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Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

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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.



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Create Outdoor Bliss in 3 Steps!

It's getting warmer outside and you know what that means! Extend your livingspace outdoors. Eat outside, read outside, relax outside, play outside...justget outside! Creating an inviting ...»
outdoor space is easy. Follow these 3 stepsand you'll never want to go inside again!

Mohawk Home
Mohawk Home Calhoun, GA 2 days ago
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    Jamala W 2 hours ago
    love the rugs
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  • This is the entrance into my backyard (from the backyard looking out) Excuse the mess, it's a work in progress. The 2 plants that flank the gate are new rose bushes. They shouldn't bloom for a few more years. Photo prior to sundown
  • Showing more of the fence line to show the slope of the yard. Eventually the entire fence line will have plantings. I just started on the other side of the yard and am making my way around
  • Again excuse the mess, from the gate looking into the backyard. The set of chairs are under a tree that starts to be shaded around noon. Will eventually be adding to that as well.

Sloped Backyard

I need ideas on how to make a nice path from the gate down into my backyard. As you can tell by this photo it slopes significantly as does the rest of my backyard. Please excuse the mess ...»
but I am "spring cleaning" and I do have plans to do something with that pallet, don't worry :) I am wanting a path roughly the size of the gate door (about 4 ft) and 24-28 ft long, it will gradually turn towards where the stack of chairs are. There I will need to build a small retaining wall I know but for now I just desperately need to address this entryway. I am unfortunately unable to rent heavy machinery or spend very much money so it will have to be done mostly with good old fashioned elbow grease (and I'm sure a little blood, a lot of sweat and hopefully just a few tears) Any and all ideas and advice are greatly appreciated! Help!!!

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Lori Morton Minford, OH Yesterday
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    Joanna March 2 hours ago
    I would do steps, but longer ones that would meander down the slope. I think the steps, either ...»
    poured in concrete or blue stone or something like that in about a 2 foot by 4 foot or a little larger. They would have to be done in about 6-inch depth, with something to retain it. I might even use bender board for the forms to create a soft curve. I would post pictures, but don't have any to post. I also have a pretty big slope in my yard and that's how I did mine. I love it, because it feels like a little meandering walk, but it it is also easier to walk the steps than just the slope.

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Decorating With Wood Barrels

I have become obsessed with all sorts of vintage style pails, barrels and crates and was thrilled to find my own little treasure at a local thrift shop for a mere $5! Here are some photos ...»
that have inspired me for both indoor and outdoor uses of different types and sizes of barrels. I would love to get my hands on more for some possible wedding decorations... You can check out my blog at the link below to view the rest of the photos.

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Katie Murphy Alpharetta, GA Yesterday
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    Katie Murphy 8 hours ago
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    I feel like they are so popular these days that it's hard for me to find them. Love how versatile they are :)

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Mugwort

It is the perfect weather today! No major winds, humidity or clouds. Just gorgeous sunshiny blue skies! I have been outside trying to weed, move plants, replant etc. around our yard. We ...»
use our herb beds here at home for recipe developing, testing, personal use and just to try different herbs that we are not familiar with

. About 4 years ago we planted Mugwort. And let's just say I have been trying to eliminate since then! LOL This herb makes mint look docile and non-aggressive! It has a very pretty varigated leaf. But, once you plant it, it will take over! And replant itself everywhere! It also grows pretty tall and bushes out. So, if you ever decided to grow Mugwort, know that you can hack away at and it just comes back.

Mugwort was used in cooking to add a bitter taste to fats and meats. Before hops came along, it was used to make beer. It was a big medicial herb in Asian medicine. It produces a toxic oil when concentrated and used in large quanities over a prologed time. Pregnant women want to avoid it. And quite frankly, I am trying to avoid it by getting rid of it because Mugwort pollen is one of the main sources of hay fever and allergic asthma in the USA.

So, today I have been really working at pulling it all out. I will have to stay on top of this plant areas because new little sprouts seem to come from no where quickly!

For more info on this herb, check out Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mugwort

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Diann Rockwood, MI 8 hours ago
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  • new front yard living room.

