There’s something about fall porch décor that is inescapably cozy. The colors, the arrangements, the flowers and vegetables! And the assortment of pumpkins, pussy willows, acorns and squash borrow more from country farmlands than they do urban megalopolises! We picked a few of our favorite fall porch décor images and how-tos from a wide range of styles to offer up ideas on decorating your own porch this season.
There are people who make a habit of keeping really clean houses. You’ve seen them in magazines. Their houses look like model homes. Not a stray coaster or book lying around. You could eat off of the kitchen floor. Everything has a place and there’s a place for everything. We admire them and are secretly frustrated by them.
Patios, decks and stone or brick extensions expand your outdoor living space, but fall short of an actual outdoor “room”. They are, however, a great foundation for a gazebo, pavilion, pergola or arbor which are not only “room” additions, but offer the perfect space to relax, dine, nap and sip – who doesn’t like to spend time outdoors with a cup ‘o joe or a perfectly mixed cocktail?
While gazebos and pergolas lack solid walls and sometimes roofs, their configurations gives shape and definition to outdoor spaces. Plus, the see-through character offers the beauty of being outside to catch a few Vitamin D-boosting rays of sunshine, and lowering your stress levels! Arbors are perfect for dressing up walkways and framing a pretty view. They don’t cost much to DIY, but you can also get an easy-to-assemble kit at your local home improvement store.
Spring makes us long for a lot of warm-weather activities like biking and swimming – and not domestic chores and housework. But those must-do tasks are exactly that, must do, and they can eat up more than a weekend – unless you have the right tools, gadgets and hacks. Take a look at these time-saving products and tips so you can spend more time outdoors than in!
Buckle up, all you do-it-yourselfers, we found a few simple, easy-to-imitate changes to your décor that can reap big – even giant – aesthetic rewards! Some are tiny little weekend projects like ceiling moulding, painted baseboards and canvas art, others are things like adding wallpaper where you’d least expect it! Take a look at these small-scale DIY decorating ideas using paint and paper that can reenergize your space!
With football season over and baseball season not quite starting (we don’t count spring training!) you might find extra weekend time on your hands to entertain yourself and the fam with a fun DIY project. And whether you’re in a crafty, creative mood or a mindset of let’s-get-really-functional, here are a few ideas to help get you motivated and busy!
Millions of Americans are tuning into Netflix to get tips from 34-year-old Japanese organizing expert Marie Kondo. The show, “Tidying up with Marie Kondo” was an instant hit – which says something about how much we want to de-clutter and organize our lives! Good Will and Salvation Army reported increased donations last month after Kondo’s show started airing, suggesting Kondo has captured global attention.
The 2018 products from Ikea have given Ikea furniture hackers and Pinterest fans plenty of fodder for re-envisioning the Swedish manufacturer’s basics by embellishing, modifying, painting and reconfiguring Ikea furniture, pieces and parts. Take a look at these creative iterations that all start with one of the international company’s ready-to-assemble products. Then dive into an easy weekend project and put your own spin on a generic Ikea item to make it fit your signature style!
It doesn’t take a lot of space or money to create an outdoor kitchen where you can cook, entertain and enjoy dining al fresco. It is a serious endeavor, though, so we gathered the best tips, ideas and how-tos from the experts. Here are a few must-haves and nice-to-haves, plus a few money-saving suggestions to create your own outdoor kitchen.
As beautiful as new houses are, it’s hard to camouflage electronic equipment, cords, phone, laptop and tablet chargers, trash bins and other useful clutter. A quick scan of a few creative DIY sites reveals a few genius tips on how to organize and hide household eyesores, that are just too clever to keep to ourselves!
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