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Lynette R

Maryville, TN
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New White Kitchen (Before and After)

Miriam I
Miriam I New York, NY
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Painted Kitchen Cabinets

Another project can be scratched off of the to-do list for my mini kitchen makeover. I recently finished painting our maple-finished cabinets a cottage blue color. Not too difficult - and ...»
it made a huge difference! #Bestof2012 #MyKitchen

Brenda M
Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Lynette R
    Commented 5 days ago
    Benjamin Moore has an alkalyd (oil based/water soluble) paint that works beautifully. Spreads ...»
    really smooth and if you pay for a really good brush it's so worth it! Because this paint cleans up with soap and water, you should have the brush forever. Definitely fine sand and use a tac cloth between coats. The sanding sponges work great especially if you have raised panel doors.

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  • Ants lying in Windex. 3

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.

Jeanette S
Jeanette S Atlanta, GA
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  • Lynette R
    Commented 5 days ago
    Kae F - that is why I NEVER eat/drink anything with that junk in it!!
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  • Building my raised garden bed took less than an hour to complete and cost under $15
  • After building my bed I protected and stained it with Flood Cedar stain
  • My salsa garden is ready to go in my new cedar raised garden bed!

$15 Raised Garden Bed

I wanted a cedar raised garden bed in a problem area of my backyard but all the ones I could buy were upwards of $100! Since that wasn't in my budget I scoured the internet for other ...»
options..With a genius idea from Ana White I was able to build my own for under $15! It was a thirty minute project, no crazy construction skills required, just a drill and a circular saw! (If only the gardening itself was as easy!)

Melissa-TheHappierHomemaker
Melissa-TheHappierHomemak... Aberdeen, NC
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  • Lynette R
    Commented on May 13, 2013
    does anyone know if you could use the Trex type decking boards for a raised bed? Or is it ...»
    toxic for a garden eatable food stuff? We need to rebuild our raised bed and would like to use a material that lasts a little longer.

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  • Finished Mason jar solar light.
  • Supplies Needed: Solar lights, duct tape, Mason jars and outer lid, spray paint and painters tape. 3
  • Screw off the top of the solar light and put painters tape on the top of the solar panel.
  • Spray paint the solar light tops and lids.
  • I folded the duct tape in half to create double sided tape. I used duct to keep the light from falling into the jar. Duct tape is also weather proof.
  • I wrapped the duct tape around the light. Make sure you don't put the tape to close to the top. You don't want the tape to stick out of the lid. 4
  • I stuck the light with the duct tape inside the jar. You don't need to push the light in too far, just enough to make it snug. The lid will make it more secure.
  • It was an easy project that didn't cost very much money. I had all of the resources with the exception of the lights. 1
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Mason Jar Solar Lights!

Don't you just love all of the things you can make and do with Mason jars? I have been wanting Mason jar solar lights since I saw them in a catalog three years ago, but for $40 a jar ...»
there was no way I would allow myself to buy them. I knew I needed to figure out a way to make them myself. I bought some solar lights at the dollar store and was able to come up with my own Mason jar solar lights. Please visit my blog to see all of the details.

60 Minutes Easy
Melissa @ Keep Calm and Decorate
Melissa @ Keep Calm and D... Muncie, IN
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  • Using Bondo to Repair Wooden Furniture
  • Step by step images for repairing gouged drawer fronts
  • The drawer fronts filled and painted.
  • Step by step images for mixing and applying Bondo All Purpose Filler
  • Our Craigslist find in need of some TLC
  • Surface Blemish on the dresser top
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Repairing Wooden Furniture With Bondo All Purpose Filler

Jacque and I are always on the look out for furniture in need of a little TLC, so when we ran across this beautiful dresser/buffet, it was hard to pass up bringing it home. It had cracks, ...»
chips, and gouges...Just what we were looking for! We had used different wood fillers in repairing other pieces, but thanks to some advice from my father-in-law and the 3M AutoCare team, we learned that Bondo was an amazing alternative to ordinary wood fillers. It's got a quick cure time, it's strong, and it doesn't shrink while it cures. Take a look at our experience using Bondo All Purpose Filler to repair our Woodland Themed Dresser

Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvillage.com
Jacque & Matt @ theDIYvil... Knoxville, TN
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  • Lynette R
    Commented on Feb 11, 2013
    Thanks bunches, I'm done done done with that project and happily enjoying our new kitchen, but ...»
    hope to remember your tip for future project (of which I'm sure there'll be some)!

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DIY Lotion Bars

What in the heck is a Lotion Bar? I had never heard of these before in my life until I pinned this from Little House in the Suburbs. Why would you even want to make a lotion bar when you have a Bath and Body Works close by? I mean, seriously, how can you beat their cucumber and melon lotion?
Made From Pinterest
Made From Pinterest El Dorado Hills, CA
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  • Lynette R
    Commented on Jan 21, 2013
    So I guess I don't understand....where's the 'lotion' in these bars?
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  • How to Paint your Kitchen Cabinets
  • Remove all doors and begin to prep.
  • Learn how to properly mark all doors and hardware so re-installation is a breeze!
  • Great instructions for how to properly paint with no drips or chipping.
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How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets

Step by step instructions for how to paint your kitchen cabinets. Save money and Do It Yourself! ...»

I renovated my kitchen on a strict budget, and it only cost me $93 to completely transform my kitchen from bland builder-grade oak to bright white.

How to Nest for Less
How to Nest for Less Lake Saint Louis, MO
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  • Lynette R
    Commented on Jan 14, 2013
    Bill, I think you're the one who asked about sanding. I used sanding sponges and 150-200 grit ...»
    sand paper. I used the sand paper first on the flat areas and to really degloss and get through my laquered finish. The used the sanding sponges after each coat. The work great for inside corner areas and rounded areas.

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Osteospurmum

I have pretty much have ignored and insulted the Osteospurmum, thinking that it was a wimpy 'spring then gone' for the summer plant. So....this spring I planted a few in my experimental ...»
garden No water from me! No mulch! No fertilizer! I did not receive a visit at any time from the PRPT( Plants Are People Too) agency to speak about taking custody of them. They have incredibly managed to CHANGE my opinion of them! Here is why....after all my willful neglect. Osteo...my hat is off to you. These pictures were taken after the recent heat wave here in Atlanta.

Donna Dixson
Donna Dixson Buford, GA
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  • Lynette R
    Commented on Jan 14, 2013
    Thanks bunches, wow the new lavender sounds wonderful. I started a new row of lavender last ...»
    year at the end of our driveway. Ended up getting more to supplement some that didn't make it and it wasn't the same variety. But would LOVE to have this one. It was being shown by North Creek Nursery which is a Wholesaler, do you know if we can order from them, or where we can order it? Maybe from you?! :) Definately sharing this with our Master Gardener group.

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Paper Treee Ornaments

Looking for a quick Christmas ornament?

Well, here you go... ...»

You cant get any easier than this.

I grabbed a bowl from the cupboard and traced a circle on several sheets of double sided cardstock and then cut out.

Then I used a paper cutter to cut the circles in half.

Alderberry Hill
Alderberry Hill Canada
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  • Lynette R
    Commented on Jan 14, 2013
    I received some of these for Christmas made out of fabric and used for placemats! I LOVED them!!
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