How to Create an Inexpensive Mulch and Stone Walkway Spring is on its way and that means more rain. It's also the time of year when the grass has been dormant and there is more exposed dirt and mud in your yard. Let's be honest, everyone tends to have problem spots in their … [Read more...]
DIY Living Wall Planter Tutorial
DIY Living Wall Planter Tutorial For anyone who lives in a "not so sunny" place (and needs a quick pick me up from the dull grey skies), you'll find this easy DIY Living Wall Planter Tutorial just what you've been craving. Even if you live in the sunshine state, bringing the … [Read more...]
Use this App to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Use this App to Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal What would you say if I told you there's an app that could help you improve your curb appeal? Would you believe me? What if I told you this app could also help you complete all those home maintenance and repair tasks you've been … [Read more...]
DIY Fence Trellis
DIY Fence Trellis Hi, Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, and today I'm going to show you how to create this easy DIY fence trellis. Easily give a boring, flat fence visual interest in winter, and a place for vines to grow in the summer! Our … [Read more...]
How to Compost – Magnificent Garden Soil
Do you compost? Oh my gosh, if you don't, why not?!!! It is easy, it's great for the environment and it will result in amazing nutrient rich soil that surpasses anything you can buy from a store! Some of the additional benefits are that you will reduce the amount of trash you … [Read more...]
How to Replace a Wheelbarrow Tire in 5 Minutes
What happens when you are ready to do some work in the yard and discover your wheelbarrow has a flat tire? You pump it up. But, then you realize the tire is dry-rotted and no air will stay in the wheel. Trust me when I say you don't want to muscle the tire off to replace it … [Read more...]
Ghostly Fairy Garden Planter
Hey everyone! It's Jillian from I Am a Homemaker here today to share a little twist on the typical fairy garden with my Halloween Ghostly Fairy Garden Planter. Fairy gardens are so fun and they add a little something special to your flower bed or planter. I chose to add … [Read more...]
Swing Set for Grown Ups
Are your kids still using that old swing set in your backyard or have they long outgrown it? After our major landscaping project, we've been spending more time outside enjoying our new backyard. But, this eyesore was blocking the view. It was time to make this a Swing Set for … [Read more...]
How to Install Landscape Lights and Repel Mosquitoes
Pop Quiz: How can you beautify your yard AND repel mosquitoes at the same time? Do you give up? Introducing the new NuTone Haven Backyard Lighting & Mosquito Repellent System. As a resident of the North Carolina, we fight a losing battle against mosquitoes for a … [Read more...]
Create a Living Wall Lattice Privacy Screen
Did you see the Living Wall Lattice Privacy Screen I created for our new patio? It was so easy to install that I'm kicking myself for not thinking of the idea sooner. I'm just happy to have it now as it gives us a little more privacy and a cozy intimate feeling on our … [Read more...]
Backyard Landscaping and Patio Reveal
I've had many friends and readers ask if our backyard renovation was complete. Truth be told, it was finished right before Spring arrived. I wanted to wait for the plants to start blooming before taking the final pictures. Plus, I had to wait for the pollen and tree debris to … [Read more...]
How to Build a Square Foot Gardening Grid that Won’t Rot
As I mentioned before, I am trying my hand at Square Foot Gardening. If you've never heard about this style of gardening, do some research or check out this book on Square Foot Gardening (affiliate link). The basic premise of the Square Foot Garden plan is that you plant in … [Read more...]
How to Build a Vegetable Trellis on a Budget
Recently, I showed you how to build these rot resistant planter beds. They are definitely working well for me. Many of my seeds have sprouted and they look very happy. Soon I'll need a trellis to support the tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and beans. With that in mind I set about … [Read more...]
How to Build a Rot-Resistant Raised Planter Bed
I've wanted to start a vegetable garden for three years! Each Spring something comes up and it doesn't happen. This year is the year, I told myself. I'm going to build Raised Planter Beds that are rot-resistant (because who wants to build anything that has to be re-built after a … [Read more...]
Building a Pergola with Trellis Screens
One of the design elements that our landscape designer proposed was Building a Pergola Trellis to screen our trash cans. As soon as I saw the magazine clipping that she gave me, I was in love with the idea. Clipping from WoodMagazine.com I decided to make a few modifications … [Read more...]
Backyard Landscaping Update
Things have been busy in our yard. There's been lots of mud and dust flying around. I figured you'd like an update on our backyard landscaping. Put on your boots and let's get dirty! If you remember, I had big plans to give our back yard a face lift using Belgard stone … [Read more...]