Outdoor

An outdoor deck not only adds beauty to your home and extends your living space, it also adds resale value. Outdoor decking can be a small or large area and the decking design can be simple or elaborate, just as long as it suits your taste and provides the additional outdoor space needed for entertaining, relaxing and/or gardening. If you are …

Turn small outdoor living space into beautiful and fascinating patio area with these inspiring design and decorating ideas. Who doesn’t love enjoying quality time with their loved ones comfortably seated in their patios? However, many people believe patio furniture to be a luxury rather than necessity, deeming it appropriate only for large homes. But these 15 Fabulous Small Patio Ideas …

A backyard makeover doesn’t have to break your budget or take months to complete. A few pavers, potted plants, a new deck and/or a gazebo might be all that’s needed to transform wasted backyard space into usable and attractive space. Check out these 15 inspiring backyard makeover projects that can inspire you to create something new in your landscape. Large …

Koi are domesticated versions of the carp and cousins of the goldfish. These brightly colored fish are right at home in a backyard pond or water garden. When building a diy koi fish pond, bear in mind that koi live for many years and size of their home will determine how large they grow. Also provide shade in a diy …

The front porch is the first impression visitors get of who you are. And as the old adage warns us – you never get a second chance to make a first impression- so adding more aesthetic appeal to your home’s entrance is important. These 25 front porch ideas will inspire you to transform the often neglected outdoor space into a …

A patio is a great way to increase the livable space of your home and have a place to relax on hot days. The right decor can also increase the usable time a backyard patio can be used. By adding decorative lighting, the space can be used after dark or use the space in winter by adding a firepit. Check …

A DIY outdoor shower can save you a ton of cleaning inside your home. A homemade shower is easy and inexpensive to build and will prevent you and your family from tracking in mud, dirt and sand after spending time in the great outdoors. Check out these 10 outdoor shower ideas for inspiration and detailed building plans. Corrugated DIY Outdoor …

Backyard lighting ideas span the gamut from shabby chic to modern sophistication. Whatever your exterior lighting needs may be, there is a perfect DIY outdoor lighting idea to meet that need. Look over these 25 backyard lighting ideas and you may just find the one that is perfect for illuminating your outdoor space. Hanging Mason Jar Candles Easy to make …