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How to Decorate Your Deck for Summer (for under $50!)

How to Decorate Your Deck for Summer (for under $50!)

By Marty Walden · 12 Comments

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

Filed Under: deck, Home Projects

How to Make Citronella Candles: Perfect DIY for Summer!

How to Make Citronella Candles: Perfect DIY for Summer!

By Marty Walden · 105 Comments

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

Filed Under: Crafts, deck, DIY, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects, Summer Tagged With: citronella candle, deck, DIY

Inexpensive Deck Decorating Ideas for Christmas

Inexpensive Deck Decorating Ideas for Christmas

By Marty Walden · 19 Comments

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

Filed Under: Christmas, deck, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects

Behr DeckOver Product Review

Behr DeckOver Product Review

By Marty Walden · 20 Comments

The post Behr Deckover Product Review was sponsored by Behr Paint but we have loved and used Behr products for years! Last summer my DIY hubby restored our 20+ year old back deck with an amazing product from Behr Paint.  Since then I’ve received more questions about that post than any other. The most frequently asked question was how does the… Read More

Filed Under: deck, Home Projects, Painting Tips, sponsored post

Ranch Style House With a Front Deck

Ranch Style House With a Front Deck

By Marty Walden · 26 Comments

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

Filed Under: deck, Home Projects, Room Makeovers

Budget Decorating Ideas for the Deck

Budget Decorating Ideas for the Deck

By Marty Walden · 18 Comments

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

Filed Under: deck, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects, Summer Tagged With: deck, DIY, Home Decor, Repurposing, yard sale

How to Build a Sunburst Deck Railing

How to Build a Sunburst Deck Railing

By Marty Walden · 16 Comments

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

Filed Under: deck, DIY, handyman, Home Projects Tagged With: deck, DIY, handyman

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Marty Walden believes anyone can create an authentic home filled with simple, thrifty decor. When you join her community, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to create a treasured home and still live within your means! Read More…

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