Kick Back in Style! Summer time and the living is easy! Just soaking up the sun relaxes us. Here are ways to make Summer more enjoyable that don't cost much. These tips might be a great place to start your staycation! String the Christmas Lights in the Back Yard These lights don't use much electricity and add a lot of style as well as … [Read more...]
A Luxurious Copper Floor for Pennies and 7 Other Penny Decor Projects
Looking for some home improvement, decor, or craft projects that cost just pennies? With the name of this blog, I had to post about this trend in the "Maker Culture," also known as do-it-yourselfers. I love the penny floor, but I think I'll try some smaller projects first! It seems a penny covered bowling ball is a hot project in garden decor these … [Read more...]
April Deals and Warm Weather Fun Ahead (Plus Zeriscaping)
You can save money this Spring for fun outdoor living that lasts into early Autumn. 1. On sale in April: laptops, cookware, barbeque grills, and insulated drapes. Click here for ways to use these to save on upcoming events and to reap the savings through Summer and into Fall. Remember insulated drapes save on air conditioning bills as well as … [Read more...]
Pallet Privacy Screen Planter
Easy Pallet Privacy ScreenThis is one of the nicest ways to recycle a wooden pallet that I've seen. Make a pallet into an outdoor privacy screen that doubles as a planter. You don't have to tear apart the pallet and you get a very attractive addition to your outdoor living. Love it!Basically you just set the pallet on end and attach planters. You … [Read more...]
Bowling Ball Gazing Ball Art for Your Garden or Yard
Mosaic with GroutI know two people in their 20's who display old bowling balls artfully in their back yards. Think of a sculpture garden. You spy them here and there among the foliage. Well, people display "gazing balls," and this is recycling! I've been to their gardens and really enjoy being surprised by the bowling balls. A plus, they … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Cookout Recipes and Fun
It's not too early to start planning a Memorial Day weekend get-together. Invite friends and family over for a relaxing cookout to celebrate the unofficial beginning of Summer! Get out the yard games for plenty of outdoor fun. We always like a badminton tournament--can be singles or doubles.If you are grilling the meat/fish your friends can bring … [Read more...]
Low Maintenance Landscaping Tricks to Cut Back on Lawn Mowing
How would you like to cut back on your lawn mowing? Sound good? Just replace an area of your lawn with some drought-tolerant plants. I love the purple creeping phlox in the photo below (source: Houzz). A drought-tolerant garden can be colorful! div> Contemporary Landscape by Albuquerque Landscape Contractors Waterwise Landscapes … [Read more...]