I'll admit, this is not your typical bedroom suite! But I find great joy out of creating something from basically nothing. And such was the case with this project. ...»

This is my vegetable garden. I paint a different sign and put up for each season or holiday. My compose tumbler is behind the fence.

A little green house in my backyard received a facelift. The plastic was replaced with repurposed fencing boards captured from another's burn pile, a few barn windows, then the decorating ...»

My new $20 La-Z-Boy recliner. I couldn't believe such a bargain. I love the size and style for this room. Actually in really great shape, however I will have it recovered in a fabric that goes with my room. Next week off to look.

I purchased these chairs off of Craigslist for $25. They have great legs! I took a chance on going bold with them...and I'm glad that I did!

My friend constructed this garden completely from pallets. She filled it with rich amended soil and you would not believe the crop she has harvested this year. For more details....check out http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/the-pallet-t...

I learned a trick from another baker years ago and that is to let your oven preheat for double the time it says. The oven will be perfect for baking then. Also most cookies only need to bake 7 minutes! Yes, just 7 minutes and then take them out and let set on baking sheet for 3 or 4 more minutes before removing.