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Build your own DIY outdoor sofa with just ten 2x4's. Design to Build's plans include easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. Looking for affordable extra seating for your outdoor living space? Building your own modern outdoor couch is easy and cheap. A great...
Decorating indoors can come easy for some, but when it comes to decorating outdoors, it can get a little tricky. It isn’t that decorating outdoors is hard, just that we haven’t inherited any obvious choices. Everyone knows the obvious things like putting tables in...
For many homeowners, the exterior of their dwellings can be as important as the interior. Let’s take a brief look at some helpful ways to enhance your home’s curb appeal! Maintaining an appealing home exterior is not just a matter of personal pride; it can also...
Your home's exterior creates a lasting impression in the minds of your guests and passers-by. This makes it important to take care of it. One area that contributes greatly to your curb appeal is your lawn. A well-trimmed lawn can give your property an air of...
Your backyard should be so much more than just a space you happen to own outside your house. It actually has a lot of potential. There are several ways you can enjoy it a lot more. From installing an outdoor kitchen to planting the right flowers to hiring gardeners to...
With so many options available, choosing the perfect patio furniture can be a daunting task. Where do you even begin? In this article, I'll walk you through the process of choosing the right patio furniture to fit your style. With so many factors to consider, the most...
With summer in full swing, I'm excited to share with you my most favorite DIY outdoor projects. These seven awesome outdoor projects are both functional and eye-appealing. Why not spruce up your exterior front of your home to add a little more curb appeal. And with...
As promised, this week I'm sharing our most used outdoor space--our deck. I'm not sure what it is about the convenience of right outside the back kitchen door to the deck versus out the door and down the stairs onto the patio (shared here last week), but more often...
Finally! Fourteen years later and I feel like our backyard patio is coming together! Always a work in progress right? One step at a time. As I shared in last week's post, every summer I've kinda focused on a different element of the backyard and this year's focus has...