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Concrete countertops finished up today

Concrete countertops we finished today

Commented on Apr 28, 2012
Burco, I didn't elaborate much on the Granite estimate because my comment was getting a little ...»
on the long side but it included a $1300.00 sink my wife picked out, 12" back splash in the same granite, double ogee edge and of course the dark grey granite was one of their rarest ones they could get but that is what the wife feel in love with UNTIL i talked her into the concrete (plus a new outfit and shoes). I love the counter tops and sad to say our house just went on the market so I will be remodeling again sometime soon I am sure lol

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Painting: Which color should I paint my dining room?

Commented on Apr 14, 2012
The one on the left reminds me of my grandmothers bedroom color and some old victorian ...»
bathrooms. I think the color on the right with other items within the room as accent colors would look better in the long run. You can switch out pictures and vases and totally chance the feel of the room quicker than repainting.

Repurposing & Upcycling: Does anyone know what this is?

Just turn them upside down and open them, then insert a roll of paper towel and tada, you have yourself a brand new paper towel holder that is not only beautiful, but has history and meaning!

Commented on Mar 28, 2012
Like many people have already said they are ice tongs for carrying blocked ice but you can ...»
repurpose them in many ways. I personally love it when people use items from the past in a new inventive way such as an old hay hoist as a light in your living room by using an extension cord as the "rope" and the light bulb as the "hook".

Gardening: We have several old, big azaleas that need to be trimmed. When they quit blooming how much can I trim them back?

Commented on Mar 28, 2012
we have trimmed ours back a lot a few years ago and they have been doing very well since. I ...»
don't think they are as delicate as many people make them out to be.

Pollen Season!

Homeowners,

Don't forget to change your furnace filter!

Commented on Mar 28, 2012
Quarterly? I wish we could wait that long but we have to change ours once a month. We believe ...»
this will change once the old drafty windows are replaced.

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Master Bathroom Makeover on a Budget!

I would have loved to rip out the entire thing and start over but WHAT TO DO ON A BUDGET??

So here was my solution for a more updated beautiful bathroom that would not break the ...»

Commented on Mar 23, 2012
another few tips to save money on a remodel - go to your local hardware store and check out ...»
their "mistake/reject" mixed paint to see if they have a color you like since you can usually get these for next to nothing. Plus check out your Tile store to see if they are discontinuing a tile that will work for your remodel since many times they mark these down drastically just to get rid of them. We got our paint for $4.00 and the tile was $20.00 for our 9x12 bathroom.

Gardening: We have alot trees in our yard and need a grass seed or sod that will grow in these conditions.

Would like tickets to atlanta home show this weekend.

Commented on Mar 23, 2012
Check out Michigan Bulb Co and Brecks. Both of these companies are awesome with customer ...»
service to get you exactly what you need and will even give you some tips you may not have thought of.

Outdoor Living: Where is a good place to get outdoor patio bulb lighting, the string up kind that restaurants have?

Commented on Mar 23, 2012
Ana, try out these websites - http://www.partylights.com/Strings-Bulbs/C9-... ...»
and http://www.hometownevolutioninc.com/String... I have used the G50 clear bulbs and they look a lot like the Emerson bulbs that everyone has become very interested in lately. I hope this helps.

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