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My $10 Kitchen Chalkboard Backsplash

http://www.anyonecandecorate.blogspot.com/20...

I wanted to do something to spruce up my kitchen non-backsplash... so I purchased $10 ...»

Commented on Aug 12, 2012
Yuk

Modified Pergola Built With Recycled Windows

It took me about one hour to decide what I would do with these windows after I picked them up off the side of the road. I built this modified pergola and I think it makes my back garden ...»

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Commented on Jul 29, 2012
Just looks like a bunch of windows nailed up any which way. Fail.

Painted Kitchen Cabinets

We used a Rustoleum Cabinet Transformation Kit to change our kitchen cabinets from light to dark. The kit was fairly easy to use and would use it again. There's just a lot of waiting in ...»

Commented on Jul 18, 2012
100% improvement!

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Flooring: Can two different type of hardwood floors close together still work

I plan on replacing my kitchen floor with tile that looks like hardwood. At that time I plan on replacing the kitchen floor I would like to replace my hallway which the kitchen is off of. The problem is the hallway stops just short of my dining room which is hardwood. I don't want to match floor colors nor do I have the money to replace the dining room floor.

Do you think having two different color floors that close together is a wrong way to go?

Commented on Jul 09, 2012
When we replaced the carpet in our master BR, we wanted a dark color but the hallway/loft area ...»
was red oak hardwood. We thought it would be too much of a contrast but we don't even notice the transition anymore. We used a mahogany color Pergo flooring.

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Duplex with unique front..needs curb appeal!!

As you can see, I am improving the house with gardens...however, the front under deck, which is the walk out basement needs something done to it!! I dont like lattice work, that is not an ...»

Commented on Jun 21, 2012
Yeah...you need to draw attention away from that driveway and under deck area. I think barn ...»
doors would look great considering there are few other options besides lattice. IF you keep it a weathered wood look, it would add some interest without being too much 'in your face.' Also, a pergola type addition over the deck would look great. You could hang some planters from the front joist. It would draw attention away from the too-small upper floor windows.

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Recent kitchen remodel in Decatur

Commented on Jun 01, 2012
It's so brown, er, tan, er bland. Change the backsplash. At least a little color would be good.

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My new building and back yard.

We had this cellar and shed built into our hillside in the back yard. Big plans for shade garden on one side, and full sun on the other. What to plant? I'm overwhelmed.

Commented on May 27, 2012
Yes, I agree a rock garden (mine is great but we have mostly succulents and drought tolerant ...»
plants since we live out west) would look great and low maintenance, a tiered perennial garden would be good, too and add some color. Hostas for the shady side mixed w/shade tolerant flowering shrubs like hydrangea or daphne