DIY Outdoor Privacy Screen

How to Make an Easy Patio Privacy Screen {Step-by-Step Tutorial}

I've seen several DIY projects for privacy fences, but I didn't want to spend a lot of money or put a ton of effort into this project. Unfortunately, I have a champagne vision with a beer budget, but we were able to complete this project for less than $30 in under two hours. Paul (the hubs), was going to be doing most of the work, and I would be the job foreman. I'm happy to report that we're still married, even after our..."lively" debate about why its unrealistic for me to expect full growth ivy winding it's way through the lattice panels, while we sit in cushy new patio chairs sipping Mojitos listening to the gentle gurgle of a three-tier water feature that he could also build that weekend? Geesh, he's such a killjoy.

Not a Lattice Privacy Screen

Do you have something to hide or just need some privacy? This screen will be the envy of the neighborhood!

Rusty Can Door Hanger

I wanted an inexpensive door wreath that could be used for more than one holiday or season and that would be shallow enough to fit in between our seasonal door and front door. I prefer floral wreaths, but finding one that fits is always a challenge. I decided a door vase would be a perfect solution. Using a rusty can and mostly Dollar Store supplies I had on hand, I made a hanging door vase that will hold inexpensive seasonal floral bouquets.

Convert a Coffee Table Into Seating, Storage Plus a Night Stand

Change a sturdy coffee table into a multi-purpose furniture item - a perfect solution for a small budget, little space or no woodworking skills.

You Won’t Believe This Magical Tiny Bathroom Transformation!

The Tiniest of Tiny Bathrooms. A Room that Functions. Clean. Tidy. In Constant Use by a Family of 4.And Oh, So Boring!It’s Time to Change It Up. With a Quick and Easy DIY…BUT, I’m Not the Handiest.What about a Wall Mural??? Oh Boy, Maybe this isn’t a Good Idea.But then I Discovered Photowall and I was Blown Away! Photowall – a Swedish Company that Puts the Wow in Large Scale Murals. The Magic is Real! Photowall!Exquisite Designs and Patterns. From Old World to Edgy. Every Color Palette. Every Genre.Full Disclosure…The Most Difficult Part of this Project is Selecting Your Favorite Design.The Choices are Endless. Many Images Truly Took My Breath Away.I took the Plunge. Found My Design. Measured the Wall. And Placed the Order.Hello Photowall!

Homemade Wood Privacy Screens

Lately, our neighborhood has been under construction. Lots of new homes are getting built. I don't know if it is the fact that we got used to have just empty lots around us, but as soon as those home started to go up, we felt the need to add a little "privacy" to our back porch.

DIY Wood Privacy Screen

In the area we live in, backyards are very small and are commonly quite close to the neighbors. Even though my yard is enclosed by a fence, I wanted a privacy screen to further separate my backyard space from my neighbor’s house that is very close to mine on the other side. This wood slat screen was the perfect way to add a bit more privacy to my yard, and the contrast of the warm wood with the metal adds a lot of style at the same time. This was a relatively simple and inexpensive DIY project to complete in a weekend to beautify and improve my outdoor living area.

BBQ Deck : Privacy & Heat Proof

Hi there!For Mother's Day, I bought myself a new BBQ. Compare to the one we had before, it is huge! I was already planning some changes for my patio, and this new baby pushed me to start right away!

Build a Privacy Screen for Your Utility Boxes

Are your utility boxes/meters visible on the side of your house? Have you built a 'privacy' screen or box for them? Our utility boxes and gas meter are on the West side of our house. Do we go over there a lot? No. Do I like the look of them? No. I'm not even sure if they are very visible to the drivers who pass by on their way down the street. But, I do see them when I am mowing or pulling weeds and they bug me.

Hiding Pool Equipment

After we refurbished our backyard swimming pool, I was trying to figure out how to hide the pool motors. We had added a Sun Shade Sail Canopy last year to protect the equipment from the Hot Galveston Island Sun.

Painted Sunshine Dresser

I happened upon this painted black mid century modern dresser at a thrift store. It looked to be in great shape other than the rough paint job.

Repurposed Vintage Sieve Bird Feeder

I’ve been wanting to make a sieve bird feeder ever since I found two vintage sieves what seems like an eternity ago.

