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Michele L

Palm Bay, FL
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  • Four baskets and two caddies; for cooking items, sugar and coffee, tea, cells phones and drying dishes. 1
  • 7.5 feet of wall storage means a clean counter! 4
  • A drying station for the little things.
  • Decorative accessories keep it functional and pretty! 1
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Keeping the clutter off the counter

Do you hate the various piles on your kitchen counter? One of my top goals this year is to stop the clutter. With the simple addition of a wall storage system I was able to organize my ...»
kitchen supplies as well as miscellaneous items.

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No. 29 Design
No. 29 Design Belmont, MA
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  • Placing the planks in a slight curve as well as random alignment made for a slightly more interesting take. 4
  • Decide where you desire your pathway to go, and make it happen! This was after a few shrubs were pulled out and new topsoil was placed. 1
  • Here's a picture from year #2. It held up as if it's still brand new! 2
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  • Here is the very full before!
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A little walkway out of pallet boards

This quick little project really couldn't be easier! Reclaimed pallet boards were used to create a new walkway through a flower bed. The planks make it an absolute dream to weed by simply ...»
lifting the applicable board, and are just high enough to clear any water run off. And yes, they are staying in place and have shown no rot in over 3 years thus far.

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FunkyJunk Interiors - Donna
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
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  • Here's the beginning of the path with the house in the background.
  • A close-up of the detailing on the stenciled paver.  It took about 30 minutes to make four pavers.
  • I spaced them out about every foot leading toward the pond surrounded with mulch. 2
  • I used a simple damask stencil on a paver.  You could also create a monogram or stripes....whatever works in your outdoor space.
  • Simply apply paint designed to work with concrete to the stencil.  I used a stencil brush and dotted the paint to create the design.
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Stenciled Concrete Pavers

I think it's official! Spring is here! We spent all weekend outside working in the yard and the gardens and we have so far to go. ...»

There's a path that leads to the pond through a white arbor and it needed a little something extra. So here's a fun project I just completed on the stepping stones that lead down the path

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Thistlewood
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY
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  • Newspaper. If weeds have popped up on your lawn, smother them with newspaper! Wet a few pages of newspaper and place the sheets directly on top of the weeds. Then place a few scoops of mulch over the moist newspaper.
  • Vodka. That bottom-shelf bottle of vodka that somehow got into your liquor cabinet may not be good for Cosmos, but it'll make a great weed killer.
  • White Vinegar. White vinegar is dirt cheap (about five cents per ounce) and an effective weed killer, plus you probably already have some in your home!
  • Boiling Water. Use a kettle or microwave to boil at least a cup of water (more if you're targeting a big clump-o-weed) and then quickly but safely head outside – you want the water to still be boiling!
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Four Ways to Kill Weeds With Everyday Items

Nothing ruins a pristine yard faster than a bunch of crabgrass, but store-bought weed killers can pack a serious chemical punch! This spring, try killing weeds with household products – ...»
you'll save some cash and avoid harmful toxins.

For more details, visit: https://brightnest.com/posts/2x4-four-ways-t...

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BrightNest Denver, CO
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    Clipped on Apr 21, 2013 to Cool Projects
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  • Some of my hypertufa planters 2
  • Perlite, Sphagnum Peat Moss and Portland Cement and the main ingredients.
  • I used two disposable items for each planter.  You will be pouring the mixture between them so you want them to be different sizes.
  • Two bowls make a great mold.  You could also use two boxes. 1
  • The mixture poured between the juice container and the pop cup.
  • After drying.
  • I tried to make a hand using a glove as the mold,   Would have been perfect to "hold" succulents,  but I haven't perfected that one yet.  The fingers are too thin and kept breaking off :( 3
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Making Lightweight Hypertufa Planters

Last summer I made my first set of hypertufa planters. They have the look of rough cement, but are quite lightweight. ...»

Supply list:

Perlite, Sphagnum Peat Moss, Portland Cement, Water, Cooking Spray (I used Pam), Large bucket or something to mix your ingredients in, Rubber gloves, Particle mask, Safety glasses, Various plastic or cardboard containers to use as molds

Wear your rubber gloves, particle mask and safety glasses!!! Portland cement can be nasty if inhaled, gets on your skin or in your eyes. Don't make me come over there and put them on you!

Mix equal parts of Perlite, Sphagnum Peat Moss and Portland cement. Add enough water to make it a cottage cheese like consistency.

Spray your containers with cooking spray and then fill the areas between the two items with the mixture.

Wrap your planters-to-be in a plastic garbage bag and patiently wait for them to harden. I let mine dry for 24 hours in the bag and then 4 days outside the bag.

A little more detail can be found on my post, which is linked below, and I also show you how to make a sphere.

Warning - these are sort of addictive to make. You will find yourself making them in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

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House Of Hawthornes
House Of Hawthornes Columbus, OH
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  • Suspend from tree branches or eaves... as with any candles, use caution :)
  • Use a moss colored yarn to tie your hoops in place. I used 8" hoops for this project.
  • Grab handful's of moss and squeeze it around the ring using the twine to wrap as you go until it's covered.
  • Suspend a jam jar inside the orb for a tea light.
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Outdoor Moss Candle Orb's

Moss lover? These easy to make hanging candles orbs are perfect for outdoor entertaining. Embroidery hoops + moss = amazing! Click on the pictures for more instructions. Follow my Mostly ...»
Moss ClipBoard: http://www.hometalk.com/b/696783/mostly-moss #moss #spring #garden #PorchPride

10 Minutes 2 Easy
Shelley @ Sow and Dipity
Shelley @ Sow and Dipity Canada
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Make A DIY Teacup Birdfeeder

Attract birds to your backyard with this beautiful teapcup birdfeeder! Learn how to make it on BrightNest: http://blog.brightnest.com/2012/08/18/feed-t...#
BrightNest
BrightNest Denver, CO
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