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Merry D

Fairfield, CA
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  • labeled paint  35+ gallons worth
  • Eeny, meeny, miny, moe.   Pick a color and give it a go
  • room , Date, Color recipe 
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Proper Paint Protocol

In the last couple of weeks I have run into two grossly conflicting situations regarding paint. More specifically, labeling and paint storage. ...»
KMS Woodworks
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO
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    This would be a fabulous idea for stains, as well. There's nothing so frustrating as thinking ...»
    I used Cherry when I actually used Rosewood. Thanks for the tip!

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Pest Control: Condo life with stray cats. What to do...

I live in a condo and have a problem with stray cats. People that live here feel sorry for the cats and feed them but not sorry enough to take them in and give them a home. They are ...»
Bill
Bill Orlando, FL
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    Commented on Jun 11, 2013
    l have 2 feral kittens who play every day in my lavender bed, so no, that likely won't keep ...»
    them away. Neither will pellet guns or paint ball guns. My neighbor used those and the cats just came over to my house but then go use his yard as a litter box 9he leaves his cats outside 24/7, so I don't know why he complains.) Try one of the sprays, such as Jen R. recommended.

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A neighbor's yard has these very orange mushrooms growing near the street so I took a photo. I Googled for them and they

seem to be Jack O'Lantern mushrooms and are poisonous. The yard with the mushrooms has a good many stray cats around that she won't let anyone spay/neuter - stupid woman - so I wonder if the cats might try eating them? Cats sometimes eat strange things. If these are a danger to the cats, I'll pull them up and destroy them. I've never seen mushrooms like this! In fact, this year I've seen several kinds of mushrooms I've never, ever seen. What gives with all the sudden mushrooms?
Louise
Louise Norcross, GA
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  • Merry D
    Commented on Jun 11, 2013
    Most cats won't eat the mushrooms, especially if they are being fed elsewhere. FWIW, I spay/ ...»
    neuter any cat that comes in my yard and I can catch, regardless of who may or may not care. Since I feed them, I fix them. If the lady is unwilling, then you can call the local ASPCA and see if they will deal with her. If she's feeding them, she's taking responsibility, and they need to be spayed/ neutered or they will keep breeding and create a worse nuisance.

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Windows & Doors: What would you do with this front door?

We just painted the trim black on the house. I am not liking all that black at the front door? I was thinking to paint the trim white and the door black or adding some white to the black ...»
DeDe @ Designed Decor
DeDe @ Designed Decor Canton, OH
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  • Merry D
    Commented on Jun 11, 2013
    Those poor windows are swallowed by that black paint. Perhaps paint the raised trim along the ...»
    windows in the house color, and paint the door black with the inside trim painted the same way as the windows?

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  • I tried a million different backspalshes and couldn't find one that worked with the black of my cabinets and the browns in the counter tops! Any suggestions? 4
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My Kitchen Makeover!

Kelly
Kelly Canada
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  • Merry D
    Commented on Jun 09, 2013
    Stunning remake, I love it! There's a room to the right with what looks like a cappucino ...»
    colored paint, why not pick up the tones in that? If you really feel you need a backsplash, that is. We chose not to tile up the wall but instead used a colorful golden brown scrubbable paint; it ties the cabinets together and creates a more cohesive look without introducing another texture element that might detract from the simplicity of the cabinetry.

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First Time Re-Uphostering!

So this chair came to me from my husbands cousin. Reupholster this please she said. Sure I said. Oh, NO! what have I done, I said when I uncovered it. ...»
Reposhture Studio - Kim
Reposhture Studio - Kim Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Even with no experience in mosaics or tiling, our bird bath face lift turned out just as I had hoped. Now I'm thinking about all the other things I could do...gazing balls, garden stakes, water fountains, etc. The sky's the limit! 6
  • This is what we started with. Our birdbath had taken a tumble shortly after we got it, and stayed in pieces for three years until recently when my husband glued them back together with some clear silicone.
  • After that, I used J-B WaterWeld to seal the  cracks and make it water-tight again. It's my go-to method for repairing things that will be wet or underwater. It's also drinking water safe, so you don't have to worry about its toxicity.
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Mosaic Tile Birdbath Using Recycled DVDs

Have an old birdbath that could use a face lift? Here's an easy way to add some color to your garden and recycle some of those old DVDs too! (PLEASE NOTE: I've had a lot of people mention ...»
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MeandMyDIY
MeandMyDIY Columbia, MO
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  • Merry D
    Commented on May 29, 2013
    Ginny B, perhaps you could drill holes around the middle of the dish for drainage? Leaving a ...»
    shallow basin below for the bath, I don't know, it might work. I did that at another house but ours became a feeder so small holes were needed at the bottom.

    I love this idea and I may just lift it to put the sparkle back in my bird bath!

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  • No streaks!
  • Supplies:  Cleaning solution:  1/2 water, 1/2 vinegar, 4 drops of dish liquid, a clean white cloth, and newspaper. 2
  • Spray down windows with solution and clean with cloth.
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No Streak Window Cleaner

I really don't like cleaning windows at all, so I decided to throw out my window cleaner and made my own! This method is guaranteed to leave your windows clean and streak free!!!
Mom4Real
Mom4Real Lexington, KY
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  • Merry D
    Commented on May 24, 2013
    Dean, I second the 0000 steel wool. We had extreme hard water build up on a shower door and ...»
    this along with a cleanser meant for waterless car washing are the only things I found that take off those stains. Steer away from calcium/lime removers, vinegar, ammonia, none of those will work for the etched on stuff. Microfiber cloths work best for drying without streaks. I've used newspaper and ended up going to paper towels, too expensive.

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  • I started with two stars I've had forever but no longer use. They had Christmas scenes on them so I got some blue spray paint and covered that up.
  • I removed the labels of three #10 cans and spay painted them white.
  • I had 2 same-sized metal planters and they got a coat of pink spray paint.
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Making a Wooden Fence Pretty(ier)

I want more color in the back garden this year.

With that in mind, I decided to add some color to our faded wooden back fence.

Kathe With An E (Kathe)
Kathe With An E (Kathe) Aurora, CO
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  • Merry D
    Commented on May 20, 2013
    I love the color pops! Hubs and I have to replace our fence and I suggested painting but we ...»
    can't agree on a color (he wants something "wood color" and I want something light and visually expanding.) This might be an interim compromise while we decide, thanks for the inspiration!

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4 Ways to Upcycle Leather Belts

Do you have an old leather belt that has seen better days? Give that shabby or frayed accessory a new life! Belts can do more than prevent plumber's crack – they're great at holding ...»
BrightNest
BrightNest Denver, CO
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