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Robyn Frailey

Valparaiso, IN
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  • Sprinkling ashes in the compost. 1
  • My daughter's new fireplace insert. She loves it.

What to do with fireplace ashes

There are many more uses for fireplace ashes than I ever knew. 1. Compost bin - only a little amongst the organic matter. 2. A light layer around plants can keep slugs away. 3. A ...»
tablespoon of ash to 1000 gallons of water for a pond will keep algae down.. 4. As a fertilizer. 5. Cleaning silver.

Can you give more ways to use ashes?

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Linda B Trumbull, CT
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  • The sink is the original one from the kitchen in the house, salvaged from the cellar. 18
  • The shelf is a $3 thrift store find. 6
  • The door knob plates from the old door. 1
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  • A couple of clearanced hooks from Hobby Lobby. 1
  • I installed wire mesh into the window space and added this cross section so I would have a place to mount an old rake head for a tool rack. 2
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Potting Bench

When we replaced the old front door on our 100 year old home, I couldn't bring myself to throw the old one away. This is how we transformed it into a potting bench with repurposed lumber ...»
and few new bits and pieces.

#Bestof2012

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Lori J Broken Bow, NE
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Patio Bliss

After seeing a picture on Pinterest as inspiration my husband built me a little haven by our patio using old doors. He hinged them together and secured one across the top. It took him ...»
less than an hour and I had so much fun creating a beautiful outdoor space!!

http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com

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Melissa U Burton, MI
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DIY Blanket Ladder

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Imperfectly Polished Greenwood, IN
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DIY Blanket Ladder

We recently got new furniture in our living room and to keep things nice and tidy, we built a simple, yet functional blanket ladder to store all of our throws. We love the look!
Imperfectly Polished
Imperfectly Polished Greenwood, IN
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    Great idea!!
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