We built our redwood deck a few years ago and the stain and sealer faded and chipped almost immediately. It was time for a new deck finish! Watch and see how to refinish and restore a wood deck using an oil finish instead of a stain and sealer. Back when we bought our Birch House […]
How to Build Space-Saving Deck Benches for a Small Deck
Krista had a small deck at the back of her home that just wasn’t living up to its potential to be an asset to the outdoor space. When she couldn’t find anything online (gasp!) that would give her exactly the seating she wanted without taking up precious deck footage, she hit the drawing board and […]
How to Build a Garden Arbor for a Backyard Wedding Arch
Build a budget-friendly garden arbor from 2x4s and other inexpensive structural lumber following our easy building plan. This classic wood arbor is beautiful for a backyard wedding arch or just everyday backyard decor! A few years back, my sister asked me to build a garden arbor for her backyard wedding. So I got to work […]
Simple Modern DIY Deck Pergola Plans
Follow these simple DIY deck pergola plans to build your own easy wood pergola to hang lights or planters. This modern design is easy to install, simple to customize to your deck size, and cheap to build. We’ve also restained our deck with oil and built an outdoor coffee table with drink coolers to make […]
EASY DIY Outdoor Movie Screen
Hi fellow Remodelaholics! Heather and Dave visiting again from the Heathered Nest. This time, we’re sharing a very inexpensive and EASY DIY project that hopefully, can provide hours upon hours of fun and entertainment for you and your family! An EASY DIY outdoor movie screen! The kids have wanted us to make one of these […]
How to Create A Dreamy Backyard
One of my favorite things about my house is our backyard. Literally it was the strongest buying point for me on this house! The yard is decent sized and there are plenty of full grown trees (in Utah!!!) including my very favorite, a huge walnut tree! One of the very first things we did […]
Spring Styling – Brightening up an outdoor space for spring.
Hello there! I’m Dawn, from DesigningDawn.com, back again this month with an inspirational moodboard for you! This month has started off a little dreary in my neck of the woods, and all the rain and drizzle has me dreaming of bright colors and sunshine. I’m hoping that April showers will bring May flowers, as they […]
Staining A Deck
Well, we have a new house. I know, it still feels a little weird to me too. We have a TON of work to do. I think we might move in by 2017 at the soonest… or at least that is what it feels like! I would REALLY love to have you follow along with […]
Build a Wooden Pallet Deck for Under $300
Back when I started Remodelaholic, my focus was on taking something old and making it into something new. (I still love that, but sometimes you just have to buy raw materials rather than repurpose, you know?) Pallets are one material that seems to spur an endless fountain of creativity — DIYers are making anything and […]
DIY Outdoor Baby Gate
Today we want to show you our new tall baby gate for the back stairs. We still love the baby gate for the inside stairs, that we made when we first moved in. Now that we are playing outside a lot more, we found we needed another baby gate at the bottom of the deck […]
Backyard Deck Refurbish
Deck Remodel Before and After
Deck Remodel Before and After Contributed by Redoing It – With DIY and ASE Wow! Things have been crazy around here. We had WONDERFUL house guests last weekend: Ry’s bro, Dave, his wife, Renee, and their son, Cayman. And Ry’s sis, Terri and her H, Scott, got to come by Saturday night, too. So much fun: talking, […]
Backyard Beauty; Deck Makeover Galore! Guest
I love seeing new projects, and when this one arrived in my inbox I knew that I had to share it with you. This project from Coco of Cococozy is absolutely stunning. She had a great space to begin with and very nice pieces, but look at the difference, it is really incredible. The colors are fabulous and […]
New Deck and Patio Makeover: Guest
Alexson @ Bigger, Better, Best has been hard at work revamping her new deck. Check it out. It’s official – Deckstravaganza and Patio Palooza are complete, done, kaput, finito. After two months and two days of constant scheming, hammering, crying and trips to Home Depot, it’s over. We had a little par-tay this weekend to celebrate the doneness and even with […]
