As the temps begin to drop, so do the front porch plants I had cared for all summer. The shade loving annuals on my north-facing front porch were looking rather sad after a few nights of freezing temps. So, I said goodbye and yanked out all my Begonia, Coleus, Polka Dot Plant, and Caladiums. They …
As the temperatures dip, you might be thinking that, sadly, patio season is coming to an end. I love outdoor entertaining, but I’m not one to sit out on the patio when it’s freezing cold and there’s a cozy seat by the fire indoors. But I do want to enjoy the outdoors as long as …
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As a commercial interior designer, my job is to layout spaces on a daily basis for my clients. I’ve been designing interiors for many, many years and one of the biggest challenges is planning smaller spaces. In this article we’ll look at what to do when faced with outfitting a small patio, porch, or deck. …
Why in the world would you spend an entire day or weekend building a patio chair when the home goods store sells plenty of them?! Well, I’ll tell you why I started building my own outdoor furniture. My home has plenty of outdoor spaces to entertain and relax. So I searched in stores and online …
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I probably should have done more research on screws before working on my first outdoor furniture project. I had no idea how overwhelming it could be to choose a screw. I had no idea there were so many options! The hardware store has a bazillion types of screws! I was relieved to notice they were …
As fall approaches and the weather gets colder, we enter the season of bonfires and s’mores! Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the patio or outdoor spaces! But as winter approaches, many people wonder “What should I do with my outdoor furniture? Should I cover it? Store it in a garage or shed? Leave …
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