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Painting: I knew I should have taken a different route home.
But, I didn't. I drove right past the vintage shop and turned around and yes, I went in the shop. Lo and behold, this is what I walked out with. Never mind that I haven't even started on
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CommentedI love this! What a find! I would probably leave it as is, at least for now. You can always ...»
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DIY Shutters for $40!!
I wanted shutters for my newly renovated bathroom but couldn't find any 2nd hand or inexpensive ones, so I built my own from one 10' 1x8 board. Worked like a charm!
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CommentedWow, what a fabulous idea! ...»
Do you know these poinsettia facts?
Poinsettias are NOT poisonous. That old myth was dispelled by a research project at The Ohio State University in 1975. While the latex sap may be irritating to the eyes, the plants are
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CommentedThey may not be poisonous to people, but they are toxic to cats.
A house full of mice and a very fat cat.
To keep from being eaten- the mice make sweets for the cats! Of course, they think it's all on the sly. Gracie is always on the lookout to make sure I don't see what's missing from my
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CommentedAbsolutely adorable!
Master bathroom renovation: Dark and dramatic
It's taken us 9 months, but we are finally done with our bathroom renovation--and we did it all ourselves, using mostly salvaged/vintage materials. You can read the full story (and see more pics) on our blog.
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CommentedI really like that!
Lake Lugano house in Switzerland by JM Architecture
A polygonal shaped glass pavilion with rounded edges stands above a linear underground block. The living and dining room, the kitchen and storage spaces are located in the pavilion, while
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Commentedbeautiful views
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CommentedNo, I'd like to take the credit for the dresser, but no, it's not mine.
Bird feeder deterrent
After so long doing battle with squirrels attacking my bird feeder and trying everything possible, I resorted to doing something less expensive. I simply took packing tape, {sticky side
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CommentedI know, it's annoying to have the squirrels gobble up the bird food I put out, but I figure, ...»
DIY $15 Outdoor Planter Boxes
I was wanting some planter boxes for my front door. With a few supplies from the hardware store I created these for $15 a pop. I painted them to match my exterior trim and I love them!
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CommentedThat door? Stunning!