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I make jewelry and other items out of glass tile and am currently designing my own backsplash in my kitchen. We are redoing it ourselves and it is a big challenge. I hope it comes out ok!!!

Favorite area of home improvement:

Accessorizing reveals so much about your personality. It is a personal statement and makes the difference between a home that is just 'nice' and a home that is stunning. Details make a big difference and my accessories are all about the right color with lots of texture. I use natural elements in my home including geodes, shells and glass. I also love gardening and I use the garden as my color palette.

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DIY BACKYARD POND & LANDSCAPE WATER FEATURE

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From Grocery Bag to Garden Bed....

What do these items have in common? You can buy them at your grocery store, force them to put on roots, then plant them into your garden. For more vegi's to try and complete instructions, ...»

Commented on Jan 12, 2013
scallions work really well

Followed 7 people on Dec 31, 2012

Design & Décor: Is this picture too big for the space? Seeking a little design advice.

I have been watching this picture since last year and it finally went on sale. I rushed to purchase it - so thrilled that I was finally getting it! I put it up on my mantle, where I ...»

Commented on Jun 03, 2012
You have a beautiful fireplace which is the focal point of your room which should stay that ...»
way. Altho the picture is a nice one, it is very large and too big above the fireplace and the two are fighting each other for your eye When you look at them together, you don't know which to look at first and each takes away from the other... I wouldn't put anything above the fireplace except for a mirror perhaps an antique one with smoky glass or any kind in a frame to scale with your fireplace which would be maybe 1/2 of the size of the painting. What about putting the picture on a different wall where it can be enjoyed without any competition from the fireplace? The mirror will also make your room look larger. I bet you can find a great place for that picture.

Painting: I have a home with newer vinyl windows, and am wondering about painting them.

Is this possible? Are there any special steps or paint I need to do/use?

Commented on Apr 28, 2012
You don't need any special 'vinyl' paint. Just get a good primer and paint.

Does anyone have any idea what on earth this is?

Does anyone have any idea what on earth this is? I found it randomly growing in my yard, yesterday.

Commented on Apr 08, 2012
It is a geranium but the perennial kind. I have some and it is very pretty. Mine is a deep ...»
purple.

Classic Kitchen Remodel

This AK kitchen renovation is what we might call a "classic" kitchen remodel. The selections are rich, neutral, luxurious and great compliments to almost any style of accessories or ...»

Commented on Feb 24, 2012
I love how uncluttered it looks putting a microwave inside the island. We decided to do away ...»
with a microwave for health reasons but we did try a space saving idea with the space we can work with. We are having a cabinet built, table height against the wall where our previous table was. We will put enough of an overhang on top so that we can sit comfortably and feel that we are at a breakfast table and storing all of our cookware at the same time.

Cleaning & Organization: How do I clean a very old, solid brass lamp that is absolutely filthy?

There are so many different opinions on the net! I wondered if any of our trusted talkers have done this and with what result? The lamp is actually a standing chandelier and is very ...»

Commented on Feb 24, 2012
Cover the candle parts with plastic bags and rubber bands so the electrical parts will not get ...»
wet. You can take a toothbrush and mild dishwasher detergent in warm water and clean the brass that way. Wipe off soapy water and dirt with a wet cotton cloth. Then once it is clean you can use a brass polish to remove tarnish. There are also sprays designed for crystal chandeliers that might clean the dirt off the brass. The dirt drips off so you would have to put the chandelier on a plastic cloth in another room. Cover the electrical parts with plastic wrap first.

we gutted kitchen and so far this area done for most part still need to add few more shelf's

new counters and cabinets made with ceder and bar top. aslo one with lite stone is breakfast bar.

Commented on Feb 24, 2012
they are! very different and very beautiful!

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