Most people don't realize how great it is to have a great outdoor living area.

I’m so impressed …NOT only did you create a beautiful, peaceful, outdoor space that was partially destroyed by the storm, BUT you didn’t get discouraged and had a wonderful attitude!!! May God bless you always 😇😇😊😊

Thank you for giving GOD the glory HE always deserves. Our GOD is always good. Your backyard turned out lovely. Sorry your canopy crashed. Have fun with your guest in your upcoming event.

Girl, you are not afraid of hard work! I am so impressed with your vision, follow through, and gorgeous results. Mother Nature can be so unpredictable and destructive...sorry that happened. You are awesome❤

I saw your video this morning, thank you for sharing your story, I was so torn when i saw your gazebo, my heart goes out to you. It reminded me of a Mothers Day surprise that I planned for my late mother, I told her that I had a delivery for furniture (10 pieces), but I was at work and needed a place for it to be delivered and asked if my cousin could bring it to her home, she said yes. On the same day, I had my fiance at the time and another cousin show up to her home with the gazebo, he knocked on her door and said, he was hired by me as her contractor with an agreement to build a gazebo as long as I am not on the premises during the build and she would provide refreshments during the build, she agreed and signed the contract( LoL). It was a great surprise to her (I got her good) she had several family and friends gatherings, everyone complemented her on her gift from her daughter and her hospitality. One day I came by and asked her where is the gazebo, she said its out there, i kept looking from inside, window-to-window, I did not see it. I kept looking at her thinking is she playing with me??so, I went outside looking and looking, what I thought was branches by the garage was the Gazebo, (OMG). I came back in and said, Mom, what happened? She said, we had a storm, I said why didn't you tell me, I could of had someone take it down. She just called me by my nickname and said, she did not know, and did not make eye contact. I knew she was upset, I was @#$%^*, but she was hurt and perhaps disappointed in herself, by not calling. I said well its a nice decoration, what are you cooking for breakfast, Im hungry...(Lol, this lady.....). Thank you, this morning for the flashback (tears and joy, thankyou and it will be okay).

It turned out beautiful, but I almost cried at the end when I saw your patio but thank God nobody was hurt

Everything came out beautiful. You are very knowledgable and can build a Pergola.

Amen! God is Good all the time!

I'm so sorry your covering came down. I liked it when you said God is still good. Everything is so beautiful that you have done! 😊

I just purchased my 4th gazebo for my second story deck. The entry level deck has a fabric awning, walk up a few steps and you’ve walked onto the sunniest place on the planet, however, it’s my own hurricane alley. I lost one to a large snowfall while I was traveling and 2 to the high winds that mysteriously flow through that part of the yard. I just purchased one with a steel roof, it’s a bit more costly but I’ve only gotten 2 years each from the fabric ones. I have an outdoor sectional sofa, a glider and coffee table on that deck. Thankfully, it has not been damaged in the 3 years we’ve owned it. I have a few flower and shrubbery spaces a vegetable garden, a pool , a garden shed and 3 crazy pups. Thank you for the ideas to tie it all together and keep it functional for my best friends.

Hey hun. Maybe do 4x4 posts in the ground and then do a sail shade. I know you can accomplish that. Oh bless you. You have such a kind heart.

You did a fabulous job sweetie! You go girl! It was sooo pretty when you finished before that storm.😢 So sorry for your loss but as you said, God is good!☝️🕊️👑🙌🙏 Everything was beautiful and will be again I'm sure!❤

You did an amazing job!! Big Lots have some very strong covered pergolas!! The one I’m buying is $1K. My neighbours have had theirs for 5 years!! After a big snow storm they replaced the fabric & curtains from same company for $70!!! I hope you can get yourself one!! It comes with mosquito netting with zippers & privacy curtains!! 🙌🏻❤️🙏🏻

I love how you did your backyard space. You did a good job painting and staining the backyard. Also the flower bed. The backyard reveal looks beautiful. I like project number 2 and you have more privacy. Sorry about your canopy getting destroyed by wind. Thanks for sharing.

God is good, All the time! ❤

Oh No! This happened to me several times. We finally ordered a pavilion from BJ's wholesale. It's heavy enough to withstand pretty bad storms IF you use self-tapping screws and screw on the panels. The pavilion is a good size and heavy but all the reviews complained the roof panels would get ripped off with any wind. That was our solution to the panels coming off in storms. It's been 3 winters in NJ and it's held up to some serious storms with no problem. The yard looks beautiful. Thanks for all the tips.

Wow that is unbelievable,thank God no one got hurt but great job.

Carolina, this reminds me of the sing "What a difference a day makes". It was a nice back yard before but now it is Wow. The projects totally transformed the space to lively and inviting. Here is hoping your event was just as delightful.

First you’re hard work paid off the outdoor space is FIRE! Now as for that canopy…I have the same one and here are a few things you need to know. 1. Weight the legs down using canopy weights(you know who sells them) 2. Lower the canopy whenever you’re not using it even on nice sunny days LOWER IT. 3. Take it down when summer ends(if that applies to your region. 4. I’m on my second canopy and so far it’s 3 years old. Weight down the legs, lower it when not in use, take it down after summer season. Hope this helps!

