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Christy W

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  • Decorative accessories keep it functional and pretty! 1
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Keeping the clutter off the counter

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No. 29 Design Belmont, MA
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20 Wine Inspired Projects

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Mom4Real Lexington, KY
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  • An old window from my parent's farm created the main focal point to this cozy corner. 3
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A spring fireplace mantel... that never wilts!

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FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
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  • Create a plywood template of backsplash. 1
  • Cut corks in half with scroll saw.
  • Apply cork halves to plywood template with contact cement.  Seal with clear spray sealant (3-4 cans worth!)
  • Nail finished cork backsplash to wall. 2
  • Use clear caulk to seal where the corks and counter come together to prevent water damage. 2
  • This Wine Cork Backsplash personalizes the wine lover's kitchen! 2
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DIY Wine Cork Backsplash

Wine lovers unite because you are going to need to drink lots of it to create this awesome DIY Wine Cork Backsplash! Great remodel that is simple to remove if you are selling your house ...»
or if you want to change it to something else! Simple formula for determining how many wine cork halves are needed is provided in the post.

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Jill Fritz Saint Charles, MO
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  • Pallet Porch Swing created from an ordinary swing plan with just a few customizations. 2
  • Painted a soft blue shade, this swing is an inviting and comfortable place to spend the summer days! 3
  • Building a swing is not as difficult as it may seem!
  • Using these pattern making rulers, just alter the lines for an interesting and unique look!
  • Trace the pattern and cut the design.  It's just a simple edit to a basic shape!
  • Once it's all together, simply paint, seal and hang! 2
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Nantucket Inspired Porch Swing made from Reclaimed Pallets

Using some standard porch swing plans, I altered them to reflect the shape of one of my favorite swings. So far, it's hanging in there..har-har...
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The Bold Abode Forest, VA
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  • Photo frames made from recycled boxes and magazines.
  • Grab an empty cereal or snack box.
  • Cut out a side in the shape of frame.
  • Tear out pages from an old magazine and roll them up.
  • Glue the rolls in place with a hot-glue gun.
  • Tape a photo in place on the backside of the frame.
  • Use scrap material from the cereal box to create a stand, or hook for mounting the frame on the wall.
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Photo Frame made from a Cereal Box and a Magazine

Have a pile of magazines laying around? If you also eat cereal this photo frame is great way to reuse and recycle. #Recycle
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HomeSpot HQ Durham, NC
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My bathroom organized/ Tips & Tricks!

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Lizmarieblog.com New Bern, NC
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  • From Lavender to Lemons there are a number of household items in your pantry and laundry room that can make great natural, economical cleansers
  • Lavender – Lavender essential oil added to cleansing solutions is not only fragrant but also acts as a natural disinfectant.
  • Lemons and Lemon oil are used, like Lavender, to enhance fragrance as well a
cleaning brass, copper and chrome.
  • Common household items on our shelves can serve a wide variety of purposes: vinegar, baking soda, borax, salt, hydrogen peroxide, lavender – flower and essential oil, lemons – lemon oil, olive oil, castile soap, &  Bon Ami
  • Vinegar has been around for a very, very long time. The word 'vinegar' comes from the french word 'viniagre' which means, 'sour wine'. Uses include wood floor cleaner, window & mirror cleaner, mold prevention and more.
  • Baking Soda is a white crystalline powder (NaHCO 3 ) known as sodium bicarbonate, It can be used to clean surfaces, like powder cleaners, sprinkle onto surface and scrub with damp cloth. Rinse.
  • Interestingly, 20 Mule Team Borax was so named back in the 19th Century when Francis Marion Smith used such teams to haul borax out of the California and Nevada desert for his Pacific Coast Borax Company.

1/2 cup of Borax combined with 1 gallon of hot water can clean any kitchen surface such as countertops, refrigerators, stovetops, sinks, appliances and cookware.
  • To remove grease spots from carpets use one part salt to four parts rubbing alcohol, scrub going with the nap of the rug and rinse well.To keep wicker furniture white, scrub with a stiff brush moistened with salt water  dry in the sun
  • Combine Hydrogen Peroxide and Vinegar to clean and disinfect wooden cutting boards.
Hydrogen Peroxide can be used to clean mold.
You can use one cup of hydrogen peroxide in your wash to brighten your whites.
  • make a paste of Olive Oil and salt to clean your cast iron. Rinse well and dry completely. Rub a small amount of Olive Oil onto leather furniture with a cotton ball to repair scratches.
  • Bon Ami is French for 'Good Friend', it was created as an alternative to harsher abrasives. This product can be used to clean from tarnish to grease stains. It's non-toxic ingredients make it a good cleanser for the kitchen.
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Spring Cleaning with Natural Cleansers

If you are in the mood to do some spring cleaning, here are a few household items you may already have that make wonderful, natural cleansers. These are just a few uses for these ...»
wonderful, natural products. You can find more uses and sources on my post linked below.

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Kathy R Sparta, GA
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  • Toilet paper storage at it's junkiest. This simple storage solution went semi viral all over the land. Gotta love when the world knows and loves where you store your toilet paper, huh? (Scotts brand since we're at it) 1
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A bathroom makeover... minus Mr. 'Big Honkin' Vanity'.

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FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
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