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Beth A

Newton, AL
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  • Last summer my husband and I planted our first garden, a compact container garden between our driveway and house. 1
  • You can imagine how upset we were when something started eating our produce before we had a chance to.
  • My mother said it might be slugs and to get rid of them by getting them drunk.  All you do is to fill small plastic containers with beer.  Don't worry.  The slugs will drink any kind.
  • Right before dark, dig small holes and position the containers so that they are even with the soil.  Then fill them with beer.  The slugs are attracted to the sweetness of it.  They will crawl in to have a drink, and then they drown.
  • I got over 50 slugs in each container, and I only needed to do this two nights.  Then they were completely gone.  I knew that if other slugs appeared, I could repeat the process. 2
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Did the Slugs/Snails Enjoy Eating Up Your Garden Last Summer?

Here's a simple and environmentally friendly way to get rid of them, and you probably have it in your frig right now. It's simple - beer. You have to use it in a special way. See how here: http://the2seasons.com/2012/06/05/lets-get-d...

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The 2 Seasons Lexington, KY
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DIY Curtain Rod for Oversize Windows

Window treatments for oversize windows can be very expensive. When I was looking to outfit the 10 foot window in our dining room, I was shocked at how expensive longer curtain rods were, ...»
so I made my own using electrical conduit, spray paint, and some vintage drawer knobs.

Check out the tutorial!

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Amanda - Cupcakes and Cor... Harvest, AL
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  • Beth A
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    Cyndy B, please post photos of your project. I want to see the shelves. Sounds amazing.
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DIY palette Headboard

See how we made this rustic DIY headboard for our master bedroom. The post includes dimensions on how to make a king size version & a lot of other tips and tricks. Also how to do this ...»
project for cheap! See the full post for full details & be sure to find me on facebook! facebook.com/lizmarieblog

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Lizmarieblog.com New Bern, NC
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  • Back side of island before..
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  • Front view...they were much more faded and worn in person...
  • I added some trim on the back side before painting...I have corbels to add just haven't gotten them up yet.
  • I did light distressing...
  • I sealed with the lacquer versus waxing just because of the size and I wanted a very durable finish.
  • Close-up..I let the glaze settle in the grooves and it also hides any roller marks from the lacquer.
  • Finally got the corbels up!
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Painting My Kitchen Island with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

We built our house during the 90's ode to oak era...so all the cupboards, trim, windows and flooring are oak. I finally made the time to paint my island with chalk paint. I used Annie ...»
Sloan Chateau Grey and AS lacquer then I finished with Valspar glaze. I'm so happy with the results as it breaks up that sea of oak! So I have a new island for about $60! Next up... the countertop!

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Carol C Battle Creek, MI
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Starting seedlings in eggshells

Not egg cartons, but egg shells. Spring planting will be here before we know it (the days are already getting longer again, hooray) and I came across the most interesting idea for planting seedlings. I have planted seedlings in egg cartons, then "planted" the carton with seedling, but it never occurred to me to actually plant in empty eggshells. To give credit where due, I stole this idea and picture from this blog:

http://leefield.webs.com/apps/blog/show/6533...

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Steve G Fort Collins, CO
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  • Give yourself a place to go - and a way to get there. 2
  • A simple sitting area surrounded with interesting plants is a great start.
  • A circular walk and bench set off a small throw-rug lawn and mixed flowers and shrubs. 3

4 Tips for Landscape Design Success

If you feel fenced in (literally) by your bland backyard, these design principles from our resident expert Felder Rushing will guide you in making landscaping decisions that will ...»
transform your grass patch into a garden haven. Choose a 'little bit of everything' to give your garden layers or color and texture. Use an eye-catching hard structure like a pergola or group of chairs as a central focal point. A pathway guides visitors and helps break up the area visually. Fill in the remaining gaps with flowers, shrubs, herbs or other plants of your choosing and Voila! Your garden is born.

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Crazy things that happen while making concrete countertops

I was working in the shop the other day by myself and this little guy flew in. It let me go right up to it and pick it up, i thought it might be hurt or sick but he was healthy and could ...»
fly just fine. After sitting on my hand for about 10 minutes i took him outside and he flew off. landed on the power line and sat for another minute and then flew off towards the trees.

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Burco Surface & Decor Dallas, GA
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  • Beth A
    Commented on Sep 11, 2012
    It has a red throat. He has a mate with him ususally that is brown. They are usually ...»
    together. I just assumed...

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