I loved how hard you worked and I am so sorry it was destroyed!!! God will give you even better in the future, I just know it.

You created a beautiful backyard retreat. I had the same tent on my deck. A storm demolished the tent. We were shocked when we woke up to see the tent crumbled. We decided never to replace it. All the hard work and time you invested was well worth it. Your backyard is beautiful. I was inspired.

It doesn't look like the same space !! Absolutely beautiful. Gorilla glue makes a glue for fabric ! Weatherproof !!

TO GOD BE THE GLORY !!! Everything is still so so beautiful !!! Just move that canopy honey and keep it moving … figure out the time where there is shade back there and still enjoy all your beautiful work … I love it still

You did a fabulous job! Every project is beautiful. Showing women that "yes you can" do it too. Great camera and narrating skills. I understand the heat situation. Keep up the good work.

Your patio turned out beautiful after all of that hard work, and oh the damage was heartbreaking, but you are right God is Good... Thankful your home wasn't damaged and everyone was safe..

BEAUTIFUL

You did a beautiful job. I so admire your ideas and hard work. I wish I owned my home I still may use some of your ideas. I'm 65 so it will take me longer, but I love working in the yard. It keeps me mobile.

Everything is just beautiful! What a great job! Now enjoy!❤❤❤❤

Fantastic job. The area looks larger. The shed now is part of the house now. Well done.

Wow!! You did a fantastic job on your backyard makeover!! I know that was a lot of work for one person!! I’m impressed that you removed the brick pavers, leveled the ground, and replaced the pavers again! Most people would have called a landscaper to do that!! The flower bed with the solar lights is my favorite project!! ❤❤❤ blessings to you!! I subscribed!!

Your projects were absolutely gorgeous! I especially liked the way you fixed up your building! Hey girl, you need to just build yourself a cedar gazebo! You look like you can do anything! 💪🏽Wow!🙌🏼

What a wonderful makeover, was so hoping to see your friends and family over to enjoy the space you created. I love your optimism "this too shall pass."

Great job! Loved how the pavers looked after pressure washing. Lots of work, but looks awesome.

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. I sorry the storm destroyed the canopy.

Good job especially the painting of the floor, Yandy. ❤

OMG. You are one smart, talented and hard working lady!

You’re so ambitious. Good for you it looks great. Thanks for sharing.

Sorry about the storm, it was beautiful

Inspiring!!! My Sisters are coming to visit. So I'm going to get off my behind and finish my back yard!!!

You did such a beautiful job! All that work messed up, but at least everyone is ok. Maybe a wood pergola next time. You’ve given me many ideas for my small patio. ❤

You did a fantastic job…. My feelings was hurt when I saw what the storm did to your beautiful backyard sanctuary!!! But like you said the best is yet to come.😇

I am so sorry about the damage to your awning. Your patio is beautiful. My favorite is your privacy screen. Thank you for sharing. ❤

Awww! You plan God laughs❤ look for some large sail clips and attach to concrete posts❤ gorgeous job

I like the lacy, even though you have a fence in the back you made it taller for privacy

This is exactly the video I needed as a single mom I’m left to do everything on my own this video is great thank you❤

Everything looks fresh and attractive. Great job!

You did an amazing job. My favorite was the privacy fence. 💪🏽

everything is awesome looks so inviting.

Absolutely gorgeous 😊 I'm sorry that all of your hard work was destroyed😢. But it was truly inspiring. I can't wait to start working on my side patio/garden. Stay encouraged, I'm sure you'll have your beautiful space back I no time.👏🏽

Can’t wait to see what you replace your canopy with. So sorry you lost the first one.

Good morning Carolina. Happy Sunday and here watching.

❤ all your DIY projects the next cover will be great ❤️❤️

Turned out so beautiful! Oh no to the ending 😳. That happened to us twice!!

😮😮😮 This same thing happened to me!!!! $250 down the drain. A big storm had happened while i was away & i was unaware of a storm happening! That storm tore up my gazebo to streads 😢 When i put it up this time, i will take it down!!!! Great video & great job on the yard 😊

Ready to party. And after the party you will definitely be able to enjoy yourself. Thanks for sharing. I am now inspired to redo my porch area.

Everything looks great beautiful 😍

Thanks Carolina!!❤

You did so so good!!!!

All of them

Just beautiful

Carolina you made a wonderful job doing up your back garden. Well done girl. 🥰🇬🇧🐾🐾💖

WOW AMAZING JOB!

Picking up those pavers is a LOT of work!

Looks Great! Th Ankh You for the Inspiration! Well Done!

