DIY FRONT PORCH MAKEOVER | DECORATING IDEAS | LANDSCAPING | HOUSE PROJECTS

We're finally working on a DIY Makeover for our Front Porch! Our previous landscaping efforts didn't last, so we're doing some DIY Front Yard Landscaping using upgraded products, and sharing my best Decorating Ideas for a Small Front Porch. There's so many satisfying house projects and home improvements in this DIY video, the before and afters are incredible!
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[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I really hope ya’ll love this video! I’m so happy with how everything came together. 🤗 Aldi hasn’t had our exact Bistro set that I’ve seen, but I did find one online that is very similar & so so pretty! Here’s the link rstyle.me/+QAsnaYwrNMnBPyfSH6E7ng

[@johoro7461]

I love these outdoor videos Megan could you do more if possible ❤

[@marciacaldwelljack]

Looks great.

[@staciejones303]

Anyone who has a home and chooses to fix it up whatever task that may be you have to live in it so whatever way works best for you is always the best way to go

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I agree!

[@lillianasepulveda1355]

Especially if you no longer have Mortgage!! 💕

[@lia12345Abc]

Round up is so bad! Our neighbor is in a lawsuit with the maker. He’s got stage 4 cancer . We have never used and warn everyone we know about the dangers !

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks for the warning

[@katiebellile7822]

Yes please! Great videos but round up is bad for you and everything else that's living😊

[@RukhShariq]

Can you tell me what is a roundup?

[@rg-mi5hh]

Roundup and most chemicals are not good for thyroid health. It disrupts the endocrine system. Live with thyroid problems and you get this really fast. So hard to regulate. Even lawn spray. Have to stay inside format least 2 days or heavy rain until it is gone. Despise the stuff.

[@wandafoltz6659]

I agree with others that you may want to select another way to prevent weeds than Roundup. Another comment regarding Roundup-- Roundup actually needs to be sprayed on the leaf of the weed for it to work. So the weeds need to actually be coming through the ground before it works.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I already sprayed it. You saw that I used it in the video. I can’t suck it back out of the ground & use something different.

[@wandafoltz6659]

@@lovinglifeasmegan I meant that the next time you may want to use something else.

[@dianawalker95]

It's so beautiful Megan. Have you thought of painting the bottom of your home white? Look at the front, the cement below your white walls. Painting it white. Would blend and make the home look modern.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Nope, haven’t thought of it at all.

[@tiffanytrail1116]

Agreed

[@dianahale9476]

Beautiful job! 🌺 🪴 Just an idea: You could paint the concrete area below your siding with a black or white paint, you could just do the front portion if you didn’t want to do all the sides of the house! It would really make that area look crisp! 😊

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I don’t want to paint any of the concrete 😊

[@itspaulyall_]

Good idea

[@janethassing2523]

I think I would put the sticker on top as people walking or driving by could see that packages would be stored in there, if it is on the front. Love what you have done to your yard. Great job!.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I already put it on the side, as you can see in the video. 😊

[@chewar7537]

I agree...And I would also anchor the container down, thieves will walk off with the whole thing if they want it bad enough. People are horrible. Cute ideas though.

[@debbiejansen555]

I love powerwashing!! So satisfying!😀😀

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Me too! It’s my favorite outdoor maintenance task!

[@TheGingalyce]

You and Derek did an amazing job! So simple and beautiful. I love the little herb garden you’ve got going on in that big pot ❤🌿

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks! I’m hoping I can keep up with it so we’ll have fresh herbs all summer!

[@JessicaDIY347]

Looks amazing!! I love it!! Looks like the perfect place to sit and relax. That is one of my favorites things to do is sit outside with coffee and just relax!!!!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

That’s what we’re hoping to use it for 😊

[@redwingprincess]

I love it. The mulch nuggets look so real and perfect in that space. I love powerwashing too. It is amazing what a difference it makes!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Power washing can be addicting lol. It’s so satisfying!

[@donnathibault5885]

Megan get yourself a gutter extender for that gutter that spills into the flower bed. Your front looks amazing. The extender will redirect the water and keep your foundation and mulch dry which can cause termites. If you have any other gutters that spill out next to the house you might want to install them there as well. You don’t need anymore issues yo pop up.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks for the tip! I’ll check them out next time we’re at the hardware store!

