I’m taking outdoor entertaining to the next level by transforming our ordinary fire column into a stunning coffee table! Discover how I converted a simple piece of foam paneling into a stable surface. This solution allows us to effortlessly switch between a cozy fire column and a practical coffee table whenever we desire. Get ready […]
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DEWALT 20V BLOWER VS MAKITA 18V BLOWER: Which One is better?
This is probably the first blower review that doesn’t show any blowing! Ha! Well the specs are virtually the same on these two blowers, and I wanted to “feel” each of them out. I took a good look at the Makita and DeWalt blowers and after some thought, I decided to keep the Makita. I […]
Continue readingRyobi Pressure Washer (1800 PSI 1.2 GPM) Unbox & Review
We needed a Pressure (Power) Washer for a bunch of different outdoor cleaning projects around our house. I wanted to get one that matched both power and reliability without major cost. After looking at a lot of brands and models, we settled on the Ryobi 1800 PSI 1.2 GPM Power Washer (129.99 at the time) […]
Continue readingTurn a Sconce into Outdoor String Lights
String lights make a great atmosphere on back porches and decks, but plugging them in and pulling them out can become a hassle. I decided to fix this problem by removing an old sconce on our back deck and hard wiring the string lights straight into the house wiring. The best part is that now […]
Continue readingDIY Outdoor Sectional
We wanted an Outdoor Sectional but we did not want to pay the prices in the stores! Outdoor furniture is expensive, especially if you want something large like this sectional. After shopping around I decided to design and build my own, which allowed me to spend less than half of the retail cost of a store-bought […]
Continue readingBuild a Dining Table out of ONE Sheet of Plywood
Utilizing ONE Sheet of Plywood We wanted an inexpensive outdoor dining table that could stay outside on our back porch and let nature do its thing. I was able to design a table made from only ONE sheet of plywood and I am stoked with how it turned out. We also found wood Windsor chairs […]
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