Decorating your yard and the front of your house for Christmas might seem as simple as putting up Christmas lights. But what will people see during the day? There are other great ways to spruce up the housefront and add holiday cheer for the daylight hours, and some of them are listed in an article posted on bhg.com called "Outdoor Christmas Decor: How to Wow". This article gives great tips about … [Read more...]
Beautify Your Patio
Do you want to enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of your home? Invest in your deck, patio, or porch, and you don't have to go far to enjoy some fresh air while remaining comfortable. Traditional Deck by Philadelphia Architects & Building Designers Eberlein Design Consultants Ltd. One important thing to remember is to make a cohesive decor, such as the one above. Notice how the colors of all … [Read more...]
DIY Cinder Block Backyard Bench
Today my pixie is out playing in the sprinklers and as I was outside in my seriously sad porch chair I thought, man I should seriously consider making that backyard bench I found on pinterest. Here it is! (For creating the bench pictured above click here------> http://lenasekine.blogspot.com/ For the original post on the bench/couch keep reading. ) Create inexpensive, long-lasting outdoor … [Read more...]
How To: Build A Deck
Well, Mr. Sthole and I have taken the plunge: we've bought a house. We're currently in the limbo mode waiting for everything to go through so we can sign the final papers. As we looked at our new property the first thing I said to him was "We need to build a deck". We have a 2x2 concrete slab outside the back door that simply will not do for entertaining, outside barbequing or sitting outside … [Read more...]
How to Garden on a Budget
Well, I don't know where you live, or what your winter has been like, but Mr. Sthole and I planted our garden last month and then got hit by the freeze for several days in a row. Needless to say, we lost our budding little plants and will have to start completely over. If you're trying to garden on a budget, Apartment Therapy has five tips to help you garden on the … [Read more...]
DIY- Painted Terra-Cotta Pot
It may seem like forever before we see the first signs of spring (snow in Florida, what!?) so why not try this DIY project and bring spring inside for a while? Apartmenttherapy.com In this DIY art project, we show you how to create an eye-catching painted terra-cotta pot with a harlequin pattern. Here are the steps and downloadable instructions. Skill Level: Novice Time: 24-48 hours (including … [Read more...]
Fertilizer Spreaders: The Different Types
We posted yesterday: When Should You Fertilize Your Lawn and today we're going to talk about how to do it. There are several different fertilizer spreaders so let's talk about them so you can decide which is best for you. via The Apron There are several types of spreaders you can use to fertilize your lawn. The type of fertilizer spreader and fertilizer you use will determine the proper usage … [Read more...]
Dremel Tool Pumpkin Carving
HomeDepot.com You've got about two week until Halloween so now is the time to start thinking about carving your pumpkins. You don't want to start too early, or your pumpkins will rot before all hallows eve, but you want to get those decorations out there soon so you can enjoy them for as long as possible. Here is another interesting take on pumpkin carving. For this pumpkin carving project, … [Read more...]
Fall Clean-up
All summer you've been battling overgrown weeds, dry grass and sprouting hedges but fall is here and it's about time to put your tools of garden wars up for the winter. Here is a short video to help you clean-up properly so your things are ready to go back to work next year. Home Depot To get started, spray your tools down with a hose to remove any leaves, grass or dirt that might have been left … [Read more...]
How To: Make A Hammock
Fall is coming around so I think it's the perfect time to make this easy DIY hammock to take outside with a cup of coffee and a good book. TOOLS Tape measure 600 feet of rope (the kind at the hardware store will do just fine). I recommend using rope that is thick enough to be sturdy but not so thick that your knots will be uncomfortable to lay on. For this hammock, I used a braided cotton … [Read more...]
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