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Jim McGovern

Statham, GA
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  • paint on hardware and add a jewelry button -fun for the holidays 2
  • add to a planter or wall
  • add a "lawn ornament" if you like
  • use simple craft sticks
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Whimsical Elf Door

let the wee filk feel right at home with a easy DIY popsicle stick elf door- fun to put on flower pots, walls, or tree trunks
Christina
Christina Quakertown, PA
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  • My wife repainted my entrance sign.  She really did a good job.
  • God Bless America
  • Cukes up from and Banana Peppers in the center back by the garden sign.
  • Zucchini on the left.
  • Squash on the right.
  • It's 1:00 pm and the Tomatoes are already shaded.  I really think this helps their output.  I plant a variety, but especially like Roma's for making Tomato Sauce.
  • More Tomatoes along with Green, Red and Yellow Peppers.
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My Vegetable Garden 2013 Edition

I used starter plants throughout the garden. It allows me to plant later and avoid any chance of frost. I used the garden this year to help me improve my health and have lost over 30 lbs.
Jim McGovern
Jim McGovern Statham, GA 6 days ago
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  • Staple pulling to take off the drip edge. 2
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Replacing facia boards, solo style

AZ DIY Guy
AZ DIY Guy Phoenix, AZ
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  • Jim McGovern
    Commented on May 07, 2013
    I went through the same thing about 20 years ago. I found that using the the pieces I removed ...»
    helped in my measurements for the new boards.

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  • We enjoy our screenroom and this will give us something pretty to look at.  I've been collecting rocks for 5/6 years and finally decided to use them rather than buying landscaping stones. 1
  • We have bird feeders hanging frhm the screenroom roof.
  • Our Hummingbird feeder is on the right.
  • I was able to catch a Hummingbird flying in for a little nourishment.
  • Assorted floweres with a Jasmine on a trellis in the back.
  • Beautiful Japanese Maple Tree.  Given to us in 2006 for a house warming gift.
  • Our beautiful Labs Brandi and Mulligan are still with us.
  • My first attempt at growing a fruit tree,  These are Georgia Peaches.
  • I think I am through with my flower garden.  It's the most I've ever done, but gave me good exercise and a lot of pleasure.
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My Flower Garden 2013 Edition.

Ready to start my vegetable garden, but this year I wanted to plant some flowers in a space that I've wanted to use for years. Just got it finished so it should improve as the plants grow ...»
larger. My vegetable garden will be very much like last year. I've got it about 80% ready to plant.

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Jim McGovern
Jim McGovern Statham, GA
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  • Jim McGovern
    Commented on May 07, 2013
    Now it's time to move on to my Tomatoes, Zucchinni, Squash, Green/Banana Peppers, and whatever ...»
    I can find.

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  • Take your light and check it out closely as some are different. 1
  • By the bulb you should see some small screws
  • Remove the screws and SLOWLY pull the pieces apart. You will then see a normal, everyday, single AA battery. Yep, that is what gets charged by the sun during the day so that it glows at night! 2
  • Change the battery out with a new one and...Let there be light! 2
  • Now, if you have a different type of light, say like this one from WalMart, with the globe on top, it gets even easier to replace the battery.
  • Kathe With An E~DIY Fix Your Solar Lights
Simply pull the stake out and you will see this on the globe end.
  • One single screw. Leave the three screws by the bulb alone.
  • And there is your battery. Change it out, put the screw back in and you are done!
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DIY Fix for Spring

Got solar lights that aren't working? Luckily, I know how to fix them right up! And, I am going to share my tip with you!Cuz, well, we're friends and all and that's what friends do, right?...

Kathe With An E (Kathe)
Kathe With An E (Kathe) Aurora, CO
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  • Jim McGovern
    Commented on May 03, 2013
    Melissa C,, you might try using a piece of PVC pipe to hold the light.
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  • I used PVC fence around two sides.  My chain link fence is around the balance. 4
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My Vegetable Garden

Jim McGovern
Jim McGovern Statham, GA
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    Commented on Apr 26, 2013
    Thank you Tina. Looking at the gate, the left side is also PVC fence, The right side and ...»
    back is 4' tall chain link fence. I've been very lucky with wild life not getting in. If you'll click on "view post" in the top left hand corner of the photo you will see the entire garden. It'll help answer all of your questions.

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Gardening: How can I protect my tomato plants from constant sun?

No matter where I plant my tomatoes, (raised beds), I lose the majority of them due to constant sun. I'd be thankful for some advice on projects that would block some of the hottest hours ...»
of the day. We had a beautiful oak tree that had to be removed due to rot, leaving no trees for shade. Thanks to all who might want to pass on your expert advice.

Alice Houle
Alice Houle Jacksonville, NC
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  • Jim McGovern
    Commented on Mar 03, 2013
    Thank you Gail for mentioning my garden. You've stated exactly what I do. When the sun passes ...»
    over the house just after noon it creates shade on my tomato plants. In Ga. as in NC it gets so hot and dry in the summertime. Alice, I am fortunate that my house sits with the back pointed mostly NW. Otherwise my tomatoes might be planted on the front or side of my house.

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  • This is my garden location. 2
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My Vegetable Garden

Jim McGovern
Jim McGovern Statham, GA
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  • Jim McGovern
    Commented on Feb 27, 2013
    The garden is 21' deep and 12" wide.
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  • I had some Strawberry plants up front that lived throught the Winter.  I've generally got the garden planted with my starter plants. 2
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My Vegetable Garden

Jim McGovern
Jim McGovern Statham, GA
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  • Jim McGovern
    Commented on Feb 27, 2013
    Rita, i first layed down regular weed block, and wedged it tight or under the landscape logs. ...»
    I used for the cheapest I could find. I'm pretty sure it came from Home Depot. The logs you see are two high so the mulch is very thick. It only takes a topping off of fresh mulch now.

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  • Our new handles/knobs!
  • The old brass ones.

New Hardware for our Interior Doors

We've been working on changing out our ugly brass doorknobs, with some more stylish looking Satin Nickel handles. It's amazing what a difference it makes! http://www.graphicsfairy-diy.com/2013/01/new...

Karen - The Graphics Fairy
Karen - The Graphics Fairy Frederick, MD
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  • Jim McGovern
    Commented on Feb 24, 2013
    I also installed lever knobs on a couple of doors. My Wife and Mother-in-law found it ...»
    difficult to open the doors. The change really helped.

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