OUTDOOR PATIO CLEAN UP & DIY BACK YARD MAKEOVER IDEAS | YARD WORK | OUTSIDE HOUSE PROJECTS

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We're talking about all of our DIY Back Yard Makeover Ideas and plans to get our Back Yard ready for Summer Entertainment, as well as cleaning up our uncovered Outdoor Patio, and completing some Yard Work in today's video! Over the last few years we have showed you how to DIY Patio Pavers, collected the best outdoor patio furniture, and now we need to decide how to cover the patio in our back yard. We'll also be working on a Backyard Garden, and possibly building a DIY Fire Pit to enjoy our outdoor space this season. I hope you enjoy prepping for a new Patio Makeover, and hearing about all of our Back Yard Ideas to come!
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@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

It’s been a rainy week, but at least I was able to get the Patio Cleaned Up! I also thought it would be fun to share some upcoming project plans with you & get your feedback on the things I’m unsure of. Thanks for hanging out!

@lyliarollins1250 25 дней назад

Megan,Have you ever watched little blessed nest.She did the rock surface for a seating area .It turned out beautiful.Might help with ideas.She worked over a couple of years.Most was done after losing her husband last year.The area is beautiful,relaxing,and done on a budget.

@bevalexander5897 25 дней назад

Hey Megan! Your yard is going to be really nice this summer! Can’t wait to see it. Btw, I’m a retired police officer and had two police K9’s. They both lived with me. It’s more convenient because k9 teams can be called out at any time. I also worked in Iraq as a civilian police advisor/trainer for Iraqi police officers. Then, I worked 2 yrs as a bomb dog handler. He retired when my contract ended, so I was able to bring him home and he spent his retirement years with me.

@foreveryoung174 23 дня назад

Impressive resume 👏🏾

@loristerling3877 22 дня назад

Hi Megan, i am enjoying this outdoor project series! I love being outside with you and seeing what you are planning. I cant believe how rude people's comments are. Just ignore and live your life with your sweet family!

@CAM-yc7cj 20 дней назад

You could do a retractable awing off one side of the house. This way you have coverage when you want it. And can pull it in when you don’t. We have one and love it

@franceskey79 25 дней назад

Police dogs live with their handler and when they retire they stay with the handler and family. You have some great ideas for the back yard, I'm excited to see what you do with it.

@spiceofalass 21 день назад

You're awesome, I feel ya about the lingering energy of 2020 😳🌞.. it's nice you have a large patio to entertain! I'd add some real trees to your patio for shade one on the corner.. and some pops of color for a cozier vibe.

@HerVibesDivine 25 дней назад

I get excited to see outdoor work being done it keeps me motivated! Also, yes police dogs are literally their handlers partner. They get to go home with them as it strengthens the bond between them🥰

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

I never knew that! So cool 🤗

@mollyrandolph1345 25 дней назад

Great video ❤❤❤❤❤

@randialayne9667 25 дней назад

Canine unites keep their dogs with them 24/7 so it's possible that's what the slab was used for before you moved into that house.

@kellysumey 24 дня назад

Hey Megan, I love seeing your videos all the time! I love seeing your DIY's because they're always amazing! I can't wait to see more videos every week! I hope you have an amazing Mother's Day with your family! ❤❤❤

@mrs.sickhumortv3113 25 дней назад

I’m excited to see how everything comes out for your yard, have a wonderful weekend and Happy Mother’s Day to you and all the mothers 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

Happy Mother’s Day!

@gayepepper8645 22 дня назад

Looking forward to your ideas!!

@theonlyanna6925 23 дня назад

We put cushions etc after the season/use away. So they always stay clean. They are not exposed to the weather.

@theonlyanna6925 23 дня назад

i think more flower, plantes, bushes would make the garden even more beautiful (my experience)

@marymorgan7674 25 дней назад

Looking forward to all your new projects. 💖

@sherryhadden8425 23 дня назад

It would scorch the tree branches , learned that myself!

@gretchensloan1018 25 дней назад

We built a pergola and attached it to the back of our house. The brand of brackets was toja grid. It’s been up for a couple of years. We love it.

