Backyard Paradise

Great projects to bring you outdoors during the Spring and Summer seasons! And these don't require a green thumb!
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DIY Concrete Drink Table
An outdoor table doesn't have to come from the store! We used @quikrete Countertop Mix & Fast-Setting Concrete so it'll last! . Prep your form by taping the hole in a water heater pan. Make a grid out of rebar. Mix & pour your countertop mix, set rebar. Let it cure. . Set your post with Fast-Setting Concrete (in the red bag). Create a cleat & lower countertop into place. Install a light on top to play at night! . #sponsored by @quikrete #outdoorfun #bocceballrules #patiolife #diyfurniture
Backyard Paradise: From Slab to Fab With Pavestone - Today's Homeowner
We think John David says it best! Thanks, as always, to our friends at @quikrete and @pavestoneco for your beautiful design and hardwork for this year’s Backyard Paradise contest winner! Which feature is your favorite?! . Watch the full episode featuring this patio and bocce court online now! . #workwithgoodpeople #patioparadise #backyardparadise #paverpatio #backyardliving
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Build a Paver Surround for Your Grill!
Off-the-shelf grill but make it fancy! It doesn't take much to build-in your regular grill with @pavestoneco pavers. It'll look custom but you can DIY in less than a day! . 1-Remove wheels and build block base. 2-Build columns on either side. 3-Cap your columns. 4-Vent the back. . Full how-to on our website right now! . #sponsored by @pavestoneco #DIY #grillreel #grilllife #paverpatio
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I just completely transformed my old patio! (Here's how I did it...)
I completely updated my patio, and it couldn't have been easier! . Featured: Rock Patch from @daichcoatings #sponsored #diy #homeimprovement #concrete #patiomakeover #beforeandafter
How to Make Planter Posts for String Lights
Have a dark patio? Give it some ambiance and style with these planter posts for string lights! 😍 Here's a quick guide. #sponsored by @quikrete • Choose the perfect location for your planter posts. Remember: Each will be a permanent fixture once filled with concrete! Then, position a 4-by-4 post at the center of each planter. • Pour two bags of Quikrete Fast-Setting Concrete Mix around the post, add water (around 1 gallon per bag) to the concrete mix, and use a level to ensure the planter post is upright. Repeat for additional planters as needed. • Attach steel hooks to the posts using a drill, and create drainage holes above the concrete in each planter using the drill. Then, fill the planters with potting soil and add plants. • Finally, hang string lights on the hooks and plu
How to Build  a Fire Pit
Want to add a touch of warmth 🔥 and ambiance to your backyard? Build a paver fire pit! (Or replace your old one, like this homeowner did.) . Creating memories with loved ones beside crackling flames is easy with @pavestoneco's fire pit kit. That's why it's our Project of the Week! First, gather all the necessary materials. You will need a Pavestone fire pit kit, which includes the blocks and a metal fire ring. In addition, grab a shovel, a level, a rubber mallet, a tape measure, and safety gear such as gloves and safety glasses. . Next, find a location for your fire pit. It needs to be a safe distance away from flammable objects and structures. Then, clear the area of any debris or vegetation to create a level surface for the fire pit. . 👉🏻 Important: Make sure there are no buried
How to Make Paver Columns for Outdoor Lighting
Want to add ambiance to your patio? Our Project of the Week will light up your backyard!💡 😍 See step-by-step guide in the Notes section. Click for the full guide. #sponsored by @pavestoneco You'll need metal pipes, RumbleStone Pavers from Pavestone Company, Quikrete Fast-Setting Concrete Mix, Construction Adhesive, LED café lights, elbow pipe fittings, S-hooks, and a drill. . Step 1: Form a column with 7 x 10.5-inch RumbleStone blocks and apply construction adhesive between rows. Leave a void at the column's center to accommodate the metal pipe and concrete mix you'll add later. Step 2: Cap the column with some thinner large pavers. (Apply construction adhesive to secure the cap to the column). Step 3: Insert the metal pipe through the void in the paver arrangement. Then pour Quik
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Have You Entered This Contest for a $10,000 Backyard Makeover? 😍
Our Backyard Paradise Contest is here! Enter to win a fabulous prize package that'll help you create the ultimate outdoor oasis! Head to todayshomeowner.com/backyardparadise by March 27, 2023! #sponsored by Pavestone and Quikrete.
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Enter Our Backyard Paradise Contest and Win BIG!
Wish your backyard was the best-looking one on the block? Enter the Today's Homeowner Backyard Paradise Contest and you could win a home makeover that'll transform your outdoor space into the ultimate relaxation destination. Head to todayshomeowner.com/backyardparadise! #sponsored by @quikrete and @pavestone #todayshomeowner #backyardparadise #contest #backyardmakeover
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Easily Enhance Your Fire Pit!
A crackling fire 🔥 is only as good as what surrounds it. Update your fire pit area with a fresh paver surround and some comfy chairs! Here's how to get the look: • Outline the area with marking paint. • Excavate a few inches of soil from the space. • Create a border using paver blocks. • Level the paver blocks with each other using a rubber mallet. • Fill the space with paver base and level it. The paver base should be about 2 inches thick. • Spread pea gravel over the paver base. • Use a tamp to compact the pea gravel into the paver base. • Arrange Adirondack chairs around the fire pit Enjoy! #sponsored by Exmark Mowers
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Inspiration to Surround Your Fire Pit in Style!
A crackling fire 🔥 is only as good as what surrounds it. Update your fire pit area with a fresh paver surround and some comfy chairs! Here's how to get the look: • Outline the area with marking paint. • Excavate a few inches of soil from the space. • Create a border using paver blocks. • Level the paver blocks with each other using a rubber mallet. • Fill the space with paver base and level it. The paver base should be about 2 inches thick. • Spread pea gravel over the paver base. • Use a tamp to compact the pea gravel into the paver base. • Arrange Adirondack chairs around the fire pit Enjoy! #sponsored by @ExmarkMowers
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Pro Tips for Making a She Shed
Get inspired! Here's how we transformed a boring storage shed into a comfy creative space. 😍 • Removed a door to make the shed a dedicated workspace, not a hallway • Repurposed old kitchen cabinets to boost storage • Brightened the interior with white paint • Created countertops with several pieces of plywood treated with clear sealer • Stained the concrete floor • Created a potting bench with storage for the lawn and garden tools. Visit todayshomeowner.com/backyardlife for more exterior inspo! #sponsored by Exmark Mowers
Pull for Pest Protection — How Retractable Screens Enhance Your Home
Retractable screens make it easy to block out pests while opening your home to the outdoors. Wizard Screens provide multiple options to fit any space and style. Learn more at wizardscreens.com. #sponsored
Options for Screening in a Swimming Pool
A screened-in pool is MUCH easier to maintain. If you want to protect your pool from the elements, here are some options. #todayshomeowner #pool #homeimprovement
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Create Outdoor 'Rooms' Using Paver Base!
Need to define outdoor space? Use paver base! This less-permanent alternative to concrete creates stylish "rooms" for outdoor entertaining. #sponsored by @PavestoneCo