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Liked on Apr 20, 2013

DIY Projects: DIY laminate floor in kitchen

I found a real deal on laminate flooring and want to venture laying it in my kitchen myself. there's an island and many corners and slants. could i work from the middle out and then bring ...»

Commented on Feb 28, 2013
we installed laminate (mid price range) into our kitchen/dining area four years ago. It has ...»
held up wonderfully, even with refrigerator/water leaks and spills that no one was responsible for...:-) I wouldn't hesitate if you want the wood look but don't have the budget.

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Headed for the dumpster - gasp!

I must admit, one year ago I would have walked right past this without batting an eyelash. After seeing the amazing projects you all do, this looks like a treasure sitting among trash bags. I just wish I had a truck. I'm going to talk to the Hometalk development team about building in a furniture alert system for spotting discarded furniture :) That way you can subscribe to be on the list and receive an alert when junk is spotted in your area. LOL.

Commented on May 25, 2012
They have a "curb alert" on Craigslist here in my area. When someone puts stuff at the curb, ...»
they put an alert on the list. I've gotten some good "old" stuff that way, and its free!

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Outdoor Living: Racoons - more wildlife

Well we just added more wildlife today. These are young and there is no mama around. Will these racoons bother my fish pond? Any other problems I should be aware of.

Commented on May 25, 2012
In Indiana, where I live, racoons and pond fish don't mix. They are messy and don't mind ...»
getting their paws wet to get the fish. I am only speaking from my experiences. You may be lucky and they won't bother your pond.

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Staining your concrete patio to look like tile.

I was so pleased with the DIY project on our back patio! I stained the concrete to look like tile. We used painter's tape to create the look of grout lines, and we used a concrete stain from Lowe's to stain the concrete. For a step by step tutorial, just click on the link below.

http://www.beneathmyheart.net/2010/05/new-ti...

Commented on May 22, 2012
We're staining our front concrete stoop this weekend, now I'm thinking we have to do this ...»
instead. Just gorgeous!

Tools: What's the easiest way to mount something that weighs about 10lb to the wall? What am I missing?

It's a handheld vacuum cleaner. Drywall. I'm rather novice and I wasn't able to do it with just a drill and nails.

Commented on May 07, 2012
If you're not attaching to studs, you need anchors. The little plastic things that will hold ...»
the screw firmly. For ten pounds, that should do it.

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Looking to move to Staten Island, going to see this house next week. What do you think I could do with it?

Commented on May 07, 2012
Its a great house, it just needs some color, inside and out.. and your personal touches to ...»
make it home!

How to create a topiary from a wire hanger. This project is simple and easy.

Don't you just love those topiarys that you see at the store....but don't love the price tag? Why not make your own? Here's an easy way to create one with a wire hanger and some ivy. #itching4spring

Commented on Apr 24, 2012
I think I'll try this to flank both sides of my front door. Very pretty!

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Painting: Do you guys know, how I can reach this sponge texture on the the wall? which colors should be used?

Commented on Apr 24, 2012
She has to mean "recreate" And you're right, I think its a model kitchen she wants to copy ...»
the idea from. I could only wish for a kitchen this big!

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