OUTDOOR LIVING MAKEOVER | BACKYARD REFRESH

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Hi Y’all! I hope you all enjoyed a great week and have been safe during all of this crazy weather! I know I always say at the end of my videos, “please take care of yourself”, but I really mean it! Please stay safe out there Tidy Uppers! Thank you so much for watching and being part of my Tidy Up Tribe! 🤍

[@mello3214]

Everything turned out gorgeous! The best part was your sage advice to stop and enjoy the little things! God bless 🙏❤️

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you! Thank you for watching and God bless you too!

[@catherinefrasier4051]

i like the new arrangemet. It has good balance!

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you Catherine! I feel the same way! I appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts!! 🤗

[@estherbrewer2720]

Great Job. Looks very welcoming.

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you so much Esther! We are really enjoying it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@LindaNettles-t3m]

Dede did you think about painting your floor a different color, something that would make your furniture stand out more. You did a nice job. Thank you for sharing your cleaning job. ❤️🦋

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Hello there! I would love to have the floor be a different color! What happened was we had that area resurfaced, and it had a coating put on top of it, but for whatever reason the coating did not set and started to break down and we have bits and pieces that are flaking off all of the time. I think before it could be painted all of that would have to be removed. We know when the time comes, it will be quite a project. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to share!!

[@sondrasix1668]

The porch is wonderful. Such an awesome video 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Awww thank you Sondra!!! 🥰🥰

[@wthesandrashearman8534]

DeDe thank you for brightening my day a little, I’m feeling very sad as my darling husband of 60 years passed away two weeks ago from Cancer. Your Patio looks lovely I love the view so pretty. 💕💕

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Oh Sandra…I am so deeply sorry. I wish I had some beautiful words to ease your pain. What a beautiful love story you must have had in those 60 years. I want you to know that I appreciate you sharing that with me and I will pray for you and your family as you go through this time.please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing. 🤍🙏🏼

[@brg2743]

Sorry about your husband.

[@sharondobbs1512]

What a lovely video ,in my honest opinion it looks so much better now, looks very pulled together I loved the chairs at the end of the porch I'm going to have to give the spray away stainless steel cleaner a try on my metal furniture 😊 have a blessed Monday

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Help there! Thank you! I am really loving the new formation! The two chairs always felt left out before. Let’s me know if you end up trying the spray and what you think! 🤗

[@ocdthyme6709]

❤❤❤love this, I got the spray away stainless steal and the car mitten and life changers thank you so much. I love the new setup and you want to be able to see that beautiful lake.

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you so very much! Let me know how you like the spray! I sure do appreciate you watching and letting me know what you think about the new set up! I hope you have an awesome weekend!

[@barbarayalch2676]

Everything turned out lovely! I love your backyard I could sit out there all day! Enjoy!

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Hello there, Barbara! 👋🏼 thank you so much for your kind words! We sat out there for quite a while last night! I really appreciate you watching! 🤗

[@francinehogsett3065]

Great job as always enjoy 😊❤️

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you,Francine! We actually spent some time out there this evening!

[@bradlygoforth6487]

You have such a beautiful outdoor space! I love the way you arranged the furniture. Great job! ❤

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you Bradly! We really enjoy it out there! As a matter of fact, we are headed out there right now! Thanks so much for watching! 🤗

[@anthonyprusa5793]

Beautiful Spring Makeover! Love the ducks in the nighttime view!

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you!! I sure do appreciate you watching and I love the ducks at the end too! 🦆🤗

[@pengle]

I like the new set up. By comparison, last year the chairs appeared to be 'floating' and now everything feels 'grounded'. Very nice! Working on mine tomorrow!

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you for sharing! That is a perfect way to describe it, floating! I definitely think it does feel more grounded and cohesive! I sure do appreciate you watching and I hope you have fun working on your patio! Let me know how it goes! 🤗

[@leabarto8156]

The patio turned out beautifully. I sure miss my covered patio overlooking the pool. Now i just have a front porch right now. Have a wonderful weekend my friend!

