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Dena H

Walkerton, VA
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Favorite area of home improvement:

Finding junk and turning it into something classy for my home makes me sing!


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Organize Your Kitchen OCD Style

I'm not clinically OCD, but I do exhibit many obsessive compulsive disorders, especially in my kitchen. Check out these tips for creating an organized kitchen. ...»

*Sort silverware before you load it in the dishwasher

*Use lazy susans for canned goods

*Buy kitchen towels in bulk (like bar mops)

...and lots more at:

http://burlapanddenim.com/2012/05/ocd-kitche...

Amanda
Amanda Orem, UT
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    Commented on Mar 16, 2013
    I put a Lazy Susan on the top shelf in my refrigerator for all the jars/bottles because I got ...»
    tired of having to move everything to get to the stuff in the back. I haven't cussed in months! ;-)

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Attic Closet

This would be a great idea for a closet and good use of attic space.
Mickey Baker
Mickey Baker Pittsburgh, PA
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  • I needed a way to organize my ever growing collection of baker's twine.
  • I wanted to display the twine in a mason jar and be able to pull it through the cut-outs in a daisy lid, but I had to find a way to keep it from getting jumbled up inside.
  • I picked up some 6" long bolts, some hex nuts, and some washers at the hardware store.  Then I put the bolt through the top of the daisy cut out lid.
  • Then I alternated spools of twine and washers...
  • ...until it looked like this!  (I screwed the nut on the bottom to keep the spools secure.)
  • And here is the finished product!
  • It's as pretty as it is neat and efficient.
  • If you'd like to learn more, including where to buy the lids, check out my post at: http://www.acasarella.net/2013/03/mason-jar-twine-holders.html. 3
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A fun way to organize your craft room!

Learn to make these cute mason jar twine holders. It's a great way to organize your craft room using items you already have (plus a few extras from the hardware store). ...»

Update: I would like to address the two biggest questions I've received regarding this project:

Question #1. Where did I get the daisy lids? I have included three links on my blog where you can purchase them. One link takes you to gold ones, one takes you to silver ones, and another takes you to a link selling the lids with the jars. http://www.acasarella.net/2013/03/mason-jar-...

Question #2. Does the thread get tangled as you pull different strands through? So far the answer is no. And by "no" I mean that you can keep pulling strands through the lid and they all come out smoothly and uninterrupted. They do, however, seem to get twisted around one another. The twisting does not seem to be an impediment, though, as the strands still come through the holes just fine.

I don't know if this is because of the washers I put between each spool or if there's some other reason it's working for me, but I have almost completely unraveled a few of the spools in order to test it out. I hope it works as well for all of you!

#Recycle

'a casarella
'a casarella San Diego, CA
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  • My place away from home is just one of my fun things to enjoy during the garden season. It is completely furnished but has no heat. Darn it, why didn't I think of that before I finished it?

My take on a "cottage by the river"

If you look to the left, there is a 70 ft. stream that goes in front of the cottage which comes out of a large pond but "not really", it's only an illusion to look like it does. <grin>
Terrie Kaufman
Terrie Kaufman Vancouver, WA
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    Liked on Mar 16, 2013
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  • The wicker chargers add a natural element and ground the lighter plates.
  • Blue mason jars are perfect anywhere in my opinion! A spring table is especially nice.
  • I sewed french tea towels together to make smaller runners that could be used width-wise. This works well for a place setting for 4.
  • Vintage ball jars look great with heirloom silver candlesticks!
  • Inherited linen napkins go seamlessly with petite baskets from Kroger!
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Easy Easter Tablescape

Easy and inexpensive ideas for setting an Easter table that's fresh and festive. Some things I had and some things I added but it all was done for very little money. I love to use ...»
heirlooms along with discount store items. Mixing things up is not only interesting it's really fun! #springfever #easter #springdecor

Ann @ On Sutton Place
Ann @ On Sutton Place Findlay, OH
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THIS IS MY SHED, I CALL IT MY GREENTHUMB SHED, LOL

Melissa J
Melissa J Woodruff, SC
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  • The sink is the original one from the kitchen in the house, salvaged from the cellar. 18
  • The shelf is a $3 thrift store find. 7
  • The door knob plates from the old door. 1
  • The other plate. 1
  • A couple of clearanced hooks from Hobby Lobby. 1
  • I installed wire mesh into the window space and added this cross section so I would have a place to mount an old rake head for a tool rack. 2
  • The bench is in heavy use already. 12
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Potting Bench

When we replaced the old front door on our 100 year old home, I couldn't bring myself to throw the old one away. This is how we transformed it into a potting bench with repurposed lumber ...»
and few new bits and pieces.

#Bestof2012

Lori J
Lori J Broken Bow, NE
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How To Stencil A Lampshade

I used stencils to spruce up my burlap lampshade. It really made a big difference for this lamp. It went from drab to fab!
1 Hour 10 Easy
Nicki Parrish
Nicki Parrish Bridgeport, WV
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Easy Button Art for Craft Room

I wanted unique art for my craft room. I picked up some round wood, drilled a few holes and did a little painting. The result is a fairly inexpensive whimsical display. Perfect for a craft room.

1 Hour 50 Easy
Michelle S
Michelle S Eldridge, IA
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