Our dream deck has been years in the making. Endless conversations, researching, contemplating, pricing and saving. The finished product is one of the only DIY projects my hubby did not do completely on his own from start to finish (with some help and opinions from his wife!) This deck required having some help and we were blessed to be ... read more
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5 Deck Decorating Ideas on a Budget
One of my favorite parts of summer is time spent outside on our front deck. I know my readers love learning how to decorate without spending a lot of money so here are my 5 deck decorating ideas on a budget! This year I kept waiting for my DIY hubby to ask what kind of flowers I wanted him to pick up on his daily jaunts to the home improvement ... read more
Inexpensive Deck Decorating Ideas for Christmas
By using natural elements and thrifty yard sale, free and repurposed treasures these deck decorating ideas are inexpensive and perfect for Christmas. One of my favorite DIY projects in our home is our front deck. Some folks who don't live in the south have questioned the wisdom of building a deck without a roof, (otherwise known as a ... read more
Ranch Style House With a Front Deck
Last year we had our dream deck built on the front of our house. No, my DIY hubby Tim didn't build it himself (although he did build the one in our backyard and restored it last year.) We were able to find someone willing to build it for a daily charge and it was a great deal. We haven't regretted spending the money paying someone ... read more
Budget Decorating Ideas for the Deck
Do you love a good before and after as much as I do? What is it that we love? The ugly duckling picture of an unloved house/deck/piece of furniture dying for new life stirs something inside of us. Why does this fascinate us so? I think maybe it's because it gives us hope. And permission to dream. Because ... read more
How to Stain Your Wood Deck
Even an ordinary homeowner can stain your wood deck with these practical tips and product recommendations from a professional painting contractor. Disclosure: Behr Paint provided me with product but the opinions are all my own. I hope you've enjoyed following along on our journey as we've updated our 1950's ranch home with a deck on ... read more
How to Plan a Baby Gender Reveal + Free Printables
All the details and practical tips on how to plan a baby gender reveal party. Includes FREE PRINTABLES with ideas for food, decor and reveal. As of a few months ago I hadn't even heard of a baby gender reveal party, but today I'm here to share all the details of the fabulous way we celebrated our first grandchild on the ... read more
How to Build a Sunburst Deck Railing
Want to add pizzazz to an ordinary deck? This DIY tutorial will show you how to build a sunburst deck railing with step by step instructions, including materials. Take your home from ordinary to extraordinary! I have loved sharing our front deck project this summer with my readers, but I have to tell you that it has gotten ... read more
Jackhammer Demolition: Part Two of Our Dream Deck
Some dreams take a little longer to come to fruition, but when they do all the blood, sweat and tears are worth it! (And in this case, hauling brick also works off a few calories!) I last wrote about the progress on our front deck in part one, which detailed how we determined the necessity for taking down the huge tree right in front of our ... read more
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