Posts tagged: porch
Create A Summer Getaway–in Your Garage!
By DIY Maven
This charming one-stall garage was transformed into an outdoor getaway from spring to fall. What was done with all the tools and what-not usually found in such places, My Home Ideas doesn’t say, and I really don’t care. » READ MORE
Window Cat Patio
By DIY Maven
The Meow't ® Cat Patio mounts in any slidey uppy-downy window 22 1/2" to 36" wide, has a flap door to minimize heating and cooling loss and a translucent roof so you can keep an eye on your cat-child. The kicker is the ventilated paw-print porch itself, of course. The porch section is 11 1/4" by 12" x 11 1/2" tall. At $150 from Improvements it's not the cheapest cat toy you can buy, but I'm thinking it just might be DIY-able! Via.
Essential Outdoor Design Tip: Take Pictures
By cushionsandumbrellasDesigning or redesiging your outdoor space has a different set of challenges than your indoor space. The one thing in common is you, and how you want to treat it. What most of our clients ask when starting on their outdoor room is:
"Where should I start?"
You see, for the interior of you home, you can create a plan. Start with one room and let your design unfold. Or plan it out room by room. But with the outside of your room, everythi » READ MORE
20 Ways to Boost Your Curb-ly Appeal
By DIY MavenBHG has a list of 20 great ways to boost your curb appeal. They’ve even catagorized them into projects that can be accomplished in a day, week or even month.
In a day:
- Create a symmetrical entryway by adding sidelights and containers filled with flowers.
- Replace old hardware like house numbers and lockset.
- Punch up your front door with a fresh coat of colorful paint and polish the door fixtures.
- Replace your mailbox or dress up the one y » READ MORE
Step-by-Step Upholstered Cushion for Everywhere in Your Home
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Kitchen chairs, bar stools, porch furniture, patio furniture, window seats, sofas, chairs, floor pillows, dog beds, doll beds, cat beds, and that's all I can think of, this tutorial will show you step-by-step how to make your own boxed and corded cushions.
You can ditch the cord for a more modern look.
Have at it this Spring with the beautiful large graphic print fabrics available for the interior and the new outdoor fabrics--to die for!
Simple Steps to Make Welt Cord/Piping
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Almost all pillows, cushions and upholstery is finished with fabric covered welt cord/piping. Here is a simple tutorial for you to see how easy it is to make.
what you need:
cord to cover
strips of fabric, cut on the bias, sewn together
sewing machine
what you do:
1. cut fabric on the bias (diagonally) into strips
I use 5/32" cording so I cut 1 3/4" strips of fabric. I couldn't cut these strips on the bias because I didn't have enou » READ MORE
Best Backyard/Porch Accessories...
By vsgbeatriceI think, hands down, this one wins:
Found at: http://www.delight.com/Solar-Sun-Jar
Seriously, I want ten of them to line the walkway onto my porch.
A Welcome Welcome!
By erinloechner
Am sort of loving these 'Welcome Mats' a la Lizzie Ridout.
But spend bookoos of dough on my guest's feet? Never!
How about simply having the neighborhood kids write a similar message in sidewalk chalk? I'm thinking of herding a few myself for a creative welcome like this one. May not get your guest's feet clean, but who cares? You'll make a fun, bold statement and keep the kids busy for an afternoon.
Can't go wrong!
