Redoing Our Ranch’s Front Landscaping
Curb appeal has finally come to Casa . Here’s what we did and how we did it.
Outside Ideas and Projects
Here are a bunch of outside ideas for fixing up your home's curb appeal and updating your outdoors! From laying a paver patio and building a deck to adding a pergola around a garage or carport (or redoing your landscaping and painting your front door) there's lots to see.
Finding An Old Milk Cap In The Yard
You never know what you might find when you’re digging in your own front yard. For us, we uncovered a little piece of Richmond history.
$498 Front Porch Makeover
We’re back to FINALLY reveal our front porch makeover for Better Homes & Gardens’ 48-Hour Challenge. We’ll show you just how far $500 can g…
Porch Makeover Progress
Our big porch reveal is right around the corner and we’re giving you a sneak peek at some of the finer details…
Happy Earth Day To You
We’re celebrating Earth Day by creating an edible herb, veggie and fruit garden in the backyard. Check out our progress and cross your fing…
Six Porch Updates In Progress
We’re nearing the end of our 48-Hour Challenge with Home Depot and Better Homes & Gardens. Here’s how we’ve been creating a total porch mak…
How To Paint Terra Cotta Pots
We painted terra cotta pots and planters for a bright and cheerful pop on a porch or patio… just in time for spring!
How To Make A Rain Barrel
Make your garden greener by adding a rain barrel. Here’s a step by step guide (with photos!) to help you recycle your rainwater.
Painting Some Planters & Adding Some Curb Appeal
We scrimped together a few pennies to pimp our front porch on the cheap. Here’s how we created some square black planters with a bit of pai…
Brick Ranch Covered In Snow
It’s still picturesque out here at Casa exactly one day after waking up to 8 inches of snow. And because this is the first snow accumulatio…
How To Grow Herbs & Vegetables From Seeds
Growing things from seeds isn’t rocket science! Follow along as we show you the first few steps to growing herbs and veggies and flower, oh…
Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Mulch
When it comes time to mulch our bushes and shrubs for the fall, we always appreciate the magical (and pesticide free) weed-repellent that i…