@peter.g6618 25 дней назад

Hi Megan. Looking well. Great content. Looking forward to yourr future videos. Thank you for sharing. Your awsome. Take care. 👌❤

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

Thanks for watching!

@patticake6032 25 дней назад

A pergola would be nice in your patio sitting area. Since you already have a concrete slab I would build another shed on it. The storage would add so much to your needs, like the bikes in there. But anyway I love outdoor ideas and improvements

@ashleejed5621 24 дня назад

It's coming along great! Sweeping some polymeric sand in between the pavers will save you from weeding for a really long time. Sprinkle some pellet herbicide before sweeping the sand, then soak the sand with water to harden it! I. Hate. Weeding. So. Much. Lol. I can't wait for the next video! ❤

@danacobb2229 25 дней назад

Hello! You’ve probably already heard this from someone but, they make screened in “porches” made almost like your new shed but screened. We have one that we put in our patio slab and we LOVE IT. I can’t add a pic but it was Very reasonable!! 😊. It opens with a sliding screen door on both sides so we can come in one way and go out another!!

@chillibird2511 24 дня назад

Hi megan, I love the idea of the raised garden. That would be a beautiful garden feature. I'm thinking Alison mcphail on her channel did one. Just an idea, what about a water foundation or bird bath next to the new garden bed ❤

@heatherbotha4555 24 дня назад

Just a suggestion but surely it would be better to have an area where you can store the carpets and cushions throughout the winter months to keep them cleaner. I agree with the idea of a special sand between your pavers. Much less weeding in the long run! Flowers and grass under your tree either won’t grow or will struggle in the shade and I agree with others that a fire pit near your tree is not a good idea 🥰. Everything looks so much better with your hard work today so far. Well done 👏

@lovinglifeasmegan 24 дня назад

That would be ideal, but we don’t have anything like that.

@sondrasix1668 24 дня назад

This is so exciting. They make square gazebos that will work for you. I’m not sure of how much they cost. You guys always do great job. I can’t wait 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

@julianemorey1372 25 дней назад

Looks great 😊

@lovinglifeasmegan 24 дня назад

Thank you!

@k.tinamarie 23 дня назад

Happy Mothers Day 🌷🪻

@rosemarydavis9347 25 дней назад

Love the idea of garden there.

@karenmathis5817 25 дней назад

Cant wait to see what yall do to your outdoor space...love your patio furniture... 😍

@jennyhullinger34 25 дней назад

Love to see your outdoor videos love your outdoor furniture

@elizabethfurcy6560 24 дня назад

I love your idea for a raised garden bed on the cement slab. Having a trellis would be so pretty too! And adding a pea gravel area would be pretty too. There's another You Tuber that I follow who has some inspiring garden content - Jenna Pierce - and she has a pea gravel area of her backyard with a table and chairs and it's all landscaped beautifully.

@susanmcdonald5960 25 дней назад

I never see anyone use straight leg pop up tents. We use them in the summer for a shade to extend our patio. They are just temporary but do the job in the summer. I don't know if it's too windy where you live, but you can stake the legs. Also, they are great for hanging plants around the frame. The tent tops are replaceable in different colors. And even if you don't have the tent top on they are great for hanging plants on the frame and you can move it around the yard when you want to. 😊

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

Do they have them as big as we need?

@susanmcdonald5960 25 дней назад

They have different sizes. Bought ours at Walmart. We usually get 10' by 10' but they make them bigger.

@stephaniealaia769 25 дней назад

That leaf blower comes in handy when ya don’t gotta sweep or anything. And I don’t blame you for waiting on nicer weather where we live it’s been up in the air lately. My friend does power washing and stains decks too in the next couple of weeks he’s going to do my house my parents are working on our home little by little we had the house renovated, just added sprinklers last year they did the garden area and walk way with new bricks out in. It’s coming along so nicely. I just adore how you and Derek do your home inside and outside. That garden is going to look so nice I bet the girls can’t wait too! Happy early mama’s day to you, Megan! 💜

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

I would love to have a deck instead of a patio, but we can’t with our hvac system where it’s at 😩

@ginahernandez3219 25 дней назад

Will look forward to seeing your out doors projects

@lovinglifeasmegan 24 дня назад

I’m so excited to get them all finished 🤗

@ginahernandez3219 24 дня назад

@@lovinglifeasmegan 🤗

@lisahester1483 23 дня назад

You should do a fire pit set up where the dog kennel was! You can use the stone to make another seating area where you want to put the love seats.