[@donnathibault5885]

@@lovinglifeasmegan sure thing. I’m very inspired by your sense of responsibility for you and your young family. Keep up the good work. Can’t wait to see your floors. Btw. We are having to have our hvac system totally replaced $22k was the price tag. Floors will have to wait. See ya.

[@missyholz]

We did the mulch nuggets under our kids swing set area when they were kids. Really liked it too.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I’m so happy with it, wish we had made the switch sooner!

[@gracieloufreebush6167]

It's Spring, so pretty!! Happy the bistro set was in good condition, so you could use it again! Getting away from using wood mulch, is worth the money, & the effort. Rest, relax, & enjoy!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I agree, it was definitely the right move for us!

[@Chell1496]

Love how it turned out! My favorite is the outdoor seating and the table. So cute! 🌺

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

That was such a good Aldi find!

[@deborahkilgore3040]

The porch looks amazing! So warm and inviting!!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you! That was the goal! 🤗

[@julianemorey1372]

I love watching your make overs can’t wait until you show us your kitchen 😊

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I can’t wait until it’s finished 😅

[@patticake6032]

Megan as usual your decorating is top notch. I have neighbors that keep up with their outside of their homes and keep them looking nice on the outside. It means a lot to me to have neighbors that care about their homes just like you❤❤❤ I’m definitely going to look into the nuggets, I always buy mulch and it fades so fast!!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

We’ve done mulch for the last 3 years and got tired of spending hundreds every spring for it to fade by Fall 😭 I’ve always tried my best to keep up with the outside of our house. I know I like it when our neighbors houses look nice. Plus it brings up the value of the neighborhood as a whole!

[@franceskey79]

It turned out beautifully!!!! We worked on our outside and porch yesterday and today.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you! It’s such a nice time of year to work on outdoor projects 🤗

[@angelarobinson5261]

I’m so happy that you did this video. I need idea for landscaping my backyard and front yard.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I hope this helped 🤗

[@chillibird2511]

I'm watching now and love the transformation of the area. Love the pots. You guys can have many relaxing times in a lovely space. ❤

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

That’s the goal!

[@beverleyhardman2084]

It's beautiful. They make a spray colorant for the nuggets if you wanted to use that. They also make a mulch glue that you can spray around the perimeter to keep the nuggets actually in the flower beds. But it all looks great!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

We don’t want to use glue in case we plant more flowers

[@cindyhunter166]

It looks so fresh and welcoming. I am going to look into those nuggets for my front flowerbed.😊

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

They are so nice! I wish we had gone this route in the first place 🤗

[@dannifulker7494]

Looking lovely Megan ❤️

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@christinemacleod2145]

Always enjoy your front makeover/decorations 😊

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I love setting it all up 🤗

[@DaynasPage]

Love the rubber nuggets! Everything looks so good and I need to get one of those deck boxes. Also the power washing sooo satisfying ❤

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

The deck box has been such a game changer! Our delivery drivers love it too 🤗

[@dorothybunot5994]

All you need now is a little Fountain So pretty

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

We don’t want a fountain because they can sometimes attract mosquitoes, but we did get a bird bath 🤗

[@dorothybunot5994]

@@lovinglifeasmegan If the mountain is running You don't get mosquitoes a bird bat just sitting will get the mosquitoes non moving water attracts mosquitoes floating water does not attract the mosquitoes but it's up to you thank you anyway

[@rachaelbroadhurst1074]

Absolutely beautiful Megan 😊

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@everydayerrands]

Round Up is a systemic herbicide meaning it enters the plant through the leaves and is transported to the roots of actively growing plants. Spraying it on bear soil doesn't do anything. To keep from starting to grow you should use a preemergent herbicide which stops seeds from germinating. Hope this was helpful. The final product looks lovely.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Too late now 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@aidendietz]

@@lovinglifeasmegan I think she meant for when you use it next time.. never to late for learning 😊

[@msp-twinsz6249]

Round up is in many countries in Europa forbidden .Is dangerous and bad for enviroment

[@staceybuehler8690]

Just Beautiful!!!!!!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you 😊

[@Raxx777]

turned out great- I love the rubber mulch - I use the reddish brown

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

It’s so much better than the wood mulch!

[@_jillkay]

Looks so pretty! Love the mulch nuggets idea and the deck box idea.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@mrs.sickhumortv3113]

Omg I so love how the front porch looks so beautiful 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@jodybeaulieu2658]

Great job!!! So much fun to watch! I can't wait until it warms up in Maine so I can start putting plants, etc outside!!!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

It was in the high 50s & low 60s while we filmed, which ended up being perfect weather for yard work 🤗

[@valorieoathout6956]

Looks amazing! Love the black mulch and.....everything else 😊

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@joanchavez5984]

Looks great. ❤

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks!

