own garden trellis with these creative & unique DIY ideas including affordable upcycles you have to see! With Spring only days away, I’m in garden planning mode. I made several improvements to the yard last year by painting my shed, hanging string lights and adding a wheelbarrow planter. This year I’m […]
DIY Tipped Wheelbarrow Planter
Working on our yard has been a top priority around here. I’m trying to get the major projects out of the way before it gets too hot. This wheelbarrow planter is a cute idea I thought some of you might be interested in. We have a friend who is a landscaper and he was over […]
Patio Cushions and Backyard Decor
DON’T OVERPAY FOR SEASONAL ITEMS! OUR FAVORITE AFFORDABLE SHOP FOR PATIO CUSHIONS AND OUTDOOR DECOR TO BRING YOUR BACKYARD STYLE UP A NOTCH*. If you’ve been following along here at all this spring, you know we’ve been focusing on sprucing up our backyard. After painting the shed and hanging a canopy of string lights, the […]
Painted Shed Transformation
Just when I thought I could no longer be surprised by the transformative powers of paint, I was proved wrong. My painted shed is another testament to what can be done with a gallon of paint! I had been thinking of painting our shed for a year or two, but I have two beautiful vines […]
DIY Patio Arbor Using String Lights
HOW TO CREATE AN ARBOR OF STRING LIGHTS OVER YOUR PATIO OR DECK I’ve always wanted to add string lights over our patio area but it’s been one of those projects I never seem to get around to. Until now! Our house is situated on one side of our patio making it easy to string […]
Outdoor Furniture and Decor
Refresh your porch or patio this year with our favorite outdoor furniture and decor picks! Last weekend we had the most beautiful weather that we’ve had since last year! Every time I walked outside I expected the blast of cold to hit and when it didn’t happen, it was such a relief. Spring finally! It’s […]
Lime Mojito Recipe and Summer Living
Have you seen the back to school items creeping into the stores already? I never like to see that so early when we are trying to soak up every bit of summer while we can. Summer may unofficially end on Labor Day, but we still have plenty of time to make the most of the […]
