This DIY backyard fire pit post has been sponsored by Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product(tools). All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Summer projects are in full swing around here and I have quite a list that I'd like to accomplish … [Read more...]
Connie Round Side Table Plans
The round side table plan and Ridgid battery starter, hammer drill and jigsaw tool review is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product (tools). All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. This summer I have been chipping away at … [Read more...]
How to Build a Redwood Pergola with Arch Detail
I am super excited to share with you my latest project. I have started working on creating an outdoor entertaining space and the first item crossed off the list is a redwood pergola! As a wood lover, I was truly in awe working with redwood. While cutting and sanding, the redwood looked like any other lumber. At some point the boards actually looked like douglas fir. When I … [Read more...]
Planning a Backyard DIY Redwood Pergola and Entertainment Space
It's finally feeling like spring around here, all of the blossoms are budding on the trees. Which means its time to get outside and work on a few projects in my backyard. For years I've been stumped on what to do in the back corner of my yard. My yard is an odd shape, being on an inside corner of the neighborhood, the yard is in a bit of a pie shape. I've had a playset back … [Read more...]
Spring Yard Clean-Up with Milwaukee Battery M18 Tools
The Milwaukee Battery String Trimmer review is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product (tools). All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Spring has sprung in Utah, which means 50's one day, snow the next day and back to … [Read more...]
Front Door Refresh and Smart Lock Install
Front door refresh and smart lock install is sponsored by Delaney Hardware. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. 'Tis the season for Holiday parties and family gatherings. It's nice to have a welcoming front … [Read more...]
Fix the Sagging Deck
Fix the Sagging Deck and Tool Review is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Check out this view of the deck floor while coming up the stairs. It sort of reminds me of Galloping … [Read more...]
Wood and Mason Jar Solar Lantern
It's Power Tool Challenge Day and the Theme is Lanterns. I have an old solar powered light post top that I bought years ago to go on my deck stair posts. It was only a few dollars, but it didn't fit because it is made for wood posts and my vinyl posts are a little larger. I've been hanging on to for just the right project. I thought it would be fun to use that old top and … [Read more...]
Wood Louver A/C Unit Screen
Are you tired of seeing your A/C unit in your beautiful garden or patio? Want to hide that 'less than attractive' pool equipment? Cover up that unsightly house equipment with an outdoor wood louver AC unit screen. The screen is robust, but it can be lifted out of the way if work is required on the unit. Wood louvered screen with decorative trellis. The cedar slats … [Read more...]
Vertical Succulent Garden DIH Workshop
**This post is sponsored by The Home Depot** When it comes to home decor, the engineer in me is always looking for the WOW factor. I am drawn to design elements that defy the odds and make you stop and wonder 'how does that work'. That must be why I love the upcoming Home Depot DIH (Do-it-herself) Workshop project, a Vertical Succulent Garden. This is such a fun project … [Read more...]