New mask-drying technique
I’ve been obsessively laundering our face masks after every use and have finally figured out the best drying method. The actual clothes dryer wasn’t a great option because they came […]
New cushion for our DIY bench
I made this DIY backyard bench for our garden last year—and it was great, but it really needed some serious cushions to be comfortable. Now it is truly a lovely […]
DIY Garden Arch complete
Our DIY Garden Arch went through several iterations and redesigns during assembly, but today we managed to attach a mesh wire for the flowers to climb, thereby completing the project. […]
Garden arch underway
I finished construction on our backyard garden arch this afternoon, using zip ties to attach wood lattice to pvc pipe. My calculations were off as I discovered that an arch […]
DIY Backyard Bench
I finished assembling my DIY turquoise bench in our backyard garden oasis this afternoon. I found the idea on Pinterest and watched videos on YouTube to guide me. Stacks of […]
Handy women at Friedman’s
With the help of a couple very handy women at our local hardware store, my outdoor home storage project is progressing nicely. I created a mini model and drew up […]
De-stressing in the garden
Today I planted Mama’s red Abutilon plant outside her window, along with several herbs and these pretty Petunias! It felt good to release stress through gardening and breathing fresh air. […]
Executing my design
I designed a unique shade solution for our backyard oasis last year; and though it worked wonderfully, the stainless steel cable frayed and had to be replaced. I improved last […]
Evolution of a model
After consulting with my local hardware store manager on my project design, I made some changes to the outdoor storage rack I’m creating from PVC pipes. I drew my new […]
A mini model
I try to improve our backyard living space each spring/summer, learning from what worked and didn’t the previous year. February is when I begin my planning. This time around, I’m […]
