Unless your yard and garden are perfectly flat, chances are at one time or another, you’ve thought, “Wouldn’t some garden steps be nice there?” Or, even more ambitiously, outdoor stairs?…
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DIY Concrete Patio Upgrade Ideas
I pretty much hate a plain concrete patios. They are boring and just plain…well, plain. No amount of awesome outdoor furniture, potted plants or cute throw pillows will disguise that…
DIY Raised Garden Bed Covers to Protect Plants from Frost
Without fail, the “Spring of deception” gets me every year. Do you have one of those where you live? That’s become the name for the period of warm weather we…
24 Awesome DIY Greenhouse Projects
Any way you look at it, if you’re a serious gardener, you would love to get your hands on a greenhouse. For instance, do you ever wish you could continue…
20 Super Easy DIY Firewood Racks
If you’re going to enjoy your wood-burning fireplace or fire pit, it’s easiest with plenty of firewood on hand, right? Unfortunately, that also means you need place to store it….
14 DIY Fall Front Door Decorating Ideas
I think one of the most important places to decorate for the fall just might be with your fall front door decorating. After all, it’s where you greet anyone who…
15 Backyard Lighting Ideas That Inspire
When the warmer seasons come around, many of us like to spend some evenings (or most!) lounging in our yards and gardens. Having good backyard lighting can make your outdoor…
DIY Backyard Fire Pit Ideas You Can Make This Weekend
A backyard fire pit is one of the best ways to turn your ho hum outdoor space into something really special. Without spending tons of money, or needing a contractor….
DIY Outdoor Planter Ideas for Your Patio & Porch
With every new growing season comes the need for outdoor planters… and we’ve rounded up some unique DIY planter ideas for every gardener, whether you want a traditional wooden box,…
DIY Tabletop Fire Bowls & Fire Pits
Sometimes you don’t want to build a whole “fire pit” adventure in your backyard, but you still want that fire factor. No problem, we found some easy DIY tabletop fire…
12 DIY Bird Bath Ideas That are Adorable & Unique!
I love birds in my yard. LOVE. Here at TGG we have feeders and bird baths that we keep active all year round to attract the little guys. Birds help…
9 DIY Cool & Creative Patio Flooring Ideas
If it’s finally time for a new patio, or to redo the old one, there are lots of cool options other than just boring concrete! These 9 creative outdoor patio…
15 DIY Wind Chimes For a Relaxing Yard
I love wind chimes. They are a peaceful way to remind us of all the forces in nature that we can’t see. Wind and water are the two most calming…