[bc_video video_id="6259514470001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] Some say fences are as important outdoors… as walls are indoors. Here are tips and tricks on how to build a sleek fence that will make your neighbours jealous. Before Photos:   Fence Building Rules  Neighbours:  The very first thing you should do if you share a property line, is to let neighbors know you’ll be doing work. It’s a nice courtesy and will always make the job run smoother and establish the property line. Fence Height: As you can see in the reference photos below, this fence is on a corner lot and backs onto the sidewalk, so that shouldn’t be an issue, but before you build you should consult local bylaws for height requirements. You do not want to be in a situation where you have to cut the fence down to height later. Call before Digging: Also be sure to consider everyone’s safety. Before you dig you must always call or consult your utility providers to ensure you do hit any under ground services. Demoing Posts  Old fence posts are easy to pull out of the ground, they've lived their life expectancy and are most likely rotted and soft. Offset the new posts from the old ones- leave the old concreate for ease. Building New Posts   The post needs to be set with concrete at a depth of four feet to ensure the frost does not move them. Setting the posts is by far the hardest part of the job so it's strongly recommended to hire a post hole digger to drill and set the posts. They are worth every dollar and the rest of the job is much more DIY- friendly. In terms of wood for these posts, pressured treated 4x4s were used. Make sure to plan out the spacing in between the posts 8’-10’ creating even sections around the perimeter. It’s very important to do this in as straight a line as possible. Measure with string to make sure you’re getting straight lines, this is definitely harder than it looks! Building Your Fence Frame and Caps  To build the actual fence; use pressure treated lumber boards and cap them with these 2x4s on either end for a sleek look. Make 8-10 foot sections for no waste because material is expensive. Screwing fences together feels much strong, and is also easier to fix and repair down the road. Also be sure to use the correct screws, since this is outside regular screws could rust and break. After you’ve attached your fence boards, can cap the posts with these fence caps to add another design detail. Since we used pressure treated wood, this beautiful sturdy fence now has an average life expectancy of 25-30yrs.

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[bc_video video_id="6259176099001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] These easy organizational hacks help to save space and give easy access to everything you need… even in the tightest of spaces. The garage pictured below used DIY organization solutions with scrap material that you might having around the house. Shovels, Brooms, Hockey Sticks etc.  If you have hockey sticks, brooms, shovel or anything else that's long and awkward to store, PVC pipe is the solution.

1. Cut 3" sections with an angle cut to be able to get a screw into it.
2. Screw through the backside of a PVC pipe into a 2" by 4" piece of wood mounted via studs into garage wall.
3. Put your cylindrical object through the PVC pipes and enjoy the organization!

Scooters and Skateboards  Scooter and Skateboards will just end up all over the place, having a dedicated spot for them to live is an absolute game changer.

1. Screw three 1.5" dowels to a wooden board, screw two parallel to one another and the other slightly above to store each skateboard.
2. For the scooters it's the exact same process but stagger out the two dowels by putting one slightly higher and the other lower.

Spare Car Tires  When you switch out your winter tires for summer, you're left with a huge tower of tires in the middle of your garage. The solution to this is to store them up high, above the scooters and out of the way with just a few 2x4s attached to the ceiling rafters.

1. Take two pieces of 2" x 4" wood, screw each piece of wood into the garage trusses, make sure when doing this that you have the right spacing for tires to be stored.
2. Put your tires in, and voila! They are out of the way, until next season.

For the rest This is a Trusscore slat wall, they have a bunch of different accessories that attach to the wall so you can change the configuration with the seasons and your storage needs. The one we have here has hooks allowing you to hang your bikes and it’s a very secure system, so you don’t have to worry about them falling. It's also super easy and quick to install. There are baskets by Trusscore that attach for storing multiple items. Store anything you desire! Bonus: Recycling If half of your garage consists of recycling and green bins, then this is the hack for you!

1. Take two pieces of scrap wood and screw them together to make a cleat, this allows a surface for the blue bins to hang off of.
2. Screw the piece of wood into the walls at varying heights and attach your blue bins by hooking them off of the lower piece of wood.

