Let the decorating begin!! just the beginning - have a few thing to do - and of course the tree!!

It's no wonder my back hurts!! This stone will be re used to become a nice sitting area to replace the area that currently has the chiminea on it!! I will move the 'gazebo' tent to that ...»

My son is a 'tree guy' and came today to take down trees that were blocking the sun from the pool, and he ripped out a bunch of overgrowth - we will have a huge addition to our yard when ...»

Starting to move plants from the front of the house to around the pool - this should make the pool feel a little more tropical next summer!! I have a bunch more to move - and some of them ...»

What's the best way to clean wood cabinets - someone told me 'liquid gold', others Murphy's...saw a product at a home show that was more 'natural', but of course didn't buy it....need something that will clean and protect...Thanks!!!

Had our pool fence installed over the past couple of days....we have lived in this house for 6 years, finally got this done. The yard has a fence around - but no 'pool barrier'. Now that we have 3 grandkids....better to be safe than sorry!! And of course the old dog fell in a couple of years ago. It really looks nice - now to start moving the plants around to fill in the gaps!! Sad to have to close it all up in a few weeks!! : (

We have a covered area - under an addition - great place to hang out. Recently had my mom's iron furniture set sandblasted - and I re painted all 5 pieces. Bought new cushions, and made a ...»

Finally after waiting for the money tree to bloom (which it did this year!!) we finally got our pool re done....we went with medium gray plaster to give us the darker blue water, and are ...»

We have between 750-800 sq ft of concrete (good condition) patio around our pool. Rough texture, tough on the feet. It has settled is areas, but no cracks or mess. Trying to come up with a cost effective way to resurface - either plain concrete over the old?? Pavers?? Tile?? Or do I need to consider ripping it all out and just doing pavers?? Hate to have to chop this all up - installed 1977- just had the pool redone - so the patio looks yeechy!! Any suggestions??? Oh, we are in central CT. This pic is pool before!!

Thanks..

Jan in CT

I want to plan on painting my mom's bedroom set...it's stained a brown - and want to paint it an off white with some distressing....any suggestions...I have a sander, will I need a coat ...»