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Donna Dixson

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Did you know that April is Lawn and Garden Month!?

What improvements are you making in your lawn, garden, and outdoors to celebrate?

Clipped on Apr 19, 2013

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How to cut Herbs

Now that Spring is in the air I thought I would share a post on how to cut your herbs properly so you can create nice fu...

Clipped on Apr 19, 2013

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growing in containers

this wood platform collects all the water that drains out of the bottom and waters another plant in my garden planter bed...

Clipped on Mar 25, 2013

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Carpenter Bee Trap

I wanted to hold off on posting this until I got some successful responses but it does look like DIY carpenter bee traps w...

Clipped on Mar 24, 2013

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HELP!! We have an outdoor water faucet that is leaking t...

We tried removing the piece seen at the bottom of the faucet since it is leaking from the top of that piece. It would not un...

Clipped on Mar 15, 2013

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Just for fun!

Just because a project is small doesn't always mean it is easy. This is a fellow artist friend of mine in New Mexico. He c...

Clipped on Mar 14, 2013

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Can you find the elephant?

This client almost didn't purchase the home because of the appearance of the bookcases and mantel. Her real estate...

Clipped on Mar 14, 2013

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Storm preparation

This is an oldie but goody. Just a small touch of humor. SERIOUSLY . . . everyone, please take all precautions to...

Clipped on Mar 14, 2013

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How To Make Concrete Planters For 7 Dollars

I made concrete planters for a total cost around 7 dollars. If I used the whole bag of concrete I could make 23 planters for...

Clipped on Mar 11, 2013

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Do you wish you had a green thumb?

We're here to help you get started! This Google + hangout is chock full of gardening tips from soil testing to startin...

Clipped on Mar 10, 2013

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All about Algae

Ever wonder what causes those ugly green stains on your deck? How about those black streaks on your roof? If you...

Clipped on Mar 09, 2013

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How to make self watering buckets. (Planters)

Clipped on Mar 09, 2013

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Does aluminum actually rust?

Wahoo Decks answers and explains this age-old question in our latest blog. "It's a question that we get asked often h...

Clipped on Mar 05, 2013

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Produce from urban gardens could contain lead http://news.yahoo.com/produce-urban-gardens-could-contain-lead-183952706.html

Urban food gardens offer a great source of affordable, nutritious fruits and veggies for city dwellers, but high le...

Clipped on Feb 27, 2013

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"March" in the garden! Helpful tips on what to do no...

See the entire list on our blog http://www.homegardendesign.com/pag...

Clipped on Feb 26, 2013

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Patio Furniture Redo

I was finally tired of the faded, stained and generally unattractive patio furniture. We live in deep South Texas a...

Clipped on Feb 22, 2013

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"The Old Add 50% Rule" - Is This For Real?

Being a design/build remodeling firm for 17 years, there is not a lot we haven't heard about home improvement and con...

Clipped on Feb 20, 2013

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DIY stair lighting

I have to brag on my husband for his handy work! Let the Spring Honey Do List begin! Candice- EXOVATIONS...

Clipped on Feb 19, 2013

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Quickly Customize a Store-Bought Bouquet

Use materials you probably already have in your pantry to make a store-bought floral bouquet more perso...

Clipped on Feb 13, 2013

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New Pool and Spa Codes for Deck Builders

If you're building a deck around a pool or spa you may want to check out the new pool and spa code, put in place in N...

Clipped on Feb 12, 2013

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Tips for Arranging Fresh Cut Flowers

Valentines Day doesn't have to be expensive. For just $25, I created 6 bouquets from fresh cut flowers purchas...

Clipped on Feb 11, 2013

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WHEN TO SAY NO (To a plant)

You fall in love, You want it closer to You, You don't think You can live without it. STOP!! Think with your gre...

Clipped on Feb 09, 2013

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A simple door can become an inviting entrance with a litt...

Shutters, simple inexpensive lights and a plaque.

Clipped on Jan 19, 2013

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Florida Plant Guide

Ran across this guide and thought our Floridian Hometalkers might find it useful for their plant selections. http://r...

Clipped on Jan 17, 2013

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"LIving Spice Rack" on Home & Family Show, Hallm...

Hi Friends! I invite you to watch my gardening segment, tomorrow on the Home & Family show, airing on the...

Clipped on Jan 15, 2013 : "I will learn something new tomorow"

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Mold and mildew?

A good friend of mine had a water leak and (to no surprise of mine) State Farm has rejected her claim. Im trying to help...

Clipped on Jan 15, 2013