Finally! Fourteen years later and I feel like our backyard patio is coming together! Always a work in progress right? One step at a time. As I shared in last week's post, every summer I've kinda focused on a different element of the backyard and this year's focus has been our backyard patio space. I am so thrilled with how this has all come together. It started with building new outdoor furniture. ... continue reading...
Backyard Patio Reveal-New Furniture and Planters
Ideas to Update the Exterior Design of Your Home
Our home exterior design has been a work in progress. Every summer, I focus on a new update or renovation to tackle. Over the last several weeks, I've been sharing my most popular game-changing builds and makeovers. And next week, I'm excited to share with you what this summer's exterior design focus has been. (Spoiler alert: if you follow me on Instagram, you already know :) ). But for today, ... continue reading...
How to Board and Batten Cheap and Easy
Board and batten is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to makeover a room. With just a few materials and tools even a novice DIY'er can transform a room over a weekend. While there are so many different wall treatments out there that I love, board and batten is still my favorite. Why? Because it is timeless. This one has been around since the early colonists of America. Quite a long time! ... continue reading...
Easy How to Build the Pottery Barn Brooks Table Bench
Last week I reintroduced the Pottery Barn Brooks Dining Table that I know gets a lot of traction over on Pinterest. Today, I wanted to share again the bench that fits it perfectly. HOW TO BUILD THE PB BROOKS TABLE BENCH (Instructions are based on one 73.5 in. long x 15" wide; 17.5" tall bench) If building a different size, be sure to adjust measurements accordingly). This bench works great ... continue reading...
How to Build the Pottery Barn Brooks Dining Table
Next to room makeovers, table builds are my happy place!! Unfortunately, I don't share them near as much as I would like. It's a post that takes a lot of time to put together and sometimes time just doesn't allow it. And sometimes a table build is so good, you have to share it again! Last summer I built two of these. One for myself and one for a friend! This $2000 Pottery Barn Brooks Dining Table ... continue reading...
Modern Outdoor Chairs-Easy to Build and Affordable
Modern outdoor chairs! These sturdy and heavy-duty chairs are great for a patio or deck! What is the most popular building project on my blog? This one! Right here! Modern outdoor chairs! And who can blame you? This is the easiest, most functional project plans I've drawn up. What do people say they like most about them? They're solid! Not going anywhere--no matter how bad the weather ... continue reading...
The Cheapest Way to Make a Flower Box
A flower box! The easiest, cheapest way to add curb appeal! Wood is expensive right now! But dog eared fencing is not! Ok, where am I going with this? It's time to think outside the box. Coming at you with the cheapest and easiest way to build a flower box that will last for years and years! A couple summers ago, I did a complete makeover on the outside of our house. From limewashing the ... continue reading...