Diy Yard Landscaping – Since it’s the day after a long weekend, we thought we’d repost a beloved post…the EHD Reader DIY Backyard Post. It is full of amazing ideas if you are “inspired” to take it outdoors after a weekend hopefully outdoors. So sit back and enjoy all the DIY creativity 🙂
There is something special and inspiring about seeing people take care of their own homes and let their creativity flow. And since last year has really shown the importance of not only the house but also the outdoor space, many people are trying to maximize the space (even my own father you will see:) space and projects to help you to get your hands a little dirty and make the room Your room can be a lot of fun this summer…and I promise you’ll be inspired. Let’s start with a project that anyone with a paint brush and a dream can do…
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Ok, now Liz Kamarul is an amazing artist/designer. If you want more proof, check out her Instagram. She also really likes the checkered pattern (we are like that:)) #foreverchecked
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So in true Liz style, she decided to paint last year’s mural on the wooden deck. He started by using two coats of paint and first and then just let his mural bloom naturally (I was very impressed as I really had to plan. But that is clear the difference between an artist and a non-artist). So if you liked last year’s design, then they did it.
But this year Liz wanted to give her deck a fresh look and did this lovely checkered pattern in cooler colors.
The lighter peachy shade is Sunset Drive by Behr and the darker shade is True Copper also by Behr. This pattern looks very good to the user. So, if you’re looking to do something cool/modern on your outdoor patio, this might work for you! Here’s a highlight of her Instagram that takes you on a journey with more tips.
This is not a beginner’s DIY but if you are handy (or someone else in your life) you can have a greenhouse like this too. Ursula has a detailed materials list here , but for the cliff notes version, she painted an existing shack and then added this cute little greenhouse using recycled windows to keep the budget manageable. So for about $1000 Ursula can create this little slice of heaven!
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If you’re not quite at the DIY greenhouse level, they have TONS of smaller, more beginner-friendly projects like DIY Copper Obelisk Trellis or Trash Can Privacy Screens.
As I write this, I remember that my dad just finished a VERY cool DIY project and wanted to share it. He didn’t say, but I could tell he was very excited to be featured:) So, here’s his new DIY Salt Bath and Shower:
“So my neighbor was getting rid of her clawfoot tub. I thought it would make a nice outdoor bath in my place, so I bought it from her ($200 steal). I thought it would be a good spot in my front yard in my backyard (which I finished) because I have access to hot and cold water. My boyfriend likes to take salt baths, so I think I’ll use it a lot. I thought I could just drain it with a garden hose, but as luck would have it, I’m very close to a sewer. After a little digging, there him. What luck. I’ve never tapped into a sewer before. When I did, I immediately understood the definition of the term “faecal gravity”, yikes! I recommend hiring a plumber for that particular job if you want to connect to a sewer. It’s unpleasant and if you cut it, you won’t come back. I’ll save you (and me) the graphic details of the day. (I’m always injured). Anyway, as you can see, everything will ram well done. I rose from the ground on a huge piece of wood I had been lugging around forever. It gives character. The teak mat is a little warm. I also made a floating shelf out of alder wood that I put in it. I am very happy with the results. It took about three days to complete. The most expensive part is the cedar fence. The price of wood has gone up. I was surprised. What would have been $500 a year ago is $1000. That’s it, again. That’s the life I thought but it hurt. Now for the hot tub. whooo!”
To be more technical, the sides are made like a box to be nice and hide the pipes on the side of the shower (he made a small trap door to reach the pipes. Then for the roof, he used clear corrugated plastic supported by a cool geometric design of wood. Also, pieces -the other decorative pieces were all chosen by her boyfriend. I think it’s great and I’m proud of her! (P.S. I don’t know about the sewage problem… YIKES it’s true and it has to be faced, dad)
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This very talented DIYer painted this faux marble floor and I think it’s amazing. Oversized diamond floors are never “out” because they are a classic, but they are definitely “IN” this year and everything is painted.
I asked Fahira if she could give me all her tips on how she got that amazing marble look and she posted:
1. To get the marbling effect, you need to mix several colors of paint that you are using. The first two colors will be paint straight from the can (the base color of the tile). For the third shade (dark 2), mix 1 part of the light color with 2 parts of the dark. For the fourth shade (light 2), mix 1 part of the dark with 2 parts of the light color. Now you have four different colors to work with.
2. Use a natural sponge and dip it into Dark 2, wipe off the excess, and dab it on the dark box, going at a 45-degree angle across the box to imitate the natural veining of marble. Make sure not to cover the entire square with this color but leave some areas empty.
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3. Go back with a dark tone from the can and blend it on the edge so that the edge is not defined.
