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Dress up your home in the spirit of Independence Day with these easy red, white, and blue 4th of July decorations. The oh-so-easy decorations made of paper, ribbon, and small flags are sure to make your festivities sparkle. 4th of July Lantern Table SettingFor a unique 4th of July centerpiece, spray-paint matching antique or thrift … More Easy Red.White & Blue (July 4th.Memorial and Labor Day too) Decorations and Serving Ideas

Banana Split With a TwistSweet and juicy watermelon is standard fare for summer holidays, but why settle for a slice when you can go for a split? Cut bananas in half lengthwise and place the halves on plates. Top with watermelon balls formed with an ice-cream scoop. Add dollops of whipped cream, then sprinkle on … More Festive Red, White and Blue Desserts

Scour flea markets for unique and thrifty finds to add cheer to your front door. An old pail turned planter and child’s chair bring vintage charm and amp up the cottage appeal of this home. Create an inviting outdoor space by placing a chair on your porch. Don’t worry if that chair isn’t in perfect … More If you live on the cheap (even if you don't) you can create these easy, eye-pleasing ideas to increase your homes Spring.Summer curb appeal for pennies! Who knew you so little could get so much?!?!

Like many families we wanted the comfort of having our own pool, to use at our convenience, not waiting for the local pool to open and then not being ready to leave when it closes. We have thought this out for many years but wanted to wait until our kids were not in danger of … More Our Backyard Oasis ~ Our above ground DIY buried in ground pool…..LOVE IT!

Scrap Metal Flowers ~ Give your garden year-round blooms with larger-than-life flowers designed from scrap metal and wooden stakes. A decorative knob provides a pop of color at the center of each flower while keeping the parts together. Tin Can Luminarias ~ Brighten your deck or patio with these inexpensive punched-tin lights. Even on a … More Easy DIY Garden Decor

Although furniture is a quick fix, a swinging patio bed is a simple, charming DIY solution to relax-worthy seating. Adapt a platform or bench to hold a cushion and a back support. Hooks should be attached to beams, not the ceiling itself. Convert underutilized areas in your landscape into welcoming patios by employing handsome furnishings, … More Perfect DIY backyard, patio and porch ideas that just about anyone can do

Burlap Garden BoxSalvage a cardboard box and two burlap bags (found at bulk grocers) for a mini garden. Cut the bags at the seams, piece together to fit your box, and sew with right sides together to form a tube. Turn, then fit over the box, tucking and gluing extra material inside and underneath.Line the … More Outdoor Decorating Projects That Add Personality to Your Garden

Perforated Can LanternsRaid the recycle bin for soup cans, and tap a pattern of holes in their sides to create these radiant cylinders. And don’t forget this clever trick: Fill the cans with water and freeze them first to avoid denting the cans as you puncture them. Upcycled Chandelier CenterpieceLook closely: This graceful table topper … More Get ready for Spring.Summer nights outside with these fun and easy DIY projects that will light-up any backyard party.