With summertime taking over most of our backyards, we wanted to make sure ours is up to date for hosting family and friends. Rachel Metz of Living to DIY revamped her entire backyard, creating the perfectly paved space for any outdoor entertaining needs.

This giant pegboard accent wall is trendy and quite practical. For Rachel Metz, of Living to DIY, it’s an eye-catching accent wall to her office space. We could easily see it working in a kid’s bedroom, or casual bonus room.

Rachel shows us the steps to follow so you can build your own pegboard accent wall in your home.

Rachel Metz of Living to DIY is known for breaking down DIY projects into simple steps that are easy to follow. Learn how she creates wooden pallet letters to decorate her home this holiday!

This DIY pallet dog bed is cute as can be and quite practical. It’s a surprisingly easy DIY project by Rachel Metz of Living to DIY.

All you’ll need is a wooden pallet, some basic tools and materials, and a few hours of DIY time. Just follow Rachel’s step-by-step instructions. Your pet will be thrilled!

We all know that our backyards can make quite the first impression for anyone coming over, especially throughout the summer in California. Rachel Metz of Living to DIY perfected her parents’ outdoor area, transforming it into a beautiful courtyard oasis – perfect for entertaining!

Turn your garage into a one stop shop, finding everything you need with ease. Rachel Metz of Living DIY declutters and organizes her garage with the help of items from The Home Depot.

Rachel Metz of Living to DIY didn’t know where to start when it came to updating her kitchen. With new appliances and the right accessories, Rachel now has a functional and stylish space she can be proud to show off.

Rachel Metz is a Los Angeles-based DIY YouTuber, content creator and full time English bulldog mama. Read more to see how she took on holiday entertaining with the Masterbuilt Electric Smoker this year.