Spruce up your patch of green with affordable finds and quick-and-easy DIY projects. The editors of This Old House share their best budget-friendly makeover ideas
The Editors of This Old HouseThis Old House magazine
Hang a mirror on a patio wall to give a small space a more expansive feel. It'll appear as if you were looking through a window to another outdoor room. Choose a mirror with a weather-resistant resin frame, and seal its inner edges with silicone caulk to prevent water from seeping behind the glass.
Large mirrors in various styles and shapes start at about $50;homegoods.com for stores
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