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DIY Show Off

Blogger | Pittsburgh, PA http://diyshowoff.com
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My husband and I are DIY enthusiasts. DIY home improvement and decorating as time and money allow. We enjoy watching this old farmhouse become our dream home. See the transformation and progress at http://diyshowoff.com. We encourage you to give DIY a shot, create something beautiful and to 'show off' your hard work.

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DIY home improvement and decorating. See our projects at http://DIYShowOff.com.


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  • free-standing (moveable) pallet herb garden 1
  • fresh herbs
  • heat-treated/kiln-dried pallet

Free-standing Pallet Herb Garden Means Fresh Herbs Near the Kitchen!

Using a kiln-dried, heat-treated, scrubbed and sealed pallet to create a free-standing herb garden right outside of the kitchen door means convenient instant fresh herbs for cooking. ...»
Materials: non-chemically treated pallet, scrap wood and fabric weed barrier (herbs and potting soil too). #SummerStyle #MayGarden

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DIY Show Off Pittsburgh, PA
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    Woo hoo! Thanks, Miriam - means so much coming from you too! lol Helped JB with something else ...»
    but you're both making my day! :) Thank you!

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  • This is the finished look for my Nautical Chest. Petticoat Junktion 1
  • chest before makeover...rough condition
  • I found some hardware to replace the missing pieces and spay painted all of it with Rust-Oleum Primer and Paint in Satin Lagoon. Love this color!
  • The chest after white paint and heavy distressing.
  • Perfect for a boys room, beach house, bathroom, you name it!
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Nautical Style Furniture Makeover

#SummerStyle. The large chest of drawers I purchased at my favorite junk shop was pretty shabby. It had gouges and cuts in the top ...»
and was missing hardware, so I decided to really make it look worn......but in a good way. I went with a nautical look. I uploaded several pictures here but I have more on my website plus all the makeover details.

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Petticoat Junktion
Petticoat Junktion Clarksville, TN
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  • Finished with new hardware and a stencil.
  • Small brown Chest
  • Painted with 2 coats of La Craie "the chalk" paint.

Adding Color and a Stencil to Wake up a Boring Piece of Furniture

Painting is one of the easiest, least expensive ways to transform anything! When you have a small piece, going bold with color is perfect. Look for the perfect hardware when you're making ...»
a drastic change like this. And for the little extra, add a stencil.

#summerstyle

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Refreshrestyle D Statesboro, GA
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  • The space was originally 2 separate rooms-a tiny toilet, shower, single sink and a vanity area.  We removed the wall and 2 closets to make one open space. 3
  • Because this was a total DIY project, we were able to complete a much higher end looking bathroom for $7,000. 1
  • These mirrors (from Lowes) and sconces (from Home Depot) were both very affordable options and I love the look they create in the bathroom. 2
  • The pedestal tub is my favorite addition to the space.
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DIY Master Bathroom

We completely renovated a 1980's outdated master bathroom (think metallic wallpaper) and created a tranquil space to escape my 3 boys! The post on my blog contains many of our sources.
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Courtney Affrunti Westwood, NJ
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  • My front porch in FOLK Magazine Issue V Summer, 2012
  • Simple summer beverage: water flavored with strawberries and blueberries. 1
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Ingredients for a Summertime Front Porch:

It's not hard to create an oasis on a front or back porch -

1. round up a few comfy chairs or a lounge, maybe a swing. ...»

2. add a table to hold a glass.

3. pop in a few pillows and a splash of color in an accessory or two.

...and you have your OWN summertime retreat to enjoy!

Once upon a time, I lived in my dream house. And that dream house had a wide front porch that just said 'Summertime'... It was the perfect place to hang a swing, where I could sit and work or just relax. Add in a few patriotic decor details and a refreshing summer beverage, and it was truly my haven, my retreat. I enjoyed that porch in every season, but especially in summer!

These photos were included in my 'Sweet ReTreats' column in FOLK Magazine's Issue V, Summer 2012. #SummerStyle #OutdoorLiving

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Debi Ward Kennedy Irvine, CA
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