DIY Patio Makeover on a Budget 2020

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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 😍

[@flinryder7119]

Hi you could laminate the prints that way their waterproof xx

[@clairestofthemall]

A pergola will make it complete

[@khalnamodi8599]

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[@GretchenDupree]

i liked it a whole lot

[@marianwooten6110]

Yall did a great job

[@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🥰

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I agree! Such hard work but totally worth it 🤗

[@micheleburge1024]

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

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

We didn’t have any pins and we also don’t have a local nursery

[@digsindirt4490]

Agree. Landscape “staples” are a must for the fabric. They sell them at big box stores, too. Usually right next to the fabric. I get mine in bulk from Amazon.

[@lemonielala3080]

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. 👍

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

Look up “polymeric sand” is what its usually called. Best way to connect everything and prevent any weeds from being able to break through. If you use it properly it adheres everything all the way through and is great

[@rebeccashattuck7004]

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!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Those kinds of videos don’t preform well on my channel so I’ll be sticking to cleaning, decluttering, organizing & decorating 💜 but if you want to follow me on IG I do share a lot of that type of content in my stories

[@greenishthumbs6370]

I love that you talked about the reality of how long this took instead of trying to make it sound so easy! We just finished building our above ground planter box for one of our next videos and it was a lot more time consuming than we had anticipated. But totally worth it with how it turned out.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Yes these projects always take longer than I initially anticipate 😂

[@kimberlylamitie2869]

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

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks 🤗 I’m so lucky to have him!

[@melaniecampbell583]

Y’all are precious! I love how you value your home and want to make it the very best at the same time spending your money wisely! So smart for a young couple! I love watching y’all!

[@jejakcikumi]

I agree with u..

[@ginaloveslife632]

Yesss!!!!❤️it!!!!!

[@dianavaldez2841]

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

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

That would have been a fantastic idea!

[@ellamarieb5755]

Could always paint the old pavers a grey concrete paint to match too!

[@mercinary11]

You can powerwash them as well and they'll return to their original color

[@ShellyBnINDY]

I would have made some sort of pattern or border

[@Thenakedforager]

Lol I was about to post the same thing, I calculated that they could’ve done an outer border with the new ones and have enough old ones to do a checker board effect... god bless COVID lockdown giving me time to work that out 😡!!!

[@michellemincey12]

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

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks so much! We love the outdoor bar! 10/10 would recommend! It was a pretty easy DIY

[@WendiSidy2]

Hats off to you! It is a gorgeous outdoor space! I always marvel at the creativity and bravery that DIYers have in putting themselves out there while sharing their vision with those of us who can't or don't know how to do!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you so much! I’ve only recently become a DIYer and it has been a lot of fun sharing that journey and inspiring other people to at least try 💜

[@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.

[@flowforever9084]

Thank you

[@Bunefoo401]

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.

[@shaunmoore1991]

Collette Landwer AGREED!!!!!!!!

[@preetipoonam2984]

I felt the same!! I felt like i did miss out on a lot of your work!!! Watching u sand paint etc every single piece was actually more boring everytime u said including the other work footage wud be boring! Nonetheless, did not stop me from watching the end! Whether all ur hard work is on this video or not, it indeed was a lot of hard work and u guys pulled through!! Its amazing! Hoping u get to make great memories here with family and friends🖤 good day

[@jmbisme]

But...

[@laegad]

Well put, Collette. Too much time spent watching some things and missed out on others

[@raisinsymone7653]

I'm came to the comments to see this exact comment! The video is great but I could have seen the stamping and leveling too. Even a few seconds would have been helpful.

[@pamelahauer9938]

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. 👍

[@saadk7]

Or make a pattern with old and new, so it looks like it meant to be !

[@serenelibra61]

Or paint the whole patio one color...

[@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!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

It definitely is a ton of hard work but always so worth it in the end! 🤗

[@elizabethslattery680]

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.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

It does slope down away from the house

[@allicesenglishclub]

I love that you shared the mistake. I feel so inspired after watching your video!!!!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sueschatteman9096]

If you’re still wanting to layer your rugs try the top one at an angle. Great job, lots of hard work on your part❤️

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

That’s a great idea! Thanks for the tip!

[@chereederry7939]

You could also use them to create separate "room" for seating areas.

[@hushonetime]

How are the 2x4s holding up do you recommend gluing them down or did you just place them over? Do they shift around when sitting on them?

