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Kathie taylor

Largo, FL
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  • The end result. Three coordinating books to be tied together with twine, plus old keys.
  • The beginning. Used books and leftover paint.
  • The stenciling. I didn't even worry about the words fitting perfectly.

Upcycling Old Hardcover Books Using Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint!

Gorgeous books are featured everywhere these days - in magazines, on blogs, in showcase homes. I decided to embrace this design trend and use a free pile of like-sized books, a bit of ...»
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Annie Sloan Unfolded
Annie Sloan Unfolded Kenner, LA
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18 Easy & Eye-Catching Birdhouse Ideas on Hometalk

I was asked to curate a Birdhouse Ideas board on Home talk. Here are my 18 favorite.
What Meegan Makes
What Meegan Makes Las Vegas, NV
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  • I love to repurpose junk to decorate my garden. 8
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Garden Salvage

I took an old door and coated the glass with mirror paint, then I mounted it on my fence. I added some porch poles and bunk bed slats as a frame around the door; decorating it with paint ...»
Carol C
Carol C Battle Creek, MI
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    I did something on this order, not as wonderful though. I glued long pieces of mirrors (like ...»
    hang on the back of a door) to our concrete block fence. I put three garden arches in front in a row (in front of each other) then planted clematis to grow over the arches. I put stepping stones going from the edge of the yard back to the mirrors. Our painter said "I didn't know there was a house back there...their yard is really pretty!" It was mine reflected in the mirror....lol

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What Meegan Makes Las Vegas, NV
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    No fair posting beauties like these with no instructions or close ups! I collect birdhouses....
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DIY Flat Screen TV Cabinet

DIY project using two paintings on canvas as doors to a custom tv enclosure
Dixie Delights
Dixie Delights Atlanta, GA
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    WONDERFUL idea! My question is this...did you do the paintings? They are really pretty and go ...»
    together so nicely!!!!

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  • Every Spring, I buy Boston ferns in hanging baskets at Lowe's or Home Depot. 3
  • My first secret is to remove the plastic pot they come in and replant them using a good-quality potting mix.
  • I prefer to use coir-lined wire baskets. 4
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How to have HANGING FERNS that are the ENVY of the Neighborhood

Want to know the secret to having gorgeous, lush ferns all through the hot Summer? I'll tell you. Psssst ... It's a DIY project!
Susan @ My Place to Yours
Susan @ My Place to Yours Jefferson City, TN
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    They DO look pretty....wish we were neighbors... this fern grows like weeds and I'm forever ...»
    throwing wheel barrels full out in the trash. It even is trying to take over the grass!!!

    By the way your house is amazing!!!!

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  • I use baking soda, salt and cream of tartar to clean my drains.
  • Mix 1 cup soda with 1 cup salt.
  • Add 1/4 cup cream of tartar.
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DIY Drain Cleaner

I love this easy all natural drain cleaner recipe! All you need is baking soda, salt and cream of tartar!
10 Minutes 2.00 Easy
Jessica Cramer
Jessica Cramer Mc Farland, WI
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    Commented on Jun 03, 2013
    I'm with Paula! Not sure I have cream of tarter on hand...so a trip to the store first! ...»
    THANKS!

    Can't wait to try it!!!!

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Popcorn Ceiling Makeover- Low Budget, Big Impact

Our new house came complete with popcorn ceilings in every room. We were looking for an inexpensive way to update the ceilings. When we removed the soffits from the cabinets, it left big ...»
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Bella Tucker Decorative Finishes
Bella Tucker Decorative F... Franklin, TN
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    Commented on Jun 02, 2013
    Very pretty! For those that can't afford these, popcorn ceilings can be painted. Using a ...»
    roller, paint in one direction only. When dry, paint the other direction. (length first, then width. Or vice-versa)

    Popcorn ceilings are synonymous with Florida....yuck!!!!

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