[bc_video video_id="6259177912001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] The sun is shining; the temps are rising – it’s the perfect excuse to spend more time outside with the family. I personally love spending my time outdoors in the sun, and since my backyard is a space where I spend a lot of time, I want it to look nice. For me that includes jazzing up some of my daughter’s toys to fit my outdoor décor, but still have a kid friendly vibe to them. All of the toys below were secondhand toys we gave another life! Wood Cottage This cottage was purchased second hand and we wanted to refresh it with some paint so we added white and blue to the mix to make it pop.  Next we spray painted the windows and trimming black to give it a nice contrast.  We focused on making each part of the cottage something different to give kids maximum playtime.  One side we made it into a market.  We added some baskets and Fruits and veggies labels .  The next side we have some hanging planters and in the back it’s a takeout window/ restaurant.  Some simple little things to really bring it to the next level. Ice Cream Cart  Next, I found this ice cream cart for 40 dollars.  I changed the paint because I wanted it to have that ombré/ tie dye look.  I achieved this by bleeding the paint together.  Then I added a vinyl cut out to say so chill and there you have a cute little ice cream cart.   Kids Mud Kitchen  To go with that ice cream, the kids can whip you up a delicious meal in this kids mud kitchen.  Originally I found this kitchen for 5 dollars.  It was missing the sink and was pretty plain.  I changed up the colour and spray painted the faucets and knobs to give it a nice clean look. I added some wood slabs and hooks to make it look outdoorsy and there you have it.  A simple outdoor mud kitchen. Plastic Cottages I wasn’t a fan of the original colours of these plastic cottages, so I spray painted both.  This one I transformed into a flower shop and this other one I just made into a cute little home. I also found these cute Muskoka chairs used online.  My intention was to repaint them but then I liked the way they looked so I decided not to change it up.   What do you think?

[bc_video video_id="6259178105001" account_id="2226196965001" player_id="rkljM4WDEg"] If you know how to have good time you'll love these fun DIY backyard games. Game of Golf What is more fun than a good game of backyard golf? This is definitely a passion project. If you are an avid golfer and always trying to improve your game this is a great way to practice you chipping and work on those skills:

1. We started by simply cutting holes using a jigsaw in some plywood for targets and added supports for the right slope.
2. Next, we attached artificial grass tiles by snapping the tiles together and then screwing them into the plywood using 1 inch screws.
3. Lastly, we finished it off with some trim and stain.

This is a great DIY father's day present, it might take you an afternoon to put together but you can enjoy it for years. It also transforms! You can get the kids involved as well by using it as a bean bag toss. Hook and Ladder   This one is a ton of fun and very easy to put together. It’s a race game so every time you get a hook you move the piece forward.

1. To assemble take two pieces of wood and screw them into either side of a dowel.
2. Screw in two eye hooks across from one another into the middle of the dowel.
3. For the piece of wood on top of the dowel; screw in two eyehooks on either side. Next attach fishing wire tied to a ring to both hooks.
4. For the ladder portion, which will be your scoreboard, take a piece of wood and drill 5 large holes the size of a dowel halfway in. Use a dowel that fits into the holes as the scorekeeper, every time you get a point move the dowel closer to your body. To win the game, means to have the dowel all the way on your side!

In terms of size you can make it as big or small as you want. This is a great family game as all ages can play. Giant Bubble Solution   You’re never too young or tool old for good old-fashioned bubbles, but why not make them gigantic? Here's how to make them:

1. In a large bowl mix in 1 cup of dish soap, 1 tbsp of baking powder, 1 tbsp of cornstarch, 2 tbsp of glycerin and 4 cups of water.
2. Give the mixture a gentle stir, make sure not to form too many large air bubbles.
3. Leave overnight to allow mixture to set and thicken.
4. For the wand, take two dowels and screw a hook into each one. Next feed a 3 ft. piece of yarn through the two hooks. Then feed a 5ft. piece of yarn through the two hooks. With the longer piece of yarn make sure to attach washers as it will help weigh it down.

It's time to make massive bubbles and re-introduce yourself to your inner child!