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.
Pond Renovation
Photos of a pond we just rebuilt. The water hasn't had a chance to clear up yet, and it still needs aquatic plants. I'll post more photos on this later.
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Oh, very nice job, I love it.
Jasper or Agate?
I found this rock in my backyard tonight. Not sure if it is Jasper or Agate. Anyone know? It weighs almost 4 lbs and is bigger than the palm of my hand. If it is agate or jasper is it
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I would take it to a local rock shop - they should be able to tell you. Neat rock - what ever ...»
How to Paint Vintage Metal Chairs
I have had these chairs for years. They were old when I got them! I have painted them several times, but the paint just chips right off. This time, I took all of the right steps to make that paint hold on tight!
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Thank you for this info. I have the glider and chair from my childhood and one chair from my ...»
15 Spring Wreaths With Tutorials
Check out my post on 15 Spring Wreaths for inspiration, plus links to the tutorial for each one. A lot of these will work for summer too...
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Awesome, I can't wait to see how yours turns out!
Straw Bale Seats
Wedding is over. What to do with all of the straw bales. Hmmmm. How about the porch? What do you think? LOL
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Do straw bale gardening!!
Balcony Decorating Ideas
Whether you have a balcony, small patio or even a large backyard, I hope you too can find inspiration in these photos. You can check out my blog for the full post.
Antique Salvaged Windows Get a New Lease on Life...
How do you add charm to a new build??? Incorporate salvaged architectural elements!
We added antique windows into our backyard, cobblestone pathways were also on our to do ...»
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Love it! The cobblestone path fits in perfectly. Love the four legged helper!
Pressing Garden Matters
I recently painted an old wooden ironing board to use on my patio in a vignette. #Summerstyle
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oh so cute! I love the cute little dress.
Birdbath Sedum Fared Well Thru the Winter! ;-)
Last year, I turned a birdbath into a flower planter and filled it with 3 types of sedum. I wasn't sure how it would fare, thru summer or winter. But, during the summer it flourished, and
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Good news!
An Unexpected Surprise
After we take our holiday tree down, we set it outside for all the critters that come to visit our yard. When we went to take it down a few days ago, we found a mama bird sitting on her nest. I got my first shot of her today---can't wait until there are some peeping babies!
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What a wonderful surprise for you.