Shade garden fence

Cucumber Trellis for Under $20

Unfortunately, i didn't get the step by step pictures of this project but I think you can kind of make it out. Since these pictures, I had to take my little Urban Homestead down, due to some other projects we have going in our back yard, but I wanted to share this trellis with you. I'm extremely NEW to gardening, as I was apartment bound till this year. :) Didn't really know what a backyard was. HA! I wanted to start growing Veggies. Specially cucumbers, we love them at my house. I didn't want to take much space from my NEW backyard so i decided to grow my cucumber UP. Here is how i made the trills: - I went to my local HomeDepot and purchased (5) 1 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. Furring Strip Boards they are like $2 on my neck of the woods. - I left the top and bottom boards at 8 ft (no cutting there)- I measured and cut the sides to 6ft and the middle to 5 ft. This will leave the sides with little legs. - I laid them on the ground and drilled to place using #6 x 2 in Drywall Screws which I already had. - Once it all took shape I used a 1/4 drill bit and made my holes about 5 in apart. - I then screwed my "LEGS" to my raised bed. - I garbed some rope (which I purchased at Home Depot) and stringed it thru the holes. pulling for tightness. started horizontally. - then went vertically weaving it in. Success! I had a trills. I had 6 cucumber plant growing on this and it didn't even flinch The cucumbers where huge. So... I would say i give it 2 thumbs up for sturdy! Hope you found this helpful and sparked some ideas on how it can work for you. I only purchased the boards and the rope so that kept my cost under $20.

Garden Globes

After seeing so many posts on diy garden globes, I just had to try it. I started searching for old bowling balls but all I found were priced too high. Then little by little, it all came together and and I now have six garden globes that I just love. Hope you do too.

Pallet Shed Using Pallets, Old Windows & Tin Cans

It’s been a long journey and a learning lesson from the first pallet to the last. My pallet shed is finally complete and I am very pleased how it turned out. It's still one of my favorite pallet projects to date.

Pretty Spring Wreath

I made a pretty Spring wreath using flowers from Michael’s Store but you could use the same technique with flowers from your favorite shop.I’ve had bright pink on my mind this Spring and I was thrilled to find so many pretty stems in one spot! (I have to admit I went one step further, it was pouring out so I had it same day delivered…my new favorite thing!!)I’ve had my Forsythia wreath up for awhile and it’s time for a switch.

How To Make a Decorative Table Mat Using Cord

Celebrate spring or any time of the year by creating fun craft projects while at the same time adding beauty to your surroundings! One way is to make an adorable table mat! It's a delightful way to provide a decorative accent feature that can dress up almost any area of your home - including the dining room, kitchen and living areas. And it's a great decorative accent piece that can be used anywhere, on any type of table, including buffets, side tables, end tables, sofa tables, coffee tables and of course dining tables, too. Check how easy it is to make a lovely decoupage table mat:

How to Make Palm Tree Leaves

I don't know about you but I’ve been eyeing these tall decorative leaves for a while. They pop up every now and then in cool Boho decor. It’s a refreshing alternative to Pampa grass, which isn’t great for dust or even an option for those with allergies! I’ve been thinking about how to make palm tree leaves without weaving yarn, which would take forever on large leaves, and I came up with this method. DIY decorative palm leaves in under 1 hour!Find the detailed step-by-step here!

Easy & Amazing DIY Modern Plant Wall

So what do you do when your budget is limited, your backyard is small and boring, and you long for that cool “Dwell” high end vibe? You do this. Best. Project. Ever. This DIY modern plant wall just may be our proudest DIY moment yet! And it was easy. Be sure to click through for the entire tutorial at the end!

Backyard Makeover

I had some questionable bushes boardering my backyard. They kept my 9lb dog in, but the neighborhood dogs easily found their way through the bushes.

Cinder Block Fence With 4x4's

Cinder block posts with 4x4's rails for diyNOTE: The cinder block posts are movable they are not buried or cemented down. Making this fence movable and customizable at any time.

