Outdoor Decorating

Do it Yourself Fabulous Deck Fountain: One Day and $75

by admin August 28, 2008 DIY Projects

You don’t have to spend a bundle on a fancy fountain for your deck or patio. Buy a few flowerpots and make one yourself in an afternoon for less than $75 instead!

Easy Tips for Creating and Decorating an Outdoor Living Room

by admin August 2, 2008 DIY Projects

An outdoor living room is a space that you design outside that can be used for relaxation, family gatherings, or outdoor parties. They are typical in areas where the weather is mild throughout most of the year and use furnishings that can take a beating from the occasional rainstorm and the bright summer sun. Outdoor living rooms can be elaborate with fireplaces, bars, and expensive furnishings or simple with some wicker chairs and metal tables. The key focus should be conversation, comfort, and fun.

Unique Planters Made from Unusual Vessels for your Backyard Décor

by admin July 24, 2008 DIY Projects

One of the many things you can do to customize your home’s appearance is to choose unusual containers for the plants on your patio and in your back yard. You can choose to plant vegetables as well as flowers to make them stand out even more.

The Outdoor Gazebo

by admin July 16, 2008 Budget Decorating

An Inexpensive Way to Add WOW to your Backyard Love the idea of a gazebo in your backyard but fear the high cost? Relax! You can have the gazebo of your dreams at a cost that won’t bust your budget.

Using the Right Fabrics for Outdoor Decorating

by admin June 3, 2008 DIY Projects

Today’s outdoor fabrics are nothing short of terrific! New methods for treating sturdy fabrics has ensured they are more durable, sun resistant and suitable for outdoor use and better able to stand up to the ravages of weather and time. Although the most well known is Sunbrella, it is also the most expensive and more economical versions are available on the market that offer the same benefits.

Quick & Fun Halloween Decorating

by admin October 23, 2007 DIY Projects

Put the ‘Boo’ Back in your Yard this Halloween: Quick, Fun and Cheap Decorating Projects Thinking of going all out in decorating your yard for Halloween this year? There’s certainly no reason not to—Halloween decorations are inexpensive and fun to make, and the effects on others, especially young children in your neighborhood, can be fun to watch as well. Go through the family closets and find the oldest, rattiest clothes to use for dressing scarecrows. That pair of jeans you reserve for really messy tasks like painting the garage door or hauling trash to the dump will be perfect. Then [...]