Thanks to Thompson's for providing the Waterseal Waterproofing Stain used in this post. I've always wanted to add extra lighting to my home's patio. When we moved in, our patio only had the one light fixture by the back door, which did little to light up the patio. Last summer I put up simple patio planter string light posts that I secured with Sakrete (quick setting concrete) in planters and hung string lights from. Last week I decided to add a few more DIY patio planter posts and an extra length of string lights. I chose Edison-style outdoor string lights for my DIY string Continue reading...
Readying a Patio for Summer (Plus Water Feature)
This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Thanks to Aquascape for providing me with the patio and fountain described in this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. With summer less than a month away, I have been readying my home's backyard patio for summer. Last week I took out the leaf blower and blew off all the dirt and leaves that had accumulated on the patio over the winter and this spring. Over the weekend, I got out my patio pond from Aquascape. My patio pond is a 33-inch square slate-like container that looks wonderful on Continue reading...
DIY Wind Chime (with Beads & Bells)
This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. With my family spending mostly at home these days, we have been enjoying more time in our backyard. I have been working to make the space more enjoyable for us. I recently put together an easy DIY wind chime craft that almost anyone can put together with supplies from her craft stash! I'm sharing my DIY wind chime tutorial as part of today's Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop. The purpose of the Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants (and you too) to not Continue reading...
Pallet Furniture
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with pinning images of DIY wood pallet furniture. Just search “pallet furniture” on Pinterest, and you’ll find really creative ideas for homemade wood pallet coffee tables, patio furniture and even home theater seating. The pallets most DIYers are after are made of wood and are used to pack goods while being shipped. The wood pallets can be often picked up for free in parking lots or dumpsters – just be sure to check that the pallets are being discarded before you start loading them into your car! Repurposed Pallet Furniture One pallet furniture piece I Continue reading...