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Debbie

Bandera, TX
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Front Walkway built out of inexpensive cement pavers, red lava rocks, and solar lights

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Kirsten S Blacksburg, VA
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  • If a fence is at the maximum height allowed, another option is to put a taller structure within the yard like this one. There were townhouses in the yard behind and this really helped obscure the view. 4
  • This arbour and lattice combination was actually used to conceal the compost work area and separate the back wooded area from the garden.
  • You can make a fence taller! Here the fence posts were extended and lattice was added. Vines will eventually fill it in.
  • Here's a detail of the hardware used to extend the fence posts. You'd obviously need a neighbour who agrees with the plan.
  • This tall, open divider separated the sitting area from the lawn. The large, square lattice keeps material costs down. The greenery provides greater privacy.
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Privacy Screen Ideas and How to Make A Fence Taller

These photos from local garden tours show creative ways to improve the privacy in a garden and add some vertical interest. Some use freestanding structures with lattice, others add on to ...»
existing fences. You can see more examples on my blog as well as many complete tours of these gardens. http://www.empressofdirt.net/fence-not-high-...

Empress of Dirt - Melissa
Empress of Dirt - Melissa Canada
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  • We used 6 large broken mirrors. 27
  • Looks like a jigsaw ran amuck on our fence. Seems as though you can see right through to the neighbors yard. 7
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Our mirror mosaic fence. We had a blast creating this. Amazing what can come from a broken mirror mishap.

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Cindy S Wildomar, CA
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  • The whole scene with 4 recycled flowers, 3 mushrooms and 4 gnomes, 3 of which are  Nebraska fans. The other one is Army of course.
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mushrooms, flowers, and gnomes oh my!

@Bernice, Here they are, mushrooms, flowers and gnomes in all their glory!. The neighbor thinks they look like radar dishes for talking to aliens hahaha. I was going for the sun kissed ...»
upturned look. They are mostly metal except the small one on the left in the picture, The glue didn't hold on the big one behind the trellis so version B will be completed by drilling a hole in the middle and using bolts, lock washers and nuts to hold it all together.

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Kelly S Bremerton, WA
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  • I did a "varied" textured paint technique for this one....
  • Printed graphics getting ready for the transfer onto the wood. 2
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DIY Sign Tutorial - Easy, Fun & Inexpensive to make!

Easy, inexpensive DIY sign tutorial that can be done in one evening's time! With a teenage son in the house it seems our Pantry is open "24-7"..so I made a sign that says so. ;) Easy & ...»
fun to make. Print the graphics off your computer, trace them onto your board of choice and paint or marker the letters in. Easy! Full tutorial is in the post.

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Nancy @ ArtsyChicksRule Virginia Beach, VA
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Tin Accent Wall- for the Backyard

Our new 'industrial chic' backyard is coming along. Our first project was to add a bit of tin for some visual interest. It was pretty easy! #OutdoorProjects #DIYProjects
Crafty Texas Girls
Crafty Texas Girls Grapevine, TX
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Stenciled Burlap Jewelry Organizer

Diy Design Fanatic
diy Design Fanatic Charlotte, NC
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DIY Mason Jar Storage

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Lizmarieblog.com New Bern, NC
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  • Repurposed vintage grates add whimsy to a walkway. 4
  • Line your path - or even create your path - with recycled glass bottles turned upside down. 15
  • This walkway design is screaming to be created with reclaimed railway ties. 9

Take the {repurposed} Path Less Traveled

How often do you notice the ground that you're walking on? Not often? That's because you haven't been on these beautiful repurposed garden paths! Get inspired to create your own little path of happiness at home.

Re.Create Design Co.
Re.Create Design Co. Sweden
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