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Hi Lea! I’m sure you do miss your covered patio but what a beautiful view you have out your front door! You live in such a lovely lush area! My part of Kansas isn’t known for having a lot of lush green trees, unfortunately. thank you so much for watching friend and here’s wishing you a lovely weekend!

[@Jean-rl9zu]

I love your patio! It's great that you've got options on how to arrange the furniture!❤❤❤

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you, Jean!! we just got done sitting out there!! 🤗 thanks so much for tuning in!

[@jennifergentry144]

Hi DeDe, this looks amazing! LOVE the new configuration! Looks great! Isn’t it amazing what some water and hard work can accomplish? I have a confession to make. I love power washing things. I love watching that grit and grime disappear! But you are so right - power washing can take off finishes and cause more work if you’re not careful. My husband is obsessed with keeping our outdoor furniture clean so I am getting that Sprayaway for him. He will love it! Don’t you just love birds? I find them fascinating! The hummingbirds are back this year.😊 Have a great weekend! PS. The wind blowing as you were spray painting reminds me of this past month of my life - try to accomplish something and Mother Nature has other plans!☔️🌧️💨⚡️🤧

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Hello there, Jennifer ! Oh my goodness… I love the results of power washing myself! If I am watching a video and they are power washing, and it is going back-and-forth and all the dirt and grime is moving forward, it’s the best! we don’t have a power washer, but our youngest son does who lives in the same town as we do. I’ve been known to mooch it from time to time, especially when it comes to cleaning the gazebo the spiders just love it out there! Let me know, how the hubby likes the spray away stainless steel cleaner! Thank you so much for watching. I hope you have an amazing weekend and stay safe while you power washing!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Eeeekamouse]

Ooh, looks so inviting DeDe! I'm hoping we'll be getting our patio ready soon. Just gotta wait for the propellers to finish falling EVERYWHERE!

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Surely the propellers will land soon, friend!🤗🤗🤗 I definitely understand. I feel like we are constantly fighting the Cottonwood trees.🙄

[@capesalyers]

Good morning DeDe, Beautifully done as always. What a view!! Get out there and enjoy it now!! I’m sure the boys will love it. Have a great weekend. See you next week!😘

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Good morning Grace! Thank you so much! we spent some of our evening yesterday out there, unfortunately, it started to rain so we had to cut it short, but we will be out there today! Thank you so much for watching… until we talk again! 🤗

[@danabrown1157]

I LOVE your outside patio! Such a BEAUTIFUL space! ❤

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Oh thank you Dana! I sure do enjoy sitting out there! I appreciate you watching!!!

[@ti-k8702]

Hermoso!! Me encantaría que pusieras mas plantas!!❤❤❤

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you! I just put out some red begonia plants and it looks so lovely now! Thank you so much for watching! ❤

[@trippingwtiffany98]

Happy beautiful Blessed friyahh❤❤❤

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you pal!!! 🤗

[@trippingwtiffany98]

Youre welcome & Thank you very much for Everything..​@@MyBigTidyUp

[@audreystevenson9672]

Beautiful! I love the new arrangement!

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you Audrey! I love it too! Thanks so much for watching!! 🤗

[@MattMuschott]

Another great video. I LOVE the new furniture arrangement! I like how all of the pieces relate to each other. And I agree about using the same side for both rugs. And I like that you chose the lighter side of them. The new pieces on the wall and the lanterns add a perfect touch! Just a thought but I think it would be nice to have a small table between the two chairs. Nothing big or fancy. Just a place to put a drink or two. Also, ever since you got the new furniture set, I always wished the table you put in front of the sectional was lower, like coffee table height. I just think it would open up the space a bit more and still give you place to eat from. But, that's just my preference. And I was so happy to hear that you think you should take breaks more often and enjoy the small things. Thanks again for such a wonderful video. P.S. - My birthday dinner was wonderful! The best celebration I've had in years. My heart is happy and full.