[@catinan6555]

This is the same thing I wondered about. But I absolutely love how the benches turned out! 😍

[@aprilplemons7661]

I am wondering the same!!! When she was painting them, I thought she was going to put the boards inside the cinderblock holes LOL… I’m just wondering if they roll or turn when you sit on them?! Great job though!! Looks amazing👌

[@yanaironsmith1963]

She stated that she used concreat adhesive to them to keep them down. I believe that's what I remember her saying.

[@Bunefoo401]

Hush Honey ... concrete adhesive doesn’t always last too long. It might be a good idea to put a brace under the 4 boards on each end to make sure they stay attached.

[@K-succy]

It will. Doesn't hold it when you sit on . Need to glue it .

[@evelynmaltez571]

I love how everything turned out. We just did our patio on a small budget too. We wanted to do a bar but we don’t have a lot of money. So this cinder block bar is an amazing idea. Thank you so much for sharing it. 🥰🥰

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

We love the cinder black bar! So easy to make & super affordable!

[@bethbartlett5692]

*You Level the Ground First!* 1. Do Use the Garden Blanket, then Add the Sand and/or Pea Gravel on top. *Then Tiles.* 2. Paint inside door and Frame 1st, then *Top Down,* but *Foundation work is Bottom Up.* Allow the Project its necessary Time and enjoy the process. Why is everyone in such a hurry on Projects. The Joy is in the experience. Perfection Craftsmanship is as well. Love your Creative Eye and Color Choices!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I’m not really sure what the point of this comment was lol

[@JackieChamberlain-l6k]

Love the way you and hubby work so well together, cute

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

🤗🤗🤗

[@krickette5569]

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.

[@cluisap]

Can you explain more deep about you're talking??! It's very interesting and I would love to know more about it of something I don't know much! Thanks in advance 😊

[@Samanosuke817]

@@cluisap what Krickette is saying is you want those brick pieces on the ground (pavers) and especially the dirt ground that they are resting on to be slanted/sloped away from your house. You want water to move away from your foundation instead of water pooling near it.

[@CarlaMackenzie]

Girlllll it turned out soooo good! You’re right it does look like a lot of work but I bet the savings was worth it and I’m sure you’re loving it! ❤️

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

We do love it! Lol we would love it even more if it would stop raining so that we could sit out and enjoy it 🤣

[@Donna-vh5ym]

When I first saw you putting the pictures together my first thought was "oh no" when it rains!!!!. But since they look GREAT, just get an awning to cover that particular area from the rain. Great job.!!!!👏👏👏

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Awnings are expensive lol

[@k.devlyn5398]

The humidity from rainy weather would still get inside the frames & warp the prints, unless you laminate them first

[@myeshathompson4145]

Laminating the pictures could possibly work...

[@shellzz221]

Very cute. I would hang string lights from the house to a pole that’s wrapped with a planter box right outside of the patio.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

We were going to do that but it was out of our budget

[@ThisCrazyLife]

Everything turned out so amazing!! I totally looked into doing the pacer benches when we did our deck makeover, and even though we didn’t end up doing it on the deck, I think I’ll definitely do that when we make a fire pit area! Way to go on another incredible makeover!! Enjoy your new space 🙌🏼

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

They would be perfect around a fire pit! We absolutely love them!

[@lovingisabel2078]

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.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

You are too sweet 💜💜 I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@crystalfrederick9281]

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

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Yes! Team work makes the dream work 🤗

[@therealfirstone]

Very nice. It's great that you also share the mistakes in order to avoid them. Thanks for sharing.

[@kimberlywilson7591]

I love this we installed a pool 2 years ago and our back yard was awful. This makes me so excited and gives me a lot of ideas. Thank you!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

So glad I could share some ideas with you!

[@almapacheco2405]

If it was me doing the patio I would've done it like chinese checkers board, with the new and old tiles (not sure if they are called tiles Idk the mane for them). But it looks amazing. And eventually will look all the same with the rain.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

We didn’t think of that lol

[@andrealongbottom3869]

Oh that’s so smart !!!

[@destinybarrow1294]

U could laminate the photos then just put them in the frame and maybe some weather resistant spay paint or spray for the frame

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I’m trying to find a solution that does not include the frames lol

[@sandikhader1801]

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

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

KZbin videos will have you believing you can build a whole house from the ground up in 3 hours 😂

[@ineedmondayoff]

Thank you for actually telling people it’s a long process.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Yep! DIYs are always more involved than they seem on social media

[@annpollard492]

You and your husband did a fantastic job!!!! Giving me ideas. May not happen, but it's always good to dream. Have a blessed day.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you! You can totally do it too!

