DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
It IS possible to decorate your deck for summer for under $50! This refresh is filled with flowers, some paint and using what you already have. Summer is my absolute favorite time of year to decorate my front deck. Before I made a few changes, the deck was looking kinda pathetic. Several years ago we took down a large tree… Read More
These easy and inexpensive DIY citronella candles are easy to make, look adorable in mason jars and help get rid of bugs! Perfect summer craft! Summer is the perfect time for outdoor projects! I love finding ways to decorate my home on the outside that don’t cost a lot of money! Just as with the inside, I shop yard… Read More
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 porch.) Yes, a… Read More
In this Behr DeckOver product review readers wanted to know if it lived up to claims of longterm coverage. Here’s an update! The post Behr Deckover Product Review was sponsored by Behr Paint but we have loved and used Behr products for years! Behr Deckover Product Review: Traffic: The amount and type of traffic affects the wear and tear… Read More
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… Read More
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 sometimes our everyday lives… Read More
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 some negative reviews (you can… Read More