Wood Fence Upgrade

Last year we happily removed the old chain link fence in our backyard and replaced it with brand new wood fence. It was an interesting project because we had multiple trees on the property line to work around! Here's the lovely finished product :)

DIY Garden Fence Using Picket Fence Panels

The deer were eating our tomatoes! We originally put a border around our garden using 2 x 8's, but we needed something more. Using picket fence panels to make a garden fence not only helped to protect our bounty from deer and such, but also added a pretty (and nostalgic) factor. Purchasing pre-assembled picket fence panels seemed the most cost effective way for us to fence in our vegetable garden area. Here's how we did it:

How to Create Your DIY Love Shelf + Free Plan

A few weeks ago, I saw a nice Love shelf project and thought it could really feet in my house. I drew up various designs based on pictures of various LOVE shelves that I had seen. Then, I decided how tall I wished the shelf to be and came up with the other dimensions. Then I went to the wood store to purchase my wood and the hardware store to purchase the rest. For the shelf lover, I have also included a free plan that I made to do it yourself if you want via our blog article below this description.Check out our video for moreAdd Me HereFacebook https://www.facebook.com/MyATCtv/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myatctv/

DIY Wood Garden Bridge

Instructions for building a wooden garden bridge.

11 Pictures of Crazy Cool Uses for Tree Stumps

We don't know what it is about tree stumps that we love so much - maybe the natural texture, the joy of reusing materials, or the fact that they're completely free. Whatever the reason, we LOVE them, and we know you do too, which is why we collected some inspiring and crazy cool pictures of tree stump upcycles that you'd better not miss! 1. Tree Stump Planter

Cedar Garden Gate

When we drew out our plans for our garden enclosure it included a simple gate. We planned to use scrap wood for it, but ended up with an extra cedar fence picket. That's when the wheels started turning! Cedar fence pickets cost around $3, so if the plan didn't work it wouldn't have been a big deal. Fortunately, it worked out. So for just $3 we built a beautiful cedar garden gate.

Decoupage Terracotta Pots

We all have many women in our life that are very are special to us. Although we may appreciate and care about someone, we often neglect to let them know, and regret it when it is too late. Makingsomeone’s day special doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive.These easy decoupage terracotta pots were $0.78 each and I used scraps I already had from previous projects to transfer them into works of art. And you can do the same! Besides, does Mom actually need another mug?

Hollow Log Tree Fairy House DIY

Have you ever seen a piece of a fallen tree and thought hmmmm FAIRY HOUSE?! Maybe it's just me but I love the fun and magic of fairies!Our Fairy Forest is growing and as it evolves we've actually tried our hand at making their homes rather then just buying them. Here is our DIY on the most recent one...

How to Make Repurposed Folding Steamer Garden Flowers

Making fun things for the garden is one of my favourite things to so so I decided to create some repurposed garden flowers using thrifted strainer steamers.

How to Make a Yard Art Heart From Old China and Slate.

Trying different ways to cheer up the mood, bring love, colour and cheer to life as well as the garden is always a passion of mine, so when I saw these lovely natural grey thick flat slate hearts i thought they could do with a bit of something extra to bring them to life!

How to Create DIY Repurposed Garden Tulips

I love creating flowers for my garden by repurposing things. It's fun to have little surprises tucked away here and there.

Two Pieces of Furniture From One, Do You Like It?

My son needed a vanity for his laundry room. I had a dresser than was too tall, so I cut it in two, added new legs to make it just the right height, then I decorated it up a little with vinyl that I cut with my silhouette. As it turns out it is too wide for the space, so I think it will just be a sideboard. With the left over drawer and legs I added a new top and some foam and fabric to make a bench with storage. Two pieces from one!

How to Refinish a Vintage Desk--BEFORE and AFTER

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Pothos Propagation: How To Prune & Propagate Pothos

Pothos are popular hanging houseplants. This outlines Pothos propagation – pruning, propagating, cuttings care and good things to know.

DIY Boho Solar Lights

DIY Cardboard Bookshelves (Make a Kid’s Bookcase!)