[@annpollard492]

@@lovinglifeasmegan you're welcome and thank you 😊

[@shidahali5291]

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!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Everyone makes mistakes! It’s just a part of life 💜

[@ThisCrazyLife]

Ahh yay!! I can’t wait to watch this! Your makeovers always turn out so incredible! 😍

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

😍😍 thank you! So do yours! 🤗

[@ambermichelle4015]

Totally living vicariously through you with this since my backyard is almost non existent. It's sooo small lol but this seriously looks amazing! You guys did an awesome job!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

You could totally create a nice space of your own even if it’s a smaller scale 🤗

[@SuperMommav]

They way you all did it IS more work up front with the fabric. But it is the correct thing to do. It’s the difference between pulling weeds regularly and doing it like once a year or less.

[@carriem7832]

I’m a artist and I’ve done a lot of murals. I presently have done outside murals for my barn by using painters drop cloth...You could copy your leaves onto the canvas and paint it with acrylic paint.Also,you could put grommets across the top and hang the mural on a long tree limb on that wall making a nice backdrop for your serving bar..... I’ve made floor rugs from the canvas and treated it with outdoor polyurethane.that won’t yellow..... Just a suggestion. I’ve even taken stretched canvas and painted on it a farm scene and hung it in my garden area on the barn wall next to it..... Presently I’m painting a large waterfall outdoor scene and will place it on the wall under my upstairs deck that leads to my art studio......it’ll be my rest place and eventually I’ll hang some nice shower curtains as a shade cloth under the deck between the tree trunks supporting it....sort of a special space for relaxation..... Oh now I know what to do with my cinder blocks lying by my other barn....a potting bench...kuddos to you.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

That sounds beautiful!

[@lindabennison955]

I would have like to see how he did level ing and placing the pavers

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I didn’t film it

[@soloblog9571]

I'm curious about those vents at the base of your house. It seems like the rocks were there for rain drainage, and maybe keeping 6 inches or so for drainage, would have been a good idea. I don't know if those vents access the underneath of your house or not. The size increase of the patio is great though. Good job.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Don’t worry about the vents lol

[@dianehuey8340]

No worries with the vents. They are just that. They just allow air flow and are not for drainage

[@TilVacuumDoUsPart]

Now I’m wanting to add a refrigerator 😂 🤣

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Do it! Lol it is totally worth it if you use the space often!

[@gracefulvirgo7448]

Same. Lol

[@Tanya-vt1sf]

Great job! Two years later seeing this video. Loved it ALL specially the cinder block / 2x4 benches and the bar. Thank you much for the great ideas!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

They were so easy to assemble! Highly recommend if you’re looking for super affordable outdoor furniture!

[@marisol3569]

This patio looks lovely. Your hard work paid off. I loved how your hubby was so instrumental in creating your vision. Great job guys 👍🏼👍🏼

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@Classy_Lady23]

I wish you really did show a little on how he leveled the sand

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Sorry but it was too much to try to film

[@BiancaMH]

I agree, she could have just filmed like 2-3 minutes of it so we could at least see

[@cathy7672]

Same here, a 3 secs timelapse would have sufficed 😅

[@squeakycleanwithlouise4211]

Wow love the transformation. Love the bar area, its amazing what we can find and do on a budget, with either recycling what we have in our homes or sale items. I'm in the middle of doing my back garden at the moment, it's taking me a while to get everything right. Great video Megan. 😊👍

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I love finding affordable solutions for things! Not all of us have an unlimited budget to spend, but we can still make our homes look nice without spending a ton!

[@thelifeofcourtney4500]

You should just laminate the prints!! Then water won’t mess them up!!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

That’s a great idea! If I had a laminator 😂

[@Gendisney72]

You could add an awning over that area.

[@Gendisney72]

You can also add a gazebo over the bar area.

[@crystalfrederick9281]

The life of Courtney Great idea. Smart woman 😊

[@rachellebiswell7086]

@@lovinglifeasmegan if you look up do it on a dime on a KZbin she has a video called "DIY LAMINATOR TIPS | How to laminate at home" she gives you different ways to laminate without a laminator.

