Pergola Kits make it easy and budget-friendly to add a pergola structure to your backyard. DIY Pergola kits from Backyard Discovery are easy to build with an average time of 3 hours. DIY Pergola Kits After building our outdoor fireplace, we knew we would also need to add a pergola to ...
Cleaning a Composite Deck
Using a mild soap like Simple Green for cleaning a composite deck is usually all you need. We are so happy with a lower maintenance deck after building our Deckorators Composite Decking 2 years ago which still looks brand new. There are a few Do's and Don'ts when it comes to cleaning and maintaining ...
DIY Patio Ideas on a Budget
Making my own decorative pillow covers are my DIY Patio Ideas on a Budget secret. Using my Cricut Maker®, I can use the iron-on vinyl in any color to create a new look easily and inexpensively. DIY Patio Ideas on a Budget We have our deck and an outdoor patio space with our outdoor ...
Porch Decorating Ideas for Christmas
It's all about the garland when it comes to decorating my front porch for the holidays! My simple and rustic Porch decorating ideas for Christmas won't take a lot of time. I'm also sharing more inspiration with a Christmas Porch Decorating Tour with a few blogger friends of mine! I love the variety ...
Outdoor Fall Decorating Ideas
When you're looking for rustic outdoor fall decorating ideas, look to nature first! Create a warm and inviting space by shopping your yard first. I've done this many years for a rustic fall centerpiece. Outdoor Fall Decorating Ideas for your Outdoor Fireplace During the spring we partnered with ...
DIY Plant Markers
Mark your vegetables, herbs and flowers with homemade DIY Plant Markers made with polymer clay. This easy to make garden craft adds a bit of garden decor too! You know how you think you'll remember what you plant, and then as they grow, you have no idea? That's why you should make your own ...
Deck Railing Kits
After choosing to replace our deck with Deckorators composite in Tropics Tidal Gray, my next decision was choosing the right deck railing. We were shown a few deck railing kits which make building much easier. Who knew there were so many options for choosing the right railing for my new ...
Poles for Outdoor Lights
Hanging string lights outside for your patio or backyard creates the perfect ambiance, but what to hang them on was an issue! Here's how I made poles for outdoor lights. I was inspired by how my friend Shannon from Fox Hollow Cottage made her Cafe Light Poles (she has a great video tutorial), ...
How to Get Rid of Slugs
We get a lot of slugs in the wetter parts of the Pacific Northwest where I live, which makes gardening extra challenging. I found a great way on how to get rid of slugs with a chemical-free, homemade non-toxic slug killer made with beer, sugar and yeast. I try to find natural ways to deter ...
How to Build an Outdoor Fireplace
Building your own outdoor fireplace with stacked stone is easier than you may think when you use an DIY Outdoor Fireplace Kit. This kit from RomanStone came complete with all the materials and easy to follow instructions needed. Everything you need to build your new fireplace is included and ...
Decorating a Porch for Fall
Decorating a Porch for Fall can be budget-friendly, simple and still gorgeous. This farmhouse style autumn porch was created with rustic touches using tree branches from my yard. Fall porch decorating ideas are abundant when you start with nature and items you may already own. Decorating a ...
Composite Decking vs. Wood
Welcome to part 2 of my Replacing our Deck Series! Let's chat about Decking Materials. Specifically, what are the pros and cons when using Composite Decking vs. Wood when building a deck. Part 1. I talked about how to know when to replace your deck. Ours was way beyond a questionable ...
When to Replace your Deck
When to Replace your Deck is part 1 in a 4 part series where I will show you our process for a DIY approach for replacing and building your own deck. I will show you what products to use, where to get them and any tips & tricks along the way. Check back often to see our progress and the ...
Lawn Care Tips for Summer
It's starting to heat up and I'm sharing Lawn Care Tips for Summer to complete a 4 part series for a year of lawn care tips & tricks for all seasons. I have learned so much partnering with Grass Seed America and supporting Oregon grass seed farmers. I hope by sharing all the simple lawn care ...
Setting your Outdoor Table
It's that time of year when I start planning and dreaming of decorating our outdoor space. Eating Al Fresco is always a treat, especially when Setting your Outdoor Table with these beautiful melamine blue and white dinnerware from Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. Setting your Outdoor ...
Spring Lawn Care Tips – Winter Recovery
Be rewarded with a beautiful summer lawn by following these 5 simple Spring Lawn Care Tips. Taking care of your lawn in the spring is all about winter recovery to get your lawn back in tip-top shape. The following tips will get you on the right track for a beautiful, thick and lush lawn you ...
Inside Out – Decorating ideas for Spring
When it comes to Decorating Ideas for Spring in the Pacific NW, I usually start with bringing the outdoors inside. Our weather is so unpredictable which comes with many rainstorms, not to mention our shabby looking yards until at least May. So when I received my monthly challenge from BHG for ...
Best Time to Reseed Your Lawn
Knowing the best time to reseed your lawn and when to seed your lawn can be just as important as knowing how to do it. After sharing tips for Simple Lawn Care for Fall, it may not surprise you to learn that the best time to overseed a lawn is now! Fall and Autumn are the best times to give ...
Simple Lawn Care for Fall
Simple Lawn Care for Fall, as necessary as it is, doesn't have to be overwhelming or difficult, or get in the way of any last minute summer entertaining! Simple Lawn Care for Fall With this post, I'll be sharing an introduction to easy fall lawn care from Grass Seed USA along with a DIY ...
Simple Porch Decorating for Spring
Spring and summer are coming, which means getting our homes ready for some relaxed entertaining! Simple Porch Decorating for Spring is easy and quick with a few of my ideas! Welcoming guests to our home starts with the porch and entry! The party starts before they even walk in the door! Your ...
Easy Patio Decorating Ideas
These Patio Decorating Ideas are easy and budget-friendly! Decorating a patio or deck can be stylish and be done with a limited budget; it doesn't have to be expensive or difficult! Just like my Easy Spring Porch. Easy Patio Decorating Ideas This month as one of the Better Homes & Gardens ...
Small Patio Decorating Ideas – My Patio
These Small Patio Decorating Ideas are budget-friendly and will transform your backyard space into a beautiful place for entertaining or relaxing, Easy Patio Decorating Ideas can be affordable and functional! Find simple and easy decorating tips and ideas for your patio and deck. I love ...
Plants for a Cottage Garden
I love the whole cottage look. From the romantic informal English garden to the picket fence, there is something so appealing about this style. In my opinion, here are my top 5 Plants for a Cottage Garden. These will give you that English Garden feel and look. I've always tried to duplicate the ...
10 Plants to Keep Mosquitos Away
As much as we love summer, it does have annoying mosquitos. I am sharing 10 Plants to Keep Mosquitos Away! Help repel mosquitos by filling your garden with as many plants that keep mosquitos away and hopefully, you'll have a mosquito-free yard! 10 DIY Patio Ideas Small Patio Decorating ...
