Category: Backyard Ideas

Transform Your Backyard Into a Desert Oasis

Harsh weather is no match for Home Depot Patio Furniture. See how Alex Evjen of Ave Styles styles her patio into a desert oasis to be enjoyed for many years to come for this year’s Patio Style Challenge. Transform your backyard into a desert oasis About two years ago, I invested in brand new outdoor... The …

Carport to Covered Patio Transformation

Turn your unused outdoor space into a functional patio dining room in a few easy steps. Follow along as Ty Stewart of Little Home Reloved transforms her unused carport into a space for eating and entertaining for this year’s Patio Style Challenge. Carport to Patio Dining Room Transformation We knew when we started renovating my... The …

Creating a Cozy Patio Space

Creating a cozy space in a large open back yard can be challenging. See how Morgan McBride of Charleston Crafted used this year’s Patio Style Challenge as motivation to create an outdoor space that they will enjoy for years to come. Creating a Cozy Patio Space with Outdoor Furniture We love our backyard and its lakefront... The …

The Perfect Outdoor Living Space

Get the most use out of your patio by creating an area that can be enjoyed both day and night. See how Uyen Carlson of Crew & Lu styled her patio to create the perfect outdoor entertaining space and a family-friendly patio. The Perfect Outdoor Living Space: A Family-Friendly Patio Design is such an important element... The …

Maximizing Your Small Patio

It can be difficult to style a small patio. Clarissa of My Wifestyles was inspired by this year’s Patio Style Challenge to make the most of her small patio using mix and match pieces to fit her space. Check out some tips below for maximizing your small patio! Mix and Match As renters of our... The …

Sprucing Up Your Spring Patio

Spring is the perfect time to spruce up your outdoor space. For this year’s Patio Style Challenge, Yuni Min of Love Your Abode maximized her patio area by shifting around her current dining set to make room for a comfortable seating set. Check out her styling tips as she adds seating, pops of color, and greenery... The …

Outdoor Entertaining from Day to Night

Get the most use out of your patio by creating an area that can be enjoyed both day and night. See how Ashley Hill of The Jeep Girls styled her patio for outdoor entertaining for this year’s Patio Style Challenge. Outdoor Entertaining from Day to Night Our favorite aspect of living in Chicago is summer because... The …

Rejuvenating Your Unused Patio Space

It can be easy to overlook your outdoor space in colder months. For this year’s Patio Style Challenge, Diana of Diana Elizabeth was inspired to transform her unused patio space into the perfect area for working, relaxing, or entertaining. Follow along her style journey to find out how to easily create a multi-functional outdoor space of... The …

Creating a Relaxing Pool Patio Retreat

Janet Coon of Shabbyfufu was inspired by this year’s Patio Style Challenge to upgrade her pool patio area to an outdoor space fit for spa-like relaxation. Check out her pool patio transformation, including styling tips to create a patio retreat of your own. Creating A Relaxing Pool Patio Retreat When you live in Miami the... The …

How to Create a Poolside Patio Lounge

For this year’s Patio Style Challenge, April Erhard of April GoLightly was inspired to create a poolside patio lounge to make the most of her outdoor space. Check out her style journey, including easy step by step instructions for painting a concrete patio area. How to Create a Poolside Patio Lounge Over the past several... The …

Spring Patio Refresh

It can be easy to overlook your outdoor space in the winter months, but for this year’s Patio Style Challenge, Nicole White of Live Laugh Decorate took the opportunity to give her patio a refresh. After incorporating stylish seating, a few pops of color, and some greenery, Nicole transformed her patio into the perfect outdoor... The …

Lakeview Patio Makeover

After replacing her old wooden deck, Melaine Thompson of My Sweet Savannah was ready to turn her empty patio into an outdoor entertaining space for this year’s Patio Style Challenge. Follow along her style journey as she transforms her unused outdoor space into a focal point of her lakefront home. Lakeview Patio Makeover This is... The …

5 Steps to the Perfect Backyard

Ashley Basnight, of Handmade Haven, loves to entertain, but didn’t have a great backyard space to host people. Being the avid DIYer she is, Ashley built her own floating deck! Read on to see how Ashley created a backyard oasis perfect for entertaining her guests and find out how to build a floating deck and... The …

5 Steps to the Perfect Backyard

Ashley Basnight, of Handmade Haven, loves to entertain, but didn’t have a great backyard space to host people. Being the avid DIYer she is, Ashley built her own floating deck! Read on to see how Ashley created a backyard oasis perfect for entertaining her guests and find out how to build a floating deck and... The …

5 Steps to the Perfect Backyard

Ashley Basnight, of Handmade Haven, loves to entertain, but didn’t have a great backyard space to host people. Being the avid DIYer she is, Ashley built her own floating deck! Read on to see how Ashley created a backyard oasis perfect for entertaining her guests and find out how to build a floating deck and... The …

Creating a Backyard Pergola and Oasis on a Budget

Kati Farrer, of Houseful of Handmade, always wanted an outdoor dining and kitchen area, but didn’t want to break the bank doing it. To turn her dream into a reality, Kati used her DIY skills and made an oasis. Read on to see how Kati created her dream backyard on a budget. Creating a Backyard... The …

Back Porch Halloween Skeleton Party

Halloween skeleton, witch and pumpkin decorations galore! As a part of The Home Depot’s Halloween Style Challenge, we asked Haneen Matt of Haneen’s Haven to get creative and use Home Depot’s Halloween skeletons and witches to transform a space. Pick up some ideas from Haneen so you can throw your own spooky back porch Halloween skeleton party!... The …

Spooky Halloween Werewolf Scene

Scott Stoll of Stolloween created yet another amazing outdoor space for The Home Depot’s Halloween Style Challenge. We challenged Scott to create a spooky scene with a few materials and he constructed a chilling Halloween werewolf scene. Take a look at how Scott made this amazingly spooky Halloween werewolf scene come to life in his own backyard. Spooky... The …

Dinner Party at Spider Temple

As a part of this year’s Halloween Style Challenge series, we sent Lynn Ferris of Holiday Decor & More a gargantuan spider and let her do the rest. From a life-sized spider web to a Peruvian-inspired temple wall, Lynn got creative and created the perfect place to host a spooky Halloween dinner party. Check out how... The …

How to Build a Small Wooden Shed

Since buying her home in 2011, Amanda Hendrix, of Love & Renovations, has been making both big and small updates. The next thing on her list was to find a way to keep her outdoor tools organized and safe from the elements. Check out how Amanda built a small wooden shed in 11 steps! DIY Small... The …