Tiktok Approved Hanging Planter

Any Gen Z will tell you that a TikToker's room always has at least one hanging planter (if you can locate it through all the stuff) and lots of fake vines. Non-negotiable. So Ma, drop the modern farmhouse and craft some cluttercore.

Red, White, and Blue Thrift Store Shirt Upcycle

I gave an old men's button up shirt an upcycle into a cute summer holiday pillow.

Quick Spray-on Rust DIY!

For this tutorial, I'm excited to show you another way to rust metal! This method is great for large steel/metal objects that you cannot soak (see my other metal rusting tutorial for smaller items). I used it forthese AWESOME steel planter boxes from DIYCartel. They come in raw steel and are gorgeous as is... but you know me... I like everything rusted to perfection! Here's a picture of the "after", so you can see what I mean!

Simply Stunning Flower Vase Holder

Spring is in the air and what better time then now to build a gorgeous flower vase holder. This would also work great for a plant propagation station as well.Follow along with me and I will show you how to create one Of your own.

Budget Built-in

We've spent some time working on a very budget-friendly basement makeover. I'm talking paint and a few upgrades. No carpet or wood floors, no drywall, just making a useable space with a few fun additions. One of those additions was making use of the "wasted" space under the steps by building a built-in bookshelf.

Wooden Fire Pit Cover

It all began several years ago with a weekend fire pit build, which turned into a gravel surround, and now a great fire pit cover!

How to Transform a Basket Using Colorful Raffia

I have been really into colorful raffia lately! It looks great in so many DIY projects, like the "Raffia Fringe Bag." You will love to make this high-end style basket for your home.

DIY Pantry Renovation

Painting The Inside Of Our Front Door Black

This spring hubby and I have begun pulling up all of the carpet in our 1977 ranch home because we discovered hardwoods!During the process, in magazines I have seen the interior side of front doors painted lovely colors, which was my inspiration for this project. Since we have a lot of colorful rugs and artwork in this hallway, I went neutral. How about your house? Is this an update you would make?One consideration before you purchase paint is what type of paint is already on your door. Ours was painted with oil back in the 1970s (ugh). I could have painted it first with oil-based primer, then painted a water-based paint on top to convert it. But no, I was in a hurry.HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT TYPE OF PAINT IS ON YOUR DOOR?Don’t guess whatever you do! If you paint water-based paint on top of oil, it will eventually peel right off. No fun. So, use some mineral spirits (paint thinner) on a rag and wipe the door. If paint comes off, it is oil. You can also use some denatured alcohol on a cloth to wipe the door. If nothing comes off, the paint is oil. The secret is – mineral spirits is the solvent for oil paint and denatured alcohol is the solvent for water-based paint.Let’s paint!WHAT YOU NEED1 quart of black paint. I used Sherwin-Williams in satinA 2″ or 3″ paintbrush made for the type of paint you’re usingPainter’s tapeDrop clothRags

Ottoman Coffee Table From a Pallet

What to do with those pallets? The quintessential DIY dilemma for all the pallet hoarders out there. When I recently salvaged a couple of half-pallets, I knew I needed to think fast because we don’t have a lot of storage! As it often happens, the inspiration for DIY projects comes from our daily life pain points: we have a vintage Mid-Century glass and brass coffee table that seems too precious to put anything on top – especially feet! It’s beautiful but, in the end, not very functional. It didn’t take long to realize the newly adopted pallets were the perfect base for a DIY Ottoman Coffee Table.

Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash That You’ll Dream Over

Check out a beautiful backsplash that will be the crown jewel of your kitchen! Here are some dreamy before and after pics with serious inspo! Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Jeffrey Court.

Repurpose Your Kids Bunkbed When They Grow Out of It.

My kids no longer use the bunkbed in the play room and after a year of trying to sell it I gave up and decided to repurpose it. This bunkbed was real oak wood and I could not bring myself to putting this out on the curb.

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.

DIY 'Bee Happy' Wreath

Create a ‘Bee Happy’ Wreath to celebrate gardening season and in honor of Earth Day.

