DIY Outdoor Living Room
Sara Bendrick is giving you some easy tips on how to make the perfect living space outdoors. She likes to combine nature with a sense of space —combining natural elements with living spaces to create a space that feels like home. She likes to combine science, art, and functionality.
Shed assembly for tool organization
You might remember how, a couple of months ago, I worked on my friend’s yard. I introduced a shed and other storage units to help with the overall organization of the place. And now, I’m doing it again, but this time, in my own yard. So my tool organization was… Not that good. I had […]
DIY mosaic brick path
A pathway is a great opportunity to enhance your yard, as it defines your space visually. So adding interesting details like a simple brick mosaic is a great opportunity to show off your style and beautify your backyard experience. Here’s what you would need to make yours: MATERIALS– 6 50lb bags of Stabilized Decomposed granite– […]
DIY balance beam for kids
A balance beam can be a cool addition to your yard, especially if you have kids. And what best way to do it than building it yourself! Don’t worry, it’s not as much work as it looks and you won’t need to break the bank either 😉 Here’s how you can build this fun little […]
DIY: decorative fence panels for your yard
Decorative fence panels are my go-to solution for jazzing up an otherwise meh space. Easy to build, pleasing to the eye, and most importantly, long-lasting… Plus, they won’t break the bank. If you have been following my blog for a while, you might know that I like quick and simple solutions for boring backgrounds. And […]
DIY modern bench
Don’t get me wrong. When it comes to hardscape materials, I love using natural stones, pebbles, or luxury pavers to elevate a yard. But there’s nothing quite as versatile as good ‘ole concrete. Case in point: The concrete and wood bench you see here. For starters, concrete is affordable. It’s also strong. For slabs, walkways, […]
3 tips for building a DIY creekbed
There are so many reasons to consider a dry creekbed in your yard. I love it as a way to create definition and interest in an outdoor space. It also brings a natural look by creating pockets for plants and accent boulders. However, maybe the most important thing is its ability to slow down and/or […]
The benefits of front yard trees
Working in landscaping for so many years has taught me that sometimes people just prefer to remove trees than just work around them. This happened with one of our potential clients. They wanted to remove their 50-year-old magnolia tree, flatten the yard and replace it all with one layer of gravel. Although this might seem […]
