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Our new windows
Last year we put in new windows in our 40 year old house. We chose Quinn Windows in Tucker, GA because they carry the necessary insurance...many contractors do not have Work.Comp....and
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CommentedI hate to beg to differ, but this wasn't the hottest Atlanta has seen in a long time. It was ...»
What would you add?
We will be tearing out and re-doing the front beds in a few months when we replace our basement windows. I have never been happy with the overall look of the front but especially the R.
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CommentedI think maybe just a pergola type structure that goes above the 2 windows and is held up by ...»
Outdoor Living: My dilemma....Creating privacy at the back of this house without breaking the bank.
Really love this house but it's got a serious privacy issue. It's on a corner lot and the back is wide open so anyone who drives by on either street can see EVERYTHING. Trying to figure out how to create an inviting private space on the cheap. I'm a pretty good DIYer, not afraid to tackle the project on my own.
Any ideas????
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CommentedAhhh, you're here in GA. I thought of something else you might consider. If you can put up ...»
New Craze: Old Planters, as Miriam I has posted earlier/before. (DECADES OLD INVENTION!!! Not a new idea)
Showing my FIRST MADE TIRE PLANTER to you all!!! What do you think about it???
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trellis with planter boxes the I made for storm damaged branches.
I look for branches that are close to the same thickness, cut them to about 16-18 inches and first screw them together with wood screws then go over the screws with jute string. The overhead front of the trellis header has the word "welcome" that I made with sticks and short screws . The planter boxes are thick branches that I cut in half and nailed together so that the trellis will fit inside of them. I did use some 3 1/2" plastic pipes to slide the trellis into so it doesn't rot in
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Carpentry / Woodworking: Suggestions on replacing wood fencing
I am having a some wood fencing replaced and more added. I've been getting conflicting recommendations about using either PT pine or cedar. The fence I'm replacing is PT pine and is about
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I just power washed my 11 year old cedar fence again and put a combo sealer and stain on it ...»
Here is what you can do with a mostly shady backyard. Get rid of the grass and make it a place to enjoy.
Here is what can be done with a typical backyard, where the grass struggles to survive. There was the sloped section that was covered with pinestraw. The existing plants were the
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CommentedI don't use any chemical weed barriers as I'm trying to do everything organically. Instead of ...»
Appliances: I'm starting a house from scratch: What are the best washers, dryers, fridges and dishwashers?
I was looking at the very high end Samsung washer/dryers - what do you think? Worth it? Is it worth splurging on the hi-tech appliances?
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Commented@ Laurie G - I tried the tub clean product made by Tide and found the smell of the product ...»