If you’ve wondered how hard it is to build a small freestanding deck, this post is for you! See how we transformed a small area in our front yard for a sitting deck. I can’t wait to show you how we made a freestanding deck in our front yard. The sun disappears from my backyard…
Looking for eco-friendly items for outdoor entertaining? Check out all the great ideas here! Today I’m talking all about outdoor entertaining essentials that are eco-friendly. Items that work double duty for indoor use and outdoor use and ways you can mix and match good quality items. It’s also time for our monthly Simply Home Series…
This post shows you how to easily remove old stain from an old fence and apply a new solid stain. Our backyard fence is original to our house that was built in the late 1980s and had seen better days. The stain was orange and worn and we recently replaced the lattice that was on…
Most prefab fence panels seem to come with a lattice top. The lattice on our fence was rotting and needed to be replaced and I also never liked it. Let me show you how to replace the lattice on a pre-made fence panel. When I moved into this house, it came with this fence probably…
I’ve taken everyday metal containers and turned them into a potted herb garden. We love having fresh herbs in the summer and last year I planted a herb garden in some metal containers that I had around the house. I love using unique vessels for my floral arrangements and herb garden. The herbs did okay…
These are my favourite patio furniture covers and they are inexpensive too! We bought patio furniture covers online the same time we bought our patio furniture (two years ago now) and we love them! Our patio table and chairs have no protection from the elements so we needed covers that worked hard! We also don’t store…
These 10 painted concrete floors or patios will knock your socks off! And the best part is that they last! Painting our concrete patio was as the best decision we made for a budget-friendly temporary solution but now that it’s been the third season, I can say that it’s not just temporary but long-lasting! There…
Let me show you how to make a bug repellent outdoor centrepiece for your patio table. I couldn’t wait to make an outdoor centrepiece for my patio table but didn’t want one that would attract bees. I’m allergic to bees and my kids freak out when bugs come around when we’re eating. I do love…
RV camping has the obvious comforts of home but what if you can’t get full hook-ups? I’m sharing tips of how you can dry camp and camp with only partial hook-ups. *Updated August 2025 Be sure to check out my newest camping post Solo Camping with new organization tips. Tent camping is fun but if…