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.

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

Who needs art? Make a bold statement with empty, colorful picture frames.

Keep an eye on kids or pets by giving an existing interior door a split-level update.

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

Create a comfy spot to cuddle up with the kids, keeping toys and books organized and within easy reach.

Add designer flair to a kids' room by transforming a basic bunk bed with ceiling-mounted hardware, floor-to-ceiling drapery panels and a fresh coat of paint.

Learn how wooden posts, plywood and a little patience can create a custom, kid-size desk.

Turn a cherished photograph into a uniquely personal wall mural fit for a kids' space.

Give an artistic, modern twist to a vintage map by displaying it in a collection of frames.

Turn a child's treasured belonging into eye-catching artwork with a large printed photo and basic lumber.

Give basic bookshelves the designer treatment with paint and added molding.

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

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

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.