The backyard isn’t all about curb appeal, or home values, or good design. It’s also about the people you love enjoying their time there. And if there was ever a…
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Fall Porch Decor & Outdoor Decorating Ideas
There is something about decorating your garden and porch for fall. It’s a welcoming feeling, and it’s full of warmth of the season to come. I love sharing that slower…
Stunning Fall Garden Plants for Autumn Color
You may be looking around your neighborhood with envy this time of year, admiring the gorgeous shrubs, plants and small trees giving their yearly, and spectacular fall foliage show. If…
20 Easy Sidewalk Chalk Art Ideas for Everyone to Try!
We’re all looking for more family fun, right? And who doesn’t want to get outdoors whenever possible? These awesome and easy sidewalk chalk art ideas will not only keep you…
DIY Backyard Games for Family Fun!
I love the idea of teaching your kids to love the garden and outdoors. There isn’t a more natural place for them to play and learn, right? And we need…
Hanging Flower Baskets : 5 Secrets the Pros Use
If you’ve ever taken a vacation in a Disney park, or visited a summer resort, or walked down main street of the most charming small towns in America… you’ve probably…
15 DIY Backyard Ideas to Help Us All Relax!
Our backyards are used for BBQ’s and family gatherings, playgrounds and football games. Don’t forget to use your yard for some good ‘ol wind down time! These 15 relaxing DIY backyard…
Best DIY Swing Set Plans For Backyard Fun
Kids should spend as much time outdoors as possible, right? But we want them safe in our own backyards where we can keep a close eye, especially the little ones….
10 DIY Kids Outdoor Playset Projects
I think I started my love affair with the outdoors, and the garden, when I was a kid playing outdoors until the street lights came on and my bare feet…
How to Build a Treehouse for Kids!
Yep, you heard us, a you can build a treehouse for kids! Pure fun for the backyard, for kids and their grown up counterparts. And a great way for us…
DIY Outdoor Screens and Backyard Privacy Ideas
Most of us have wished for a little more outdoor privacy in our yards and gardens. Unless you live on acreage, chances are you have a neighbor just a little…
Privacy with Plants
Privacy is a big concern in our gardens. While we love our neighbors (ok, we hope to be lucky enough to love our neighbors), having that private space when you…
Zap Those Mosquitos! How to Repel Mosquitos
I happen to live in a house just one street in from a river canyon. Love the access to the canyon trails. Hate the mosquitos! In fact, they can make…