Category: Backyard Ideas

DIY Deck Makeover with Olympic Wood Stain

Liven up your back patio or deck without over spending on an expensive remodel job. Check out how Sam Raimondi of DIY Huntress revamped her Grandparents’ patio deck with a few simple coats of Olympic Exterior Wood Stain. Summertime is the perfect time to give your deck some love! I recently decided to refresh my... The …

Family Friendly Backyard Makeover

As a lucky winner of the 2019 Orange Tank Competition, Brittany made her dream project to transform her backyard into the perfect family hangout a reality. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to attend a home blogging conference where I pitched a backyard makeover to The Home Depot. I was so excited to win... The …

Back Porch Rebuild and Refresh

When you purchase a fixer upper to renovate, you are taking on a huge challenge. With a little help from The Home Depot, Katherine Brooks of Design Central Project revamped her neglected back porch to a beautiful space for the whole family to enjoy. When we purchased our 1905 Victorian home a couple of years... The …

Backyard Shed Turned Workshop

With as many projects as DIYers take on, an open space to complete them is necessary. With the help of The Home Depot, Linn of Darbin Orvar built a backyard shed not too long ago, and now she is starting to turn it into a workshop by completing the first step: installing new windows. I have a... The …

Pave the Perfect Path for Summer Entertaining

With summertime taking over most of our backyards, we wanted to make sure ours is up to date for hosting family and friends. Rachel Metz of Living to DIY revamped her entire backyard, creating the perfectly paved space for any outdoor entertaining needs. Creating an Outdoor Oasis Summertime is just around the corner, and I am... The …

Shed Turned Lake Bunkhouse

At the 2018 Haven Conference, three lucky winners were selected to make their dream projects a reality with the help of The Home Depot. Read below on how one of the winners, Amie Freling Brown of Meme Hill Studio, was able to transform a backyard shed into anyone’s nautical-themed lake bunkhouse. The Itsy Bitsy Bunkhouse... The …

DIY Summer Backyard Makeover

Summer is in full swing. We all want to ensure that our backyard is ready for it as soon as are families are ready to entertain. And when are kids are ready to play with it. Jamie Dorobek of C.R.A.F.T. was able complete a DIY summer backyard makeover, just in the nick of time for... The …

How to Hide a Front Yard Drilled Wellhead

We all do what we can to make our yards look presentable, especially in the front yard. Sarah Pelletier of Birch Landing Home was able to take a drilled wellhead and hide it, creating an eye-catching rock area to blend in with the rest of the space. How to Build a Rock Area to Hide... The …

How To Build A Shed & Turn It Into A Workshop

For a long time, Sam Raimondi’s (DIY Huntress) workshop was located at a small shed in her parents’ backyard. However, when her parents moved out of their house, Sam Raimondi decided to build a shed and turn it into a workshop for herself with the help of her dad. Read through the blog post to... The …

Front Porch Swing Update

Michiel Perry from Black Southern Belle updated her front porch swing with an antique-inspired makeover, which is perfect for hosting friends and family at home. Read the blog to find out more! Front Porch Swing Update Southern living is all about the front porch. In any southern home, especially a historic home such as mine, a... The …

DIY Potting Bench + Apple Cider Bar

Jennifer Caroll of Celebrating Everyday Life builds a potting bench that can transition into any season. Find out how she creates a beautiful apple cider bar that any guest will compliment this fall season. DIY Potting Bench + Apple Cider Bar It’s no secret that I love to entertain and I’m always looking for creative... The …

How to Host a Cozy Outdoor Fall Movie Night

Melanie Turner of Living Luxuriously for Less shares creative ways to host an outdoor movie night this fall that your family and friends won’t forget. How to Host a Cozy Outdoor Fall Movie Night Cool, crisp fall nights are finally here and now is the perfect time to host an outdoor fall movie night under... The …

Installing a Paver Patio and Fire Pit from the Ground Up

Create the outdoor space of your dreams with a DIY paver patio. Follow along as Laura and Aaron of Garden Answer install a paver patio from the ground up, with tips and tricks for installing your own at home! Installing a Paver Patio and Fire Pit from the Ground Up! My brother and sister-in-law have... The …

How to Transform Your Backyard with Pavers

Follow along as Savannah of DIY and design blog Classy Clutter takes you through her backyard paver patio transformation step by step. Read more about the fun, family-friendly backyard makeover below. How to Transform Your Backyard With Pavers When we bought our house we knew that the backyard was going to need some major work. Installing patio... The …

Extend your Outdoor Space with a DIY Paver Patio

  Spend more time relaxing and entertaining in your backyard with the addition of a paver patio. Follow along as Miranda of Live Free Creative Co. completely transforms her neglected backyard by installing a DIY paver patio. Extend your Outdoor Space with a DIY Paver Patio Spring is creeping upon us, and there is no... The …

Patio Living in a Southern Outdoor Oasis

Adding a paver patio to your backyard can make outdoor entertaining a breeze. Follow along as Michiel Perry of Black Southern Belle creates a hardscaped patio area perfect for entertaining family and friends. Patio Living in a Southern Outdoor Oasis Outdoor entertaining is a must in the South and despite having the perfect backyard to... The …

How to install a paver patio

It can be difficult to style an outdoor space with no defined seating area. Follow along as Stacy Risenmay of Not Just a Housewife creates the perfect outdoor entertaining area by installing a paver patio. How to install a paver patio In the time we have lived in this house, we have never had a... The …

Creating a Backyard Entertaining Area with Paver Kits

Adding another entertaining area to your backyard can be an easy DIY project. Follow along as Morgan McBride of Charleston Crafted walks through a few simple steps to create this paver bench and fire pit set up! Creating a Backyard Entertaining Area with Paver Kits Our backyard is coming together. The second phase after completing... The …

How to Create a Lively Patio Space

Miranda Anderson of Live Free Creative Co. used this year’s Patio Style Challenge as an opportunity to transform the backyard of her new fixer upper into a perfect outdoor entertaining space. Follow along her style journey for tips on creating a cozy, lively patio space. How to Create a Lively Patio Outdoor Entertaining Space The... The …

Modern & Southern Patio Decor

Michiel Perry of Black Southern Belle took this year’s Patio Style Challenge as an opportunity to create the perfect southern inspired outdoor entertaining space. Check out her easy tips for incorporating a little southern style into your patio design. Modern & Southern Patio Decor Spring in the south is all about outdoor entertaining. Whether it... The …