Exterior Decor Ideas

Opened in 1915, the historic Many Glacier Hotel should be on any design-lover’s list of must-see destinations. The Swiss Chalet inspired lodge in Glacier National Park features beautiful architecture set amongst ominous mountains and turquoise lakes. Visiting historic hotels is the perfect blend of so many things that inspire me: travel, exterior design, interior decor, …

Learn how to remove paint from aluminum without damaging the finish. If you have paint drips, overspray, or paint splatters on your aluminum siding, try this simple 5-step process to remove it safely. Recently, I updated our small porch and made a mess in the process. When I peeled off the painter’s tape, I found …

Use these 5 small front porch ideas to update curb appeal on a budget. Quick and easy, you can complete this mini-makeover over the weekend. I’m excited to show you all my “new” front door and porch. It’s not a dramatic makeover, just a few budget-friendly, small front porch ideas that freshened up my home’s …

Update your garage in minutes with garage door magnets. In this review, learn about installation, maintenance, and durability. When we renovated our home’s exterior with new board and batten siding, we also installed new garage doors. The white doors were a major upgrade from rotting wood, but they also felt a bit stark and bland. …

Make your home glow in the evening with these solar landscape lighting ideas. Affordable solar lights highlight your home’s exterior at night. Did you know you can install exterior lighting without wiring? Yep! We’ve embraced these solar landscape lighting ideas to brighten our home’s exterior after dark. I love pulling into our driveway after dusk …

Learn how to install a mailbox and mailbox post. Update your curb appeal with a new mailbox, mailbox post, and house numbers by following this simple and quick tutorial. Need to replace your mailbox? I’ll show you how to install a mailbox post and mailbox in only a couple of hours. This exterior DIY project …

Decorate your front porch for fall with a mix of pinks, purples, and magentas. Yes, fall porch decor can include cool colors, too! The landscaping for our modern-cottage home is primarily filled with pink and purple blooms. Therefore, it only seems fitting, that our fall porch decor would feature similar hues. So often we think …

Want to brighten your deck with solar lights? Learn how to install deck rail lighting. This easy, beginner-friendly DIY project can be completed in minutes. Install deck rail lighting in order to use your deck during the evening and to make it safer at night. After all, walking down deck stairs steps at night can …

Make your deck glow in the evening with these 5 deck lighting ideas. Affordable solar lights highlight your deck for evening entertaining – on a budget! Last summer we replaced our decaying deck, installed a shade sail, and attached tiki torches to the railing. This summer, we’ve got two goals for our deck: (1) adding …

A green front door can act as a neutral or bold touch of color. These homes include brick and siding exteriors with a variety of green front door colors – from mossy to lime! Would you like to freshen up your exterior? Try a green front door. Green is a versatile color that can act …

A yellow front door makes for a bright and cheery entrance, packed with personality! These homes include historic, brick, siding, and cottage-style homes, all with yellow front doors. Are you looking to liven up your exterior? Try a yellow front door. There is no happier color than yellow, but it’s not always the easiest color …

What is Vinyl Shake Siding? Modeled after cedar shake, vinyl shake provides a custom look with low-maintenance. Check out the before and after of this home’s exterior renovation with shake siding accents. While our house was primarily renovated using board and batten (or, vertical siding), we accented several parts of the exterior with shake siding. …

Vertical Siding, also known as Board and Batten, is a modern option for an exterior renovation. Check out the before and after of this home, which went from horizontal vinyl “lap” to vertical vinyl siding. When it was time to replace our home’s vinyl siding, we knew we wanted vertical siding, also called board and …

Learn how to install a shade sail. A DIY Shade Sail installation is a budget-friendly way to add shade over your deck or patio. If a standard patio umbrella isn’t cutting it, upgrade to a shade sail (also called a sun shade). These affordable sails are a beginner-friendly DIY project that you can complete in …

Over 20 tiki décor ideas for decks, patios, bars, and more! Fans of tiki culture and Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room are sure to find Polynesian décor that will fit their home. “Welcome to our tropical hideaway, you lucky people you!” Both Jose (of Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room) and I are excited to welcome you to …