[@stephanies870]

You and your husband did great. It looked nice before but the larger patio and fridge are nice additions for a family. Still love that table and chair set.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you 🤗 we’re trying to do little upgrades every year

[@Bobcato8]

The space looks amazing. The only thing that I would change or either pressure washing the old stones and maybe using it as a border around the new stones…so the older stones around the 4 sides with the new stones in the middle coz the way it is currently laid would really really bother me. Also suggestion would be to use concrete construction adhesive to glue down the cinder blocks together and the wood on top so no chance of accidents and people hurting themselves. But all in all…really good ideas and beautiful space.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

This is a very old video. You can watch the updated one to see what we did with the pavers

[@nellycarrasco8641]

Just in case you didn't know, Home Depot has the "Opps" paint very in expensive. That's where I get mine for my ramp & patio.

[@wthesandrashearman8534]

The transformation of your patio is amazing, you are such a hardworking couple well done. ❤️

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

You are so sweet 🤗 thank you!

[@robinc8327]

Megan I love everything that you do. I’m going to try the benches. Thanks for sharing

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

They are so easy to make 🤗 have fun with your project!

[@lbmartinet]

Get a moveable umbrella for over your little kitchen area and keep your wall decor

[@irisponcedeleon2239]

It's super beautiful! Enjoy it!!! Love it 😍😍😍

[@mariagreen1354]

I wish I could get my lazy husband to do this. This is the last recycle.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

😂😂😂😂

[@marieallen6062]

IKR!

[@johnmuvira745]

I get you. My husband is not a handy man, i do all the reno work...this spring i asked him to help me work on the patio, he never seemed to have time or the mood for it...summer came and i ended up doing the whole work by myself and once it was done and well decorated he is enjoying the patio...i guess we have to give up the idea that men should be handy but definetely i appreciate teamwork. Love this couple.

[@stephenpowstinger733]

It sounds like she expects husband to do it all. Maybe she said "join in". My girlfriend expects me to do all the hard work I'm finding out.

[@odalyskopp2170]

Muy bonita decoración pero recomiendo fijar las tablas del bar y los bancos para evitar que se puedan mover y evitar accidentes

[@dianaslife5722]

Hey, Question does the wood moves when someone sits on the bench?

[@niniandsunny1353]

Is my concern too but darn, they look good! Lol

[@dianaslife5722]

NiNi to #6 I know I like them too

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I addressed this in my voiceover when I said that we secured them with concrete adhesive

[@dianaslife5722]

Loving Life as Megan oh sorry I did not heard that part

[@UPDT8243]

@@dianaslife5722 The concrete adhesive is going to dry out and breaks apart with the sun, that's why is better to place the 2 by 4"s with screws, it only takes one on each end.

[@MyStyleMyHome]

Megan looks so nice and love the black makes bold statement. I have that same color on my front door inside. You'll did alot a work and going to be a nice spot to enjoy. Maybe once you're able to build a pergola with a water proof covering for the bar area💕

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks so much!

[@itoncewas2756]

You could laminate the prints and use plastic frames so you could use them outside. You could also seal the edges with glue.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I just took them down & didn’t use them at all 😊

[@daniagarcia7100]

A “ton of work”? Kinda feeling bad for people that do this for a living. Respect for construction workers and handypeople.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I definitely feel bad for people who do it for a living! Although I’m sure they are much more efficient than we were lol

[@norawilson5326]

Well… They don't do it for free they charge lots of money!!

[@serenelibra61]

People who do this for a living CHOOSE to do this for a living and love the work they do. Plus, they get paid really good money to make art! No need to feel sorry for them, lol. I just wish I had their energy and skill to do some of the intricate jobs they do. Pure talent!

[@ronilda2231]

They know what to do and they use more machines and tools . Also the care is not the same

[@lizarosario2829]

Exactly…give to me the tools and material and I’ll miserable😂, people that work and live from this MY GOD ARE GENIUOS!!!!!

[@chrispatterson-simmons3376]

I am a DIY queen! I think you too did an amazing job. Yes you treated yourself to an expensive fridge. Better to spend on a good one, then having to replace it soon. God bless you for sharing. Stay Safe !

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

💜💜 you are so sweet! Thank you!

[@christinagarcia1189]

Omg I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! The cinder block benches and bar are GENOUS!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks 🤗 I am loving them too!

