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Fun, beautiful and safe for kids...think pondless waterfall and stream
This family has 3 very young children. They wanted a pool but did not feel comfortable with the safety of a pool with their young children. They decided on a fun, beautiful safe pondless
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Pond Build
Renovation of an existing pond that was improperly constructed. We tore out the existing feature and rebuilt a proper ecosystem pond.
Great ideas for garden lighting
The days are getting noticeably shorter, but nights can still be warm, making this an ideal time of year to focus on lighting for outdoor spaces. Some garden lighting can be quite pricey,
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How to Make a Rope Swing
I added a little more incentive to go outside by making a simple rope swing for our backyard tree. I used a few supplies found at any hardware store: a pine disc (already cut into a
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Kitchen Menu Planning & Command Center
I was having trouble keeping the clutter minimized on my counter and finding an organized way to do menu planning. After browsing around a few different ideas I created this menu planning / command center for my kitchen. Now everything is in one neat, organized location.
How to Rehab Your Outdoor Furniture and Stained Cushions
This post is not for the faint of heart. It was a grueling process that took about 12 hours to complete. But, it was worth it to us because we got this Pottery Barn Outdoor Sectional in a
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A Tower of Flowers
Very easy project...Use three different size pots....fill the largest first. Place the second pot on top and fill with dirt. Place the smallest pot on top and fill with dirt. Plant your
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Make your Own Mattress Freshener and Carpet Powder
I like to keep my mattresses fresh and clean smelling as well as my carpets by using this easy to make powder with only Baking Soda and Essential oil. I used a recycled Starbucks bottle
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Skunk Recipe that really WORKS!
The worst thing in the world for both you and your pet is getting sprayed by a skunk. The smell makes you gag, it lingers FOREVER and the poor animal is banished from your presence. This recipe works, I've used it and it takes that awful smell right away. For large pets you might want to double this recipe. This recipe can be used on humans too.
16 oz 3% hydrogen peroxide (make sure it's fresh!)
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Backyard Retreats
Who would have known, that your very own backyard could be so much fun and actually a retreat?! You will never want to leave with all of these inspirational ideas to create your very own backyard retreat! Check out the ideas I have found!
