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House Crazy Sarah

Blogger | Canon City, CO http://www.house-crazy.com
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House blogger, mommy, old house owner

Favorite area of home improvement:

restoration, decoating old houses, old house stories


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Why Oh Why Won't My House Sell?

Lamentations from a homeowner whose house has languished on the market for over a year....
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House Crazy Sarah Canon City, CO
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    Hi Sia, my house is in a small town southwest of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The main industry ...»
    is the 15 state and federal prisons that surround this town. That is indeed a deterrent to some people. But we live in a historic district - charming but there is some riff-raff. This house is zoned commercial so it would be a great place for a home based business.

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Before and After of a 1912 Craftsman Bungalow

This Portland Oregon craftsman bungalow was bungled over the years by previous owners who "updated". See how the new owners are bringing it back to its former Craftsman glory....
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House Crazy Sarah Canon City, CO 3 days ago
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  • Don't leave your tomatoes hanging around defenseless. Plant a few of these great companions to help your veggies fend off insects. 2
  • 1. Basil. Helps repel thrips, flies and mosquitos. Excellent companion for tomatoes and peppers.
  • 2. Sage. Repels cabbage moths and flea beetles. Flowers are great for attracting bees and other beneficial insects.
  • 2. Lemon Catnip. Brew tea from its leaves and spray on plants to drive away flea beetles.
  • 4. Lemon Balm. Citronella compounds in its leaves do a wonderful job of repelling insects. Safe to rub on your skin as an organic mosquito repellent. 1
  • 4. German Chamomile improves oil production in herbs and improves flavor of onions and cabbage. You can also brew tea from its flowers.
  • 5. Scented marigolds keep the soil free of nematodes and attract beneficial insects like ladybugs.
  • 6. Nasturtiums make a great barrier around tomato plants, deterring squash bugs and trapping aphids. Nasturtium leaves and flowers are edible, making them a great addition to salads. 1
  • 7. Geraniums repel cabbage worms and Japanese beetles.
  • 8. Petunias repel leafhoppers, aphids, tomato worms. Like catnip, tea brewed from its leaves can be sprayed on your plants as an organic insecticide.
  • 9. Rosemary repels bean beetle, cabbage fly, cabbage moth and carrot fly.
  • 10. Mints deter white cabbage moths, ants, flea beetles, fleas and aphids. Make your own mint mulch and add to beets, giving them the benefits without the danger of invasive mint roots. 2
  • Example: Two tomato plants surrounded by a beneficial herb barrier including basil, oregano and rosemary. 2
  • Example: Tomato planted with marigold and basil companions.
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10 Great Friends: Veggie Garden Companion Plants

Don't leave your tomatoes hanging around defenseless. Plant a few of these great companions right beside them to repel detrimental insects. Our top ten favorites are included below. For ...»
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The Garden Stamp Frederick, MD
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  • Unexpected placement of home decor accessories is a great way to create focal point perfection! 
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Thinking Outside Of Little Boxes: Unique Home Decor Styles

Nowhere is this more true than in home design and decor. Unique interior design and home decor styles breathe originality into the life of the home, an indisputable reflection of ...»
individuality. We can all be alike, but where's the fun and individuality in that? Designing and decorating with accessories that define your personality and remind you of fond memories and good times makes your house your home.

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Darleen L~ Places In The ... Alexandria, LA
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Vintage Chic Stenciled Furniture

Home Decor Trend: Stenciling Furniture to Look Vintage Chic

Let's talk Stenciling Vintage Chic... I'm sure you've noticed this home decor trend. ...»

Whether you choose to call it Vintage Chic or Shabby Chic, its been defined as where furniture is chosen because it appears to have signs of wear and tear or where new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique look. Then add a stencil to it and you have Stenciled Vintage Chic. Let's take a look at some stunning examples and you can let us know what you think. http://blog.cuttingedgestencils.com/vintage-...

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Cutting Edge Stencils Ramsey, NJ
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  • Use broken shovel handles as stems and enjoy the flowers as yard art. 2
  • Clean hubcaps with some and water, lightly sand to paint will adhere.
  • Spray paint hubcaps in fun colors. Use things you have to add interest (spray a plastic lid for the center of a flower, use tongue depressors for a design)

Hubcap Flower Yard Art

All you need to make some fun, inexpensive yard art are some roadside hubcaps, spray paint and little creativity. ...»

Steps:

1. Clean off hubcaps with soap and water, then lightly sand.

2. Spray paint each hubcap in a bright color.

3. Use things you already have to add stems (sticks, shovel handles), leaves and more details to the flowers.

4. Assemble the flowers and add them to your yard.

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The Weathered Door
The Weathered Door Duvall, WA
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Paper Quilled Butterfly in a Jar

Created using a recycled jar and colored cardstock! Never needs fed! Tutorial included.
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Susan Myers Villa Rica, GA
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Create a Faux Swedish Mora Clock!

I am nuts about Swedish Mora clocks but not about the price tags! See this transformation of a flea market find into a faux Swedish Mora clock beauty!
Edith & Evelyn Vintage~Cindy Blackenburg
Edith & Evelyn Vintage~Ci... Springfield, MO
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