Having fun in the outdoors!!
Ricky Gordon 
Quite frankly, many of us do not have gobs of money to be throwing at our outside spaces. Even if we do, Sometimes we are just looking for something a little simpler. So I have decided to make this post about deck and patio designs that are a little more laid back. Salvaged Items Let … Read more
This is a project that you really cannot do wrong. A stepping stones garden path can be as rustic or as clean lined as you like. Make it fit your location. Stone Paths Many of us may be able to find nice flat stones for our stepping stones garden path on our properties. Any stone … Read more
One of the most widely used hardscape materials today is concrete retaining wall blocks. You have surely seen them somewhere in your neighborhoods either used in commercial or residential landscapes. Their ease of use is a big factor. This post will be about their use and design options. The Blocks These products are made by … Read more
There is one natural material that you may have plenty of, right in your backyard. That material is stone, or rocks as some folks call them. I would like to touch on some procedures for making use of this beautiful material. So let’s see how to build a rock wall. Rocks According to your geographic … Read more
I did a post a little while ago about gazebo planning. I know it was fun for me and if it got you thirsting for more info as it did me then check out this site, Fifthroom.com. In this article I will focus on Fifthroom gazebos. Fifthroom.com Fifthroom was started as a small store opened … Read more
For most of us a big part of the whole patio/deck experience is cooking our meals on a grill or something similar. For that reason I have decided to look at some outdoor cooking area ideas to help us plan for an entertaining cooking area. Planning Planning out our outdoor cooking area ideas can be … Read more
I know if you own a flagstone patio, you have possibly encountered some loose stones a time or two. This repair is not really too hard to make. So let me show you how to repair flagstone patio loose stones. Assess the problem The first thing you will need to do is to determine just … Read more
Gazebo: A roofed structure that offers an open view of the surrounding area, typically used for relaxation or entertainment. That’s the definition and what better description. So let us take a look at some outdoor gazebo ideas. Soft Top Gazebos – A nice place to rest in the shade I’m sure if you have ever … Read more
Plants are a simple way to spice up our surroundings. Most of us do not have the time to spend on taking care of finicky hard to grow plants. Here are a few easy outdoor plants that require little attention for great benefit. Flowering Plants Cosmos These annual plants are very easy to grow and … Read more
In keeping with my fondness for small DIY projects to be used in creating a little more pleasantness to our outdoor living spaces. I would like to show you a neat little product that will make a splash. A solar bird bath fountain. Solar Power Solar powered accent items seem to be everywhere these days. … Read more
