Today's article will focus on how to winterize a patio with tarps. Insulate your patio and use it freely during the cold months. Learn more >>>

Don't like other campers watching your every move? Make your campsite more private with these campsite privacy ideas.

I've rounded up some options on where to buy outdoor curtains for your patio, pergolas and porches from cheap to high-end.

Easy Porch CurtainsI'ts so easy to soften the look of a porch by hanging curtains up using a few nails and cur

How to protect your porch from bugs using this quick and cheap solution for DIY outdoor curtains. #outdoorcurtains #screenedporch #diycurtains

These DIY outdoor curtains are a cheap alternative to drop cloth curtains but you would never know it from their custom look.

See how I made some really inexpensive PVC pipe curtain rods to hold long, sheer porch curtains for $15. After getting all the supplies at Lowe’s, I was able to measure, cut, and install the outdoor curtain rods and hang the curtain panels on my front porch in about 1 hour myself. They are holding up perfectly (even after storms and heavy gusts of wind). And they look great!

Home DecorMake Your Own Drop Cloth Curtains For Your PorchWant to take your patio decor up a notch? Add a polished look to your porch with these easy, budget-f…

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