by Nicole Nigg | Aug 31, 2023 | Renovations
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 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, 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 | Aug 12, 2021 | Building Project
Here comes the good stuff! The DIY outdoor sofa step-by-step tutorial. A couple weeks ago, I revealed my patio makeover and promised the plans for all of the modern outdoor furniture would be coming soon. And here it is…just the beginning! The outdoor sofa. But...
by Nicole Nigg | Jun 24, 2021 | Building Project
Modern outdoor chairs! These sturdy and heavy-duty chairs are great for a patio or deck! What is the most popular building project on my blog? This one! Right here! Modern outdoor chairs! And who can blame you? This is the easiest, most functional project plans...
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,... 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)!!...