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Val E

Grand Rapids, MI
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  • We then built a support for the gold pan and dropped the unit into the whiskey barrel. We added a fountain pump and inserted tubing up through the tee on the bottom of the pipe that supports the tea pot and into the tea pot. 1
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Tea pot fountain instructions.

Julee S
Julee S Bangor, MI
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  • Val E
    Commented on Feb 02, 2013
    Is the gold pan attached to the support or does it just sit on the support?
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  • Can you guess what is behind these doors?
  • Hide your thermostat, but still access it.
  • These broken armoire doors in my attic were just the thing I needed to hide the thermostat in my living room.

Hide your thermostat behind old wooden doors

Why do builders put thermostats and air return vents in the most conspicuous places?

Ours is smack dab in the middle of a wall in our living room. When I hung art near it, ...»

that just drew attention to the eyesore.

Kinda like when you put too much concealer on a zit. Ick.

But I found a solution hiding out in my attic. I camouflaged the thermostat while still preserving access to it.

Find out more on my blog... #Bestof2012

#Love2Repurpose

Atta Girl Amy
Atta Girl Amy Greensboro, NC
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  • Val E
    Commented on Oct 30, 2012
    My thoughts are the same, if air cannot circulate around the thermostat how can it signal the ...»
    furnace to turn on?

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  • Another whimsical fountain created with a teapot and cup. 11
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Aquascape Inc.
Aquascape Inc. Saint Charles, IL
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  • Val E
    Commented on Jul 25, 2012
    Absolutely love this!! I collect tea pots.
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Patio Makeover-Under $100!

I decided to finally do something with that slab of concrete under my deck! With a table made from pallets, a chandelier made from a bunk bed ladder, and a couple papasan chairs that were ...»
collecting dust in the basement, I've created my family's new, favorite summer lounging space! (Hope the pictures show up)

Nikki
Nikki Atlanta, GA
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  • Val E
    Commented on Jun 27, 2012
    Such a relaxing spot, wish I could think of such clever ideas, but I am glad there are people ...»
    like you to get ideas from. Enjoy!

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Gardening: Ok, me again. Any idea what the heck this plant is? The berries almost look like jalepenos...

This is in my friend's yard in Indiana. Any help is greatly appreciated!!
Jane P
Jane P Fishers, IN
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  • Val E
    Commented on Jun 11, 2012
    Looks like nightshade to me also, very poisonous. Google "nightshade fruit images", looks the ...»
    same to me.

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Victoria S
Victoria S Ozark, AL
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    Commented on May 30, 2012
    Wow, wouldn't this be an awesome guest house?
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  • this is a mural I've been working on 8
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Paula R
Paula R Tampa, FL
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  • Val E
    Commented on May 21, 2012
    Now if the mulch was sand.....oh my. :D
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Cleaning & Organization: Cleaning hardwood floors naturally

I'm looking for a homemade solution to clean hardwood floors. All suggestions welcome! Thank you.
Erika K
Erika K Wyckoff, NJ
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  • Val E
    Commented on Apr 14, 2012
    I agree with Karen. I am a residential housekeeper and one of my customers has wood floors ...»
    throughout her whole house and we use the steam cleaner always, no cleaner residue, no chemicals, dries extremely fast, looks fabulous.

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