by Nicole Nigg | Mar 12, 2025 | Building Project, Outdoor Spaces
We love our neighbors, but also love to have some privacy when sitting out on our patio/pergola area. Last summer, I built an easy DIY planter box and filled it with the perfect plants to keep away mosquitos, while also adding some seclusion…. Buying a wooden or...
by Nicole Nigg | May 8, 2024 | Building Project, DIY / Builds, Outdoor Spaces
Modern outdoor chairs! These sturdy and heavy-duty chairs are great for a patio or deck! This is my spot! Where you’ll find me all summer long. Hanging out in my modern outdoor chair. The most comfortable spot on my deck. Looking at starting some outdoor...
by Nicole Nigg | Apr 17, 2024 | Building Project, Outdoor Spaces
Build your own DIY outdoor sofa with just ten 2×4’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...
by Nicole Nigg | May 2, 2023 | Design
Lighting is everything! Whether it’s inside or outside, lighting can set the stage for the atmosphere and style of your home. If I had my way I would light up the entire exterior of my home. It just makes such a difference. But when it comes to your pergola...
by Nicole Nigg | Jul 14, 2022 | Building Project, Outdoor Spaces, Seasonal
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...
by Nicole Nigg | Sep 19, 2019 | Renovations
Modern Deck Makeover A few years ago we applied Behr DeckOver to our deck. This led to nothing but problems. :( Not trying to trash talk Behr products…I LOVE their paint and use it all the time. However, when it comes to this particular product, after a... by Nicole Nigg | Sep 27, 2018 | Seasonal
Happy Fall y’all!! As I write this, sitting outside at my farmhouse table on my deck, it does not feel like fall at all! We are approaching 90 degrees today. But just wait, in a couple days Fall will be here (not leaving the 60’s over the weekend)!!...