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Hello to the Birthday Guy!! First of all let me say I am so glad you had a wonderful birthday celebration! You definitely deserve it! I am so glad that it gave you joy and filled your cup!!! I think it would be nice to find a small table between the two chairs as well! I was just saying, I bet I could find something very inexpensive and small from Walmart! There are times when I really love the taller table and times that I wish it was more of a coffee table height. When I purchased it from Walmart, they had it displayed where the Ottomans slid underneath it and it provided an extra eating space, although I’ve never used it that way. Functionally speaking, I think it works better being taller, but aesthetically I think it would look better and more roomy if it was lower. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas with me! The more I hear from you the more I think we think alike! Enjoy the rest of your birthday and have a fabulous weekend!

[@MattMuschott]

@@MyBigTidyUp I totally understand what you mean about how the patio table functions better at that height for you. Function vs. aesthetics - the ongoing battle! I've learned an expensive lesson over the years to do my best to not settle for things. It is better to take my time in finding just the right piece and trusting that I will know it when I see it. I've forced myself to buy things and many times have regretted it. Slow and steady wins the race! Thank you for the birthday wish. Turning the big 5-6 has been a pleasure and a gift.

[@MyBigTidyUp]

You are most welcome for the birthday wishes! Here’s wishing you many more happy birthdays! 🥳

[@RitaVernoy]

Such a lovely spot with a beautiful view 😊

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you, Rita! It really has become my happy place! 🤗 thanks so much for watching!

[@karentoclean]

It looks great Dee Dee. I love how you arranged the furniture.

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you, Karen! I am really liking the way it is set up! Thank you so much for tuning in today! 🤗

[@coriel2597]

I love the lanterns. I have a chiminea too. Mine is metal and black. I love ❤️ your lake. I redid my deck and have a wonderful n view as well. So I went thru the decisions of where to place everything I am still waiting on a few arrivals from Amazon. I took advantage of prime day. I replaced cushions and got a few throw pillows. Can’t wait to see it finished. ❤❤❤ it was fun watching someone else go thru all the steps wheeeeew. Tylenol is my friend. 😂

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Hi there! I’m glad you loved the lanterns! I am so happy with them! That’s neat that you redid your deck! I would like to redo our back patio concrete, but it may be a while before that happens! I bought a few things from Amazon prime day as well, but nothing for the outside! I sure do appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! PS Tylenol is my friend too !! 🤣🤣

[@BudgetingDoll]

What a beautiful home, the patio and lake are stunning. Hugs from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🤍🇺🇸

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Hello there! 👋🏼 Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!!! Hugs back to you from America 🇺🇸 🤗🥰

[@lynnlauducci-nb9dt]

Beautiful property!!!! Love the huge porch! Needs plants and flowers for color.

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you so much!! I just put out some red begonias and I love it! 🌺It looks quite lovely!! 🥰 thank you so much for watching and taking the time to come in!

[@wandadavis2468]

looks great! Love the new setup

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you Wanda!! The new set up is growing on me! Thanks so much for watching and letting me know what you think! 🤗

[@snudder.s.m.l.5026]

It looks so much nice after you have changed it.. 😀👍 Great job ❤ Big hugs from Denmark. 💝🌹🥰

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you so much for letting me know what you think! The new arrangement is definitely growing on me! We were able to sit out there for a little bit last night and really enjoyed it! Big hugs back to you from America 🇺🇸 🤗

[@coriel2597]

I just did the deck makeover! I did everything you did’. 😮😅😮😅😮😅 yikes I am exhausted. 2 days of sweat! ❤❤❤

[@MyBigTidyUp]

That’s great! Sounds like it’s time for you to kick back and relax out there!! 👏🏼

[@joandavis6107]

Lovely

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you so much Joan! I appreciate you watching! 🤗

[@coriel2597]

I used a leaf blower to sweep the porch. It made quick work of it.

[@MyBigTidyUp]

I bet!! 🙌🏼

[@lanclincunningham12]

You did a lot of work everything looks so good.

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you so much! I sure do appreciate you tuning in! 🤗

[@AmandaCutshall-zm5kc]

Love it!

