Guest Blogger #466, Entry #1092, April 13, 2012 Summer is right around the corner, and if you have a deck, you’re certainly looking forward to spending many hours outdoors, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. However, when it comes to maintaining the attractiveness of your deck, Mother Nature can prove to be a force to…
Guest Blogger #429, Entry #1045, March 27, 2012 When it comes to decorating your outdoor home, many people look to canopies for inspiration. There are a number of different variants, and they aren’t simply restricted to door and window canopies. Homeowners are forever looking to enhance the space they have surrounding their home, and a…
Guest Blogger #390, Entry #984, February 29, 2012 Everyone’s backyard or patio is different. However, everyone has a common goal when it comes to decorating their backyard, and that’s tranquility. It needs to be a place that you can escape to, an area to get some fresh hair, and a part of your home where…
Entry #962, February 17, 2012 The end of February is around the time when most of us start getting Spring Fever. We are officially done with the cold winter temperatures, and staying cooped up in the house! This time of the year is the perfect time to consider what to do with your patio before…
Entry #939, February 6, 2012 It’s always interesting to see when most of us start getting tired of the winter. Luckily for many of us the winter has been mild. While for many of you, the warmer weather, spring flowers, and colors can’t come soon enough! Here’s some inspiration from the archives…. Image via: Good…
Guest Blogger #351, Entry #929, January 30, 2012 As unique as your personality is, so are designs and decorations for your outdoor patio. Are you a bird enthusiast who likes one side of the patio lined with bird feeders and flowers to attract hummers? Perhaps you want the focus to be a family patio with…
Guest Blogger #320, Entry #888, January 9, 2012 The benefits of having an outdoor fire pit are pretty clear. Almost automatically, most of you probably picture a fixed fire pit made out of sand, brick, and stone. These types of fire pits are pretty nice for the most part and can add some real value…
Guest Blog #149, Entry #621, August 17, 2011 As the last few weeks of summer round out, how are you spending your days? If you have a garden or outdoor area with plenty of space for greenery and relaxation, how about find activities for you and your family to enjoy? Today, my Guest Blogger gives…
Guest Blog #118, Entry #582, July 9, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday, and this week we are focusing on your backyard. Summertime is the opportune time to get out there and enjoy it. If your backyard is lacking major components, like a lounging area, landscaping, and other amenities, today’s post is for you. Take a look…
Entry #459, March 26, 2011 Happy DIY Saturday! Now that spring is officially here, it is time to start shifting focus to your deck, porch or patio area. Over the winter months, wood decks can get dirty, worn, and the stain will have faded, etc… Today’s DIY Saturday shows you how to spruce up your…
Entry #453, March 20, 2011 Happy Spring! The Spring Equinox is upon us and that means Spring is officially here. Whether you witnessed the supermoon last night, or not, you can tell the season is starting to change. With warmer weather, or just thoughts of warmer weather, here are 3 free ways to welcome spring…
When the seasons change, that always means it’s time for the Restoration Hardware catalog to come out. While I haven’t received mine yet, I cruised over the Outdoor & Garden area on Restoration Hardware on the web and once again fell in love with everything I saw. I absolutely love outdoor furniture, and Restoration Hardware…