Outdoor Projects
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Waterproofing Vertical Masonry Wall
Moisture can wreck havoc on painted bricks. But applying a simple masonry waterproofer prior to painting can eliminate that headache!
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Stripping Paint from Bricks
It’s hard to stop peeling paint! But you can eliminate paint all together. Here’s how I stripped the peeling paint from our brick steps and then sealed them to prevent slipping.
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Turn a Planter into a Rain Barrel
Convert a tall, plastic planter into a beautiful AND functional barrel to collect rain water. An easy way to water your garden without running up your water bill. What I Used my planter* (currently out of stock😏) tall, narrow planter* another option* love this color* beverage dispenser spigot* drill bit* stepping stones* mosquito dunks* This project is so easy!! Drill a hole, attach the spigot, let it rain! Select Spout Location You want your spigot to be located as close to the bottom as possible so you have as much water pressure as possible while still being able to slip your watering can under it for fill ups. Mine is…
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How to Hang String Lights with Planters
String lights around a patio add so much warmth and can serve a practical purpose by adding lighting at night. But what if you don’t have any structure to hang them from? Here’s how to create a pretty, yet functional place to hang string lights or even a shade cloth for your patio! Materials (2) tall planters (similar*) (2) 4x4s* fast-drying caulk* (4) fast-setting concrete (similar*) level* potting soil* pretty plants string lights* shade cloth* (4) turnbuckles* (4) screw hooks* You’ll want to get tall planters so they’ll be able to hold enough concrete to keep the posts from toppling over in a light breeze. The planters I used easily…
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$200 Front Porch Makeover
You don’t need a large budget to make huge improvements to your front porch or improve your curb appeal. A little paint can go a long way plus a few fun accessories to liven it up! Big, full-blown renovations are fun and exciting! They are also expensive. But there is still a lot of satisfaction and joy that can be found in the small, inexpensive changes around your house. While you may not notice something at first, the longer you live somewhere the more a certain aspect of your home might bother you. My friends have lived in this house for close to 6 years. And the lady of the…
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How to Choose Exterior Paint Colors
Choosing the right paint color for the outside of your house is a big project that you’ll have to live with for many years. So it’s not something you want to take lightly or choose on a whim. I personally struggled with making this decision, so I broke down my step-by-step process to make it easy for you to choose the right exterior paint color for YOUR house. The biggest problem I have in choosing almost anything for my house is that I like a lot of things. So to help narrow down a choice, I have to look for what I LOVE. To do that you have to look…
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How to Update Rusty Iron Handrails
Just because your iron handrails are old, rusty, or peeling doesn’t mean you need to replace them! Easily update rusty iron handrails with a little elbow grease, spray paint, and painter’s tape! While iron handrails aren’t as popular as they used to be, there are still plenty of them around! Including on the front and back of our house! If yours are starting to peel or there are spots that are starting to rust, you’ll want to take care of them right away to avoid further decay. It’s not a complicated process, but it can take a little time depending on how ‘out of shape’ your iron handrails are currently.
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Hide Your AC Unit with a Trellis
How To Build Panels to Cover your AC Unit Call it a trellis or call it lattice, hide your AC unit with these easy DIY panels! Take it a step further and plant climbing vines to cover your HVAC even more!
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How to Sell Your House Fast and Cheap
What I Did to Sell Our House in 2 Days Use these tips to get your house ready to sell whether you’re selling it by owner or using a Realtor. Just a little time, effort, and sometimes money will get your house looking its best. I spent 9.5 years improving, beautifying, and tweaking our home. I know our house may be more updated, renovated, or ‘prettier’ than your house. But I believe these tips will help any house look better and sell faster. Heck, you may even want to follow these tips even if you aren’t planning to sell. I know I loved how our house looked after I staged…