Design Outdoor Living

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Stacy Cobb Los Angeles, CA 11 hours ago
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  • Before and After shot.  http://eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com/2013/03/from-crappy-to-adorable.html#more
  • Yardsticks and red paint.  http://eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com/2013/03/from-crappy-to-adorable.html#more
  • Clamping down the yardsticks.  http://eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com/2013/03/from-crappy-to-adorable.html#more
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A Stool Makeover

Beverly from the Eclectic Red Barn made over this stool using paint and Home Depot yardsticks.
The Dedicated House
The Dedicated House Cypress, TX 13 hours ago
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  • Beautiful garden and garden gate.  http://heavens-walk.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-old-garden-gate.html
  • Summer decor with a patriotic wreath.  http://ourpinterestingfamily.blogspot.com/2013/05/patriotic-cupcake-liner-wreath.html
  • Barn built and decorated.  http://pudel-design.blogspot.de/2013/05/the-barn-reveal.html
  • Lovely mantel with Spring touches.  http://revisionarylife.blogspot.com/2013/05/modernvintage-late-spring-mantel.html
  • Beautiful table transformation.  http://www.therusticpig.com/2013/05/09/miss-mustard-seed-desk/
  • Lovely dining room and tablescape.  http://throughmyporchwindow.blogspot.com/2013/05/moms-day-lunch.html
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The Queens From Make It Pretty Monday

Barns built and decorated, beautiful dining rooms, garden gates, Summer decor, and the ever present furniture transformation were just a few of the features from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House.

The Dedicated House
The Dedicated House Cypress, TX 13 hours ago
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Love My New Retractable Clothesline

I know, I know. . . it looks like Ma, Pa and Lil Junior have their laundry out to dry, but save the jokes and share the clothesline love. Drying clothes outdoors is great for the ...»
environment, pocketbook and clothing, and now I finally have one.

My laundry room is right off my kitchen and on hot days I can really heat up the house if I'm feeling particularly domestic (okay, so maybe it doesn't happen very often, but the point is that it does happen). While I finally have a main floor laundry, I don't have direct access to the backyard without trekking through the basement. It was my husband who suggested a deck-sized line might work, and that was the all the urging I needed to locate a small 20 foot retractable line for about $13.00 at Home Depot. They also carry a 40 foot version for under $20.00.

The line was super easy to install and is small enough to stay unobtrusive (unless it's strung out across your tiny deck with swimwear pinned along it). I was so excited to hang my laundry on the line for the first time, no matter how it looked (thankfully the neighbors don't have a clear view). Maybe it's because I know it's a great alternative to heated drying or because I can't help but think of my Nannie and her old clothesline; but for whatever reason, it makes me smile. . . and this is laundry we're talking about.

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Small Talk Mama Kansas City, MO 2 days ago
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    This is a GREAT idea! You will particularly love it when you lie down on sun dried sheets! A ...»
    real treat!

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Stonework, Firepit, and Paver Patio

BAHR'S

LANDSCAPING and STONEWORK'S

TURNING STONE INTO ART

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Greg Bahr Bethel, VT 17 hours ago
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    Becky J 16 hours ago
    very nice! my back is hurting just watching the guys work.
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  • I think it should be law that every home has a front porch. Alongside tall pillars and flowers, there's no more welcome sight!
  • Quirky details make the grade here. LOVE the sign!
  • Why don't they make covered bridges any longer? So beautiful!  I wonder if there's an actual reason this use to be done?
  • These fences are built with no tools nor holes. They are scattered around Gettysburg and were used in the battlefields so the farmers could move them around. I ADORE this look and hope to emulate it somehow. Maybe around the garden...
  • Loving this grouping of trees in pots... who says a patio can't be lush and amazing?
  • An old train station wears cheerful, complimentary colours in Gettysburg. Note flowers aren't even missed when the building takes centre stage? It's beautiful!
  • This is part of the #htlucketts series. Click the hashtag in the main text area to visit the entire series from other bloggers too.
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Gathering Inspiration From Old World Charm - Fresh From Pennsylvania

Upon a recent trip to Pennsylvania, I was charmed with all the historic and vintage buildings.

We could learn a thing or 3 from the way things use to be done! Here's a little small town ...»

Americana to inspire and charm you! (more at the blog link)

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Which of these features speaks to you the most?

Is there anything you could implement into your own home from this group?

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FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada Yesterday
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