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Patricia S

Madison, AL
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Gardening: Need ideas for groundcover or grass for dense shade

I have several sections of property that are in dense shade..having no success with anything growing..I need to be able to walk on it..take a mower and wheelbarrow over it..and because of the location, mulching it won't look right...ideas?

Patricia S
Patricia S Madison, AL
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    Commented on Sep 24, 2012
    I've tried an inexpensive "shade grass mixture" , St. Augustine, tried a burmuda sod - not ...»
    sure what kind of burmuda and mondo grass. I thought I might try some kind of moss... I'll check out the Leptinella (ouch!)..

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  • Before & After of DIY Closet Kit 1
  • Full picture of DIY Closet- note extra storage on top shelf with bins
  • shoe storage with four pairs per shelf 1
  • 3 large, deep drawers
  • Lots of hanging storage, shelves, and drawers- DIY closet kit 6
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DIY Closet Kit for Under $50

Sister-in-Law was moving in, and we needed to pack the 10'x10' bedroom with tons of built-in storage! We decided to DIY a custom closet kit from scratch to maximize storage and give her enough space to forgo a dresser! Mission accomplished!

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Ashley @ Design Build Love West Sacramento, CA
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    Commented on Sep 23, 2012
    REALLY nice!!
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Gardening: Does anyone have a solution to get rid of wild violets?

Having tried several commerical products without success, for the past two years, I've tried to dig each individually to clear them from lawn and garden beds. This year they're ...»
overtaking 2 sections of lawn and are so thick I can't dig without destroying the sod..somebody HELP!!

Patricia S
Patricia S Madison, AL
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    Commented on Aug 11, 2012
    Thank you thank you!!! I'm trying it immediately!!
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Gardening: I have a Hibiscus question.

I have two beautiful Hibiscus plants in the ground. I live in zone 7b (W. GA) and the tags on the pot said they weren't tolerant for winter. I am really new to this whole gardening love affair but there has to be a better way than me moving them both inside. Any suggestions? ((excuse the metal heap behind the pic- I have a collection of stuff that I've found while digging for my garden! LOL))
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Kimberlee Villa Rica, GA
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  • Patricia S
    Commented on Aug 09, 2012
    I have the "tropical" ones too...in huge pots and bring inside for winter. If left inside in ...»
    warmth, they will bloom through Christmas...then I cut back. If inside in lower light..the garage..I cut back in Oct. ..but they're fine until spring. Spray well before bringing inside..they tend to magically produce aphids once inside.

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The Glass Townhouse.

A townhouse home in Mexico City. I designed and built it. It is in the L. Barragan, minimalist style with the difference of substantially more glass, and in this case but joint or ...»
structural glass. The purpose being to bring natural light in. The house is painted Lavender, inspired by the Jacaranda trees in the lot, and an unusual color. Also in glass are the entry, the fireplace and the top floor staircase railing. Many other details were fun too.

Jacobs Design, Inc.
Jacobs Design, Inc. Belvedere Tiburon, CA
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    Commented on Jul 26, 2012
    Absolutely stunning....a decorator's dream. I LOVE being outside..sunsets, sunrises, trees, ...»
    rain, birds..it's WONDERFUL!!

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  • Prison-cell bathroom turned chic!
  • We already had the bicycle art but I spray painted the frame white to match.
  • The iron bikes are from Hobby Lobby.  We chose oil-rubbed bronze fixtures and art for contrast.  Plus it ties in with the dark wood floors.
  • Beadboard wallpaper is thick, easy to hang, paintable, and looks like the real thing! 1
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Wallpaper is Back!

Our hall half-bath was seriously the most vanilla room on the planet until we decided to wallpaper. I found some beadboard wallpaper by Allen + Roth at Lowe's, then browsed books from a ...»
local decorator to find the perfect complement for above the chair rail. Now, the toilet paper holder isn't the only focal point of the space...which is a good thing. Quite honestly, though, although we LOVE the pattern of the paper, it was a pain to hang becasue it came unpasted. If I had to do it all over again, well...I'd probably choose the same thing because we do like it that much, but dealing with wallpaper paste was a bit of a hassle. The prepasted beadboard paper, however, was a breeze by comparison.

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Valerie O Hudson, OH
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  • Patricia S
    Commented on Jul 14, 2012
    Gorgeous! Definitely worth the work!
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  • This little sofa is the perfect size for our smaller covered patio. The oversized cushion from a futon sofa was wrapped with a painter's drop cloth making clean up an absolute breeze. 1
  • The random backing boards were intentionally staggered to show as different heights. Aren't the different tones eye catching?
  • Stamped board details were celebrated rather than hidden. The lettering on one arm is an added quirky perk in my book. And perfect to hold a requisite cup of fresh hot coffee.
  • It all started with landing a cushion from a thrift store for a whoppin' $10.

The framework was then built around the cushion's size. A dry fit was created to grasp a style.
  • Here are the measurements. If you can't make them out, the link to the original tutorial is at:

http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2011/08/how-i-built-pallet-sofa-part-2.html
  • The base was then planked up, as well as a separate piece for the backer board. Since this sofa stays put, the backing simply leans on the house.
  • May I boast for a moment? Because this is really cool. This crazy little idea proceeded to win 1st prize in a Canada wide Upcycle Challenge and landed in Canadian Living magazine! Whoop!
  • Wish for even more creative outdoor sitting areas? Check out this post with 15 HomeTalk features! Is one of them you?

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Make an outdoor pallet sofa that's comfy AND cute!

I didn't use my patio for about a year. Know why? Because it had a table and chairs on it. I just longed for a super comfy long term sit with a good book in hand. So I ditched the table ...»
and instead, went for supreme comfort... with a twist.

Not desiring the standard fare of what was for sale, I went about making my own comfy outdoor furniture. And the result? A pallet wood sofa that's not only comfortable, but pretty cute!

The secret to the comfort? It's all about the cushion. Read on for more...

#PorchPride

#Recycle

FunkyJunk Interiors - Donna
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
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    Commented on Jul 14, 2012
    Love it..sooo inviting!
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Landscaping around/under a 2nd level deck

We are just starting to spruce up our yard & do a bit of landscaping. I added a few trellises and am going to plant climbing flowering plants where you see them sitting. My question is ...»
about underneath our deck. As you can probably see, the grass has died underneath. I am wondering what to do with the area. Add rock, mulch? I would also love more ideas on landscaping in general in this area. Thanks a bunch!

Sandy D
Sandy D West Fargo, ND
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  • Patricia S
    Commented on Jul 14, 2012
    Flagstone & swing sounds awesome!
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