Welcome back to Seated with Furniture Row! In this episode, our design experts Barb and Jessa return to the great outdoors for a lively conversation about backyard etiquette, affordable outdoor hacks, and the best ways to add personality to your patio or yard. Whether you’re dreaming of a summer sanctuary or just want to be a good neighbor, this episode is packed with real-life tips, clever DIYs, and inspiring stories from staging the iconic St. Jude Dream Homes.   What You’ll Learn   Backyard Etiquette & What to Avoid How to keep the peace with neighbors: tips on managing noise from lawn mowers, power tools, and music. Why being mindful of your surroundings can boost your own happiness—and your neighborhood’s! The debate over plastic in the yard: pros, cons, and stylish alternatives to single-use plastics and astroturf.   Money-Saving Outdoor Hacks Easy DIY projects: turn terracotta pots into bird baths, wrap rope around plastic planters for a high-end look, and upcycle thrifted glassware for outdoor entertaining. Crafting on a budget: how to reuse, repaint, and repurpose for maximum impact without breaking the bank. Fun, affordable games like cornhole to bring people together and add excitement to your space.   Design Inspiration from St. Jude Dream Homes Behind-the-scenes stories: how Barb and the Furniture Row team stage show-stopping outdoor spaces for the annual St. Jude Dream Home events. Tips on choosing versatile furniture, using vertical space, and incorporating unexpected finds. Arc thrift stores https://arcthrift.com/stores#find-store Colorado Cornhole Connection https://www.coloradocornholeconnection.com/?page=2 Chairs that Barb and Jessa are Sitting in: Flowood Outdoor Chairs https://www.furniturerow.com/pd/Flowood-Patio-Sofa/f3f15b28-8cae-476e-84ac-bd9f8316ee3a?s=flowood   Grandpa's Weeder tool at ACE Hardware Black Beauty Grass Seed   AI Prompt For Outdoor Decorating AI Prompt Jessa Used: Give me a creative porch design including planters and patio furniture with a Rhode Island aesthetic.    Your fill in the blank AI design:  "Give me a creative _______ design including _______ and ________ with a __________ aesthetic" Press enter for list of directions  Select “tools” and then “Create an Image”