About Me:
I like handling challenges and enjoying life. Mom of 2 surprisingly well-adjusted adults.
Favorite area of home improvement:
Finding ways to improve the bungalow home we bought after foreclosure in 2011! Always something new.
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ANTS? Easy, Safe Solution!
An exterminator told my friend that when you begin to see ants, they are the scouts. Stop these and you won't have ants. My son discovered that if you spray them with Windex (or any other glass cleaner), they are exterminated. Keep after it for a while and you won't have ants. We have used this for years. 2 days ago our humming bird feeder leaked onto the concrete front porch...the liquid got down in the crack between brick and concrete so there was not way to flush it out. Ants
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CommentedI've heard that grits don't work. I had an old bag of grits in my garage and noticed a new red ...»
Great idea for Mothers day gift! Kids love making these.
Did you know that often a thrift shop throws away old tea cups if they are missing a saucer? This is how we recycle them .
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CommentedLovely idea.
Homemade Reusable Disinfecting Wipes - All Natural
Making your own reusable disinfecting wipes is so easy, you'll probably be hitting yourself for not trying it sooner, especially with my no-sew tutorial! With just vinegar (which is
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Re-growing Celery from Celery
Have you heard of Re-growing Celery from Celery?
I LOVE this idea for my garden! Did you know that you can grow another complete celery ...»
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CommentedI didn't know that, thanks!
DIY Project ~ Vermicomposting in a tub in a few easy steps!
Plant matter is a resource we should be keeping out of the landfills. But what do you do if you don't have the space for a compost pile or you don't want to be constantly running outside
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CommentedTheresa, Barb and Christy, thanks for the help. I'm ready to start and will look for worms in ...»
Sediment in a hot water heater.
Recently there has been posts about draining hot water heaters and the pros as well as the cons in doing this. Typical maintenance on a hot water heater is to flush the bottom drain at
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CommentedGreat info!
Home Maintenance & Repairs: soundproofing or insulation needed in interior of house
I've noticed I can hear conversations going on downstairs thru the upstairs FLOOR. I can also hear the downstairs bathroom fan through the walls when I'm upstairs. This is my second
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CommentedThanks! I appreciate your suggestions. Both homes were built in the 2000's. Makes me wonder ...»
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Penny floors
Saw this kitchen floor made by mosaic artist Amanda Edwards using pennies. Seems like a great idea. I was actually thinking of using this idea for a backsplash, but still a lot to consider.
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Commentedvery unique and striking, I like it, but I'd like the backsplash idea better!
Enter to win a $250 Home Depot gift card! Just post New Year's resolutions you have made for your house!
If you are one of the millions that resolve to make big changes every New Years, but too often never get them done -- we have a MUCH better and more DOABLE idea! Whether it is clearing the clutter or fixing the flaws that have been bothering you all year, you can simply make some New Years resolutions for your home! Then, tell us about those resolutions here and one post chosen at random will get a $250 gift certificate to the Home Depot!
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CommentedWe just moved into this house, which is a great, warm fixer-upper. Our goal this year is to ...»