The first thing I do when the sun goes down is close the blinds. I call it the ‘fish bowl’ effect. I don’t want anyone who drives by looking in on us, seeing what movies we are watching, and what we are having for dinner. I don’t want to live in a glass bowl where … Read more She Had Enough Of Her Nosy Neighbors And Came Up With An Awesome Solution!
Waste not, want not. Reddit user ‘My_DIY_Account’ wanted a backyard and he didn’t want to waste any space. His little home in Milwaukee didn’t have much space to start with so creativity was a must when coming up with ideas for an outdoor oasis. He turned the space next to his house, barely big enough … Read more He Started With 6 Poles In The Ground And Ended Up With A Stunning Backyard Transformation!
DIY is the best! Especially when it is affordable. If I’m being honest, some of the projects out there, though terrific, can be a little spendy ($$$). This DIY fire pit, featured at Viralnova, really isn’t one of the pricey ones. you can make it for $50! Scouts honor. I’m so excited to have found … Read more A Few of These Bricks And $50 Will Transform Your Backyard. Wow!
Hot summer days, cool summer nights. You know what that means…fire pit season is almost here! Hooray! There are so many DIYs out there for making your own but this one from Home Repair Tutor is great because it’s small and will make a nice ‘accent’ piece for your yard or patio. This is a … Read more Intro Level DIY Fire Pit For Your Tabletop
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, fire pits are always in season. What is it about them? They are the perfect spot to sit and relax, catch up with old friends, toast marshmallows, and hide from the world for a little while. There are so many great designs and DIYs out there but I am loving … Read more Build This Simple Fire Pit For Just $50
Fire pits can take up a lot of coveted backyard space. That’s why I love this fire pit, grill, and table combo. What? Yup! It’s as awesome as it sounds! It’s not a 3-in-1 DIY but it is a really awesome product. I wish I could have this for summer. It would be a little … Read more 3-In-1 Fire Pit Grill And Table
How many of you have an old shed wasting away? Shame on you! There are so many better things you could be doing with it. Better things like turning it into a pub! Pub sheds are fast becoming a ‘thing.’ They are a definitely a growing trend that I can get on board with. OMG! … Read more Don’t Rip Out That Old Shed. Look At These Amazing Transformations. Wow!
You are about to meet a guy who transformed his backyard into a beautiful, functional outdoor kitchen and dining area. He created his dream outdoor kitchen and when you see it you will be astounded. His backyard really needed a major upgrade, especially the existing patio. He was lucky because he had friends who could … Read more A Blank Slate Patio Gets A Stunning Transformation
Whether you have a large or small backyard, there are a lot of projects you can pursue to liven things up. After a long drawn out winter most of us are ready to sit outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather. You may be ready for spring to arrive but is your backyard ready? Even before … Read more DIY Backyard Projects To Tackle This Spring
Aren’t grandparents the best?! My grandmother is amazing and oh so crafty! What does she create? Dollhouses! Mine won 5 ribbons at the county and state fair before she turned it over to me. (Judges choice baby!) The sad thing about my 3 story, Victorian era, fully electric dollhouse is that I didn’t get it … Read more This Grandpa Built The Coolest DIY Fire Pit Ever
Ohhh Honey…where are the power tools? It’s time to break them out! I found an amazing DIY and not just pictures from Domesticated Engineer. They included a list of materials, measurements, tools, and the honest upfront cost of $226. I am so happy! This table has the option of a built in cooler and that … Read more Build A Patio Table With A Built-In Drink Cooler
Ideias Maravilhosas! Here are some great ideas that Hometalk has gathered up for us into the perfect roundup. They are too good not too share. I bet I can incorporate a few of them together as one brilliant patio oasis. Definitely check these out if you are in search of inspiration…you’ll find it! See all … Read more Beautifully Transform Your Patio For Under $100