4. Use a thin Paintbrush to take some light 2 and with a light hand draw veins going in the same direction as before. Use a reference image of a real marble tile for reference. Another tip is to use turkey feathers for the veining section – it creates a very natural line
5. Soften the edges if necessary with the base color and repeat the process for the other box. Remember to use lighter tones for light squares and darker ones for dark ones.
6. To create some highlights or lighter areas in the dark box you can use a small bit of light paint to create some contrast.
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Thank you, Fahira! She also has very marbling highlights if you’re a visual learner 🙂 Oh and check out more of her background here!
Last summer, Tiffany from Pretty Real decided it was time to tackle the backyard and create her dream living room/entertainment area. He started by extending his concrete slab (a more budget-friendly option for a floating deck at $2,500) to fit his soon-to-be DIY’d awesome pergola. The idea of building a pergola has always intimidated me. I mean what if it crashes because I don’t support it right?! Luckily Tiffany found Toja Grid. That’s the company that sells the black brackets you see above. In this way, you can confidently build a pergola without fear of “falling down.” Tiffany wrote the whole post here, but the dollar price is about $800 for the Toja Grid hardware and $300 for the wood. So for $1,100, the whole family can enjoy endless summer nights in the backyard under a beautiful pergola.
Two updates in one post? Yes it is! Tiffany said that painting the pergola black was always the plan but you know… life happens so she waited a year to finish her project. Both versions look good but I like the black version. If you’re thinking about staining your current pergola for a much-needed facelift or plan to DIY it after seeing this, here’s the stain to use. However, if you want some more info check out his post about the whole process here. Also yesterday Tiffany wrote a post about a DIY outdoor movie theater (What can’t this pergola do?)
Now let’s go
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Big Impact Landscaping
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Author by : Sara Bendrick
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2017-03-14
Publisher by : Page Street Publishing
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Description : The Ultimate in Designer Landscaping Projects for Boosting Your Home’s Value If you’ve ever looked at the weed-filled expanse that passes for your backyard and wondered why your family never uses it, then this book is for you. Sara Bendrick, host of I Hate My Yard! and Build It Like Bendrick, addresses the most common homeowner requests for affordable ways to bring privacy, shade, dining areas, fire features and manageable plantings into their yards to increase their enjoyment of outdoor spaces and increase the value of their home. With 28 unique projects featuring step-by-step instructions and photos, Sara shows you how to: • Build an outdoor kitchen area for a grill or pizza oven • Assemble a fireplace out of prefab concrete modules • Install a stone patio with a pebble mosaic focal point • Build an overhead structure to provide shade and the feeling of an outdoor room • Make a privacy screening wall that lets in light and provides a beautiful backdrop • Create a maintenance-free dry creek bed with a footbridge that will wow your neighbors • Construct a retaining wall from practically free recycled materials • Add a bocce court that will return fun and games to your backyard Get the most out of your property and expand your living space while enjoying more time outdoors. With Big Impact Landscaping as your guide, your backyard will go from a forlorn, forgotten wasteland to the go-to gathering place your family and guests will never want to leave....
John Deere 52 Backyard Landscaping Projects
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Author by : Kristen Hampshire
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2007
Publisher by : Creative Publishing International
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Description : The second in a series of John Deere books published by Quayside, John Deere 52 Backyard Landscaping Projectsis the perfect companion and follow-up to John Deere Landscaping and Lawn Care. Once homeowners have a handle on what they need to do to their yard and when the need to do it in order to keep their lawn and landscape green and healthy, they will want to learn how to improve upon it. John Deere 52 Backyard Landscaping Projectsprovides simple projects that are relevant to today's homeowners. While most books cover, design, building, planting with an extensive gardening section devoted to plant care, types, etc. this book is unique in that it offers simple weekend landscaping projects and it carried the John Deere stamp of approval. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions All projects can be completed in a weekend's time...
Landscaping
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Author by : John Kelsey
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2012-05-01
Publisher by : Fox Chapel Publishing
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Description : From growing lawns and planting trees, to putting in stone walkways or water elements, readers will discover the right way to do it in straight-forward steps that anyone can follow to realize their dreams....
Complete Book Of Outdoor Diy Projects
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Author by : Penny Swift
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2020-11-01
Publisher by : Fox Chapel Publishing
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Description : Build useful and attractive outdoor features to enhance your yard and garden, using stone, brick, wood, or water. 35 DIY projects feature step-by-step instructions and clear color photographs....
