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Jennifer

Grand Rapids, MI
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  • All you need to make 
homemade dishwasher detergent.
  • Just mix the ingredients together.  Add 1 T. to a full load.
  • To learn more about the ingredients, visit:  http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/2013/05/homemade-dishwashing-detergent-2.html 1

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent {for spot-free dishes}

While cleaning out my kitchen for an upcoming move, I ran across the ingredients for homemade dishwasher detergent that had been sitting around unused. ...»

The recipe is simple, the result is even better. It cleans your dishes and there won't be a residue left in the dishwasher.

What could be better.

All you need:

2 C. Borax

2 C. Baking Soda

6 oz. LemiShine (available at Target, Walmart, and most grocery stores)

Mix together. Use 1 T. per full load.

The Seasoned Homemaker
The Seasoned Homemaker Austin, TX
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How to Turn an Under the Stairs Closet into a Butler's Pantry

For years I wondered how to make the most out of this awkwardly shaped closet under our stairs. After it's recent transformation, I think it is worthy of being called a "Butler's ...»
Pantry"...even if a butler doesn't come with it! I placed a metal rack on one side for extra storage and placed a wine fridge on the bottom. A drop cloth curtain attached using Velcro hides paper towels and napkins. I also made a Hanging Wine Rack using an old cabinet door and attaching metal glass holders underneath. A chalkboard was made out of an old TV tray. Carpet was replaced with peel and stick flooring and the entire space got a fresh coat of paint. Vintage Silver trays displayed on the wall add the perfect finishing touch! #Bestof2012 #OrganizedHome

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At The Picket Fence
At The Picket Fence Florence, KY
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    The perfect place for all those awkward shaped serving items, and beautiful!! Thank you for ...»
    sharing! I wish I had a second floor now!!

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Re-upholster chairs by using re-purposed belts

1. cut away broken rush/reed seat

2. install belts, buckling on the underside of the chair, weaving as you go

3. sit

Easy, right?! See the details on my blog!

WhatAmberLoves
WhatAmberLoves Little Rock, AR
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Outdoor Living: Do concrete ponds normally hold water? Discovered in my backyard filled with dirt! Should I seal it w something?

It is probably from the 30's - 50's and is currently filled with dirt. I am planning on digging it out, and getting it running by next year. It looks to be concrete with rocks along the ...»
top wall. It is only about 5' at the longest and 4' at the widest (roughly pear shaped), will that size be able to successfully sustain fish? (not counting fishing birds and wildlife ;) ) Thanks!! :)

Jennifer
Jennifer Grand Rapids, MI
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    Commented on Sep 11, 2012
    I will post pictures soon. It's still filled with dirt... Thank you Aquascape for the info! ...»
    :) I'm going to attempt to recycle/reuse first. Even if I have to have a 'plant pond' :) . I WILL have a water feature somewhere, though!! @ Woodbridge, geez, I hope I don't find anything scary....Pretty sure it was meant to be a pond, it's pear shaped, and has about a 5-6" thick concrete shell with rocks around the top. It's approx. 30" at the very smallest, and 4-5' at the thickest.

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  • Paisley table...sand, stencil, stain, seal! 7
  • Indian Inlay table after 7
  • Indian Inlay table 2
  • Paisley table - half before stain, half after 9
  • Paisley table with "dirty cowboy" turquoise legs
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Stenciled Tables

Recently I've stenciled a couple of dining room tables that have been fairly popular, so I thought I would share them with y'all! They are done so that the wood shows through the stencil ...»
and I love the look. Here are the links to the posts: Paisley table - http://www.domesticimperfection.com/2012/05/...

Indian Inlay table - http://www.domesticimperfection.com/2012/07/...

#bestof2012

Ashley @ Domestic Imperfection
Ashley @ Domestic Imperfe... San Antonio, TX
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  • one day I deciided I wanted a pond and like the crazy old lady that I am I did and it was July in south FL  !! 3
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Ann W
Ann W Fort Pierce, FL
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  • Hinged Wooden Window Shadowbox Table 5
  • Wooden Window Shadowbox for Wedding Bouquet and portraits 5
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  • More window projects and shadowboxes using old porch swing lumber.  The thing on top is a greenhouse! 2
  • Window table with Queen Anne legs that I painted red. 3
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More great upcycling project ideas using architectural scraps

Since you guys appreciated the coffee table from an old door that my husband built for me, I thought you'd love to see what he can do with old windows, too! Over the years he has built ...»
some seriously cool pieces of furniture and shadowboxes, too. The very first thing he made for me was the window shadowbox to hold my wedding bouquet and bridal portraits. It's one of my most prized possessions.

He used scrap lumber from his grandfather's porch swing to create the red shadowboxes. I painted the red table and distressed it to look old. We make a pretty good team! :)

He doesn't use any plans to build things, but another Hometalker asked for plans for his tables in the coffee table post, so here is a little tutorial I wrote on how he created the hinged window shadowbox table: http://unskinnyboppy.blogspot.com/2008/09/tu...

Beth B
Beth B Birmingham, AL
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    Love them! :) Great Green ideas!
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Beth B
Beth B Birmingham, AL
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  • great reuse of shoe or toiletry holders 14
  • Book Counter at a library, Put those old books to great use if you aren't going to read them. 14

Recycling

Recycling at its best.

#Bestof2012

Jan M
Jan M Toledo, OR
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