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Lisa Pennington

Blogger | Kerrville, TX http://www.thepenningtonpoint.com
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About Me:

Our family of 11 lives in an old Texas farmhouse that constantly needs updating, decorating, remodeling...all on a tight budget. The list is never ending! I write about our adventures in life and DIY over at The Pennington Point

Favorite area of home improvement:

woodworking, painting, home decor, trash to treasure, flea market restoration, problem solving, facing a challenge


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  • The deck leading to the pool...I love looking out the kitchen window to this!
  • You walk right into our living room when you come in.
  • Two of my teens girls share this darling attic space!

Summer Home Tour

Don't you love to peek inside people's homes? I do too! Here I am showing you my house as a whole and not just snippets. Come by and visit me in the Texas Hill Country for a look at how ...»
Lisa Pennington
Lisa Pennington Kerrville, TX on Jun 06, 2013
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    Homes.com on Jun 06, 2013
    You have a beautiful home! Who knew that lockers would look so great in a living room? Very ...»
    unique style.

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  • old barn door made to look like dutch door to display antiques.

recycled wood making a old barn door display

I love old barns buildings, i built this old barn door display in my back yard to display so antique collectiables.
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Terry S Fort White, FL
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  • The Trestle Desk In Place
  • Applying The Stain To The Top
  • The Base With The Back Bottom Screwed In
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Building A Trestle Desk From Scrap Lumber

Our living room also doubles as our home office area. It seems like there is never enough space to organize our own work – let alone the homework assignments and projects of the kids. ...»
Old World Garden Farms
Old World Garden Farms Newark, OH
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  • A sawzall can make all the difference
  • You can use pallet wood to build anything - we even built our chicken coop with it!
  • By following the simple steps - you can end up with great wood pieces like these in just minutes!

Building With Pallets – How to Easily Disassemble A Pallet In Minutes

As most of you know – we love to build with pallet wood. If you spend some time looking - it is usually pretty easy to find a source to get them for free – and if you find the right ...»
Old World Garden Farms
Old World Garden Farms Newark, OH
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Swinging Chair

Here is what I did with a old chair my neighbor was going to burn because it had broken legs. Well for this project I didn't need the legs. It now hangs in my cherry tree in my front yard.
Teri
Teri Ferndale, WA
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    Commented on May 28, 2013
    I love this idea! Thanks for sharing. Lisa~
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  • My toy dump truck used as a planter
  • I found the truck at a yard sale for $5
  • I added a layer of gravel in the bed of the truck
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Dump Truck Planter

I grabbed another of my yard sale finds from the weekend and planted some flowers in it. Nothing is safe from potting soil around here. ...»
House Of Hawthornes
House Of Hawthornes Columbus, OH
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  • Mason jar window treatment using jute rope and fresh flowers. 1
  • I used some jute rope and wrapped it around the top of each jar.  Then I took a longer piece for the jars to hang from and tied it on each side, making a knot. 1
  • I used Command hooks to hang them; for a more permanent treatment, I recommend you use permanent hooks.

Mason Jar Window Treatment

Use mason jars, jute, and fresh flowers to dress up your windows. My display was temporary, so I used Command hooks. If you're looking for something more permanent -- that you can change ...»
Linda @ it all started with paint
Linda @ it all started wi... Chicago, IL
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  • Old deck boards, two ceiling fan blade holders 2 rail spikes and some paint 1
  • Old door, fence boards, table legs, two old screen window frames, left over electric fence wire (the large dragonflies) and two drawer pulls to hang your towels and tools on
  • An old door - some old trim and molding, an old screen and some fence boards! Voila! Using a screen for your potting table really helps when it comes to rinsing it off or collecting spilled soil or excess water 1
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Potting Tables from random bits

In true Gypsy Barn style - nothing gets thrown out - ever! there's always a use for in some manner! Here are a few potting tables I made last year for the local Garden Show.
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Gypsy Barn
Gypsy Barn Canada
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  • potting benches unite
  • Bracing the outside post
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Pergola

Add a pergola in front of a double garage door to make that view of the house not so boring and provide some shade. ...»
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James S Alpharetta, GA
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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!
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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...
The Bold Abode
The Bold Abode Forest, VA
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