Brian Patrick Flynn

If your backyard is more eyesore than lush landscape, adding a DIY paver patio could be just the ticket to transform a patch of weeds into a relaxing outdoor room.

Plant a small-space vertical garden using PVC pipe.

Add portable green space to your patio using galvanized metal trash cans and casters.

Add designer flair to a basic wooden toy box with strips of wood, tacks and an upholstered plywood top.

Add stylish safety and separation to door openings, hallways or staircases with a child and baby gate inspired by iconic artist Piet Mondrian.

Add personality and one-of-a-kind style to your living room with chalkboard cube end tables. Acrylic overlays keep drawings crisp and chalk dust at bay.

Add pattern and color to a staircase with wallpaper, acrylic sheeting and decorative hardware.

Disguise a flat-screen TV as a decorative focal point with a kitchen wall cabinet, basic wood trim and mirrors.

Put a fresh new spin on an old wooden dresser with open shelving, unexpected hardware and a playful use of color.

Stylishly divide a space in just a few short steps using vintage license plates.

Update an eclectic mix of chairs by painting them a single color and recovering the seats to create a unified look.

Breathe new life into old hardwood floors with a fresh coat of paint in an eye-catching pattern.

Enhance a builder-grade ceiling by creating a cottage look with wainscoting.

Add some razzle-dazzle to a drab bathroom door with trim and fresh paint.

Put an old map to new use as a colorful addition to plain wooden kids' chairs.