Outdoor

I’ll be honest when I first moved into my current house, I saw my backyard as little more than a patch of grass sandwiched between walls. Not exactly inspiring. If that sounds familiar, trust me, you’re not alone. Most homeowners with small yards feel resigned to their fate, thinking there’s only so much you can […]

Let’s be honest when I first thought about adding a pool to my small backyard, I assumed it was impossible. Most images online show sprawling resorts, not cozy urban backyards. I imagined major digging, endless costs, months of hassle and worst, a pool that just didn’t feel right in the space. If this sounds familiar,

Have you ever bought a cute plant stand, set it up outside, and watched as it faded, wobbled, or worse, fell over the first time the wind picked up? I’ve been there. When I started artfullhouses.com, I wanted to fill my patio with plants, but store-bought stands just didn’t cut it they were either too