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Pam R

Petaluma, CA
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About Me:

I have always liked to decorate. Even in my early ages I would rearrange my bedroom.

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I am always rearranging my furniture and trying new ideas...I like thinking outside the box..I like arranging furniture that is not so conventional...


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  • It takes very little! Pour a very small amount of fabric softener or vinegar in a bowl and dip the clothes.
  • Let them hang dry and then pop them in the dryer when you need them. You can use many times before you need to "re-dip" them. Also a wonderful air freshener as they hang!

DIY Dryer Sheets (One of my #ProudestDIY projects )

A while back I experimented with something when I ran out of dryer sheets. I did not have any coupons and I was NOT going to pay full price for dryer sheets. So out of this need came this ...»
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Heather Brummett Living o... Crosby, TX
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  • Mix half liquid dish detergent with half vinegar in dishwashing wand. 2
  • Scrub, rinse, done! Easy to maintain. 1

Shower and Tub Cleaner

This is a quick and easy way to keep your shower clean in just two minutes a day.Just get a dish washing wand and fill the dispenser half with vinegar and half with liquid dish soap. Keep ...»
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Made From Pinterest
Made From Pinterest El Dorado Hills, CA
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My Cork Screw Back Splash

Watch how I transformed a drabby back splash into a wonderful sight for the eye!
Jaderbomb
Jaderbomb Lafayette, LA
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A Peacock in the Backyard

I found this awesome and huge peacock at the Restore and after fixing his foot and slathering him up with some outdoor poly, he now lives in our backyard.
Crystal - 29 Rue House
Crystal - 29 Rue House Stratford, CT
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    Commented on Sep 30, 2012
    Watch out (pink)Flamingo, there's a new bird in town!...Love the peacock, so much more colorful!
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Bird feeder deterrent

After so long doing battle with squirrels attacking my bird feeder and trying everything possible, I resorted to doing something less expensive. I simply took packing tape, {sticky side ...»
Alice G
Alice G Palm City, FL
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    Commented on Sep 24, 2012
    What a sticky situation! (Sorry couldn't resist) But a good idea and it was cheap and easy.
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A Fall Fair Themed Mud Room

I decided to do something a little fun for our Fall mud room decorations this year and give it a Fall Fair vibe to get us ready for our local fair coming up! Lots more pictures available ...»
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CreekLineHouse . Algonac, MI
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    Commented on Sep 24, 2012
    You did a good job of spicing it up for fall. The mudroom (or back porch on this side of the ...»
    world) usually gets forgotten when it comes to decorating...

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Old wire egg basket and thrift store floor lamp stand repurposed into an outdoor planter

I used an old wire egg basket and a thrift store floor lamp stand to make this outdoor flower stand. The basket is lined with black landscape cloth and a hanging basket liner. ASSEMBLY ...»
Pat aka Queen of Thrift
Pat aka Queen of Thrift Scottsboro, AL
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    Commented on Sep 20, 2012
    Cute and clever! Put's a whole new meaning to "grow lamp"... ;-)
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Overwintering Geraniums

Would you believe this Geranium is 5 years old? With a total outlay of approximately $10, the total cost per year is $2. When it is time for frost, bring your geraniums into the garage/shed for the winter. I hang mine from the ceiling with hooks. Let it go dormant and when March rolls around and the weather gets nicer, start putting it out in the sun during the day and start watering it. (I don't water all winter long.) It will get ratty looking, but in the Spring, remove all the ...»
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Becky J Troy, IL
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  • My finished front porch makeover! 7
  • Freshly potted flowers and our address stenciled on the pot add so much to the steps. 5
  • A much brighter, much more stylish new porch light from OSH. 2
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My Front Porch Makeover

After two years of residing in our house our entry has finally received a makeover. I started with a design board where I gathered my ideas. Next I came across some great finds for unique ...»
Anna M
Anna M Redding, CA
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    Commented on Sep 19, 2012
    Love all the little details. And the black and white color scheme is really elegant!
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