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Master Gardener who loves to work in garden and on diy projects

Favorite area of home improvement:

garden

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Followed 7 people on Jan 16, 2013

Cleaning & Organization: How can stains on fiberglass tubs be removed?

there are stains caused by a water well on the fiberglass tubs in a rental home that my son is renovating. Do any of you know how we can clean them?

Commented on Jul 13, 2012
Thank u so much woodbridge for your suggestions. The act of sale is the middle of Aug so I'll ...»
try your tips then & let u know if either works.

Flooring: What's the best laminate flooring to use?

my son just purchased a small home that he plans to rent out & wants to replace the carpet with a laminate flooring. In researching I've noticed different thicknesses well as a huge ...»

Commented on Jul 13, 2012
The kitchen, baths & entrance have ceramic floors so it's just the bedrooms,hallway & den. ...»
Tile & real wood are out of the question because of cost.however he does want a durable product. Do u think laminate flooring is the wrong choice? Thank u for your help.

Painting: Should I paint my kitchen cabinets?

These cabinets are about 30 years old but still look good I think. I have been throwing around the idea of painting them a off white colour. It is a hugh kitchen and would be a hugh ...»

Commented on Jul 13, 2012
I had my cherry cabinets painted last year and I love the way it looks. Used Crisp Khaki #234 ...»
by Benjamin Moore in inpervo alkyd low luster enamel. I used the same paint for all the trim and doors in our home. love the way it brighten up my kitchen.

Appliances: Which washing machine should I get?

I am looking at washing machines, Should I get a front loader or top loader? What brand do you like? Sears has this fun color! Boy have things changed.

Commented on Jul 12, 2012
I purchased the Maytag neptune washer & dryer 13 years ago & I love it & I don't have to leave ...»
the door open because there is no odor.

Electrical & Lighting: Help! grounding wire cut!

We had some trees cut down and today the stump grinder guy cut the grounding wire that grounded our swimming pool pump. Is this something I can fix myself and if so how? Appreciate your advice.

Commented on May 13, 2012
That's exactly what an electrician did when he fixed it. Cost $100. After I watched him I ...»
realized that i could have done it myself if I had known what to use.

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Vanity Makeover: No dingy brown now :) Go see the before!

http://refreshrestyle.com/2012/05/vanitydesk...

Liked on May 11, 2012

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Repurposed Shutter Fence

After creating a neat little garden room that we aptly named "The Nook", we realized that to really be a 'nook' it needed more privacy. {It sat right beside the property line.} A few ...»

5 Hours Easy

Liked on May 11, 2012

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Ottoman - Diamond tufted

Greek Squares in Orange is the new kid on our block. Built from scratch with recycled wood and installed with antique looking legs on casters. This ottoman can be customized the way you ...»

Liked on May 08, 2012

Taco Mamacita's sinks in Nashville

started with a 50/50 white:grey portland and used some coarse sand with small pea gravel. casted right side up! ground to expose aggreate then used my own lil blend of some stain z to color. the biz owner loved them!