Jane from CottageAtTheCrossRoads shares her DIY on creating these beautiful flower baskets mounted on wooden posts – they make a great statement going into the house/cottage.
Go get the details of her DIY here.… Read the rest
DIY Pallet Swing Bed
Me thinks this DIY Pallett phenomenon is getting out of hand. But who am I to complain when you have such classy DIY hacks coming about?
At the MerryThought, check out another version of the DIY Pallet bed. Absolutely … Read the rest
Beautiful Tree Hut Made From Pallets
Warning – there are no step by step instructions for this – but all the same – how cool is this pallet project?
You can find more projects like this at the Pallet Project website.… Read the rest
Beautiful Lights in the Forest
This is a beautiful artscape by Norwegian artist Rune Guneriussen. Although, not strictly DIY, it is surely an inspiration for some gardens.
Go check out his other work on his site here.… Read the rest
Beautiful Beach Themed Outside Play Area Transformation
Michelle and her family transformed the kids outside play area into a cubby house. They used a beach theme – and the finished result is gorgeous. Hats off to the whole family who seem to have a knack for doing … Read the rest
Outdoor Patio Office
Now this is an office, I would love to go everyday.
More a description of what her office looks like, rather than a DIY tutorial, this is Donna’s workspace.
Check out more up close and gorgeous photos of her work … Read the rest
DIY Hanging Basket Stand
This is a super cool idea that is so easy to make that anyone can do!
Grab a few pieces of wood, some scraps, some paint.. oh.. why don’t you go over to Shanty-2-Chic’s blog to read up on how … Read the rest
A rustic garden shed transformation
Donna, from FunkyJunkyInteriors, has written a 4 part series on how she transformed an old cow shed. She used some old crates for a flowerbox, some rusty tools for decorations and many more simple hand me downs.
The result is … Read the rest
Upcycle a Headboard, Footboard To A Potting Bench
This is a simple idea that turns a headboard/footboard into an effective potting bench.
Head over to OverTheBigMoon.com where they created this clever outdoor DIY craft.
This tutorial shows you how to make a DIY Headboard, headboards are a … Read the rest
DIY Deck Garden
Absolutely love this idea. And so simple as well!
Michelle of StitchWishDesigns has created a herb/vegetable garden for the deck and I love the simplicity and the no-messiness of it.
Go get details of the DIY Deck Garden.… Read the rest
How To Chicken Proof Your Garden
ModernFarmer has a great post on what it takes to create a space where you can have a decent garden and still keep chickens. Creating a fence isn’t too difficult, but it is the planning that makes it perfect.
Go … Read the rest
The Best Outdoor Swings That You Can Actually Make DIY
Face it. Most of the swings that you find on these DIY websites require a team of carpenters and skilled trade people to put together.
We don’t have them on call, unless, you’re married to one of them.
So here … Read the rest
Upcycled Playhouse Signs
Tara of Suburble upcycled these signs for playtime fun using $2 signs bought from the Dollar Store.
The idea is simple enough and the end result is great!
Get her tute on these upcycled playhouse signs.… Read the rest
How To Build A Straw Bale Garden
ModernFarmer.com is fast becoming my favorite garden website. The instructions are clear, the pictures are descriptive and they always have something interesting going on.
Today, they show you how to build a straw bale garden. If you have ever thought … Read the rest
How to build a worm farm
It is my enduring desire, to one day get into gardening with my kids. Before they grow too old.
Because, you know, all kids like to play in the dirt and mess around in the sand – with their bare … Read the rest