Marilyn M's Profile | Roseburg, OR

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Painting: Help with Curb Appeal - unsure what color to paint shutters, door, etc

My house has a tin roof that is a burgundy shade, but I think burgundy door and shutters is overkill. Please help me figure out another color that will complement it. I am thinking black ...»

Commented 3 days ago
Light salmon color for the shutters, leave the door white to go with the windows and looks ...»
like you have a little sign by the door maybe highlight that as well with salmon. Plant complimentary colored flowers in the front of the house and the porch. That would really give it some pop.

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Help with Curb Appeal - unsure what color to paint shutters, door, etc

Commented 3 days ago
Light salmon color on the shutters and looks like you have a sign or something next to the ...»
door it should be highlighted as well. Leave the door white to go with the windows etc. The salmon color would really give it some pop.

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Landscaping Ideas for Zone 6a

there is a crimson king maple in the front and will shade the right side of the house some. the drive that lead into the portaco doesn't have anything to obstruct the morning sun. The front of the house faces east. drive is south so might get some afternoon sun on the right side of the house then. I posted a pic before but this might give everyone a better idea of what I am working with.

Commented 5 days ago
Let us know and show us what you have done to your area. :)

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Glass swag globes from the 60's used in the garden.

Commented 7 days ago
Make solar lights out of them by just putting the solar part inside of the globe.

Furniture: Need make over ideas

I have a vanity table that was given to me as a wedding gift 15 years ago. It is not really good for anything except being at "catch all" and sits in my entry since the seat broke many years ago. It's really showing its age. Any ideas on how to give it a make over?

Commented on Apr 27, 2013
If you are going to sell it for the value, then don't paint it. If you are going to keep it ...»
and use it for your own home then sand it and re-stain it to a warm color or dark whichever you prefer, then highlight it around the mirror with gold paint. Set some pretty flowers on top of a lovely scarf that doesn't over take the stand. You could also change the hardware to match.

Garden mailbox toolshed

Had this old package sized mailbox so decided to repurpose it into a mini shed out at my vegie garden. Now everything I need is right at my fingertips and everything stays dry and clean! So many people ask me why there is a mailbox out in my garden!

Commented on Apr 24, 2013
I now have a Pink One thanks to my husband and it is mounted on the side of the house with the ...»
flag up. All my garden hand tools are now in one spot and convenient. Who knows maybe someone will drop a note in it!

Up cycled Tire Planter

Want a great conversation piece in your garden that will appeal to male and female alike? Try up cycling an old tire into an unexpected piece of art that is perfect in your back yard ...»

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Commented on Apr 20, 2013
I have used these just recently but not with the table and legs, just painted tires and filled ...»
with garden soil and will plant veggies in them. I would suggest that if you use plywood that you take care because the wood will rot in time. The plastic might be a better idea and still drill holes in it.

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From Old Drawer to End Table...

A few old drawers, some yardsticks, left over bead board pieces and a husband who welds...all added up to a few fun "new" end tables with a "perfectly imperfect" look that suits my style :)

Liked on Apr 16, 2013

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soda bottle tower for plants

What a great way to recycle soda bottles to make a hydroponic tower for your herbs and veggies! Watch the instructional video at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uDbjZ9roEQ

Commented on Apr 03, 2013
Interesting idea. I've seen single ones but none like this. Clever. We too are on a well and ...»
that is a great idea to save water. And I do believe that the condensation will help as well to water.