How to Make a Moss May Day Basket in Five Easy Steps

Can you believe it is almost May 1? That means…MAY DAY! Whee! As fun as this day is, it always seems to creep up on me, both as a kid and as a mom. Now, truth be told…there were some years when popcorn and m&m’s were the filler choice because I ran out of time to be more creative. Even worse…(ooh, I hate to confess this!) Once in a while, I would gather leftover Easter candy and “re-package” it in gift form. Please tell me someone else has done this? (Uh oh…Crickets?) While my kids are grown and out of the house, I am evidently still wracked with May Day Guilt. Time to do it right! I’ve decided that, this year, it is quality not quantity that will count. I’m giving just a few but they will be AMAZING! LET’S GO! You Will Need These Things -Basket of your choosing. I found the one I am using here at the thrift store for 50 cents! -Green Faux Moss -Spray Adhesive -Hairspray -Wired ribbon of your choosing. I decided to go whimsical with a ribbon that says “I’m Off to Join the Circus!” -Flowers or Plants of your choosing

DIY Rolling Barn Door Hardware

How to inexpensively create rolling barn door hardware with plumbing pipe. Total cost of hardware was around $60 and the doors were $50. Tip I learned the hard way after this project: My town doesn’t sell very much pipe or hardware and almost NONE of it is black. So I finally just started ordering it all from Amazon. It is a little more expensive but once I factored in how many times my local stores didn’t have in stock what I needed… It just made more sense. Moving back to completing our basement: the bathroom and storage closet down here needed doors! As most everyone knows nowadays rolling barn door hardware isn’t cheap and the very old school look I wanted was the most expensive of all. I had already seen black pipe used just like this so I knew it would work!

Hide a Wi-fi Router Without Creating a Fire-hazard

Every house has some ugly plastic piece of technology that gets hot and bothered if it is hidden too far away. Deal with it by sticking it behind a ventilated screen.

Sharpie Shiplap

Do you love the look of shiplap, but you don’t love the price? Maybe you don’t have access to all the tools to cut the wood boards and attach them to the walls. Well, I have a hack for you! And the tools are all easy to find, easy to buy and store.

Framed Shiplap Gallery Wall

If you don't have the space for a true gallery wall or you are like me and like to change things around every month (or week) this might be the solution for you! We had this blank wall (that we filled with a clock) for over a year and I was ready to commit to something, I just wasn’t sure yet. That is until I stumbled upon the Instagram account of Erin_Sunnysideup . Her home is not only but according to my Pinterest boards I’ve been low key creeping on her home for the past few years and didn’t know it 😬. So I saw that she had this perfect shiplap framed area in her home that she uses as a photo wall and it was love at first sight! This is my Husband and I’s recreation; I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. It’s definitely one of my favorite projects we have done and I can’t wait to see how I use this over time!

How to Refinish a Vintage Desk--BEFORE and AFTER

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DIY Bathtub Caddy

It could be a great present for any mom out there and not only suitable for Christmas but also could be a great handmade gift for Mother’s Day.

Pruning Hydrangeas Before Spring Blooms - Don't Mess Them Up!

It's that time of year when all the gardening tools get to come out to play. And one of my favorite things to do in the garden is to trim back last year's dead growth. Today, I'm sharing how I prune mine for the best Spring blooms and how not to mess them up. I learned the hard way as usual.

TV Stand Door Makeover

We are moving!!! And it feela great to say it. Clay and I haven't officially announced our first home purchase but heck, you are invited to celebrate with us. This has been years in the making and I'm ready to dive into home projects.One Ive been worling on before we move it adding a personal touch to my second hand tv stand. I originally purchased our tv stand a month ago and it had a very Tommy Bahama vibe. Not so much thang if you couldn't tell from my other projects. I really do love midcentury modern and decided to makeover my tv stand doors.

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 Cottage Side Table

I love finding treasures at the side of the road! When I spotted the pieces from an antique washstand in my neighborhood, I grabbed them up. After mulling over what to do with those 3 beautiful barley twist legs, I knew just what to make! A sweet cottage side table. Keep reading to find out how we built it.

How To Customize Two Different Utility Slop Sinks

Tired of your dingy looking slop sink? Let’s customize! Here’s how to customize two different utility slop sinks for your inspiration!