[@tkv1000]

I love them too! But question what did u use so the wood doesnt slide off? Im about to head to home depot

[@Terrible_Peril]

It would be nice to see some B-roll footage of all the (extremely important and worth seeing) tedious steps like tamping, leveling, sanding. I would say each of these is equal to viewing the boards being stained (which barely shows on camera whatsoever) so if the screen were split into quarters or just do a picture-in-picture thing. That’s me as a content creation cork-sniffer. Either way, came out pretty dope! 😍

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I’m sure there’s a ton of other videos on the internet that will show you those things. We only filmed what we felt comfortable filming 🤗 this isn’t a “how-to” video

[@rachelraza5786]

You have to level the ground and THEN put the weed barrier down. The weed barrier makes a HUGE difference for this. Also you want to make it overlap really well.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

We did overlap it. But it’s literally impossible to level with sand & then put the barrier down...as soon as you step on the sand it is no longer level

[@24kchefkimmy43]

I just love D.I.Y home projects and for the record I am obsessed with spray paint 🤷🏽‍♀️ awesome job. Looks fab. 😎

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I’ve become obsessed with spray paint too 😂

[@whitneypea]

I’m obsessed with that bar top table, that is such a clever idea!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I love it! It’s great for entertaining

[@user-qu5nt1mn1p]

I’m confused isn’t this video about saving money on home renovations but then you spend like 1300 on a mini fridge 😂😳🤯🤯🤯 great video otherwise and love the creativity

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

This video is “on a budget” and that budget is what we felt comfortable with. Just like you have a budget that you feel comfortable with. I like to save money where I can, like price matching, buying discounted items and doing work myself to eliminate labor costs, so that I can put that money towards other things that are wanted/needed. If you don’t want an outdoor mini fridge then don’t buy one for yourself. But it is not your place to judge other people who do make room for it in their budgets.

[@vickiangleton5653]

We built our outdoor couch the same way; used an old baby crib mattress for a cushion. I never thought about doing a bar the same way! Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

That’s such a great idea!

[@jamiebriseno5927]

Love it! :) Those benches and bar are FABULOUS!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you! I have plans to update them this year! 🤗

[@456pickupstixs]

Loved the budget makeover but was thrown off when I went to check out the code for the outdoor fidge.... $1200 after taxes for an outdoor mini!?! Don't get me wrong, it's nice but you cut corners and was talking about saving money the entire time so that's a tad confusing. I don't even have a $1200 one inside my home 😭

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Cutting corners in other places so that you can invest where you want to is part of being on a budget for us. If you aren’t interested in the fridge you don’t have to purchase it.

[@gardensteps]

Yeah.

[@456pickupstixs]

@@lovinglifeasmegan I know what budget means :) I just wasn't expecting such an expensive piece after watching the entire video but with that being said good for you on spending towards getting something that you really wanted! Like I said it is really nice.... That's why I was interested 😊 My apologies if you took offense it wasn't supposed to come out that way. Sometimes with affiliate links the recommender may get some kind of compensation so I was trying to support! 💕Obviously, I know I don't HAVE TO purchase it but that came out kind of snarky and defensive. We can all work on being better 😉

[@Bella-sh2ib]

@@456pickupstixs Actually, you were very nice about it. You simply pointed out, quite correctly, that $1,200 is not a budget item. The cost of this plus all the other items is no budget. I actually thought the youtuber's comment was the snarky one, and it quite surprised me when I read it. I would recommend taking the 'budget' part out of the title, and just using DIY.

[@456pickupstixs]

@@Bella-sh2ib thanks sweets! Yeah not sure why she replied the way she did. I was only saying because I WAS interested! A bummer for me who was gaining inspo and tryna support but perhaps it was a gift to them from the company for promo?!🤷‍♀️. I understand, it wouldnt be in their interest to say it was expensive but either way it was the 1st and last video I'll watch here cause the response alone had a superior connotation. Not a way to speak to your viewers or subs but still wish their channel success in the end.

[@leilacarla1000]

Maravilhosa ficou lindoo 👏👏👏👏👏👏♥️😘

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

💜💜💜💜

[@mjjohnson5840]

Also with the prints because they're outside they'll fade overtime from the sun. If you want to have the prints outside you need to have a UV protective glass or plexi to keep that from happening (because they'll look pretty bad pretty quickly).

[@mol-charles3616]

1. Power wash the steps and clean it with exterior wood cleaner. 2. Should have bought weed fabric 6x50ft and metal stakes to keep the fabric down. Derek was right just wrong materials. 3. Get the prints laminated. 4. Should have checkered the blue pavers with he white ones. Or paint the pavers so they all match. 5. Put polymeric sand between paver joints. This will also help with weeds.

[@mol-charles3616]

Also when you are leveling always start from one end and work you way down. And make your section no wider that 5 ft so screeting the sand is easier.

[@andreagreen1467]

Beautiful! You should pressure wash the old pavers so they aren't so mismatched!

