Outdoor crafts

Check out the full 31-day series of 2x4 projects We had family in town for a Memorial Day weekend full of food, walks, flower planting, and the occasional thunderstorm/tornado. It was a great weekend in spite of that last part. :) We also managed to knock out a little patio project while some very willing babysitters kept an eye on Baby B. I've had my eye on this outdoor collection (picture below) from West Elm, but it cost $149-279 per piece! That was never going to happen for us. So we…

Beverage Station - a great tutorial on making a beverage and paper goods station perfect for your next event.

I think this quick little update is a great idea it is from Jen over at Just for Rachel. This is what she had to say: Here are my new house numbers! They are just

Decorating idea for 5 gallon buckets upcycled to planters.

This STUNNING CUSTOM sign will serve as a daily reminder to those you love! Hang on your Porch, Sun Room, Deck, Patio, the Possibilities are Endless! It will look amazing with any decor'! Farmhouse, Modern, Shabby Chic and so many more! Our signs make PERFECT GIFTS! SIGN DETAILS: • Measures Approximately 16" Wide by 23" tall! • Color Shown: ANTIQUE WHITE with DARK CHOCOLATE Lettering {Can Be Made To Order in color of your choice...Please see Color Options in Fourth Listing Photo :)…

We designed this shed with money saving in mind. Even the dimensions are designed to make the most efficient use of lumber.

Pallet Playhouse: Want a fun project that won't cost much? Got kids and a decent amount of time on your hands? Try using shipping pallets and reclaimed wood to build your kids a funky playhouse. Or use it as a shed. Not only was this project fun, I also traveled…

I'm a very novice woodworker so keep that in mind looking at these projects. This is the first year I was able to give hand made items for Christmas. The first project is a "Cowboy Cooler" I made for my sister and brother-in-law. I made it out of pallet lumber. The spigot ties in to the drain on the cooler. No serious woodworking skills required for this one. http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb140/Heathicus/Woodworking/Projects/Cowboy%20Cooler/IMG_6736640x480.jpg

I visited Roger's Gardens in Irvine with a friend today for the first time. Boy oh boy was it beautiful! The Christmas arrangements inside the front door were stunning. I loved the addition of lime green into this wreath. Cyclamen is a Christmas staple in Southern California gardening. Evidently this is a Southern California snowman. Did you know that Santa has felted boots? This poinsettia is absolutely gorgeous! Unfortunately I do not remember it's name. These rain chains were one of my…

Make dents disappear from your metal doors.

Here are 31 garden design ideas to give your landscape a pick-me-up.

Build your own cedar shed to store lawn mowers, tools, trash cans, or just extra things. We love that it's like an outdoor closet. This cedar shed plan uses fence pickets - so it's much less expensive. The simple design can be built by most anyone. Step by step plans with diagrams and shopping and cut list from Ana-White.com

TOH's Team Saturday shows you how to entertain friends with a yard-size version of this ball-drop game, made from wire fencing and plant stakes

Learn how to build a lattice privacy screen with my dad! Hide AC units, trash cans or neighbors with a lattice privacy fence in one weekend project!