We used Patio Paints made by DecoArt because they’re made to go outside and be weather resistant.

It was worth it though!.I left these boughs upside down in the metal bucket for about a week to dry out inside..

When the week was up, I shook the boughs and most of the needles fell off right into the bucket.Quite a few fell out onto the floor too, but I just swept them up and added them to my easter decor using a clear.tea light holder.

and a. clear pedestal vase.That’s really all it takes to bring a little fresh green Springyness into your world!

They really keep their color too.

I had quite a big bag full of pine needles that I’d saved from cleaning up in January and they were still as green as can be!.We really did make a lot of progress on the house AND we shared some handy tips along the way too!

Here are the top 5 favorites from this year, according to our readers.. How to paint absolutely perfect wall stripes (from September).The no-brainer no math molding trick (from August).

Our favorite speedy deck staining trick (from July).How to paint old wall paneling (from September).