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Karen T

Bristol, CT
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About Me:

gardening, painting the house/rooms, wallpapering, crafts, reading, bicycling, skiing, hiking.

Favorite area of home improvement:

gardening, painting, wallpapering.


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  • So easy to do this!  You don't even need elbow grease! http://www.thevspotblog.com/2011/07/cleaning-stove-burners-grates-best.html
  • Ick!  (I cook a lot... don't you judge me.)  ;)
  • Take the disgusting, yucky burner and seal it up in a big Ziploc-type bag with about 1/4 cup of ammonia and let it sit overnight.
  • The same burner, 12 hours and no scrubbing later.  Ammonia fumes have worked their magic. It's the fumes that dissolve the grease, not the ammonia itself.
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An easy spring cleaning tip for one of the worst jobs in the house!

My stove burners get absolutely disgusting. Sealing them up with a tiny bit of pure ammonia makes it possible to just wipe clean with a sponge. #SpringCleaning http://www.thevspotblog.com/2011/07/cleaning...

Vivienne @ The V Spot
Vivienne @ The V Spot Los Alamitos, CA
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  • Karen T
    Commented on Mar 03, 2013
    You can also clean your fireplace windows, inside, with ammonia on a sponge, just wash in ...»
    circular movement, rinse with wet sponge, then wipe off with dry soft paper towel.

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  • Exterior of split-level ranch by Titus Built, LLC
  • Close up of porch ~ Exterior Renovation by Titus Built, LLC
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  • Interior of split-level renovation ~ Kitchen remodeled by Titus Built, LLC
  • View from kitchen to family room of split-level renovation by Titus Built, LLC
  • Close up of cabinetry ~ Split-level kitchen renovation by Titus Built, LLC
  • Bathroom cabinetry in split-level renovation by Titus Built, LLC
  • Close up of bathroom cabinetry ~ Split-level renovation by Titus Built, LLC
  • Exterior of split-level before renovation by Titus Built, LLC
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  • Family room before Titus Built renovation.
  • Kitchen before renovation by Titus Built, LLC
  • Bathroom before Titus Built renovation.
  • Dining are before kitchen renovation by Titus Built, LLC
  • Split-level goes modern on OLDHOUSEonline with "a house built in 1958 by the Modernist architect Edward James, which recalls the philosophy of Frank Lloyd Wright-  http://www.oldhouseonline.com/a-mid-century-modern-retreat/
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How to Update a Split-Level Ranch

During the 1970's, split levels soared in popularity and today there are still plenty of them on the market, but most of us say we don't like the style or want to live in one. The catch, ...»
like in the '70's, you are buying more house for the dollar. What do you do if you own a split-level, love your neighborhood, and don't really want to move? Renovate! Here are some tips on how to transform that 1970's style home:

Sharon Bothwell
Sharon Bothwell Redding, CT
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  • Karen T
    Commented on Feb 24, 2013
    Definitely, really great change in this renovation. I was so impressed with the fireplace and ...»
    shelving around it. Just beautiful.

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  • 1/4 cup of distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup of water
  • Step 1: Pour vinegar and water into a microwave safe measuring cup or bowl. 1
  • Step 2: Place measuring cup or bowl in the microwave and heat it until boiling; this will vary by microwave. Its best to keep a close eye on it as it begins to boil. Over boiling may cause excess steam to build up causing the microwav
  • Step 3: Allow the measuring cup or bowl to remain in the microwave for approximately five minutes so that the steam can accumulate inside the oven.
  • Step 4: Carefully open and remove the measuring cup or bowl .Wipe the inside of the microwave clean with a damp sponge. For stubborn stains dipping your sponge in the remaining vinegar and water mixture (careful not to burn yourself )
  • Step 5: Dry with a paper towel
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How to clean and disinfect the microwave with just vinegar and water.

5 easy step to clean and disinfect your microwave with just vinegar and water.

Things You'll Need ...»

Microwave safe bowl ( I used a large glass measuring cup)

Sponge

Paper towels

1/4 cup of distilled white vinegar

1 cup of water

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5 Minutes Easy
Christina Falcon
Christina Falcon Austin, TX
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  • Before and After
  • Extra bed for sleepovers
  • Sconce added by running a cord around the molding and plugging it into the outlet outside the closet.
  • Hooks added to hang dress ups
  • Two upper shelves that are narrow in depth were added for books and display.
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Closet Turned Reading Nook and Toy Storage

My son has two full sized closets in his room, but really only needs one. I turned this extra closet into a reading nook, sleepover bed, toy storage and hideaway for him.
Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl
Brittany aka Pretty Handy... Raleigh, NC
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  • Karen T
    Commented on Oct 28, 2012
    Very clever to do. Great for small child, girl or boy.
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Crazy things that happen while making concrete countertops

I was working in the shop the other day by myself and this little guy flew in. It let me go right up to it and pick it up, i thought it might be hurt or sick but he was healthy and could ...»
fly just fine. After sitting on my hand for about 10 minutes i took him outside and he flew off. landed on the power line and sat for another minute and then flew off towards the trees.

Burco Surface & Decor
Burco Surface & Decor Dallas, GA
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  • Karen T
    Commented on Sep 12, 2012
    Amazing to see. We get alot of hummers in our feeder in ME. They are great to watch. Very ...»
    territorial, also.

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  • I now store my garden tools and gloves inside! 1

Re-purposing old family mailbox

I saw this on Pinterest and Honey helped me! I bet sometimes he thinks Pinterest is awesome and the other times he thinks it might just be the devil! I now use it to store my garden tools ...»
and gloves. Certainly has increased his creative work load around the house! The mailbox belonged to my son's great-great grandparents and his namesake AP Young. It is priceless to us!

Tina @ Repurposed Life
Tina @ Repurposed Life Roff, OK
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  • Karen T
    Commented on Jun 09, 2012
    I do have a picture, but it was done several years ago with my first dachshund. She weighed ...»
    about 15 lbs. and fit comfortablly in the box. We still laugh about the fit, and even laugh more if we left her in the box just before the mailman would come.

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Our Garden in 2012

Here is what I've been working on along with my fiancee this year. Each year the garden seems to get a little bigger and more expensive. At least this year, we have been winning the battle against the deer.

Jeff C
Jeff C Broadview Heights, OH
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  • Karen T
    Commented on Jun 07, 2012
    I have used the deer repellant also. Smells like rotten hot dogs though. I like the idea of ...»
    hair or dog fur. The deer do like to eat the hostas though.

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