@ClaudiaPh21 24 дня назад

Can’t wait to see all those patio projects!

@lovinglifeasmegan 24 дня назад

I’m so excited to get it all ready for the season!

@ibmimi2566 25 дней назад

I love your vids!! Thanks Megan ❤

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

Thanks for watching 😊

@gracerodriguez6869 25 дней назад

So excited for you, can not wait to see the outcome

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

I can’t wait either! We’re going to have a huge BBQ when it’s all finished 🤗

@jeanettevega7560 25 дней назад

YES THAT WOULD BE NICE N YES KELLY CORNER N KARIE N KIMI COPE HAS THOSE RAISE BEDS N STARTED PLANTING SOME VEGGIES THAT SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT IDEA 👍

@countrycleo5268 25 дней назад

Maybe you could try a tarp or something less costly than a sun sail. Maybe a drop cloth? Looking forward to more outdoor videos!

@lovinglifeasmegan 24 дня назад

That wouldn’t work because of rain & severe weather 😊 we’d rather invest in something durable

@countrycleo5268 24 дня назад

True. I found a sun shade on Amazon that wasn’t very expensive.

@savebees 25 дней назад

Our community does twice a year a free cleanup. May be something you want to check on in your area

@lindahughes530 25 дней назад

❤️Great job , good luck on your next project 👍

@jodybeaulieu2658 25 дней назад

I love to watch your back yard coming together and I love your ideas for the future. It takes time. We are retired now and last summer finally put a pool in for the grandkids. This year we are working on plants around the house. Can I just say how much perennials cost!!! It is so easy to get frustrated that it all can't be done at once but I think you appreciate it more if you put in the hard work one project at a time! Keep up the good work.

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

We’re going to try to grow everything from seeds, so it won’t cost too much 😊

@jen8491 25 дней назад

Good morning Megan. I will watch this when I get off of work today. Have a great weekend.

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

Good Morning! I can’t wait to hear your feedback about the back yard plans 🤗

@ruthwilliams1037 25 дней назад

Love to hear of your future projects ! You always have such beautiful results. 🤗👏🏻👍🏻

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

I’m hoping it’ll all come together this year 🤗

@natalieharrison4318 24 дня назад

What about some retractable awnings on the patio on your house

@quianthomas5274 25 дней назад

Hey Megan, Wonderful ideas! We are having the same dilemma with our patio.. I have been looking into retractable awnings and pergolas.. The awnings are the more budget friendly solution...Right now, we are using large free standing patio umbrellas...I like how we set them up and they keep us cool but I'd prefer 1 thing that would cover the entire patio at once... Have a wonderful weekend Suga

@patriciabravo4901 25 дней назад

Amazon has the beds. That’s where I got mine.

@lovinglifeasmegan 24 дня назад

Thanks for letting me know!

@debralawler-nt9si 25 дней назад

There a sand you can use to settle in between the cracks box your pavers that once !used with water will seal those cracks to prevent the grass/weeds to grow

@lovinglifeasmegan 24 дня назад

We did that the first year we had it but it didn’t work out well for us. We probably got the wrong sand or something

@lolawells8969 25 дней назад

Good morning, Megan! Great video

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

Good Morning! ☀️

@debbiejohnson1796 25 дней назад

In our town the k-9 dog is brought home with the handler.

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

I never knew that 🤯

@ireneromero5326 24 дня назад

Maybe a pergola kit would be cheaper 🤔. Have a great Mother's day! Can't wait to see the garden area and whatever projects coming up! 😊❤

@debbiejansen555 25 дней назад

Good morning! ❤

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

Good Morning!

