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  • A bouquet of pale pink and white ranunculus flowers with green leaves graces the left, while a single stem of lifelike white hydrangea stands on the right. The background features a soft, light hue, offering subtle inspiration for fake flower tips.

    All the Best Artificial Flower Secrets You Need to Know

    Discover insider tips for artificial flowers that actually look real! From styling tips to cleaning hacks, you’ll elevate your faux florals.

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  • Crushed Granite vs. Pea Gravel Patio: Which to Love?

    Crushed Granite vs. Pea Gravel Patio: Which to Love?

    Crushed granite patios are THE thing! Yes, you can DIY one! With proper prep and planning, pros & cons. All found here!

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  • Brick Posts under construction with a lot of work debris around

    How To Add New Brick Fence and Makeover a Railing

    See how we made over our patio, adding brick fence pillars to match the house columns and updating the black iron railing.

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  • Two adirondack chairs with pillows and pumpkins and a large flower pot arrangement sitting on the finished DG patio

    How To Install a Beautiful Decomposed Granite Patio

    Expand your outdoor living space with a beautiful decomposed granite patio. Yes you can DIY it. All the info is right here! If you’re new here, a hearty “welcome”! We are in the midst of a Blog Post Super Series — Our Backyard Makeover. I am sharing all that we have done since we first…

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  • Closeup of completed Stone steps and wall surrounded with soil and construction materials

    How To Build Natural Stone Retaining Wall And Steps

    Here’s the best way to build a strong retaining wall with steps. All of natural stone for timeless style and that won’t degrade!

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  • view of the black metal post on the corner of the patio holding four strings of lit outdoor Edison light bulbs over the patio with a beautiful pink and purple sky behind and reflected in the lake beyond the pole

    How to Hang Outdoor Edison Bulbs For an Inviting Glow

    Outdoor Edison bulbs -cafe lights- set an inviting glow. But can be a challenge to hang. Here are our tips to hang yours for year round use.

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  • Partial view of the finished flagstone steps and stone walkway with ground cover and decorative grass planted beside

    Use Flagstone Steps to Make a Hill Safe and Beautiful

    Have a difficult slope? Here’s how to use flagstone steps to landscape hillside gardens, making them safe and beautiful too!

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  • A wicker stool holds a plant in a woven basket, a ceramic rabbit, and a small green egg. The background features a red brick wall and greenery with light-colored flowers.

    Weekender Newsletter 3/15/25

    Sharing some great blog posts, thoughts of the week and more!

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  • A large decorative outdoor clock, a perfect DIY project, features a frame of green leaves and colorful balls. It adorns a wooden wall on this sunny day, with boats gently swaying on the lake and charming houses dotting the background.

    Croquet O’Clock: A Colorful DIY Clock for Outdoor Spaces

    DIY outdoor clock meets vintage croquet set in this playful upcycle. See how colorful mallets become a timekeeping wreath for outdoor spaces.

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  • A decorative scene with a rabbit statue surrounded by a spring floral arrangement featuring tulips, daffodils, and other colorful flowers. Twisted branches and greenery frame the display in front of a multi-paned window.

    Weekender Newsletter 3/8/25

    Sharing some great blog posts, thoughts of the week and more!

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  • How to Make a Small Tool Shed Stylish

    How to Make a Small Tool Shed Stylish

    An outdoor small tool shed becomes a tool cabana in this makeover bringing fresh style and a much needed safe entry.

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  • A partially completed puzzle with colorful pieces is spread across a large board with side trays near a patterned ottoman. The background shows a large fireplace with a TV beside it

    How-To Upgrade Your Puzzle Board By Adding Great Extra Features

    Basic to brilliant: Upgrade any puzzle board with 4 game-changing features. Here’s how to add comfort, style, function for a bargain price.

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  • Closeup of hollyhocks in an arrangement with hydrangeas

    Weekender Newsletter W/ Shopping With Friends 3-1-25

    It’s everyone’s favorite Shopping With Friends Saturday Share — plus some extras!

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  • A decorative wreath with green leaves and white flowers encircles a pink, circular frame hangs on a brick wall. The wreath contains a small, white lattice-arched piece behind it, adding to the rustic charm of the display.

    No Mantel? No Problem! How to Style Your Stair Landing for Spring

    Adapt spring mantel inspiration for your stair landing or any surface with this budget-friendly guide using creative display techniques.

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