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Patty B

Kent, OH
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  • Trash Can Pendant
  • How to turn your trash can into a pendant lamp shade
  • Such a beautiful glow through the wicker.

Making a Pendant Light from a Trash Can

I found this gorgeous trash can at #HomeGoods and thought it was just too pretty to use, but would be perfect as a shade for a ...»
Domestically Speaking
Domestically Speaking San Jacinto, CA
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  • place twigs in flower beds to keep cats away from doing their business there!

Keeping Cats out of flower beds

Here's an interesting idea for keeping cats out of flower beds by placing twigs- will have to try it! Link to information is http://betteroutdoorlivingathome.com/outdoor...
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Irma Trenton, MI
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  • DIY Bird Feeder
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  • Closeup of bird feederNeed a new bird feeder? I have a simple project on my blog today. This would make a great Mothers Day gift and it's quick and easy.  #outdoordecor  http://www.secondchancetodream.com/2013/05/diy-birdfeeder.html

DIY Bird Feeder

I saw this plate and bowl at Big Lots and I knew the perfect use for them, a bird feeder. Drill a hole in the plate and bowl. Then use a threaded rod, washers and bolts and you have a ...»
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Barb C Mayfield, MI
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  • Cutting 10ft cedar 4x4s into the smaller pieces.
  • the 4x4s are cut to 4ft and also a half inch short of 6ft. This was done because they weren't all 10 ft.
  • We took two 6 footers and two 4 footers and laid them out where we wanted the garden in the yard.
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DIY Raised Garden

Started a raised garden this past weekend. It is 4x6 feet and about 16 inches high at its lowest to highest point. It is built on a slanted yard; we intend to build a few more raised beds ...»
Raindrop Gutter Guard Systems
Raindrop Gutter Guard Sys... Cary, IL
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  • Currently, this is how it stands.
  • It started as a slightly dilapidated shed-type thing (just needed a bit of love)
  • I've painted it and added some adirondack chairs.
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The Playhouse Project: Dressing It Up

We started off with the "gift" of a little playhouse (formerly the top of a wooden playground structure) - and have commenced Operation Playhouse Reno. I've painted it, and we've added a ...»
Tara @ Suburble
Tara @ Suburble Canada
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Easy Button Art for Craft Room

I wanted unique art for my craft room. I picked up some round wood, drilled a few holes and did a little painting. The result is a fairly inexpensive whimsical display. Perfect for a craft room.

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Michelle S Eldridge, IA
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  • Full instructions and materials are listed on my blog: http://www.empressofdirt.net/most-useful-garden-accessory-this-year-squirrel-screens/
  • These simple screens will protect your young seeds and plants from birds, squirrels, and moths.
  • The squirrels can't dig in the bed anymore (hee hee) but sun and rain still get through as needed.
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DIY Garden Screens: A Multi-Purpose Solution

It's funny sometimes how something so simple can make such a big difference. These homemade garden screens are now a favourite accessory in my garden. ...»
Empress of Dirt - Melissa
Empress of Dirt - Melissa Canada
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my daughter and i did this is 2 days.

Laura
Laura Ironton, OH
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This is my new fence

I spent about 6 months collecting old doors from friends and salvage yards and then mounted them on privacy fence frame. I also clear coated them so that they wouldn't weather wear. I ...»
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Amanda H Oil City, PA
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  • Line your path - or even create your path - with recycled glass bottles turned upside down. 16
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Re.Create Design Co.
Re.Create Design Co. Sweden
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