If you’ve never used concrete in any of your DIY projects, you’ve been missing out because this is such a versatile material and there are so many beautiful things that you can do with it. Today we’re focusing on DIY concrete projects for outdoor areas such as the backyard and the garden. There’s a lot…
A shed isn’t something you see people build…at least not very often. It’s rather the type of structure you discover in the backyard when you purchase an old house. So how do these things appear? They’re obviously built so let’s see what it takes so put a shed together. We looked around and we found…
An apartment located in Aquiles, Ecuador was in need of a major remodel and it was the talented team of architects and designers at Quiles Jarrin studio who took on the challenge of transforming it into a unique space. The apartment has a total floor plan of 120 square meters and is situated in the…
A garden shed is sometimes more than it seems. For instance, this right here is a multifunctional shed, a little something that architect Richard John Andrews built for himself in the backyard of his London home. The Light Shed as it was called has a timber frame and is clad in black corrugated fiberglass which…
Nothing creates a more beautiful and relaxing garden than the perfect balance of elements. Be it the eastern philosophy of feng shui or more contemporary approach to design that takes about living closer to nature, water is an essential part of this delicate balance. And a DIY water feature, like the one below, is the…
There’s a lot that you can do to make your garden look mesmerizing and beautiful. Stepping stones for example can really spice up the decor. They’re not just something you add for practical reasons. They can also be wonderful focal points in your design and there’s actually a lot that you probably didn’t know you…
Often used to edge a path or a driveway where they’re very effective at stopping the base from spreading, edging stones can also serve a decorative purpose and are quite common in gardens. You can use edging stones to delineate a flower bed, to organize a garden and to set boundaries outside in general. Below…
Succulent gardens range from large planters filled with selections such as echeveria, to an area of the yard that showcases your favorite succulent varieties. In fact, there are so many different varieties to browse, the possibilities seem endless. Their thick, shiny, water-filled leaves give them an almost unreal appearance, making them popular with design lovers…
With warmer months here, it is time to again welcome our feathery friends after the chill of winter. For bird lovers, DIY bird feeders provide a great option to express their love for their winged buddies. The best DIY bird feeders give your garden a facelift. Even more importantly, they fill the garden with chirping…
Nothing gives an instant face-lift to your garden or backyard like a gorgeous pond at its heart. The best DIY ponds are ones you can create with relative ease and do not cost you fortune. Cheap DIY ponds are not too hard to find and they take far less time to create than you would…