DIY Patio Makeover on a Budget 2020

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DIY PATIO MAKEOVER ON A BUDGET | Decorating Ideas | Modern Farmhouse Patio | Patio DIY

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[lovinglifeasmegan]

Hey Guys!

It feels unreal to finally be sharing this diy patio makeover on a budget! I hope you get some great ideas for diy patio furniture and diy patio decor!

Let me know what you think of the finished space! I am totally in love 😍

[kimberlylamitie]

I love how you and your husband work together as a team.

[shidahali]

I love the fact that you did a mistake... then you acknowledge you did the mistake... and you advise us viewers what you think of the mistake... and you reassure that we are humans and it is normal to make mistake. Thank you for your honesty. Good job and do enjoy your patio!

[GoodBadBeautifulLife]

I'm always amazed at what people can do with a tight budget but a lot of hard work and elbow grease! What a transformation! So inspiring to get out and see what kind of makeover you can achieve with not much more than what you already have. Thanks for sharing!

[elizabethslattery]

Hey, I like all your updates, but I want to mention that if you install a patio near your hous's foundation you need to grade it properly, so the rain goes away from the house. I think this is probably what your meant, but do not "level" a patio, you need to slope down away from your house. I am currently dealing with a wet basement and foundation damage because the previous owners installed a paver patio wrong. The repairs cost thousands, and our beautiful finished basement was destroyed.

[pamelahauer]

You did a great job! For anyone planning on doing a similar project, I might suggest a power wash on the old pavers to clean them up first so they better match the new ones. 👍

[TwinsationalRS]

This is pretty, economical and functional! The kids’ seating is too cute.Home ownership is hard work but we’re always so much more proud of the things that we did by hand🥰

[dianavaldez]

I love it the only thing I would have changed, since your cinder flooring
blocks are obviously different in color because of the weathering.. I would have used an old and a new all over to make it just easier on the eye and even look artsy

[krickette]

Looks great! Just one tiny caution. When you get a heavy or sustained rainfall, keep an eye on the area where the pavers meet the house. Depending on how far you all dug down to place the pavers it may have damaged the grade that the builder put on the yard area to make sure that rainfall moves away from the foundation walls.

[micheleburge]

Hi, when you use the garden fabric, you secure it in place with pins that you can get at your local nursery. The fabric is wonderful to use.
Best wishes

[Bunefoo]

I don’t mean to sound like I’m telling you how to edit or film, but maybe a couple of minutes showing the tamping of the dirt, a couple of sanding, and a couple of the staining the 2x4’s instead of 5 minutes on you staining ... that was a little redundant, whereas the others interspersed would have at least been a change.
Also, suggestion on spray painting ..l break down a cardboard box to put behind the item you’re spraying to avoid too much over spray ... it helps prevent wind from grabbing your paint, and it will be better on the environment.

[lemonielala]

For preventing weeds in a way that is much easier than the fabric: you can just brush a mixture of sand and cement in between the pavers and watering everything afterwards which seals it up preventing weeds. If you live in a super cold climate where that will just crack from the ground freezing there is a special flexible mix (pretty sure Romex is one) that works in stead. 👍

[sandikhader]

Lol, I was just telling my bf how these DIYers on Youtube make it look so easy!! Now we are in the middle of a bedroom redo. Its taking forever!!

[lovingisabel]

Omg, Megan the patio came out beautiful. You inspire so many with your can do attitude. Your channel inspires people to be creative and that they can also have a beautiful home, without breaking the bank. Thank you for another inspiring video. Have a Great weekend.

[Simphome]

It really is a simple makeover but the result is undeniably beautiful. I like the chair, it's not boring.

[rebeccashattuck]

You guys are real people..and I like that you are taking what you have and making the best! Life isnt about money...you guys are creating spaces that your whole family can enjoy for a long time!! I would love to see grocery hauls/what's for dinner/clean with me or a day in the life ..anything really!

[crystalfrederick]

Everything is beautiful. It looks like your hubby is like mine, such a good helper and partner. 😊

[michellemincey]

I ABSOLUTELY love how You and Your Husband transformed your patio. Great teamwork! You gave me some GREAT ideas... Especially the Outdoor Bar!! Love It!! Thank You

[fablesofbeasts]

The fabric that used isn't technically for patios, they make one specifically for that, though it can be costlier. However, if you use the staples on any fabric it will stay in place. Also, there is a paver base if there is enough depth and leveling needed that you put down before the sand. It helps stabilize everything to create less work on leveling. For those wondering about sealing the cracks or preventing movement, there is polymeric sand you can put between the blocks.

[tazg]

Obviously your video is a couple years old but it came through my feed because I have been watching diy videos for my small apartment patio. I’m a empty nester now and I’m done pretty much with decorating on a big scale most of my work life, my kids are also grown and have their own places independently. They are in your generation. I’m inspired mainly by your benches and how you did them. Im definitely considering them because of the ease in the accessibility of materials. The black blocks plus the contrast light and unpainted wood has a stunning modern effect, not even farm house themed. It can crossover modern eclectic. I love your bar area too. has given me some great ideas. Strict budget is music to my ears always. Youre both doing great jobs. The Asian in me is trained from childhood to do the financial accounting always before doing a project. Just our culture because where we come from poverty is a fact of life. Coming to the US and living great life does not make us forget that easily.
Enjoyed this video much.