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A Ridiculously Easy Trick to Hang Items Correctly the FIRST TIME!
I can't believe I forgot to post this incredibly simple tip on Hometalk! Ever wanted to learn how to hang up stuff like a pro? No fancy gadgets, no more measuring and leveling, and
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CommentedCould have used this tip before I nailed up the walls and said every bad word there is.
Japanese maple this year not doing well
In 2012, we had may type warmth in march that was followed up with hard freezes in April. At the time, it looked like most of the maple leaves were burnt and they didn't bloom very well.
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CommentedI'll leave the tree alone this year to see what happens. If it does this again next year, I ...»
DIY Spoon & Pallet Hook Rack
By using thrift store spoons and a board from an old pallet, this spoon and pallet hook rack will add loads of charm to any room- on a budget! Stop by the blog to see just how easy this is to make- and a secret way to "stamp" the spoons!
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CommentedWhile this looks cool, how practical are those handles with regards to the amount of weight ...»
Garden bench put to use
Last year, I published pictures on hometalk of a small outdoor bench I built. This year, my wife finally found a way to put if to good use. She also took 2 of the three arborvitaes we had
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CommentedYeah, I looked at her weird when she asked me to help her but wow, it was as if we cut it up ...»
A two pallet chair ANYONE can build in a jiffy!
There's nothing like a need to bring on a new project!
Desiring a 2nd seating area for my patio, this oversized chair was created out of two ...»
2 Hours Easy
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Clipped to Jeff C's Clipboard
Pest Control: Honey bee problems already
Last year, I had to deal with yellow jackets. This year, it's honey bees. I've been wondering why so many were checking out my brick home and now I know why. I discovered at least 3 holes
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CommentedThis is the best picture I have of the bees I'm battling. I can say that the bees are not ...»
DIY Log Holder
A Saturday afternoon project... we created a convenient place to store the split logs for our wood burner and fire pit. The logs are kept off the ground and will be ready for the action.
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CommentedMaybe I should have used 2x10's through throughout the project lol
Another Solar Light In A Jar
A big thank you to Melissa @ Keep Calm and Decorate for inspiring me to make solar lights in jar. This is my twist on your
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20 Minutes 4.00 Easy
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How do I discard old gasoline?
Does anyone know a safe way to discard old gasoline? I tried burning it in my fire pit but that didn't work too well.
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Commented1 gallon of 40:1 ratio gas and 1 or 2 gallons of 1 year old gasoline.
Make your own outdoor Bubble Fountain
Ready to use outdoor fountains can be so pricey, so we decided to make our own... We did it with supplies from the hardware store and you can too! I have written up some basic instructions and you can find them in the link:
75 Easy
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