Comments on: Reveal : The Patio – From Slab to Fab

By: Cedar City Fencing contractor

Cedar City Fencing contractor — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:06:54 +0000

That’s really interesting how a simple broom won’t cut it for exposed aggregate, but a stiff street broom or a pressure washer with a water broom attachment is needed for those tough, wet pine needles. It makes sense that the texture, which looks great, requires a more aggressive approach to actually get clean.

By: Augusta Fencing

Augusta Fencing — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:03:07 +0000

Nice post! This article beautifully details the transformation of an unused concrete parking slab into a gorgeous, Scandinavian-inspired outdoor living room using easy-to-install composite decking tiles. The project highlights smart DIY features like a custom trellis and a planter-umbrella-weight, proving that a little creativity can turn a plain slab into a highly functional and beautiful “Hang Zone.

By: Jim Parker

Jim Parker — Wed, 10 May 2023 07:28:06 +0000

I love the way you write and share your idea! Very interesting and different! Keep it coming! Learn more about Concrete Contractor Columbia MD

By: Franklin

Franklin — Tue, 09 May 2023 12:32:15 +0000

Thanks for the valuable information and insights you have provided here. Amazing! Learn more about Stamped Concrete Patio Frederick

By: John Hartman

John Hartman — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 07:06:20 +0000

Wow! You turned a plain patio into a stylish and comfortable outdoor living space through decor, furniture, and plant additions. Well done! Visit the Summerville Stamped Concrete

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 22:14:35 +0000

Am I crazy? I can’t find a post on that awesome coffee table anywhere – is it still in the works?

By: Scoops

Scoops — Wed, 23 May 2018 13:33:55 +0000

In reply to Savannah. Hey Savannah! I originally stained it semi-transparent chocolate by behr, but last summer I went over it with a coat of semi-transparent coffee stain by behr. Hope that helps.

By: Savannah

Savannah — Sat, 19 May 2018 15:17:43 +0000

Amazing! Could you share what stain color you used on your fence? It’s lovely!

By: Randi

Randi — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 06:43:19 +0000

Wow tell your kid he did an amaaazinnng job. My heart is beating heavily looking at this post LOL. It’s just beautiful. I’ve lived without a yard for a couple years, and this is getting me super duper duper excited about the house we just bought. My first backyard that I get to style myself!!! I came across your blog looking for green living room inspirations. I can’t stop reading your posts. Everything is fantastically put together…and oh it’s my style. Btw is dark green a thing now? Because if it is… I’m in heaven.

By: Bridget Wall

Bridget Wall — Tue, 30 May 2017 00:18:26 +0000

Looks fantastic! Be careful, or you’re going to end up designing rad patio spaces all over the Twin Cities! :)

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 26 May 2017 21:57:56 +0000

We have the exact same house and yard! And JUST last week I decided to do something about wasted porch next to garage! Sooooo I RAN to Home Depot when I read this and found out these can only be ordered online and will cost $1000 for 150 square feet. Totally worth it but not in the cards now – maybe when kids finish college! Tried to send pic but can’t!

By: Alison

Alison — Fri, 26 May 2017 18:46:40 +0000

In reply to Anna Kitchens. Hey Anna, Sorry for the delay in response. The Home Depot carries the product online and it runs around $50 per 10 square feet. Hope that helps!

By: Erica

Erica — Thu, 25 May 2017 02:24:25 +0000

In reply to Scoops. Thanks! Those are really good ideas. Might be a little tricky since I'm a long-term renter here, but I probably lost my deposit a long time ago any way. I'll have to think more about this.

By: Anna Kitchens

Anna Kitchens — Mon, 22 May 2017 17:56:30 +0000

What a great transformation! I’m interested in making a little patio, too, but I can’t track down pricing info on these on their website nor their MN retailer website. Can you help me out?

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Fri, 19 May 2017 20:56:16 +0000

It’s like you’re on vacation every day when you have a fabulous patio like this! I look forward to the tutorials, too!

By: Lizzie | Emmerson & Fifteenth

Lizzie | Emmerson & Fifteenth — Fri, 19 May 2017 08:52:14 +0000

It’s such a gorgeous, cozy space now! I love all of it but possibly the trellis most of all. And definitely more usable than extra parking!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 19 May 2017 01:01:56 +0000

Wow, this is amazing! I have an awkward concrete parking slab on the side of my house, and this blog post is giving me so much inspiration for what to do with it! Can you do a tutorial on how you built that beautiful trellis? I love it so much and would like to build something similar! Thanks again for sharing! xx

By: Julie Ramler

Julie Ramler — Wed, 17 May 2017 20:52:27 +0000

Allison! You are so GD AMAZING! I wish I had even a tiny bit of your skill, motivation, talent, and eye. You never cease to amaze me! It’s all so super fantastic! Love, love, love it!

By: Scoops

Scoops — Wed, 17 May 2017 20:01:16 +0000

In reply to Shannen. Thanks, Shannen!

By: Scoops

Scoops — Wed, 17 May 2017 20:00:28 +0000

In reply to Anne.

It is an ikea umbrella – the $69 version without a base. I like it so much that I bought another one – the first one I bought last year. They are such a good deal, I say go for it unless you need a HUGE umbrella, these are just average size. I really like the pure white color which surprisingly has stayed pretty clean and new looking even after a rain or a winter outside. I say thumbs up!