5 Ways to Make Your Backyard Awesome!

5 Ways to Make Your Backyard Awesome!

It’s been a looooong winter, folks.  The only thing that helped me deal with the effects of cabin fever, some days, was dreaming about the things I could do when Spring and Summer finally arrive.  I thought you might be interested in some of the ideas I’ve seen on other blogs for backyard projects.  Check out these five ways to make your backyard awesome!

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5 Ways to Makeover Your Outdoor Furniture

5 Ways to Makeover Your Outdoor Furniture

I really believe that having outdoor furniture is a key to getting the most use out of your outdoor spaces. If you’ve been thinking that patio or lawn furniture is way out of your budget, think again! A little imagination and some spray paint can go a long way to making your dreams of comfy seating outside come true. Check out these 5 Ways to Makeover Outdoor Furntire.

5 Ways to Make Your Backyard More Fun

5 Ways to Make Your Backyard More Fun

It’s been a loooooong winter for some of us. The kids have been getting so stir crazy during these long, cold days, and I can’t wait to let them run and play outside! I’ve been brainstorming ideas for how we can make our backyard the spot where everyone wants to come and play, and I’m getting excited about the possibilities. There are some great ideas out there that anyone with a little DIY spirit and room to spare can put together to make their backyards entertaining for people of all ages. Read on to learn 5 Ways to Make Your Backyard More Fun.

5 Ways to Create an Outdoor Beverage Station on A Budget

5 Ways to Create an Outdoor Beverage Station on A Budget

Summer is here, and maybe that means you’ll be taking the opportunity to host a few outdoor parties. A clever way to provide everything they need for liquid refreshment in one spot is a beverage station. This can be as simple as a spot to keep all the soda cans chilled or as elaborate as a mini-bar where they can create their own mixed drinks. I’ve been seeing a lot of great ideas for building drink stations lately, so I thought it would be fun to share some of them with you. Here are 5 Ways to Create an Outdoor Beverage Station.

5 Ways to Get This Look:  Elegant Outdoor Dining

5 Ways to Get This Look: Elegant Outdoor Dining

When it comes to outdoor dining at my house, we keep things pretty casual.  But that doesn’t stop me from oohing and ahhhing when I see an al fresco tablescape like this one at The Sweetest Occasion.  I selected five elements of this pretty tablescape and found tutorials by other bloggers that you can follow if you want to recreate the look for less.  Follow their instructions, and you’ll be well on your way to being known as the hostess with the mostess!

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