Oh, no... don't cover that part. Instead, accent it. That was what directed me toward the bamboo textures and design in the first place. Just replace the patio stone area. I like the pot (though a larger, dark green or blue pot might better capture the feeling) and the "deer scare". Is it a functional water feature? Should be... along with something to catch and sing in the wind. In fact, having given the photos a second glance, I would carry the bamboo wall treatment across the 'piped' wall to the door frame and extend the decking at least three feet past the door. This would allow a place for a small wooden or stone bench and a place to put dry your feet or put on/remove your shoes. I would recommend incorporating natural stepping stones from shower area into yard to reduce mud and dirt being tracked both in and out of garage. Thoughts? Peace and blessed be.

We just bought some cypress adirondack furniture for our front porch. We would like to do a color wash paint on them - in teals and green. We've never done color wash painting before. Can we use our paint sprayer or do we have to do it by hand? Everything I've seen so far mentions applying with a sponge. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Katie32123-your cheery closet is just about the size of my storage room where my washer & dryer are. I have some storage area on both sides of the appliances but its very narrow & hard to get anything in or out & the hot water heater & freezer also share the space. Yes I have alot crammed in there but I just think its needs painting & a new arrangement which is the part that stops me dead in my tracks..but your yellow has given me inspiration.

We are planning to redo a small retaining wall between our grass and the sandy beach. Does anyone have any ideas or real experience on how to incorporate a foot wash basin right where the steps and the wall meet. (To wash off the sand, of course.) My random thoughts are doing something with a self-contained waterfall feature, but would the sand clog that up? Thanks for any input!