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Bernice H

Yakima, WA
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About Me:

While I would love to live in a "real" house, I dont. Mobile Home is what we have, an old one, but I love decorating sites, hgtv, DIY, that makes me want to do things that can't be done here. I am also a cat freak...love 'em.

Favorite area of home improvement:

Interior everything, garden...


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  • the nest is on my deck between a light fixture and the wall of the house!
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I Spy..Four Purple Finch Babes..

..how about you?? I see four yellow beaks, right? Aren't they darling? And obviously well fed!..They make such a raucous every time mama or papa comes to feed them. I had to share before they're gone!

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Leah Belverd Concord, NC
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    haha ok, so that would really make someone stop and gape!
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  • It looks harmless enough! (Photo via Bluestone Perennials.) 1

Invasive plant horror stories

Hometalk member and gardener extraordinaire Barb Rosen recently wrote of her nightmare experience with chameleon plant, Houttuynia cordata, and what may be her life-long project of getting rid of it. But Barb surely isn't alone in having planted something she regretted. For me, my biggest mistake was planting gooseneck loosestrife, Lysimachia clethroides. I'd heard how "rambunctious" the plant could be, but I had a dry, ...»
Douglas Hunt
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL
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    Reed Really????? Are you saying you ...»
    WANT invasive clinging take over plants? You must have a field or hillside to cover?

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  • This is my "totem".  I've had it outdoors for several years now. It's held up really well except for the "ladder" incident last fall while a helpful neighbor was helping me clean out the gutters. 10
  • These are the tools you'll need. I use GE II Silicone for Windows and Doors (clear) with a caulk gun.
A level will come in handy to make sure your totem doesn't lean. 4
  • Wash and dry (thoroughly) your glassware. I suggest you let your vases and such dry overnight. If you have ANY moisture inside, it will be sealed inside once you apply your sealant.
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Repurposed Glassware=Garden Topiaries (easy project)

We all have those vases and bowls hanging around. You know, the ones you get flowers in, but then just put in the cupboard. I have the perfect solution for all of those, and it will help ...»
Gail--My Repurposed Life
gail--My Repurposed Life Louisville, KY
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    So Kelly S what are you using for the backs?
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I made flowers out of various dishes and china. Plus metal pipe and I have really cute flowers!

Using window caulk instead of glue, just caulk pieces together. Add a flattened silver spoon to the back so the handle can go down in the hollow pipe to make them into flowers for you garden art!

Terry M
Terry M Quincy, IL
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    Irene Terri ...»
    Terry M I am still working on my plate flowers, and as was said above, many people "don't get it" Oh well. This weekend I went yard sale-ing..is that how you spell it? I don't know. AnywaayyyI didn't find any big plates to use as the main back plate. Can you believe it? I Just found cute little stuff. Then read in the posts above,( Irene's)..about LITTLE flowers..banging head here...of course. So I am off to do small ones! and use the flattened spoon and pvc idea. Or pie server if they are cheap and handy.I got some pvc elbows at the yard sale, but they face straight on, no slight tipping up. So we planted the stake on an angle so they face upward a little.

    This is so fun! Is 5 in a very small garden "too much"? Ya think? oh welllll, she says!

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Outdoor Living: Unknown gelatinous mass left on a friend's deck….what could it be?

A friend sent me the following picture and wondered if I knew what it was, but I'm stumped. All I can think of is it might be an egg case of some sort or the previous year's skin shed from some creature. I have also seen some gelatinous fungi, but I really don't have a clue. Anyone have any ideas?
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Dianne Ballesty Congers, NY
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Our "Toy Garden"!

My neighbor and I call this our "Toy Garden". We spend day after day walking the beach for sea glass and unique shells. After noticing all the beach toys, flip flops, plastic and trash ...»
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Christie J Oceanside, CA
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    Christie J Hey! I still love it ...»
    , after all this time! I would so enjoy spending an afternoon in this fun spot! And MARY M this wasn't meant to be in House Beautiful..its just a fun place! Sorry you couldn't see the fun in it. You could have said ..hmm not my style, but it is interesting!?

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Dalle D Verre "Bottoms Up" Upcylcing Stain Glass Feel 1
  • cut off bottle bottoms n used picture frames, marbles, nuggets etc
Dalle D Verre "Bottoms Up" Upcylcing Stain Glass Feel
  • cut off bottle bottoms n used picture frames, marbles, nuggets etc
Dalle D Verre "Bottoms Up" Upcylcing Stain Glass Feel 1
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Dalle D Verre "Bottoms Up" Upcylcing Stain Glass Feel

Dalle D Verre "Bottoms Up" Upcylcing Stain Glass Feel

Cut off bottle bottoms n used picture frames, marbles, nuggets etc

Hang in window, also awesome for out door art too

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Kat Davis-Moran Punta Gorda, FL
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  • This was taken from the kitchen in which we also installed the planking. 1

Carpets, Rugs & Upholstery: @KMS Kevin, Douglas, Steve etc, we put the vinyl planking in , also carpeting.

June 6, out of the blue, hubs says ..we should do the floor and carpet, now! huh? Well who am I to say , but but but...so in overdrive he had a friend agree to come the next Monday ...»
Bernice H
Bernice H Yakima, WA
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    Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com ...»
    yes the history is so plentiful and interesting. Not much history like it out here, because it was mostly settlers and Indians. We were looking at the names of towns and roads etc, many Indian names we don't have here, different tribes altogether. Brought back so many memories.

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How do I find the total of my questions and pictures.

I am missing a piece of the puzzle here...how do I go back and find everything I have posted, not my comments..but the rest of it, including pictures. I am looking for my post on Houttynia? hmm?

Bernice H
Bernice H Yakima, WA
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    okey dokey Yair S Did it! Thanks!
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