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Penny Spencer Thompson

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  • we rent, so I can't do anything major, or paint (as far as I know). But I am willing to change anything else! 1
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  • Here's my current set up. How can I make it look more professional?

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Design & Décor: I need your help! What does my living room need?

I have visions of an inviting eclectic, modern, colorful room and I need advice! Take a look at my current set up and tell me what you think! I'm all ears :D ...»

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Alyssa @ Clever Nest
Alyssa @ Clever Nest Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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  • Penny Spencer Thompson
    Commented on Apr 18, 2013
    what did you use to change the colors? Is it a website or something?
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Painting: How to re-do kitchen cabinets?

I would love to paint my Father's cabinets. The are at least 40 years old. Good condition. They have many layers of poly on them. There are many of them, so any suggestion on how to strip them easily would be appreciated. Thanks so much.

Penny Spencer Thompson
Penny Spencer Thompson
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    Commented on Apr 11, 2013
    Thank you. They do have years of grease and residue on them. What do you think about the ...»
    Rustoleum products?

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  • Mounted Staghorn Fern
  • You will need an old board, chicken wire, moss and a Staghorn Fern.
  • Place plant in center of board, add a rich soil and create a mound.
  • Press moss around mound
  • Use chicken wire to cover moss and staple securely to board.
  • Water thoroughly, allow to drain and hang where you can enjoy it's magnificence. ( Bright, indirect light )
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How to mount a Staghorn Fern.

The Staghorn fern is this years 'IT' plant. The best way to display these beauties is mounted to an old board...the more aged the better! #springdecor ...»
#moss

Click on the pictures for full instructions. For complete care instructions go to: http://www.sowanddipity.com/how-to-mount-a-s...

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Shelley @ Sow and Dipity Canada
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  • You will need an old board, chicken wire, moss and a Staghorn Fern.
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  • Flagstone Patio with Fire Pit.  Installed over a 6" compacted stone base and 1" layer of bedding sand.  Delaware County, PA 1
  • Flagstone pathway leading to patio.  Delaware County, PA
  • We modified the existing walkway, which was only a single slab wide.  Pea gravel was used in the joints, and the walkway was lit with path lights from Focus Industries.  Delaware County, PA

Natural Flagstone Patio & Fire Pit

The client requested a flagstone circular patio with a fire pit that would blend with the natural surroundings. We installed irregular blue flagstone slabs over a compacted stone base, ...»
using Gator Dust in the joints. The fire pit is surounded with ironstone boulders. The actual fire pit is recessed below the patio and lined with fire brick.

Willow Gates Landscaping
Willow Gates Landscaping Mohnton, PA
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Painted Kitchen Cabinets

We used a Rustoleum Cabinet Transformation Kit to change our kitchen cabinets from light to dark. The kit was fairly easy to use and would use it again. There's just a lot of waiting in ...»
between coats to dry. We has used it previously in our master bathroom to try it out first and loved the results. We chose the Chocolate color and used the glaze. We chose to use a paint brush since the instructions recommends using a brush if you are using the glaze. I think the paint lines give the glaze something to hold onto.

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Andrea Atlanta, GA
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  • Penny Spencer Thompson
    Commented on Jul 21, 2012
    Do you have to sand off any rough spots first? My Dad has very old wood cabinets and I would ...»
    love to do this for him. After years and years there is a build up of grease. Just wondering if we had to sand them. Thanks. And you Kitchen is beautiful.

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