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CHLOE BENNETT

Chloe is passionate about empowering homeowners with practical DIY solutions that transform living spaces. Her step-by-step approaches make renovation accessible to everyone, combining budget-friendly techniques with professional-looking results. She specializes in teaching hands-on skills that turn design dreams into achievable weekend projects.

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  • Porch & Veranda
  • Pool & Spa
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A compact white slatted outdoor pool bar with a teak countertop, built-in fridge, and rattan stools next to a swimming pool.
Outdoor Kitchen & Dining

Small Pool Bar Design: Download the Compact Schematic

Design AnatomySmall Pool Bar Design: Download the Compact SchematicEach note links to its section below. Planning a compact outdoor kitchen means fitting full-sized utility into a tight footprint, and you will be able to download the exact dimensions and mechanical layout needed to build a durable, code-compliant outdoor bar. Grab the complete downloadable compact bar schematic to master the hidden plumbing, electrical, and structural mechanics of a small pool bar design.Free printable PDFCompact Bar SchematicMaster…

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Above ground pool surrounded by a layered border of river rock, black edging, cedar mulch, solar lights, and tall black planters.
Pool & Spa

Cheap Above Ground Pool Landscaping: The Weekend Shopping List

Design AnatomyCheap Above Ground Pool Landscaping: The Weekend Shopping ListClick a note to read that part first. Transforming your backyard oasis is completely achievable when you have the exact material breakdown and layered border plan for cheap above ground pool landscaping. You will be able to build a beautiful, mud-free border around your pool this weekend using my exact weekend landscape shopping list and installation order.Free printable PDFAbove Ground Pool LandscapingBuild a beautiful, mud-free border…

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12+ Brilliant Patio Wall Ideas for Your Home
Patio

12+ Brilliant Patio Wall Ideas for Your Home

Ideas12+ Brilliant Patio Wall Ideas for Your Home Your patio wall is basically a blank canvas just waiting for a little weekend elbow grease. I've put together my favorite ways to transform that bare space into a gorgeous outdoor feature you'll actually want to look at. 1. Build Vertical Planter Boxes Build easy vertical planters A standard 6-foot privacy fence eats up a lot of visual space in a small yard. Breaking it up with…

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9+ Charming Entrance Garden Gate Designs for Your Home
Garden

9+ Charming Entrance Garden Gate Designs for Your Home

Ideas9+ Charming Entrance Garden Gate Designs for Your Home Your front gate is the very first impression your yard makes, so it needs to look good and hold up to the weather. I pulled together my favorite entrance garden gate designs that you can easily recreate to give your own curb appeal a massive boost. 1. Classic White Picket Arbor Classic white picket gate with an arbor top. A standard wood picket gate measures exactly…

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13+ Gorgeous Garden Arbor Ideas for Your Yard
Garden

13+ Gorgeous Garden Arbor Ideas for Your Yard

Ideas13+ Gorgeous Garden Arbor Ideas for Your Yard A simple arbor completely anchors an outdoor space, giving your yard that intentional, finished look. I gathered these practical setups so you can finally build or style the garden entryway you have been dreaming about. 1. Classic Cedar Architecture Cedar arbors weather beautifully over time. The contrast of raw wood against lush green foliage makes a classic cedar arbor instantly ground your garden design. It weathers to…

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A sunny suburban backyard featuring a gravel dog run, clover lawn, sand dig pit, and a designated gravel potty area.
Yard & Landscaping

Low-Maintenance Pet-Friendly Backyard Ideas + Build Sheet

Design AnatomyLow-Maintenance Pet-Friendly Backyard Ideas + Build SheetTap any label to skip straight to it. You will be able to map out your dog’s daily activity zones and use our printable dog-zone build sheet to install the exact base depths needed for a beautiful, mud-free yard.Free printable PDFDog-Zone Build SheetInstall the exact base depths needed for a beautiful, mud-free yard.Download the guide Zoning for Dog Behavior Carefully evaluate your entire outdoor space to see exactly…

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Wooden H-brace grape trellis with taut wires and ripe purple grape clusters hanging above a gravel garden path.
Garden

Backyard Grape Trellis Build and Year-by-Year Pruning Guide

Design AnatomyBackyard Grape Trellis Build and Year-by-Year Pruning GuideClick a note to read that part first. You are about to build a sturdy backyard grape trellis and train a heavy-producing bilateral cordon with the exact printable build sheet and pruning schedule you clicked for. I laid out the post spacing, H-brace cut list, and year-by-year training timeline so you can confidently grow dessert grapes right at home.Free printable PDFBackyard Dessert Grape TrellisBuild your H-brace structure…

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10+ Stunning Waterfall Ideas for Your Garden
Garden

10+ Stunning Waterfall Ideas for Your Garden

Ideas10+ Stunning Waterfall Ideas for Your Garden Adding a waterfall to your backyard completely changes the vibe of your outdoor space. I gathered my favorite DIY-friendly water features that you can actually build in a weekend. 1. Pondless River Rock Spillway Safe and beautiful pondless rock waterfall. A pondless waterfall works beautifully because it eliminates the maintenance of standing water while still giving you that soothing sound. You just need a hidden reservoir dug into…

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17+ Brilliant Deck Steps Ideas for Your Yard
Decks

17+ Brilliant Deck Steps Ideas for Your Yard

Ideas17+ Brilliant Deck Steps Ideas for Your Yard Your deck stairs are the bridge between your outdoor living space and your garden, so they deserve just as much attention as the deck itself. I rounded up my favorite ways to build, paint, and style them so you can find the exact look you want. 1. Build Integrated Planter Boxes Frame a simple planter box on the side. I always tell my friends that built-in planter…

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9+ Beautiful Sidewalk Design Ideas for Your Yard
Yard & Landscaping

9+ Beautiful Sidewalk Design Ideas for Your Yard

Ideas9+ Beautiful Sidewalk Design Ideas for Your Yard A great walkway sets the tone for your whole yard before anyone even reaches the front door. I pulled together my favorite sidewalk setups that actually hold up to foot traffic and weather. 1. Gravel and Stepping Stones Mix gravel and stones for easy drainage. Mixing materials is what makes this stepping stone and gravel walkway so durable and visually interesting. The solid stones give you a…

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