Landscaping For Beginners
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Author by : Roger Miller
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2021-01-09
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ISBN :
Description : ✿✿ Are you profoundly unsatisfied with the landscape of your garden? Would you like to improve your garden value, but you aren't sure what kind of landscaping options you should need? If you have already tried to arrange your garden landscape, but now you want a specific guide to definitively improve your value house and your family's quality of life, don't worry! "Landscaping for Beginners" provides you the right tips to create the garden of your dreams! Most people think that gardening is only "feed plants" it is not only this! Gardening is a complete art and requires some specific skills, techniques, and knowledge, in particular landscaping! I tell you a beautiful secret: you can learn all of these! If you wish to create the garden of your dreams, build a patio to spend your time with friends or family, or decorate your backyard with plants that bloom all the year, you can do all of this! You need just a bit of passion and a good book that explains to you some specific techniques. Having knowledge and familiarity with landscaping elements' basic principles, you can become a great landscaper in a little time, and you will be able to create the garden of your dreams! Would you like to have the most beautiful garden in your neighborhood? For how much time you have been waiting for building a little wall in your garden or a new pathway? Even if you're a novice, "Landscaping for Beginners" will guide you in your garden realization, from the beginning to the finish, also setting up a specific budget plan! You will learn: How to project the garden of your dreams What is Landscaping, and how a Novice can create his project step-by-step! Awesome Tips for Working as a Professional Landscaper How to create a blooming garden all of the year with Annuals The best Perennials for a beautiful Landscaping How to organize your Time for DIY Landscaping How to set the Budget for your Landscaping project How to create your first Low Wall step-by-step! How to build your first Pathway step-by-step! How to create your first Patio step-by-step! ... and much more! "Landscaping for Beginners" is the guide that will offer you all the tips and knowledge you need! So, what are you waiting for? Change your current garden into a beautiful and vibrant landscape! ✿✿...
Diy Projects Landscaping
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Author by : Johannes Poulard
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015-05-14
Publisher by : CreateSpace
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Description : Learn to do Your Own Landscaping like a Pro! Written by professional landscapers and veterans of the industry, DIY Projects: Landscaping: How to Design your Own Landscape, is an amazing book which goes into every detail of different aspects which are important to both design and maintain your landscaping. DIY Projects: Landscaping: How to Design your Own Landscape, goes into full detail about, first, the basics of landscape design, what kind of software is available for it, how to configure your computer for a good landscape design software, and more. When doing your landscape design, you will also learn how to identify what climate region, according to the USDA climate region map. This is important when it comes to designing your yard and all the professionals use the USDA map to understand what plants can grow in your area. You will also learn the difference between annuals and perennials and what plants are perennials where. You will also learn some advanced gardening tips, such as propagating annuals over the winter. You will learn what ground cover is, how and where to plant ground cover, and what the purpose is for ground cover. You will also learn about proper edging and how to keep your ground cover from overtaking your lawn. Have you ever been frustrated with having that emerald green lawn that your neighbor has? Learn how to get that emerald green lawn. Learn the proper way to seed and fertilize your lawn and not to burn your lawn with fertilizer. Have you ever had the dream of a backyard where you can entertain your friends and relatives in the summer? Well, learn the tricks of professional masons on how to properly mortar stone and brick. Learn how to build a grill or fire pit, minibar and many other the other things you will need for an outside extension of your home in the summertime. Learn how to wire outlets, switches, and lighting fixtures. Learn how to pave your own patios and walks, mix concrete and mortar, and pond building. Learn how to make your own outdoor sound system with rock speakers that match your landscape boulders. Learn about the different varieties of decorative pond fish available and how to build different water features. You can also learn about water plants for your pond. Landscape trees can also be frustrating. Learn what sucker shotes are and why they need to be cut, and why, if left unchecked, they can actually kill the tree. After learning all the different aspects in creating your own landscape design, you can also look up some extra maintenance tips in the epilogue at the end of the book. Great for anyone who bought a house with work needed on it, the ambitious do-it-yourselfer who wants to "keep up with the Joneses," or people who want a unique yard. This book is for you. Loads of information from the pros and many illustrations to show you how to do things. Get DIY Projects: Landscaping: How to Design your Own Landscape, and create your own masterpiece or find out what you are doing wrong....
Grounds For Improvement
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Author by : Dean Hill
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2007
Publisher by : Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN :
Description : Grounds for Improvement helps homeowners solve those landscaping problems and make over their outdoor space in style. Jackie Taylor and Dean Hill, hosts of DIY Network’s Grounds for Improvement, teach techniques ranging from basic landscaping to intricate hardscaping. They demonstrate how to lay sod, plant shrubs, trim trees, install water features, construct arbors, erect fences, create pathways, and much more. All this knowledge is put to use on some of the most practical, beautiful, and luxurious projects ever--all presented with vivid illustrations and detailed instructions. Any home can get an uplift from the tiled patio and retaining wall, pergola, courtyard with stone planters, waterfall, or outdoor kitchen. And who wouldn’t love having their own putting green and hot tub right in their own backyard? Throughout the book, dozens of photos capture the amazing difference between "before” and "after”--a difference that anyone can make when they do it themselves....
