While it’s great when we love all our neighbors, we may at times want some privacy and a privacy screen is a great solution for getting some. After building our concrete paver patio, it had me thinking about how to get some privacy and so I started hunting around for ideas. Or maybe for you it’s about the eyesores on…
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DIY Backyard Privacy Screen Ideas
The Best Outdoor Patio Heater For Year Round
As the weather starts to cool down and the sun starts to set a little earlier every night, it’s nice to still be able to enjoy being outside. After installing a new paver patio, I realize it’s time to make sure I can enjoy the evenings as they turn cooler. Having an outdoor patio heater can mean the difference between…
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41 Amazing Fall Wreaths –Best DIY Ideas
The front door will often be what makes that first impression when someone walks up your front porch, and so you’ll want the perfect statement piece. These are the best fall wreaths that you can DIY to deck out your outdoor home decor with. And it’s not just about fall decoration, there’s just something special about seasonal wreaths in general,…
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Fall Trees With The Best Color For Your Yard
As we move from the summer months to the autumn months, it may be hard to let go of those warmer days, but there’s a lot to look forward to. One of the best things about the fall season is watching as the color changes from green leaves to red, yellow, and orange leaves. Taking a trip to the best…
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Gorgeous Concrete Candle –Easy DIY
Make your own candle out of concrete! With a gorgeous and functional design, this simple DIY also makes a great gift for any occasion. I’ve made multiple types of DIY concrete candles and DIY candle holders. This plastic bouncy ball method is my favorite as it’s the simplest and cheapest because you can skip having to pay for expensive silicone…
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Rainbow Colored Concrete Candle Holder
Use this colorful concrete home decoration to illuminate your favorite outdoor gathering space. Here I go again, jumping out of my comfort zone and adding color to my project with this DIY rainbow-colored concrete candle holder. Do you know that we are many months into living at our new home and we still don’t have a single piece of artwork…
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Easy DIY Concrete Coasters With Leaves
These handmade concrete coasters are the perfect way to accent your home decor for fall. I never seem to have much fall decor, so I’m changing that this year by making my own concrete coasters with fall leaves. The Easiest Way To Make Concrete Coasters Last year I made homemade concrete coasters using a cardboard mailing tube, which was a…
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Native Gardening And Why It’s Important
First I saw the birds. Then I saw the bees. Then I saw the plants. I was hooked. I’ve been a naturalist all my adult life and I’ve learned that if you want to attract the birds and the bees, you need the right plants. Now, many decades later, I help people discover the joys of gardening with native plants…
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How To Make A Silicone Sphere Mold For A Round Cement Planter
I thought making a silicone sphere mold was going to be really tricky, time consuming. I mean, a round object would most certainly have to be a two piece mold, or at least require a cut in to be able to demold, right? I was wrong, completely wrong, and that makes me so happy!!! For another great cement sphere planter…
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