@jen8491 25 дней назад

You did a great job cleaning up your patio. It looks good. I love your plans for the backyard. You have a huge yard. Especially compared to CA yards 😂. I can't wait to see how everything turns out. Happy Friday ❤

@fletchfflctch 25 дней назад

The sheed and play structure uses pressure treated wood. As you were informed, toxic for burning. The area under the tree would be a great idea, my tree branches are a little lower than yours. Just keep the branches trimmed every so often. Love the raised garden bed ideas. I'm actually doing one that will be focused on salads, everthing you would need for making delicious salads. Other ideas are planting for salsa making, or vegetables that are good for grilling/roasting. If you could hold off on covering the patio and doing it next year I would say, 2-3 sails, layer them and maybe even pick out different colors, not bright but muted. You use the hooks and I believe a tension wire to tighten them up I personally would focus on the gardens, fire pit area and plants around the yard, to two love seats. Take the money for the patio and put into the fire pit area... then next year focus solely on the patio getting covered. Enjoy and can't wait to see how everything turns out.

@SharaLee60 25 дней назад

Good morning, Megan. Yes, the patio looks great for now until you can power wash it. I love your ideas! Maybe ask your local firemen about where to put your firepit! Do you have to get permission or a permit to have a firepit?♨️ I think your raise garden🍄🥒🥕🧅🍓🍅 will be a lot of fun with your girls! They'll enjoy it a lot. When they plant seeds or small plants & see them grow. Very exciting! I can't wait to see what you will be making & designing for your whole backyard! Thanks for sharing!♥️☺️🫂🐾🦉🪴🦋🌹✨️

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

I don’t think you have to have a permit, but I’ll definitely ask. Great idea 😊

@dannifulker7494 25 дней назад

❤️👏🏼

@Chell1496 25 дней назад

What about big wood posts in cement and match that one in the corner in the bucket you already did and do that at each end of the patio and then some kind outside roller blinds attached to each side of the posts to keep the sun out and a sun sail just until you are able to get the gazebo of choice. 🌿

@shanafranck2214 23 дня назад

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@vickiek5101 25 дней назад

Hi Megan I can’t wait for all the outdoor makeover and power washing videos. I live in NC and it gets so hot and humid here in the summer it’s hard to sit outside.

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

It gets really humid here too ☀️

@ashleyy4594 22 дня назад

K9 live with their handlers

@ghoulgoil5029 24 дня назад

I wouldn’t put the fire pit under the tree. I would put the garden beds in a sunny spot not under a tree. It might be too shady. But a potting shed might look really cute there.

@kandydyle7574 24 дня назад

Hi there just wondering what time you would 😊😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

@jeanettevega7560 25 дней назад

👋 HELLO SWEETIE HERE FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO 😊

@janniekoning3268 25 дней назад

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@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

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@JessicaDIY347 18 дней назад

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@lovinglifeasmegan 15 дней назад

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@paty2216 25 дней назад

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@lovinglifeasmegan 24 дня назад

🤗🤗🤗

@debbiegarcia6116 25 дней назад

Extend your patio and make different seating, dining areas.

@shannonparker284 25 дней назад

Looks great!!! Yes K9 officers take the dogs home with them. My daughter’s boyfriend is a K9 officer and he brings his dog home everyday.

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

I never knew that! It’s pretty cool that a K9 officer used to live in our house 😊

@debbiejohnson1796 25 дней назад

I would do a metal patio cover over your area. Would cost more but would last for years.

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

That’s what we’re looking at

@feliciagreen7279 21 день назад

Hey, nice work I do have a question. Is the refrigerator an outdoor one or just a regular one, and if it’s regular how is it in the summer.

@debralawler-nt9si 25 дней назад

Do a pergola they make them already ready to assemble check that out see what the cost would be maybe get a sponsorship?

@lovinglifeasmegan 24 дня назад

I’ll look into it!

@rvmomma8687 25 дней назад

Great job! Just curious, why did you put the plastic pots in the compost bin? Love this finished look. :)

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

I’ve always done that. The yard waste people take them

@elizabethhill9998 25 дней назад

Have you looked at sun sail

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

Yep

@chrissymancini4299 25 дней назад

Hi Megan! My hubby works for a PD and yes, the K9 handlers typically bring their K9 home with them. Not all departments do that but the departments near me do. Many handlers also keep the dog with their family after the dog retires. Could you put the garden next to the shed and use the concrete patio for the firepit area? Hubby is also a firefighter and suggested not having the firepit under the tree, if you can help it. Just a suggestion - I'm sure whatever you decide to do will be beautiful. Can't wait to see your projects come together!