My husband was complaining about the mess of books in my son’s room this past weekend – to which I responded that if he doesn’t like it he should come up with a solution to store them!He grunted and said he didn’t want to spend money on a bookshelf.I decided I needed to prove a point – that we had everything we needed to make one in the house already – so I set out to make my own cardboard bookshelves. I was determined to do it in an afternoon….and I succeeded!Here’s how!Materials Needed – DIY Cardboard BookshelvesCardboard Boxes – I used one strong vegetable crate as well as on large and one medium sized cardboard box. Read on or watch the video to see how you can adapt this to fit your own space and the boxes you have available.A craft knifeGlue (I used Gorilla Glue which is actually for wood but regular craft glue will work too) and/or Duct Tape (I used both!)Measuring TapePen or PencilClamps (optional)The full written instructions are below or you can watch the video tutorial here:

Adding Legs to a Dresser

Today I am sharing with you how I added the metal legs on the old dresser makeover I posted a month ago. You can find how I bleached and added the cane door front here.

Sharpie Chevron Wall

Here is an easy and budget-friendly tutorial on how to create a Sharpie wall that mimics the look of wallpaper or tile!

DIY Barn Door

Is there anything better than a sliding barn door to finish off a space?I absolutely love the look of barn doors and got a vision in my head so went with it. A wooden framed door with a plexiglass insert and a curved detail.Material list:(1) 1"x12"x8' - top(1) 1"x16"x8' - bottom(4) 1"x6"x6' - sides(2) 1"x3"x6' - middle support(3) 1"x2"x8' - supportsCurve detail was cut from leftover 12" and 16" pieces.The finished door size is 39" x 85.25"

Simple Beaded Lantern Tutorial | Farmhouse Lantern DIY

I keep seeing all these beautiful and amazing lanterns online and in stores but I personally can't afford to spend $40 + on a lantern. So let's try to DIY one!The hardest part of this DIY was getting the skewers to bend. It took some brainstorming to figure it out.

How to Repair Your Patio Door & Window Screens

As a homeowner you have to do home maintenance and repairs from time to time. Our patio door gets a lot of wear & tear since it leads out onto our deck and it was time to replace it. After I tackled the patio door, I decided it was time to change out all the window screens in our home too. This is an easy DIY project that you will be happy you took care of.

A Diy Mid-century Wood Accent Wall

I have a quick and easy DIY for you today. I am laughing as I write this as I am kind of known for my accent walls (I have promised no more on a few occasions), and well, here I go again. ;) Today, I am sharing my version of a Mid-Century Modern Wood Accent Wall.

Round Barn Quilt Table

At the moment my wood scrap heap is getting too big, so I needed to thin it out. Barn quilts are a great project to make to use up your scraps. I had an old round table that I was given and thought it would be good to try a round barn quilt table.

DIY Citrus Room Spray

Today we are sharing a really easy, wonderful smelling DIY citrus room spray you can use all spring and summer!This one is slightly different than many of our homemade room sprays on Chemistry Cachet, so be sure to go to the blog post (https://chemistrycachet.com/diy-citrus-room-spray/ ) to learn why each ingredient is used.Everything has a special purpose and science behind it. More videos and details on Instagram (username alexis.roch).

How To Make An Easy Ribbon Craft DIY

Make this Easy Ribbon Craft DIY using dollar store supplies and scrap wood. It makes a great addition to your home decor, and can be hung on the wall, or placed standing on an entry table or mantel. SUPPLIES Scrap WoodDollar Tree Gingham RibbonDollar Tree FlowersSpray Bottle With Water Acrylic Paint in brownHot Glue Gun Chip Brush

How to Fold Plastic Bags

I re-use plastic grocery bags for my garbage in my home. That way I don't have to go out and buy garbage bags. Since the grocery bags I bring home fit the majority of my garbage cans, it is a perfect way to save a little money.However, my storage system was not really working out.

Sewing Stool Makeover

Do you have something covered in vinyl that could use a refresh? You might not realize that you can paint right over vinyl so today I’m making over a sewing stool with Fusion Mineral Paint! The best part? Hardly any prep necessary!For all my tips and tricks on painting vinyl, watch the video near the end of this post or continue reading the tutorial below:BeforeHere’s what we started with; a typical sewing stool with dark stain. Hubs went ahead and sanded the one on the right, while I was painting the top. Initially I was going to paint the base too, but changed my mind when I saw how good it looked in the end.

Make a Big Impact on a Budget – Painted Book Wall

How to Make a DIY Bee Feeder

Learn how to make a DIY bee feeder with a mason jar or upcycled mayonnaise jar. This is an easy craft, and it's great for older kids or adults. Use it to supplement your bees in the spring and fall.