[@benitiakimball1526]

Happy Saturday

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Happy Saturday!

[@maniphonetrieu1568]

So beautiful love it

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks!

[@junecarrothers5369]

Love the planters. I haven’t gotten the bug yet to plant my pots maybe because I’ve been thinking of getting something new. So thanks for mentioning “Home Goods”. Great job.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

HomeGoods has so many really pretty planters this year!

[@TMM716]

Looks great!!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks!

[@mjs.2000]

Very lovely. Great job 👏👍. That package box is brilliant. Love it.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks!

[@beramyers8873]

Beautiful results ❤

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks 🤗

[@evejohn1937]

Looks Great ! ❤

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@ginahernandez3219]

Looks nice and inviting. Thanks for sharing, Megan ❤

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@ginahernandez3219]

@@lovinglifeasmegan you’re so welcome ❤️

[@sandrac4244]

I so agree with the power washer. We had a less expensive one and it was awful saving now for a new one😬

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

It was such a waste getting the cheap one! It didn’t do a good job to begin with & broke after 2 uses. The seller wouldn’t accept a return because it was used, so we ended up wasting $100. We like the new one so much better and it was just a couple hundred more than the cheap one.

[@tammyallen458]

Everything came together nicely! You guys did a great job!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks!

[@sondrasix1668]

It looks wonderful 💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@stephaniealaia769]

Your porch looks fantastic! You and Derek do such a great job and team work! I love the black mulch it blends in with your shutters and front door etc! & those cute little lanterns are an ice touch song with the other decor you picked up! Have a great week, Megan you and your family! 💜🩵🩷

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I love those lanterns from HomeGoods! They tied in the color & material of the bistro set perfectly 😊

[@stephaniealaia769]

@@lovinglifeasmegan couldn’t agree more. I finally got my sisters old dresser in my bedroom over this week but I don’t like how it’s taken up space in my room when my room is so small as it is. I have limited space in my room and my tv hooks up to one side of the area in my bedroom so idk 🤷🏻‍♀️ what I’m going to to do. Wanted to keep ya posted lol.

[@tracy_222]

Looks fantastic👍🏻💐

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks!

[@memo6733]

Nice, I like the contrast between the black mulch and the green plants.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks!

[@astayathome]

Everything looks beautiful! Regarding the deck box - maybe consider putting a heavy, flat paver on the bottom, so it stays in place and won’t blow away when it’s empty.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

It doesn’t need one. We haven’t had any issues with it blowing away

[@sariflynn9292]

Love everything! Great job guys!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks!

[@quianthomas5274]

Awesome job!! I also prefer the rubber mulch...I was just looking for a deck box - thanks for sharing!!! Have a wonderful weekend Suga

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I would definitely recommend this one! It’s the perfect size for the front step, super easy to put together, and a great price!

[@kicshiakicshia1374]

Beautiful

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

❤️ thank you!

[@josephl.7]

Her Diy makeover was good and she did good with the makeover

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you 😊

[@sharleneharper993]

Love the makeover, looks very nice. Great idea using the deck box for packages. I think I would put the sign on top of the box. That way no one will see it from the street and know it’s for packages. 😊

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I already put the sticker on 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@tammywojcik9672]

Really looks nice! Love the nuggets too. Tfs

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

They have been much better for us than the mulch!

[@cynthia6055]

Great job as you always do! Enjoyed seeing, thanks!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

[@arueilabaeza6708]

Wow beautiful

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you 🤗

[@shirleyadkins4254]

Looks Great

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks!

[@Decluttermylife]

You have inspired me on what to do with my front flower bed. What you did turned out so nice and reasonably priced! Thank you!!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks! I’d definitely recommend splurging on the rubber mulch! It was so worth it 😊

[@barbarapratt5682]

Love it! Oh darn, I’ve been buying the black mulch 6 bags at a time. I should have looked into the nuggets. I love the lanterns and am def going to buy them for my front porch😊

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

The nuggets last so much longer & don’t invite termites. We’re really happy with them 😊

[@jenniferbaker3707]

Beautiful job!!!!!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!!