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

The concrete slab is still under the tree, but it’s not wide enough for a fire pit

@chrissymancini4299 25 дней назад

@@lovinglifeasmegan Ah gotcha. I love your vision...can't wait to see you pull it all together. Enjoy your yard this summer!

@pamela3722 24 дня назад

You have a big patio. It’s nice but I understand how hot it could be. And I understand the leech field. Ours is in the front yard. We have land. But our backyard is small and fenced for our dogs. And we have too many bugs and critters here. I’m always inside before it gets dark. We really can’t enjoy our land. We have carpenter bees in the daytime. I can’t stand those things. And lots of wasps. Our land is just wild except for where our house is. And it’s on the side of a mountain. So it’s all uphill or downhill depending on which way we’re walking. And downhill is much easier. We would like to move somewhere flat. You have a great set up. We had a fire pit under a tree at our old house. And it was fine. But it was the kind that had a screen cover over it. I can’t wait to see how everything turns out.

@Snuglesdeb 25 дней назад

K9’s stay with their partners, so yes they do bring them home. They normally DO NOT kennel them.

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

It was definitely a dog kennel. I’m sure they didn’t leave the dog out there all of the time, but the yard isn’t fenced, so they probably had it in there when everyone was outside.

@user-oj5eh7fn9j 25 дней назад

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

I can’t wait to work on our raised garden beds! 💐

@vickycousins9782 25 дней назад

Cheap weed killer for you, salt. Not sea or rock just plain table salt. Works really well

@user-tf9zh1lx3f 18 дней назад

How about adding a swimming pool - you have a big backyard

@lovinglifeasmegan 18 дней назад

That’s very expensive lol

@deviroseulanday8562 25 дней назад

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@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

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@wendyreid2458 24 дня назад

Do you knw anyone who has shopped Temu or Wayfair for outdoor furniture ?

@gladysrobado3684 25 дней назад

Hola madre mia que paso 🙈 ese patio necesita urgente manos en accion 💪 vamos megsn que llego la primavera musica 🎶 escoba agua y a limpiar 👏👏💪🏡👩 vas a lograrlo 😀👉 desde argentina 🇦🇷💝💞🤗

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

Thanks so much for watching!

@ashleighbraun 24 дня назад

If your concrete area gets a lot of shade from the tree, the garden idea may not work as you like. Flowers and vegetables need full sun to grow, which is like 6-8 hours of full sun.

@lovinglifeasmegan 24 дня назад

It does get 6-8 hours of full sun 😊

@katjagraf5278 25 дней назад

Die Plastikpflanztöpfe haben aber in der grünen Biotonne nix verloren, da es sich nicht zersetzt. MINUSPUNKTE!

@lisagoggin8021 23 дня назад

Expensive…but where you live….screened in patio

@shannonmioducki2536 23 дня назад

If you really wanna get rid of the concrete slab you can rent a jack hammer and do it your self

@hopeloomis7888 23 дня назад

Why don't you reuse them to build something for shade over your back patio instead of taking it to the dump

@erikatheicyone 25 дней назад

Honestly, I wouldn't have a fire under that tree. It might be okay, but sparks and embers can fly high, and in my opinion, it's just not worth the risk.

@QaQa-ym9ff 3 дня назад

Don't know Butcher 👍

@lovinglifeasmegan 3 дня назад

Huh?

@natachamazarin6106 25 дней назад

Instead of throwing the woods away why don’t you used them to make flowers and vegetables bed , it’s an advice think about it I know that you can come up with a beautiful design

@lovinglifeasmegan 25 дней назад

It’s not in good condition

@debralawler-nt9si 25 дней назад

Fire pit would be too close to the tree...I'd find a different place for the fire pit

@lovinglifeasmegan 24 дня назад

That’s what I was thinking 😩