Today’s roundup is practical: we are solving a problem that some of us might have. If you have windows that face fences or walls, they can become a great problem: not enough light and a bad view are included. You might also have egress and well windows, which are considered problematic features for the same...
What do you need an outdoor washbasin for? For lots of things! First of all, you can use it for gardening works like watering and washing pots, washing hands after that and other things, it’s very comfortable to have such a sink at hand. Second, you can place it in your outdoor bathroom, especially if...
Collecting rain water to make a rain pond or use this water in the garden is a very sustainable idea, and if you live in a rainy area, use it! How to collect it? First of all, move the rain water from your roof down using rain chains and bowls or even barrels. Then you’ll...
Integrate a deck or a patio into your garden to make a lovely space to stay! Building it may take a lot of effort, time and money but you can save all these using pallets. Pallets are ready pieces of wood that you can use for all kinds of crafts including building your outdoor nook....
Most of us hide radiators, especially in the warm season. Don’t want to hide your radiator? It’s a good idea to embrace it and use the space over it as much as possible as this way you’ll reduce the heat loss that happens when you have screens and covers. A top of a radiator can...
Slatted wood is a huge trend in modern decor but we mostly see it indoors: slatted wood walls, furniture, accents but what about outdoors? Let’s make our outdoor spaces more trendy, too, applying this trend, it’s very easy and budget-friendly. Slatted Fences And Privacy Screens A slatted fence or privacy screen is a thing you...
Container gardening is gaining popularity but even if you aren’t planning any, you will still need some planters for your backyard, balcony, garden or porch. The best idea is to get some box planters because they are versatile and due to the shape can be squeezed into many spaces accommodating a lot of plants. Here...
What do you imagine when you hear ‘planter bench’? A classic bench with planters on each end? Yes, this is a classic idea but besides it there are many more options that can be called planter benches. Let me share both classics and the newest solutions for those of you who prefer contemporary and minimal...
If you are a keen gardener, the spot you might want more than any other is a potting bench, station or table, whatever you call it. This is a space where you can pot and do all the other necessary things with your plants, and it should be functional. If you are looking for ideas,...
If you happen to have a large tree in your backyard that you want to cut, don’t do that, a living tree has a whole ton of advantages! It can become a focal point in the space, it can provide shade on a hot day and it can even welcome birds if you add some...