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.
Scenes From the Shade Path Garden
Here are some views of our Shade Path garden from the past couple of weeks. I love when it turns to this blue and white phase... so peaceful...
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I love your shade garden, and would like to create one like yours in my yard! Fantastic job!
Tips for Creating a Beautiful Outdoor Space
I'm sharing some tips for creating the perfect outdoor space for your wants and needs. I've taken an empty deck space and added some simple pieces to fill it and create a gorgeous space.
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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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Easy DIY Outdoor Light!
I'm doing a screen porch makeover at the moment and wanted to add a bit of light over the drop-leaf table. Using some grapevine balls and white lights with brown wires I put together an little porch chandy in no time!
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So many places need these, in my gardens.
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, Barb--the plants were all in their infancy. There were so many varieties of perennial ...»
Time to Get the Front Porch Ready for Summer
The cushions are ready with their weather-proof material, the pillows are in the swing, and I am ready for a big glass of sweet tea!
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Love your porch! What is the white, lattice-looking rectangle hanging from the top of the ...»
Week 2 of Counting Down to a Backyard Escape
Dirt's been flying, large equipment is coming and going. Plenty of excitement around as we're counting down to a backyard escape. It's week 2 of building a pool so let's take a look to
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Garden Chandelier - Made From Wire Garden Fencing!
Bring some BLING to your garden or outdoor living area with this easy project...
Wire garden fencing is bent into circles, the ends bent into hooks, and hung with resin & ...»
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would like to make one of these and string it with clear twinkle lights.
Outdoor Brunch Tablescape
Creating an outdoor dining tablescape doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Use items you already have on hand and freshen up with a few new decor pieces. Planning ahead means you're ready to host brunch at a moment's notice.
Privacy Fence
We had no privacy in our back yard. I got this idea from an earlier post with shutters. We had used doors around the house, I painted them, we hinged them together and attached them to fence post steaks. It's not quite done yet, adding another door and then some mulch around it.
