If you are looking to add some interest to your patio, but a regular side table seems a little dull for your taste, consider makingthis double-duty geometric planter.Why choose between charm and utility when you can build this table and have both? Plant your favorite succulents in their des...
Jenna fromJenna Kate At Homehung string lights along her house next to her patio to create this ultra-casual look. Hang String Lights from A Ceiling or Covered Patio April from Love Our Real Life has a roof over her deck, and she has a greattutorial for hanging patio lights from the ce...
Create an inviting ambiance—even after dark—with these tips on how to hang string lights on your deck or covered patio.
Level Foundation: Build your catio on a flat, level foundation to insure a successful project. Uneven ground can be leveled or you can build your catio on a patio or deck. Above-ground window box catios can be supported by angle braces that attach to the house. Sun/Shade: Cats love bas...
your covered patio is so welcoming and zen, love it Reply Jessica Bruno says: Thank you! Reply Betty819 says: Great idea..In a previous post, I asked you if you had used tension rods to hold the sheers. Ignore that question. Don’t laugh but when we moved to this house 8 years...
Now that you know how long the timbers that will be your posts are, it is time to decide how much you want the overhead beams to hang over the end of the patio. Set the posts in the ground by first digging a hole that least 24-inches (60.96 cm) deep and about twice as wide as...
But its powerful appearance is sure to add interest to your landscape and draw comments from your neighbors. The African native is closely related to aloe, but it doesn't have any healing juices. Flower stalks that are 2 to 5 feet (0.6 to 1.5 meters) in height grow from clumps of ...
A small room is one place to add a big mirror. Art in a small room can often be a focal point and, like a mirror, looks great if it is a bit oversized for your small room! One great mirror and/or piece of art well placed in a small room looks amazing but too much of a ...
If your space is even partially covered, bring in textiles. While the surrounding patio elements of thisSanta Monica, California, homemight be weather resistant and thus, rigid, some soft upholstery and pillows can add texture and comfort to the space. For even more coziness, drape a few blan...
If you have a massive L-shaped sofa and a couple of recliners, or if you can’t take the legs off your dining table, or you have exercise equipment, a big barbeque grill, patio furniture, and anything else that’s unwieldy and hard to stack, you may need a bigger unit. ...