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you! 😊

[@arnebraknox3136]

Very nice layout

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you! I sure do appreciate you commenting! 🤗

[@texasstardust6010]

Goood Evening, friend! Im late today but I'm here now, and I can't wait to see what youre up to today ! 😉🙂😊 Update : I was falling off my Chair... " feel free to let me know your thoughts on the Conspiracy Theory ..." Ohhhh ! I k n o w ... 🤣😁 ...since I paint so much ! ( is that Heirloom White, the Colour you used ? Its one of my favourites ,I try to buy 4 or 5 cans at a time...lol !). I agree with the Re- arrangement...I thought about suggesting that, before .. ..it creates a nice Conversation area. I think it looks great ! .🙂 It can be a little challenging to try to get an " ideal " seating arrangement depending on what one is working with....and, I think the Rugs look fine .....Stripes and Patterns are fine together, as long as there's a Common Colour connecting the two ..until you find a larger one .( You could always layer a solid colour one, that is smaller than the one you're using, like in a grey or something... to break up what you feel as " busy- ness ".. I noticed Rugs are on sale ,with Summer approaching. ) Lovely transformation, my friend...wow. ..Yes, ..take time to enjoy the serenade from the Feathered Friend...offering you the opportunity to " just be ", and enjoy that for that time ! ( There have been times I've been outside cleaning and I had all these Hummingbirds flying right by me and they were close and one even almost landed on my arm one day ....so I enjoy those kinds of things, when they show up .😊). What a nice place to sit outside, enjoy the View... maybe have Supper outdoors... and enjoy the work you did ! ✨️😊🙂🤍

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Yay! Always makes me happy when I know you’re watching!

[@texasstardust6010]

@@MyBigTidyUp Awwww... thank you !! 😊

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Hello there, friend! I love the thought of layering rugs! That is something I’m looking to do on my front porch. My mat on the back patio looks terrible and is completely wore out and falling apart, so I’m thinking about moving my front porch mat to the back.. once I do that I may lay two rugs on my front porch… anyway back to the patio. 🤣 this probably would be a good time to look for outdoor rugs with warmer weather approaching! Thank you for sharing your hummingbird story! What a wonderful little gem for you to remember. I really have been trying to be more present and be in the moment. Sometimes planning and can overrun my mind, so I have tried to be more cognizant of worrying about now and not the next thing. She was a sweet little bird. I’m glad the video caught her. Thank you so much for watching and please stay safe with all of this weather swirling around us! 🤍

[@allisondecaille8495]

Great job. The rugs aren't that much off

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Hello there, Allison. Thank you very much! I think it turned out good and the rugs aren’t bothering me, so that’s a good thing! Have a great weekend!

[@susanbenton8181]

Looks great. Love your content. Love from Texas ❤

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Hello Susan! Thank you so much! Sending love back to you from Kansas!! 🤗

[@trippingwtiffany98]

I can sit in your back yard all day....I enjoy water❤❤❤lakes ponds rivers eyc

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Thank you so much! We really love sitting out there! It is so peaceful! 🤍

[@Jan-k6f-z2f]

It needs some couler,and nice plants, maby even some net curtains.

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Hello there!! I never thought about any net curtains! That is a great idea! We do have our plants out there now! We have some beautiful red begonias that are so full and the color really pops!! Thank you so much for watching and your suggestions! 🤗

[@Jan-k6f-z2f]

The red begonias sound nice.I am enjoying watching your videos,although I'm a bit envious of your wether over there 😊 🇬🇧

[@carolynbeninate9540]

Hi DeDe- yup- every time I ask my husband to paint a little something the wind isn't blowing at all until he gets all set up and starts spraying- then here comes the wind out of nowhere- why???!!!

[@MyBigTidyUp]

Hello Carolyn! 👋🏼 I wish I knew the answer to that!! 🤣 happens to me every.. single.. time! 😂

[@khrystiewhidden6122]

Where did you get your outside rugs? We are getting outdoor furniture and might wanted to maybe get one. Thanks

[@MyBigTidyUp]

I got them from Walmart!

[@khrystiewhidden6122]

Thank you

[@khrystiewhidden6122]

What size did you get and is just considered and outside rug or inside/outside rug? I appreciate your response