Outdoor living is a year-round topic on Hometalk. Hometalk members are busy planning and maintaining outdoor living spaces from the heat of summer to the cold of winter. Some folks are professionals who post gorgeous pictures of the outdoor living dreamscapes they've built. Other folks are DIYers who are revamping their outdoor living areas, building outdoor furniture, or planning an outdoor living room for the first time. Whether you're a novice or an expert, join a conversation about outdoor living rooms on Hometalk.
Jelly Jar Yard Lights
I used half pint glass jars with solar lights glued to the inside of the jars to light my walkway.
Creatures From Outer Space or TheDeep Lagoon?
While looking like something from outer space or the Deep Lagoon. This animal is native to Colorado. Lives in waterways and ponds from prairies to Denver to the mountains. Do you know
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Mudpuppies? They look like something on the way to becoming a salamander.
Patriotic Picnic BBQ ~ Happy Memorial Day !
For Flag Day, Memorial Day or July Fourth, why not use some inexpensive decorations to highlight the holiday? Using a blue and white pin-striped sheet, paper doilies, jute twine, mason
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Maybe I can be your assistant when you turn professional : )
Landscape Undertaking in NJ!
We purchased a neglected "fixer upper" in NJ back in 2001. I envisioned an interesting space, with a unique deck that would blend into EP Henry pavers for the hardscaping, round steps
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Thanks so much, Jenny. I tend to like stuff to be just a little bit on the unusual side. Happy ...»
Reviving Old Wood Outdoor Furniture With a Coat of Paint!
Give your old furniture a makeover with a coat of paint! It's so easy to make your outdoor space look amazing...don't be afraid of colour!
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Thank you Sherrie!
Twin Bed to Garden Bench Transformation
I discovered this bed frame in a heap of debris that accumulated from projects we did around the house over the winter. This bed has done it's rounds as it was my youngest brother's
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Thank You Miriam - it was a fun project and so easy too!
Gardening: Plant advice for sloping yard
Hi Everyone, I'm looking for suggestions on plantings for a new old garden bed. Here's the issue: we live in NW Illinois, zone 5, heavy clay, full sun, cold winters. Our backyard was
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4 Ways to Decorate a Plain Vase for a Garden Party
I love to host parties! But, I typically have very little time to throw them together. These are 4 quick and inexpensive ways to dress up a plain glass vase for a centerpiece. These ideas
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Love the picket vase idea! Very cute.
Memorial Day BBQ Table
Memorial Day is the day set aside to remember those that give us the freedoms we, as Americans, enjoy everyday.It is also the official start of summer and Mr. B breaking out his mad skills on the BBQ grill!
Outdoor Siesta Time
When the sun is shining and the weather is warmer, we leave the interior of our home and spend almost all our time outside. We have a great patio space joined by gardens and ponds to make
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