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Marie G

Lake Zurich, IL
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  • Marie G
    Followed 7 people on Dec 31, 2012

DIY wood floor made from lathe!

A tutorial on how we went from beige carpet in the hall to this beautiful wood floor by using lath. An unsual material for floors but...it looks great! Here are the 8 steps we took to get ...»
this look for less then $80. And the wood only cost...wait for it...$14. How crazy is that!

Janel Hutton
Janel Hutton Cushing, WI
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  • Marie G
    Commented on Oct 16, 2012
    Lathe is a terrible choice for flooring. Oh it's cheap. And in this case, you get what you pay ...»
    for. If I saw this in any home I was considering I'd consider where else they cut corners. Please don't do this!!

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  • Only $28 per year if you do an average 6 loads per week. 3
  • This is what you need. 4
  • Store your homemade soap in the Purex softener bottle.

Homemade Laundry Soap - $28 per year

I made my own laundry soap and I'm using it! It's wonderful! See our blog for more details on how to make your own too! :)
30 Minutes 28.00 Easy
Clover House, DeeDee
Clover House, DeeDee Decatur, TX
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  • Marie G
    Commented on Oct 01, 2012
    We are on well and septic, but I prefer my homemade soap recipe http://fromsuburbia.blogspot.com/2009/03/mak... ...»
    a bit better because it is a gel not a powder and I find it dissolves better in colder water

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  • From golden oak to ebony and white
  • A simple update with a big impact
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Low Cost Stair Railing Makeover

With a tiny budget (Under $10) and a little bit of work, I was able to completely transform the oak stair railing and bannister. ...»

Using minimal supplies, I stained the hand rail and painted the balusters white. For more detailed instructions and step-by-step photos please visit: http://www.thekimsixfix.com/2012/01/stair-ma...

TheKimSixFix
TheKimSixFix San Francisco, CA
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  • Marie G
    Commented on Jul 27, 2012
    Is that gel stain? Please be sure to never actually touch the rail. In a year, it will wear off.
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  • Add a small waterfall to your small pond to keep it properly filtered and aerated (which means less maintenance). 5
  • This 4'x6' pond was installed using a DIY kit. It sits right next to the patio providing a great view. 6
  • The pond often takes center stage in the yard. And look ... no grass to mow! 6
  • An unused corner of the backyard becomes an oasis and is no longer wasted space. 1
  • This small pond and waterfall is tucked beside a patio situated under a deck. A great solution for a spot that was once an eyesore. 3
  • This waterfall has a very shallow pond (just a couple inches deep) for the kids to play in. 3
  • Create a unique deck setting by tucking a pond into the middle of it. 2
  • This small pond reflects its Asian influence. Japanese gardens are typically void of color other than the green of surrounding foliage and the grays and browns of smooth stone. 3
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Small Water Gardens

A pond or water garden doesn't have to be large to be enjoyable or beautiful. Small ponds provide the sight and sound of water in the landscape and will attract birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and more!

Aquascape Inc.
Aquascape Inc. Saint Charles, IL
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  • Marie G
    Commented on Jul 02, 2012
    We are in NW Chicago...what do you do in winter for your ponds? Won't they freeze solid and ...»
    what about the fish?

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