Learn how to make a stencil with a Cricut machine! Adhesive stencil vinyl is a great way to make an easy stencil that will give you clean lines when painting. Learn how I painted concrete pavers using DIY stencils, outdoor acrylic paint, and sponge brushes! This post is sponsored by Cricut. How to make a …
Wondering how to waterproof fabric? Whether you want to protect patio furniture cushions, an outdoor pillow, a rope swing, tents, boat upholstery, or something else, you can do it with a simple spray. Here’s how. How to Easily Waterproof Fabric With a Simple Water Shield Spray I feel a little dumb writing this post, I …
Do you live in a townhouse and are unsure of how to decorate your small backyard to make the most of the space? Check out our townhouse backyard this year—including loads of townhouse deck ideas to turn your little spot into a relaxing retreat! Have a townhouse? You must see this gorgeous backyard! I didn’t …
This post shares how we stained our deck and fence to make them look brand new again! I’m sharing a detailed ready seal fence stain review, including why we chose it over the Behr Waterproofing Exterior Wood Finish that we used for the deck. Enjoy! Part 2: Fence and Deck Stain Reviews Alright folks, if …
How to care for a banana plant I’m excited to be writing about how to care for a banana plant today because it is one of the plants that first piqued my interest in gardening. My parents grow banana plants in their yard, and although they live in Maryland and it gets very cold in …
This post shares all about how to pressure wash a fence and deck. Pressure washing is a simple way to make outdoor wood surfaces look new again. Learn how I used a Ryobi electric pressure washer to clean my wooden fence and deck posts with no extra cleaners or tools. How to pressure wash a …
Today I’m talking all about Meyer lemon tree care, including the best potting soil for meyer lemon trees in containers and all of the information you need to help your Meyer lemon tree thrive in a container—indoors or outdoors! Meyer lemon tree care: Growing a Meyer lemon tree in a pot Growing a Meyer lemon …
This post shares an awesome roundup of 40 awesome DIY outdoor furniture projects, including planters, potting benches, outdoor couches and chairs, storage ideas, bar carts, tables with hidden storage, coolers, and much more! Your porch, patio, and deck are going to look insanely amazing this year. 🙂 DIY Outdoor Furniture: 40 Porch & Patio Projects …
Wondering how to build a rock box or pebble pit play area? This post shares how we made ours, which started off as a DIY sandbox and ended up being a DIY rock box! I’m also sharing why we used rocks instead of sand. How to build a rock box or pebble play pit for …
Wondering how to clean an outdoor rug? Cleaning a dirty outdoor rug, including one with grass stains, is easy. See how I took mine from dingy to crisp and clean in about 15 minutes. How to Clean an Outdoor Rug Alright, I know the best time to publish a post about how to clean an …
This post shares my slatted outdoor dining table build. DIY 2×4 patio furniture is an easy way to make affordable yet stylish pieces for your home, and customizing them with wood like ipe is a nice way to make them unique. Slatted Outdoor Dining Table Build: DIY 2×4 Patio Furniture It’s time for the August …
This post shares my tiny backyard update for this summer, including a ton of small townhouse patio ideas. Just because you have a smaller space doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of beautiful and affordable townhouse patio design ideas out there—here are a few of mine! Small Townhouse Patio Ideas: My Tiny Backyard This Summer I …
