
First impressions matter. The front door and porch reflect who you are and how guests, passersby, and neighbors perceive your home and the welcome they will receive there. So give the outside and front door the TLC and attention it deserves, too. You don’t even need to spend a lot of time or money doing…

A garden is a soothing, life-affirming place โ and the perfect sanctuary in which to spend time during these perplexing times. Here, we provide you with inspiration to get your hands into the earth, and turn your little patch into a beautiful, thriving paradise. 1. Textured and terrific Ten years ago, Melbourne homeowner Jan Mawson…

A beautiful yard is an amalgamation of various detailsโthat wildflower patch in the corner that attracts local pollinators, a plush lawn that beckons bare feet, and hardscaping elements that provide contrasting structure and function. Adding water features to your yard is another option and an excellent way to infuse character, a touch of whimsy, and…

Stacey Solomon has been transforming old household objects into practical garden accessories to keep herself busy during lockdown. Posting to her Instagram Story, the presenter, Loose Women panellist, and mum-of-three impressed her followers with budget-friendly ways to upcycle items around the home and garden. From a rusty watering can to reviving an old wooden unit,…

Indiana lifestyle blogger Shannan Martin and her husband, Cory, relied on secondhand finds and low-cost materials to build a thrifty country-style kitchen for their busy family of six. Budget backdrop Laminate floors and countertops in dark tones contrast the white cabinets, appliances and subway tile from big-box stores. A $25 galvanized barn light juxtaposes a…

Raised beds can be as humble or as elaborate as you would like. The benefits of raised garden beds include better soil drainage, easy access to plants, portability, soil customization increased soil control, and also the ability to keep weeds and pests at bay. You can easily DIY raised beds from recycled materials you might…

The walled backyard design ideas in this small city plot provide numerous focal points that help to make the space feel larger than it is.ย Walled gardens have a lovely feeling of privacy, but the clever elements used in this design also draw the eye away from the surrounding walls and encourage the viewer to…

Decking isnโt just for large gardens โ there are plenty of small garden decking ideas you can play with if youโre working with a bite-sized space. There are decking ideas for every garden, and they donโt have to take up a lot of room. Whether you carve out a corner for a decked seating area…