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Vicki T

Casper, WY
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  • Ants lying in Windex. 2

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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  • completed hypertufa pot
  • sifting the peat moss
  • mix the dry ingredients thoroughly
  • hypertufa pot ready for curing
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DIY Project ~ Hypertufa Pots

The Delaware Center for Horticulture, where I volunteer, just held a wonderful hypertufa trough workshop. We made pots and learned how easy it is to make your own hypertufa container ...»
gardens. It is as fun as making mud pies when you were a kid! Check out my post for the hypertufa recipe and all the details!

http://ourfairfieldhomeandgarden.com/diy-pro...

#MayProjects

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1 Hour 15 Easy
Barb Rosen
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE
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  • Our new-to-us grill, all cleaned up and pretty. 1
  • All these parts needed was a little spray paint to look as good as new.
  • The frame also needed some paint.
  • We love this wood sideboard. A little powerwashing took off the grime.
  • Here she is outfitted with a new grill deck.
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How to Rehab a Classic Grill

We needed a new grill, but when we found an old Weber at a thrift store we fell in love with her classic good looks and figured she just needed a little love (in the form of paint, ...»
power-washing, and a new grill deck). For less than $150, we've got a great, high-quality grill. Full details on how we transformed her on the blog. #OutdoorProjects

Rita and Cane
Rita and Cane Gresham, OR
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  • Start with cutting a length of wire shelving (available at any Home Improvement store) into lengths that match your current wire shelving (ours were 16"). Grab your trusty zap-straps and get ready to install!
  • Using the lip of the shelf as the base of the shelf divider, zap strap the base onto the wire shelves. Strap them tightly and then trim the excess.
  • Cap off the cut ends of the shelving with shelf caps (again, available where you get your length of wire shelving).
  • If you're using baskets or bins in your space, consider making labels for each of them. Using a hole punch and those amazing zap-straps will come in handy here.
  • If you're feeling cheeky, you can use your zap straps and dividers to create quick and easy mini-shelves within your bigger shelves. This is perfect for baskets or smaller items.
  • Slide in your baskets, linens, towels, etc, into their designated homes. Appreciate that they can't "canoodle" with the pile next door. Everything has a place, and with these dividers, they will stay there.
  • Admire your handiwork! This set-up practically enforces organization.
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DIY Wire Shelf Dividers (great for the linen closet)!

I was tackling one of the most embarrassing areas in my house, the linen closet, when I hit a speed bump: wire shelf dividers were costly for what they are and didn't have a good track ...»
record. Using the leftover wire shelving from the original closet organizer, I "hacked" some shelf dividers with the clever use of zap straps! I'm so pleased with the results! Click over to see how easy it is! #SpringCleaning

15-20 Minutes 20 Easy
Tara @ Suburble
Tara @ Suburble Canada
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Has anyone used Traffic Master Allure Vinyl flooring?

I am considering ordering it from Home Depot to use in kitchen, pantry and laundry rooms. A no wax vinyl is on the floor now but is showing wear. I was thinking of laying the new floor ...»
over the old. There is not a lot of traffic as we are retired (no chldren running in and out). I am also replacing the carpet in the adjoining rooms with hard wood floooring so it would adjoin hardwood at one 14' length. Any advice would be appreciated.

Linda H
Linda H Mcdonough, GA
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    We put it in our kitchen and dining room last summer. Looks great with three puppies and all ...»
    the traffic that goes on in those rooms. No problems so far for us. Cleans up well even using my shark steam cleaner (which is suggested not using). I have no regrets.

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Remodeling: What a nightmare! Homeowner paid to put a 2nd floor laundry room in....look what they got

HandyANDY Home Renovations All Repairs, LLC
HandyANDY Home Renovation... Marietta, GA
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    Good to know! I am presently seeking a contractor to add a main floor laundry in my home. Darn ...»
    it you are in GA and I am in WY! Thanks for the videos...the help so much!

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  • Before, the yucky!
  • After, the yummy!

Our Laundry Room Reveal...Finally!

There were several steps to getting our laundry room to where it is now. We went from Yucky to Yummy! Come and visit our blog to see each step and of course the final results. ...»

Go to this link to see everything we've done on our blog: http://ourcloverhouse.blogspot.com/search/la...

On Hometalk:

Cleaning your HE washer: http://www.hometalk.com/753028/cleaning-your...

Ironing station: http://www.hometalk.com/664114/ironing-stati...

Laundry Room Cabinets: http://www.hometalk.com/650812/our-laundry-r...

Clothespin Chandelier: http://www.hometalk.com/635390/clothespin-ch...

Painting: http://www.hometalk.com/622618/part-2-of-our...

Tiling: http://www.hometalk.com/612227/part-1-of-our...

Clover House, DeeDee
Clover House, DeeDee Decatur, TX
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Pallet wood to flooring panels

Some times I can get huge amts. of reclaimed wood and I have been making flooring and wainscot panels in what we are calling a basket weave ( for lack of a better term) at 30" square, can ...»
be glued and nailed with splined edges to lock together. I also can make borders in various chevron or herringbone patterns to go along with. These can be had unfinished or clear finish in many species, and are for sale by the Sq.ft.

Challenging
Spheramid Enterprises
Spheramid Enterprises Waco, KY
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  • Glass gem covered table.
get the details here:
http://www.madiganmade.com/2012/06/diy-furniture-update-how-to-tile-table.html
  • Glass gem covered table.
get the details here:
http://www.madiganmade.com/2012/06/diy-furniture-update-how-to-tile-table.html
  • Glass gem covered table.
get the details here:
http://www.madiganmade.com/2012/06/diy-furniture-update-how-to-tile-table.html

Glass Gem Tiled Table

One of my favorite upcycled furniture projects!

Paint + dollar store glass gems + resin = a beautiful side table with a beachy glass top. ...»

#proudestDIY

Shannon Madigan
Shannon Madigan Philadelphia, PA
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