Add shade to your yard with one of these pretty pergolas to buy or build. There are a variety of styles and colors to add something special to your backyard. Make your patio a special place with these tips for adding patio ambience or backyard lightning. Or getting building with these outdoor building ideas. There […]
DIY Curb Appeal Ideas + Beautiful Front Porch Decor
Not only do we have some fabulous curb appeal ideas for you today, but we are also sharing some front porch decor and patio decor ideas! As always, we are looking forward to more sunshine and can’t wait to work on more outdoor projects. What about you? We would also love to see what you […]
Friday Favorites: Beautiful Porch and Patio Decor Ideas
Hello, hello! We are so glad that the weather is finally starting to warm up and it almost feels like spring. That warmer weather makes us want to get outside and decorate all the things, especially our porch and patio. If you are feeling the same way as us, we’ve got lots of great inspiration […]
How to Paint a Concrete Patio
Thank you to DRYLOK® for partnering with us to update our patio! I am SO excited about this space now! All opinions are my own in this post how to paint a concrete patio. Read our full disclosure policy here. One of the things I love about our new house is the covered patio space. […]
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 One Board 2×8 Hexagon Planter
Hello Remodelaholic readers! Colleen here, DIYer behind Lemon Thistle. Today, I’m excited to be back to share a patio friendly DIY for the 2×4 and More series! This DIY Hexagon planter takes only one 12 foot 2×8 and a few tools. My dad and I put this together in an afternoon and it’s making the perfect […]
DIY Outdoor Sectional Sofa Woodworking Plans & Tutorial
This DIY outdoor sectional sofa is built from plywood and features storage for the cushions. See our source for affordable patio seat cushions and build your own patio seating/daybed with this outdoor furniture plan. We built this patio sectional sofa for our deck — it pairs nicely with this outdoor coffee table with drink trough! […]
How to Make Your Own Rustic Candle Outdoor Chandelier
We hope you all had a merry Christmas! Continuing on our Holiday Guest Series, today we have Sarah here to show you she made this beautiful battery operated outdoor chandelier for her perfect pergola dining area! DIY Rustic Candle Outdoor Chandelier by Sarah of The Created Home Hi everyone! My name is Sarah and I […]
40 Beautiful Ways to Increase Patio Ambience
As summer and fall approaches, it’s time to spruce up our outdoor spaces! Creating an inviting area in which to entertain guests, relax with the family and enjoy the season isn’t as difficult as you may think. You can add ambience to your outdoor area by featuring a few main elements. Focus on things that […]
Build a Corner Bench with Built-in Table
Curb appeal is such a big deal when you’re selling a home, but it’s also so important to making a home feel, well, home-y for your family and guests. Our guest today, Christine, did a great job updating her porch with a fabulous DIY corner bench. And the built-in table is perfect for displaying decor […]
Transform your backyard into an oasis on a budget
‘Tis the season for backyard living, am I right? Whether you have a huge outdoor space or not, spending time in your own backyard is such a joy! so I’m here today to share with you how you can spruce up your deck and patio without breaking the bank and make the most of the space […]
6 DIY Outdoor Furniture Ideas You Can Build Yourself!
Have you seen the price tag of outdoor furniture these days? It’s crazy how expensive they can be, even on Craig’s List. Avoid emptying out your wallet by building your own DIY outdoor furniture! What’s more, you can build them to fit your patio or porch. Here are 6 great DIY outdoor furniture tutorials […]
6 Ways to Make Over a Concrete Patio
Concrete patios are very durable, but they’re just not very exciting. If you have a concrete slab in your backyard and you’re itching to jazz it up a bit, here are 6 ways to make over a concrete patio! 1. Paint a Pattern Yes, you can paint your concrete slab. The Handmade Home […]
7 Ways to Get Your Patio Ready for Spring and Summer
You’re probably itching to spend a lot more time outside now that it’s warm, so let’s get to work and get your patio ready for spring and summer! 1. Build (or Buy) Outdoor Planters A couple of really great outdoor planters with bright flowers can add a lot of style to a patio. However, […]
Build Your Own Fire: 7 DIY Fire Pit Tutorials
Create a summer full of memories with your family by building a fire pit in your backyard! From roasting marshmallows with your kids to drinking wine with your significant other outside, a fire pit will be a wonderful addition to your outdoor living space. Here are 7 great fire pit tutorials for you to try. […]