Great job! It looks wonderful with different spaces to relax before the storm! I can't believe what the storm did to this space! 😮😮😮

Beautiful backyard 🌼 🌸 🌹 The canopy was nice while it lasted 😢. I can't wait to see the shade solution you come up with. I know it will be Fabulous 🎉🎉

Beautiful ❤.You did that 👍

So sorry about your damage!!! It was so pretty, especially at night! Thanks for sharing the good AND bad!!! Sending blessings from Ohio! ❤

Oh my! The canopy!!!

I love your patio space. Its a beautiful place to hang out with family and friends

The backyard looks amazing. I'm so sorry to hear about the storm.

Oh my goodness what a transformation , I think the fence color was beautiful and the shed look so much better, I would have never thought of turning those bricks sideways,awesome. Everything you did was absolutely beautiful…I almost cried when I saw all the damage the storm did. Well back to the drawing board and if you young ones never heard of that it means it’s time to get your hands dirty again. Good luck to you.

If I had one word to describe what you did, and how beautiful the transformation is, and the hard work you put into it, I would say MAGICAL!❤🤩

Omg I almost cried at the end. How defeated you must of felt. If I lived closer I would love to come help you fix it up. You have mad skills though you could put permanent post in (like you did in the back) use those post to make a more permanent covered area. Hope that makes sense. Anyway I know you can do!! Good luck sweetie and PLEASE KEEP POSTING!! YOU GIVE ME INSPIRATION!! ❤🎉

Thank you Carolina. This is a great practical vision of what one can do ! Just the inspiration I needed

Oh man that is such a bummer. It was so beautiful. Those storms are terrible, I hurt for you.

I love the way you laid the scalloped edging flat! The paint on the trim really freshened up the storage shed.

Wow!!! What a transformation! So beautiful! I am so sorry about the storm damage! 💔

This is what I was looking for!! Same gazebo too!

I love what you have done , amazing job! So sorry that the storm destroyed your canopy.

Bravo! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I love good DIY projects. You did an awesome job. Sorry about your canopy. Been there before. Every year the Santa Ana winds come through here and tear up my cover on my 10X20 that sits over my driveway. This year the shade cloth I had up there got ripped to shreds. One year I’ll remember to take them down before the end of September. Thanks for sharing 💚

I'm so impressed and inspired by everything you do. I was anticipating the surprise at the end to be your guests reaction. But then my heart just broke for to see what the weather had done. May I add that final shot of you at the end looked absolutely stunning.

🤩 Good job! 🎉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Great video! Thank you for the inspiration! The canopy ending broke my heart. Thank you again!

You busted your buns, girl, and your yard looks fantastic!

It is absolutely beautiful! I can't believe you did it all by yourself!🎉 I love your determination! Oh I am so sorry about the loss of your canopy!😢

So beautiful!!! Now after the storm you can create even better don’t get Discouraged, you have a great taste love it

Beautiful,now sit back and enjoy,p.s fan’s work outside too. They even keep bugs away ❤️🌹

I added cinder blocks to the legs of my canopy and wired them to it. So the canopy legs sit on top of the blocks (raises it up a bit higher also which is nice!) Has held for 3 years now through many wind advisories and storms. 😊❤

Happened to me twice. But because I love entertaining and being out in my garden, I found another solution. We now have a structural gazebo drilled in. Hang in there. Happy gardening.

I had my gazebo canopy got destroyed also… so sad! We ended up going with 9’ umbrellas that could be closed, which has been good, but definitely a sad event. Best to you! I love what you’re doing and thankful for the inspiration! 🎉💐

Love the trim on the shed

Oh my goodness, I could cry for you. I’m so sorry this happened. You did such a wonderful job and it looked so good. I know you’ll get it figured out. I so worry when storms come through because of this. I guess it’s meant to be that you put something else up instead right? When things like this happen we can only think, hey,it’s just stuff. As long as no one is hurt, it’s going to be okay. Prayers for you and the great ideas you will come up with to make it beautiful again. ❤

Wow

Oh noooo 😢 I have no doubt It Will Be Better… Thank you for inspiration, looking at my backyard differently now 😌🙏🏽

I'm so sorry you had to experience the storm weather for your canopy. Bless your heart. I really enjoyed your video though. All your hard work was well worth it. The painting of the floor did a lot to bring it all together. Congratulations!!

Carolina you really out did yourself on this project. It came on beautifully. You are a truly talented individual. I was so sorry to see what happened to your canopy. I loved when you said “God is Good Anyhow” and “Better is yet to come”. Go ahead and speak life and positivity into the situation because better is coming! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I love them all but my favorite is the hammock area. I love to be outdoors and if I can have a spot to take a nap in private outside, well that makes being outside even better. Enjoyed this video and before I forget I subscribed!!

The transformation turned out great! The space looks fresh, light, and it just hugs you! Oh no! I’m sorry for the patio cover coming down! Yes, a stronger patio form would be better.

Don't be discouraged! Your hard work is very inspiring! Here in NM we have very strong winds(had the same thing happen to our canopy. You are gifted in designing and working your vision. I'm sure you will come up with something beautiful!

Ugh, not the surprise I was expecting at the end. So sorry, you did an amazing job! Hate it ended that way for you. Big hugs.