Create these ultra-easy portable outdoor string light poles in 15 minutes! They’re perfect if you’re renting or don’t want to dig holes! A few years ago, I wrote this post on how to hang string lights from simple removable poles. It quickly became the most popular post on my entire site. I’ve created some variations…
Want to make your backyard feel like a fancy beach resort? Make these easy DIY outdoor curtains. They seriously take 10 minutes, and cost about $15 each. Check out the new video tutorial: Fabric shower curtains I wanted curtains for my Costco gazebo, but the pristine whiteness was part of the appeal. And the idea…
Have you tried using stencils for painting furniture? This simple patio table makeover uses spray paint and a Moroccan tile stencil! I received this patio table as a going-off-to-college gift many years ago. It’s moved with us lots of times, but after sitting outside for 15 years (yikes!) it had seen MUCH better days. The…
Build a simple DIY vertical garden for decorative succulents or modify it for vegetables, herbs, or flowers. It’s the perfect addition to any outdoor space. Last year for my birthday, I asked for a patio makeover. And as part of that, we built me an awesome vertical garden. We even installed irrigation tubes! I wrote…
We are slowly but surely conquering our backyard. Last summer we added an awesome sunken fire pit area, and this summer I’m working on dressing it all up a bit. One of the things that bothered me was these large bare sections of fence. We’ve done a lot of projects lately, so I decided not…