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Home Maintenance & Repairs: Should I waterproof a deck that is lower to the ground?

Suppose your deck is a bit lower to the ground. There are still advantages of using a waterproof deck, for example, this home uses their under deck for storage and we love the way they designed it as well!

What's your design advice for someone who has a deck that's lower to the ground?

Wahoo Decks on May 06, 2013

Hi DF McElwee and Phil ...»
I couldn't agree more. Waterproofing a deck, even one as low to the ground as shown in the picture is beneficial for storing and for keeping the deck's longevity. Thanks for the input!

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Gardening: Gardening

Can anyone tell me what this is and how to get rid of them? I found 4 of them eating my tomato's.

Paula on May 05, 2013

They are the larvae of the Luna Moth, they are voracious and will demolish tomato plants in a ...»
matter of days. Ortho Sevin for vegetable gardens for mine. Be sure to wash your produce well before using. The Luna Moth is a large bright green moth, beautiful...looks like the one they use in the Lunesta medication commercial.

Furniture Revivals: I have an old brown ugly table.What can I do to it?

I have this old brown six side ugly table.I removed the door as I was going to make a cat house.But I am clueless and on a tight budget.Any suggestions on what I can make?

Bernice H on May 04, 2013

gail--My Repurposed Life ...»
ha! I have several little cans of sample paint..I didn't know I could make my own chalk paint. You and Sherrie ....good idea! Dianne Kurtz I am LOOKING for those old ugly tables! Do you think we can find them here? such detail on them, , even if they are laminated,when painted they are so cool! go for it! Take a deep breath, spread out your plastic cloth, go to work, .and be sure to post pictures. Jeanette S Isnt that so true...love the prissy table comment!

Gardening: Can you identify this plant?

This came up in the corner of my yard next to the fence. I dug it up and replanted it in my perennial bed, because it looked like it might be something good! Can anyone tell me what it might be?

Geni on May 04, 2013

Looks like it is digitalis (foxglove) but could be a verbascum. Beautiful in cottage garden. http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images...

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Furniture: Has anyone every seen one of these? It might just be my all time favorite find - antique wallpaper pasting table.

Antique wallpaper pasting table - yes, I did the happy dance when I found it!

http://eclecticallyvintage.com/2012/06/fab-f...

Carla Dashnaw on May 03, 2013

I just found one in my attic! It looks very similar to the one posted. Inside there are 2 ...»
straight edges (metal), a scale ruler (all 72" long), a tool for cutting the paper and 2 brushes for smoothing the paper (?) after it is installed. It has lovely patina and age on wood! I am interested in selling.

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Gardening: What do you know about Italian gardens?

I've heard a little about Italian Gardens...are there any fans or experts out there that can tell me more? What do you think of them and is it a style that is attractive to North Americans? Are they currently "hot" or "not"?

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Gardening: Should the Pink Tulips stay or Go?

I had planned that those pink tulips were supposed to show halfway through the Daffodils and the start of the grape hyacinths... but timing can be tough when you buy bulbs that just say 'early', lol...

SO... should they be clipped and stuffed into a vases to be enjoyed indoors... or should I leave them alone?

Debbi Reeves on May 01, 2013

1/2 and 1/2 - LOVE LOVE LOVE tulips!

Gardening: What should I do to save my petunia plant?

I got a pot of petunias as a present and they were doing well on my balcony until winter. Now it looks like they get drowned or dried out every other day by the weather. Will they grow ...»

Dave O on Apr 30, 2013

Let us know how it works, Naomi.

Painting: Paint Colour Suggestions Needed!

I want to choose an accent paint colour that will work with my roof shingles and vinyl siding. The roof is brown/beige/rust/red and the siding is a light grey with beige undertone. Then ...»

Chris Keating-Ingelse on Apr 30, 2013

If you decide to give it a go, please post pix!!!

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Design & Décor: We all know Granite Countertops are definitely "IN" but what do y'all think of butcher block countertops?! "IN" OR "OUT"

Jeanette S on Apr 28, 2013

I agree that butcher block is timeless! I would NEVER get rid of it for granite or any other ...»
surface. I only wish I could have it on all my counters. I am soon one day going to have to face what to redo my tops with and I may actually choose butcher block. I have a small island with it and absolutely adore it!

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Home Maintenance & Repairs: Should I waterproof a deck that is lower to the ground?

Gardening: Gardening

Furniture Revivals: I have an old brown ugly table.What can I do to it?

Gardening: Can you identify this plant?

Furniture: Has anyone every seen one of these? It might just be my all time favorite find - antique wallpaper pasting table.

Gardening: What do you know about Italian gardens?

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Gardening: Should the Pink Tulips stay or Go?

Gardening: What should I do to save my petunia plant?

Painting: Paint Colour Suggestions Needed!

Design & Décor: We all know Granite Countertops are definitely "IN" but what do y'all think of butcher block countertops?! "IN" OR "OUT"

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