[@MelissaFreeman]

Megan!!! This is such a beautiful space! I would never leave!! I’ve never thought of getting a citronella plant! Thank you for the idea, the Mosquitoes here are pretty bad during the summer!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

They really work!

[@noralaurel4735]

Yes DIY projects! They seem so easy to do. Every time I start one mid way through I am ready to be done with it. A week later I am done lol and love it, and the cycle repeats it self. I start a new DIY! 😅 I am thinking of putting pavers as well! Lol! Thanks for the video! Looks great!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Omg that’s the same for me 🤣 a vicious cycle

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

For painting cinder blocks, use a roller and then touch up real quick if needed with a brush...super fast 💜👍 great job

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I didn’t do that because of how textured the cinder blocks are...a roller wouldn’t have been able to give it a solid, even coat of paint

[@teya44]

Love the way it turned out. The only thing i would had change i would have mixed the old and new pavers. By making a patteren of some kind to make it look like it was ment to be in the beginning. But now there is a split between the two and you know it was a add on. But if that was your plan you did great. Looks good

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

We laid down the old pavers before buying the new so that we knew exactly how much to buy

[@kathleenpage3262]

Beautiful transformation. Well done. Enjoy!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you so much!

[@christiemjackson09]

Great Job!!! I absolutely love it! I will be using this method for my patio bar.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Let me know how it turns out!

[@podersa241]

Get the pictures laminated. Make sure you leave a trim on the edge because you will get a great seal. Then you can frame them.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I think I’m going to modge podge them to some wooden boards 🤗

[@debbienelson9549]

Looks absolutely beautiful!! A lot of hard work.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks 🤗 I can’t wait to change things up this year!

[@bonnieblenders4606]

I love everything however, I would've interchanged old and new tiles on the floor. It would be artsy and look deliberate. Great job!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

This is a very old video. We painted them the following year. Doing things in baby steps is okay

[@chereederry7939]

I love the idea of using exterior paint on the cinder blocks! Ee have shutters on our home and I love the idea to match the patio furniture to the house! One idea to replace the photo frames would be painted canvas. Dollar tree has canvas and you could spray paint a leaf print on it with a stencil.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I really like those prints so I’m wanting to find a solution that will use those 🤗

[@chereederry7939]

@@lovinglifeasmegan maybe try laminating them?

[@fldesigner5047]

Laminate the prints (Office Depot), then use silicone caulk to secure the glass to the plastic frames and then the prints to the glass. You could use cheap plastic file folders to make a backing if you feel like it needs one. Make sure your silicone caulk is consistent bead with no gaps.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I am looking for something where I don’t need to use the frames

[@tonyacoleman9110]

I am super impressed with the benches. Absolutely amazing!!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thanks! We love them!

[@mirianmartins6120]

Your project came out beautiful, and I loved to see you and your hub working together.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you so much 💜💜

[@KMF3]

Just to let you know with your pavers you need to get a type of sand that becomes grout when you pour it over the top of your pavers. It really is an important step that you don't want to miss. It will also keep your weed growth down a little bit. But it will help to keep your pavers locked in.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

We did that

[@tinanealon733]

You can laminate the pictures and then put them in the frames - but you may need to poly or cover the frames with some kind of seal as well.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I don’t have a laminator lol

[@wifemommeboblife3657]

I can appreciate all you hard work 💪we have been moving rock from our garden beds forbweeks....I hate rock designs now. It's so hard to change 😆

[@noorarahimi1498]

You can use clear contact paper to cover your pictures front and back or plastic file cover to put your pictures in then put it in your frames

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I ended up not using them 😊

[@evelynwonnell]

BEUTIFUL! WHAT A TEAM WORK!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

🤗🤗🤗

[@naveedaqaiser8782]

I really appreciate your good ideas and effort. 👌🙂

[@davidrankin9874]

WOW...that patio is fire 🔥 🔥 🔥 Outstanding, Megan!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you so much!

[@ziggymarie13]

Gotta love the teamwork!!! Great job guys, looks so cool!!!

[@CAM-yc7cj]

You guys did a great job! Teamwork!!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Team work makes the dream work 🤗

[@B3ASTxNINJ4]

you guys did a fantastic job!!

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

Thank you!

[@leeannconnolly1955]

I would put the prints on pieces of wood and then modge podge them and then put a clear exterior gloss over them.

[@lovinglifeasmegan]

I ended up not using them at all

[@lolutajimenez2010]

Que Bárbaros Trabajaron muchísimo imagino muy agotador .pero valió la pena les quedó hermoso. Saludos desde México 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