[@athenakjful]

You are so hard working!! Looks amazing 🎉

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Looks beautiful ❤

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@kathyrivera8346]

Love the rug😍 thanks for sharing

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tubewomen]

Hi Megan , that came out so beautiful ! Love everything you pick out great job👍❤

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@julieanne7223]

Awesome job guys, looks really good!!!!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@deecasey6893]

Beautiful ❤

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jacquiebeattie649]

So so so nice Megan!!!! You and Derek always do a nice job!!!! We use the black nuggets as well, we need to replenish this year.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

The black nuggets are so much nicer than the wood mulch. I’m glad we made the switch 🤗

[@jeankeith7309]

Looks Great! You did good!❤️

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@jennyhullinger34]

Everything looks so pretty you did a awesome job 🥰

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks!

[@donnabarata2537]

Looks so pretty

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@patriciabravo4901]

It looks so good. You guys did a wonderful job.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@kelliegilliam4711]

The front turned out so beautiful!!! I am the same on the flower beds I only use river rock. I am not touching that again and it is a waste of time and money doing mulch, not knowing what kind of bugs your house may get infested with because of it. You will appreciate this next spring!!! ❤

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I’m already appreciating it 😊 I wish we’d switched to this sooner!

[@dorisochoa116]

Looks great!! Hard work payed off!!! Hats off to you both 👍🏼

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@craftynfamilyfun]

Tip:* if you want * you can add a DT cookie cooling rack in the box just incase water creeps inside . The rack will hold it up a little so your 📦 don't sit in water. Other then that, Love how it turned out. Very clean looking. I need to do something with mine so I was looking for inspiration and your video came up 😊

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

The deck box is weather proof and there aren’t any cracks in the seal, but thanks for looking out. 😊

[@craftynfamilyfun]

@@lovinglifeasmegan AWESOME!

[@marylenhastings6533]

The transformation looks lovely! Like the nuggets Thanks for sharing!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@Maria-yu1xq]

Love it 👍 thank you for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@benitiakimball1526]

Awesome job on decorating the front of your house

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@sandrac4244]

Love this video… I need to do this exact thing… weed barrier!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Yes!

[@jodibrazel3919]

Great job looks fantastic

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks!

[@jodibrazel3919]

@@lovinglifeasmegan you're welcome xoxxo

[@debbiejansen555]

Looks really pretty! 💖

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@carolynlulinski8593]

Looking so neat & fresh. Great job😊

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@barbgalligan4885]

Wow looks so pretty!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@stacybroussard3097]

Karrie and Derick you did an Amazing job on your landscaping/ porch remodel, It looks so good. And I love the planters, herbs and flowers ❤ I am a retired Delivery driver and I just have one piece of advice for you, Don't put the sticker on the front of your parcel box, put it on top. Too many porch pirates these days and packages are getting stolen all the time... people actually follow delivery trucks and go and steal packages 😢😢😢 The drivers will see the sticker on top of the box and hopefully not the porch pirates 😊 Blessings and Love to you and your Family 🙏❤️🙏♥️🙏

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

My name is Megan 🤣

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Looks good!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@denisejordan8648]

Your makeover looks great. The flower pots are really pretty and I like that top rug. Great idea for your packages to be placed inside the box.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

It’s been working out so well! Our delivery drivers love it!

[@marybroyhill1976]

Very pretty

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks!

[@cindythompson3960]

Nice job it turned out so nice have a blessed week friend 💕 ❤️ 💖

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@L.i.s.a....]

Nice! Job well done, It came out beautiful! The rubber tire mulch is an intetesting idea. It looks great.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I’m so happy we made that switch! It doesn’t make a mess like the wood mulch & there are way less bugs!

[@vikarr4337]

I love fit your deccorating Megan succses for you 😙😙😙

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@peggypoole1773]

Looks really nice. And the box idea is spot on! 🌼🌼

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

It’s been working out so well for us! Our delivery guys love it!

[@rachaelcannon6145]

Looks really good !!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks!

[@saradonofrio2187]

It really is beautiful! You did an awesome job!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@roses609]

Looks good

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks!

[@user-uu2ep2tj6p]

❤❤❤❤

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

❤️❤️❤️

[@MZLOVLEA1]

You always do such a great job ❤

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you ❤️

[@OceanPlantsLove]

I LOVE the way this turned out. subscribed.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you! 😍

[@peter.g6618]

Hi Megan. Beautiful transformation. Stunning! Those plants really stand out against that black mulch. 👍. Great job. Looks amazing. 🤍👌

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you! I think so too 🤗