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Here are some photos from my weekend road trip to the annual Boktoberfest plant sale at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake

Wales, FL. The gardens, which cover 250 acres and were designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, are a National Historic Landmark. They were begun in 1921 when Edward Bok, editor of Ladies Home ...»

Commented on Oct 18, 2011
Really nice photos. I've never been there. I need to plan a trip to go check it out becuase of ...»
these photos.

Painting: I need to paint my pantry door and closet doors because they have a flat white on them.

Should I paint them satin, semi-gloss or high gloss? whats the standard that's easy to wipe clean.

Commented on Oct 18, 2011
Thank you so much everyone . This is such a helpful website. I will do paint this weekend and ...»
let you all know.

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Pics of my new Straw Bale garden - it loved the rain this last weekend!

I have a few more bales with lettuce, kale, beans and spinach all sprouting!

Commented on Oct 17, 2011
That is awesome I didn't know you can grow all that in Orlando

Just gutted our old kitchen from 1954... We are doing a full renovation on it.

Liked on Sep 17, 2011

Flooring: where to show for wood floors.

we are on a concrete slab and have carpet and lino, what kind of wood is popular and what can i put in. I LIKE SMALL PLANKS AND NATURAL STAIN

Commented on Sep 17, 2011
Go for laminate or engineer wood it's alot more durable especially if you have pets. Also ...»
make sure your concrete floors are leveled, your going to have problems if there not.

Painting: I have ceiling damage from a roof leak.

There are two small sections involved but, I was told the whole ceiling from the kitchen ,family room and living room would need to be replaced (a handyman quote). Is this really ...»

Commented on Sep 12, 2011
I'm a property manager and I see stuff like this all the time. You just need to have someone ...»
check if there is mold, patch up the roof leak and have someone come out and resurface those wet spots for you. It sounds to me that the handy
man just wants your money, it's not to that extreme at all.

If you like gardening you should check out this website my friend has it has great tips and ideas for gardening and

plants. http://idogardening.com/

James A on Sep 12, 2011

Site looks well put together and informative. Here's one of the best: http://www.walterreeves.com/

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This was a fun project because it was unfinished basement for a few years.

When we finished the house, the client wanted to build a guest room, billiard room, office, kitchen, & family room in the space. It was so much fun because I got to design rock, trim, kitchen, colors, & furniture.

Commented on Sep 11, 2011
Really pretty I love the stone work. Great Job!

Gardening: What is causing the grass in the middle of my yard to turn brown and how do I treat it? The brown patches are expanding.

Commented on Sep 10, 2011
It could be those little bugs that eat grass they tend to do that. Go to your local home store ...»
and ask but I am pretty sure it is, they might give you a spray to put over your lawn.

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