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Ellen Whitehead

Mancelona, MI
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  • Ants lying in Windex. 1

ANTS? Easy, Safe Solution!

An exterminator told my friend that when you begin to see ants, they are the scouts. Stop these and you won't have ants. My son discovered that if you spray them with Windex (or any other glass cleaner), they are exterminated. Keep after it for a while and you won't have ants. We have used this for years. 2 days ago our humming bird feeder leaked onto the concrete front porch...the liquid got down in the crack between brick and concrete so there was not way to flush it out. Ants ...»
appeared quickly, I sprayed them with Windex. Watched through the day and kept spraying them. Now ant free! Safe for kids, pets and environment! It is worth a try before you spend hundreds.

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Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
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    I've used baby powder too and it works well.
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  • Wagon Wheel Herb Garden 5

Herb Garden

A friend sent me this photo of the most unique way to do an herb garden. Can't wait to try it. Hope y'all like it as much as I do
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Debi M Washington, NC
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    I like it too!
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  • Custom cabinets with Bisazza tile countertop and mirror frame complimented with polished chrome fixtures. 10
  • Love the color combinations as they reflect nature to the max. 3
  • Look how the Sugar Maple in the window fits right in with the room.  
In Fall the window becomes an orange and rust shade. 5
  • The combination shower and bath with surround sound is way cool or hot should I say.... 4
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TRD Interior Bath Design & Project Management

I have to stay busy in the Winter months. I also enjoy the concept of bringing outdoors inside. Can you see that in this project ? ...»

First of 3 bathrooms with a wonderful client who was hands on with me for this simple yet extremely tasteful layout. Enjoy

TRD Designs Ltd.
TRD Designs Ltd. Katonah, NY
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  • Ellen Whitehead
    Commented on Oct 18, 2012
    I also have a green bathroom with accents of rust. It's a forest theme. I love bringing the ...»
    outdoors indoors.

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Light Switch Covers

I don't like plain, boring light switch covers. So, I save old magazines and cut out words and photos I like. Then I decoupage them to have tiny pieces of art throughout my house! Here's just a few.

Ellen Whitehead
Ellen Whitehead Mancelona, MI on Sep 25, 2012
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    Denise O on Oct 09, 2012
    love it, thanks for sharing.
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Recycled Garden Fence

My father-in-law in Alabama tore down an old wooden fence and was going to burn it the next day, before I rescued a few boards and transported them back to Michigan. Left the chipped paint. Nailed the boards together with two 2 x 2's found in the woods and placed behind my woodland garden. Now I have a little piece of my in-laws Bama home in Northern Michigan!
Ellen Whitehead
Ellen Whitehead Mancelona, MI on Sep 25, 2012
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    Douglas Hunt on Sep 26, 2012
    What a great way to build memories into your garden, Ellen.
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  • a cabinet door repurposed into a chalkboard
  • a painted iron drawer pull serves as a chalk holder

Repurposing a Cabinet Door

I turned an old cabinet door into a chalkboard for my daughter's room. A painted iron drawer pull was the perfect chalk holder.
Randi Dukes
Randi Dukes Flower Mound, TX
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    Commented on Sep 25, 2012
    Excellent idea!
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Mason Jar Window Treatment

This is a simple way to add charm to a window. I used wired twine to wrap around the mason jars, and hung them by twine from a wooden valence. Adds warmth to the room with the candles ...»
lit on a cool night. And lovely in the summer with some sweet flowers from the garden.

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Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA
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    Love this idea!
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upcycled herb garden

This little corner of our garden is made from upcycled or recycled items.

Old steps for the herbs, fence palings for the bench, old wheelbarrows etc. ...»

Check it all out here:

http://fivebrothersonesister.blogspot.com/20...

Deanne L
Deanne L Australia
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  • Ellen Whitehead
    Commented on Sep 09, 2012
    Love this idea. I have an old metal stepstool that I painted lime green with impatiens in ...»
    pots in my garden; but I think I will use herbs there next year.

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  • Our "back" but guest entranceway.  Please let me know what you think would work at a reasonable price.  Would like a cabin/cottage theme. 1
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Ideas for my Home's Entrance

Our home is on a wooded hill facing a beautiful northern lake. So, the lakeside is the "front" door. Now, what to do with my "back" door which really is the entrance guests use. It is ...»
very plan as you can see from this photo. I'm thinking a pergola with side handrail? Any ideas??

Ellen Whitehead
Ellen Whitehead Mancelona, MI
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  • Ellen Whitehead
    Commented on Sep 09, 2012
    Great ideas, everyone! Thank you.
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