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59 DIY Landscaping Ideas and Tips to Improve Your Outdoor Space

by M.E. Gray

The Curbly House 2017 | DIY landscaping ideas
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Being a homeowner is a big responsibility, and while there’s plenty to take care of inside you home, don’t forget about the outside, either. If you’ve ever looked into the cost of hiring a professional landscaper, you know they’re not cheap. Fortunately, there are a slew of inexpensive and affordable DIY landscaping ideas at your disposal, so long as you’re willing to get your hands a little dirty. From the front yard to the back, barbeque pits to bistro lights, here are 59 ways you can affordably improve your outdoor space.              Continue Reading

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DIY Creepy-Crawly Halloween Snake Wreath

by Rachel Jacks

DIY Halloween wreath with snakes
Photo: Rachel Jacks

Maybe it's my childhood spent catching garter snakes, but I've never been afraid of snakes. I know I'm in the minority in thinking that some of them are even downright cute, so I won't be surprised to hear that this snake wreath might evoke slithery nightmares for many. If plastic snakes don't creep you out too much, you can whip up this DIY Halloween wreath in no time.          

Materials

Materials needed for the Halloween wreath
Photo: Rachel Jacks

 

How to make your DIY Halloween Wreath 

Step

Glue the plastic snakes to the grapevine wreath
Photo: Rachel Jacks

Lay your plastic snakes out on the wreath, then glue them in place with hot glue. Continue Reading

A Quick, Colorful Patio Makeover Just in Time for Summer

by Alicia Lacy

Wagner Paint Sprayer patio chair makeover
This post is sponsored by Wagner

We are in the season of outdoor lounging. Here in the upper Midwest, summer is at a premium and we live outside as much as possible. There's no better way to indulge in this time of year than to sit on the patio and soak it all in. 

My parents have a stunning backyard with gorgeous gardens, fruit trees, and fountains. They live outside in the summertime and spend hours on their patio. Continue Reading

Shopping Guide: How to Put Together an Affordable Mid-Century Modern Patio

by Tracy Leigh Morgan

CB2 Ixtapa Chair
Source: CB2

Who loves a good deal?! Yep, me too! Whether you're setting up your patio for the first time this summer, or just giving it a little zhuzh for the season, it's always more fun when you find affordable goodies and killer seasonal sales – more summer for your buck, so to speak. For this shopping guide, I've put together a soft, summer-y version of Mid-Century Modern. Not too edgy, but with the right amount of clean lines and angles – and at an affordable price.        Continue Reading

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IKEA Hack! Turn a Shower Curtain into an Outdoor Rug

by Holly Wade

Have you ever struggled to find the perfect pattern for something? Then you see it…but it's the wrong product? That happened to me when I was searching for an outdoor rug, so actually decided I used an IKEA shower curtain to recover an outdoor rug, making a simple statement rug that was exactly what I wanted! Because shower curtains are already waterproof, you can makeover any rug with the pattern from a simple shower curtain. 

 

Shower curtains made with a plastic-like material are perfect for this project, but keep in mind the size of your rug compared to the size of a shower curtain. Continue Reading

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DIY Outdoor Bistro Light Stands For Your Patio

by Faith Provencher

DIY Bistro Light Posts For Your Patio
Photo: Faith Towers Provencher

I've always loved the look of bistro lights in outdoor spaces, but our patio didn't have anywhere to attach the string lights. But now it does! Click through to find out how to hang outdoor lights without attaching them to your house or surrounding trees. 

 

DIY Bistro Light Posts For Your Patio
Photo: Faith Towers Provencher

I was thrilled with the final result… they cast such a pretty glow over the patio once the sun has gone down. 

DIY Bistro Light Posts For Your Patio
Photo: Faith Towers Provencher

Here's what you'll need:

 

  • (2) buckets of Quikrete cement
  • Wood stain and a rag
  • Rubber gloves
  • Hammer
  • Nails (1 inch long)
  • Measuring tape
  • Level
  • Paintbrush
  • Wood glue
  • Thompson's WaterSeal
  • 6 cup hooks (1 inch)
  • Large bag of smooth stones 
  • Bistro lights
  • Ladder

Wood:

 

  • (3) 8' x 1″ x 2″ (or similar)
  • (3) 9.25″
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How to: Make a DIY Modern Planter Box for Under $40

by Lidy Dipert

DIY Modern Flower Box

It’s that time of year again! The season to start thinking about our outdoor gardens and spaces! When we first moved into our home three years ago, the outdoor living space was…decent. But it wasn’t quite our taste, and that made it a bit challenging to get over what we inherited and visualize an outdoor space that was meaningful to us.

But this year, we decided to take our first baby steps towards a more modern and clean outdoor space. Continue Reading

62 DIY Projects To Transform Your Backyard

by M.E. Gray

The ultimate roundup of outdoor DIY projects to transform your yard space

Blooming flowers and fresh rain can only mean one thing: spring has definitely sprung! That means summer will be here before you know it. If getting your backyard in order is on your to-do list but you're having trouble getting started – don't fret! You don't need a total landscaping overhaul for your yard to feel refreshed and inviting. Sometimes it's just a matter of hanging up some string lights or creating a simple fire pit.  Continue Reading

30 Outdoor Fire Pits that will Make You Jealous

by Holly Wade

Outdoor Fire Pits that will Make You Jealous
Photo: Max Kim-Bee via Country Living

Summer is just around the corner, which means it's the perfect time to update your backyard for barbecues and outdoor get togethers! If you need a little inspiration or just want to gawk at gorgeous backyards, these 30 outdoor fire pits and fireplaces will make you incredibly jealous.

 

Outdoor Fire Pits that will Make You Jealous
Photo: Mikkel Vang via Domino

1. This ultra cozy outdoor fireplace with layered textiles looks like a comfortable setting. [Photo: Mikkel Vang via Domino]

Outdoor Fire Pits that will Make You Jealous
Photo: Douglas Friedman via House Beautiful

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How to Sew Outdoor Chair Cushions in 30 Minutes or Less

by Holly Wade

How to Sew Outdoor Chair Cushions in 30 Minutes or Less

As the warm weather continues to emerge, I’m looking forward to spending more time outdoors and enjoying our front porch. Last summer, we purchased inexpensive metal chairs, but since metal is not very comfortable to sit on, I finally got around to making a set of leave printed chair cushions. The best part is you can sew outdoor chair cushions in 30 minutes or less with a few specific materials and this envelope style pillow case.  Continue Reading