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Turning a Door Into a Beautiful Headboard.

It all started with a trip to a local "experienced building products" store where I treasure dived and came out jumping for joy with this very old 5-panel door. I knew exactly what I ...»
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Marie Canada 22 hours ago
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    Marie 8 minutes ago
    Thank you Laurie! The wall is actually stencilled...a project I did recently. More about that ...»
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  • Succulent Gardens are easy to create and super easy to care for.
  • We used PVC pipe and cut it at an angle
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  • Fill with pea gravel for drainage and soil. Then planted the succulents.
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How to Build and Plant a Succulent Garden

Succulent Gardens require very little water and almost no maintenance. And they can be gorgeous!
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Hoosier Homemade Laporte, IN 4 hours ago
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    So cute and modern!
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  • So, if you have an old aquarium stand laying about, I have a suggestion for you.
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Beginning to Look Like Spring...

It sure feels like my garden is off to a very slow start. What a Schizophrenic start we have had to the growing season. In just a few short weeks we have had snow, 100 degree temperatures, and a bit of a cold snap.

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Lori J Broken Bow, NE 13 hours ago
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    se ve hermoso su jardín
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Adding More Whimsy to My Garden

I found this sweet statuette at TJ Maxx - already on clearance!

She dances through life with a ballerina's elegance and her presence is a joy for those around her. Gucci

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    So pretty!
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3 Simple Steps to Create Gorgeous Containers

To busy to plant? No worries... here's a way to make your neighbors envious and your friends amazed. Simply pop a gorgeous hanging basket into your existing planter. Add a few more plants ...»
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    "A spiller, a filler, and a thriller" Always loved this quote for putting together pots.
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My Favorite Flower Pot Combination

This is one of my favorite flower pot combinations! I planted these in an old Rustic concrete urn. I combined Red Geraniums, with Blue Lobelia and Silver Helichrysum! Once they fill in, ...»
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Karen - The Graphics Fairy Frederick, MD 2 days ago
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    so how do people grow them in the yard?
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  • The end result. A durable chair seat fabric created with leftover paint and white cotton duck fabric.
  • Mixing colors to coordinate with your decor is easy and fun!
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Stencil Upholstery Fabric With Chalk Paint®!

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Annie Sloan Unfolded Kenner, LA 23 hours ago
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  • Household vinegar will NOT kill weeds.  Read how to REALLY kill weeds with vinegar.
  • You need at least a 10-20% vinegar plus horticultural orange oil (or other citrus oil)
  • You need to apply it with a spray bottle when the sun is bright, the ground is dry, and the temperature is above 70-degrees.
  • This type of sprayer will tackle larger jobs.
  • There are a few companies that have pre-mixed the strong vinegar solution with a citrus oil.
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REALLY Killing Weeds With Vinegar

For more details on this process, please visit the blog post below.

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vinegar weed killer. Friends, I'm here to tell you that their information is faulty and their vinegar weed killer will not work.

Most of the blogs that show vinegar weed killer recipes, show household vinegar with 5% acidity.

This.Will.NOT.Work. I repeat, This.Will.NOT.Work.

You need a vinegar that has AT LEAST 10% acidity PLUS a horticultural citrus oil. There is some controversy within the organic gardening community regarding vinegar strength. Very respected gardeners say that 10% acidity mixed with citrus oil will kill weeds.

For at least 10 years I have been using a 20% vinegar for my weed control. I have not tried 10% vinegar ~ but I trust the gardeners who say it will work. Many of them are diluting their 20% vinegar by cutting it in half and adding water. Doing this will give you two gallons of 10% vinegar.

WARNING: This 10% – 20% vinegar is potent. You need to wear goggles, rubber gloves, long sleeves, and shoes when working with 20% vinegar. It will burn your skin if any splashes. I have experienced this first hand ~ it can be very painful.

While the vinegar alone will work well at getting rid of weeds, it's the orange oil that nails the coffin shut on weeds. However, none of this will kill weeds if it isn't properly applied. That is the real secret to killing weeds and killing them for good.

If you want to kill weeds naturally, then here's what you do:The correct ratio for weed killing is: 1 gallon of 10-20% vinegar to 1 C. of orange (or citrus) oil. Mix well. (see my Warning above) Then, add to either a spray bottle like this one. I highly recommend rubber gloves when applying with this type of bottle ~ it does tend to drip.

This ONLY WORKS when applied at full strength, in sunlight, during the heat of the day.

That means, if it rained yesterday, then don't apply it. If rain is in the forecast within 24 hours, don't apply it.

Wait until the soil is dried out a bit, the sun is bright, and it's the middle of the day. It must be at least 70-degrees for maximum efficacy. The weed will think you are giving it some good food. Down the hatch, little weed.

Keep in mind that this brew does not discriminate. Be careful where you spray. It will kill your flowers and plants just as effectively. Obviously, avoid application on windy days.

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The Seasoned Homemaker Austin, TX 2 days ago
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    The Seasoned Homemaker 2 hours ago
    Excellent point.
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  • Kitchen Island I Made from an Inspirational Picture on Pinterest...
A sheet of Plexi glass was added to the top of this..:)
  • My Kitchen Island Finished :)
Plexi Glas was added to the top of this for easy cleaning.... and a flat smooth surface to work on :)
  • 24"w x 70" L door I used for the top
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  • Island before I painted and Stained it
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Kitchen Island Made From an Old Door....

I have always wanted to attempt making a kitchen island and I finally found the perfect one to make...... From and inspirational picture found on PINTEREST to a Kitchen Island I'll Love ...»
forever, cause it was made by my own 2 hands....

To see The step by step instructions I used to make this ...Please visit My BLOG PAGE..

UPDATE!!!!!!!!

I noticed that a few people have commented on maybe adding a piece of Plexi Glass to the top of this....... Sorry I forgot to say in the post that I went and purchased some Plexi glass and have it sitting on top of the Door.... It's not shown in the picture cause I purchased it after I had taken all the pics... Sorry for the confusion... But thank you all for your input :)..... It definitely is a must for sure..... a lot easier to clean and no food getting into all the Crevices ......

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TaniaC Fairfield, IL 2 days ago
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    Juan L 2 hours ago
    nice i like it and easy enough
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