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Make your own Potting Mix

I rarely buy bags of potting soil from the garden center...I just make my own using a few simple ingredients. #garden #composting ...»

Clipped on Jun 01, 2013 to Dream Home

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The yard I created at my mobile home. The main focal point is the butterfly garden.

I replaced brown grass & mud with a raised flower bed, patio & flower beds. Nearly every plant benefits the butterfly, as it is either a nectar or host plant. I added a walkway and white ...»

Commented on Jun 25, 2012
Here is another compliment! I love the garden. I have 14 dwarf butterfly bushes in various ...»
gardens around my house, as well as other host plants. Unfortunately, due to all the construction near my home (subdivisions being built everywhere) I still don't see as many butterflies as I would like.

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Coastal Shingle Style Cottage Resurrection

I would say this was a makeover but that wouldn't do this project justice!

Here in New England, we don't condemn homes, we call them historic. When we stumbled upon ...»

Commented on Jun 23, 2012
From the "before" to the "after", must have been an incredible journey. It is absolutely ...»
beautiful---you should be very proud

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More of the me room. Girl Cave

I have antiques here and there. I have upddated. will add the pictures.

Commented on Jun 16, 2012
You always think you have it nice till you see what someone else did! My stuff is nice but ...»
I'm jealous of yours. Just beautiful---I love the ecclectic look.

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Master Bath Remodel

Skylight by day. Chandelier by night

Pictures copyright Jan Stittleburg, JS PhotoFX

Commented on Jun 15, 2012
Holy Cow!!! I was just at Stone Mt. and would have loved to see this!

Help a Tree - Remove Grass

Don't let grass grow beneath your trees. Grass competes fiercely for available water and will slow the growth of trees, especially newly planted ones. For instance, if the growth of a ...»

Commented on Jun 14, 2012
I have about 2 feet from the trunk. Tree is doing very well so I guess this is far enough. I ...»
banked my mulch about 2" high and then tapered it out to the edge of circle, but I think I heard somewhere that this is not a good idea.

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Outdoor Living: Any tips for removing this wasp's nest close to a home?

Found this surprised on a Kennesaw home over the weekend. How should we remove it?

Commented on Jun 13, 2012
This is NOT a wasp nest. It is a hornet nest, and they can attack ny the hundreds if ...»
provoked. You should have gotten a professional.

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Gardening: Ok, me again. Any idea what the heck this plant is? The berries almost look like jalepenos...

This is in my friend's yard in Indiana. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

Commented on Jun 12, 2012
MALLOW!!! This is also known as French Hollyhock and I would love to have it growing in my ...»
garden. Definitely not Nightshade. You can google it for further info.

Cleaning & Organization: Should I have my air conditioner (whole house) cleaned, filter etc. by a prof. or can I do it myself?

What would be a reasonable charge for such service. Am in Denver. CO.

Commented on Jun 07, 2012
RIP OFF! Charged me over $1000 to do about 16 vents. Said it would more than likely be the ...»
cause of my allergies. It wasn't. I am in Ga. the allergy capital of the U.S....and beware if they stick a camera up vent to show you mold in the ducts. Some companies have a film of a moldy duct that you are looking at. Make sure you have a reputable company. Caviat Emptor (or however you spell it)

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