Category: DIY

5 tips to keep your home secure from hackers

(BPT) - Times have changed. It’s no longer enough to protect your physical home, it’s also vital you stay safe from cybercrimes. It has become increasingly easier for criminals to gain access to financial accounts, email and even hack inter...

5 tips to keep your home secure from hackers

(BPT) - Times have changed. It’s no longer enough to protect your physical home, it’s also vital you stay safe from cybercrimes. It has become increasingly easier for criminals to gain access to financial accounts, email and even hack inter...

Faux Coffered Ceiling Using Beadboard and Moulding

This DIY ceiling makeover uses beadboard and moulding pieces to create a faux coffered ceiling. It’s a simple way to add a little extra architectural interest in an otherwise drab ceiling. This is the work of Amber Oliver who writes the In the Loop Blog. Follow along with her step-by-step instructions to see how she completed The …

Cream-Colored Patio Haven for Outdoor Entertaining

This cream-colored patio was styled by Krystine Edwards of Living Pretty Styled. Her deck was badly in need of some love, and she used this as a chance to turn it into a spot for outdoor entertaining. Take a look at how her new outdoor dining set, an outdoor rug and a planter-turned-cooler come together to The …

Patio Privacy Makeover with Pergola

Courtney Clymer of Lifestyled Atlanta liked her patio, but it was time for some improvements, especially in the area of patio privacy. She added a lovely privacy screen, along with a new pergola, and a new patio set, and the space is transformed. Patio Privacy Makeover with Pergola A functional and pretty outdoor space is so important The …

Bottom to Top Blue Deck Makeover

The blue color scheme of this backyard deck is so soothing and sophisticated. Keeping the blue color scheme consistent from the outdoor umbrella, to the patio set, to the outdoor carpet was made possible by having enough outdoor decor options. Kelly Rowe of Live Laugh Rowe styled her blue deck makeover with comfort and function in The …

Four Elements for a Budget-Friendly Patio Refresh

The one thing better than a patio refresh is a budget-friendly patio refresh. Alma Arrietta, who writes the blog Almafied, knows a thing or two about keeping things affordable. She also knows how to make a space, indoor or outdoor, look terrific. Alma breaks her own budget-friendly patio refresh down to four simple elements. Budget-Friendly Patio The …

Trendy Blue Patio Makeover

As you might guess, Erika Batista of Lola Blue Style loves blue. It’s no wonder, then, that her patio makeover is a blue patio makeover. She mixes different shades of blue and various prints to create a stylish look that also stays within budget. Take a look at her beautiful blue patio, and stick around for her The …

Add living space to your home with an easy patio makeover

(BPT) - Everyone looks forward to a shift into summer mode, with its sun-soaked days, flower-scented breezes and velvety nights under the stars.Now's the time to take advantage of a golden opportunity right outside your door. Celebrate summer and all it offers by recreating your outdoor space. Whether it's a balcony, a patio or a deck, …

Add living space to your home with an easy patio makeover

(BPT) - Everyone looks forward to a shift into summer mode, with its sun-soaked days, flower-scented breezes and velvety nights under the stars.Now's the time to take advantage of a golden opportunity right outside your door. Celebrate summer and all it offers by recreating your outdoor space. Whether it's a balcony, a patio or a deck, …