We’re big believers in the healing powers of the sun, the breeze, the outdoors. For some of us, a week laying at the pool at a resort in the tropics…
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9 Stunning Ideas for Outdoor Globe String Lights!
Last weekend Steve had the idea that it was time to add globe string lights to the back patio. Especially since we were starting to see them on clearance in…
15 Amazing Outdoor Patio Ideas & Makeovers
The garden is an extension of your home, so there is no reason you can’t give just as much attention to your outdoor patio as you do your indoor rooms!…
How To Build a Pergola, Perfectly!
Building a pergola in your yard is a major DIY project. But it adds value to your home, as well as to your garden enjoyment. Adding shade and structure to…
How to Install & Use Shade Sails
Steve and I were looking for an outdoor patio cover that was a little different, and that didn’t require major construction either. We found it in patio shade sails. Popular…
Decorating Ideas for your Outdoor Living Space
Many times when the weather becomes sultry, the only place we want to be is in our favorite chair on the porch, sipping ice-cold lemonade! So, if we spend our…
Easy DIY Outdoor Patio Furniture Plans & Ideas
Outdoor patio furniture can be one of the most expensive elements of a backyard design. (And boring, if you are shopping at the big box stores!) It’s not easy to…
How to Stain a Concrete Patio (Easy DIY Project)
One of the most boring parts of our garden design is also one of our most necessary – walkways, patios and driveways. Most of us have simple poured concrete, and…
One Day Backyard Ideas & DIY Projects
Most of us are really busy, and if we end up spending several weekends in a row having to work on backyard ideas & projects, they tend to not get…
DIY Outdoor Grill Stations & Kitchens
The great outdoors and food just kinda go together, don’t they? Think camping, picnics, and of course, BBQ’s! So instead of schlepping all your food, dishes and cooking prep through…
14 Super Cool DIY Backyard Furniture Projects
Backyard furniture can be just as important as the furniture in your living room these days… after all, we have finally embraced the outdoors as another room on it’s own!…
Backyard Shade : 9 Clever DIY Ideas
It’s pretty tough to enjoy summer activities in a backyard that bakes in the afternoon heat. We all need a way to get out of the sun, but still be…
5 Gorgeous Outdoor Mason Jar Lights
Everyone loves mason jar lights… they holds a sense of nostalgia and are a versatile decorating element in any style garden! Here are five great ways to turn the inexpensive…