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Why Deck Posts Should Not Be Set in Concrete
The photo on the left shows a post set in a bracket that has been mounted to the top of a footer. The photo on the right shows a post that has concrete poured around it, which can lead to a crack like you see here. When concrete is poured around a deck post in this way, the post will rot due to moisture buildup by the soil. Concrete tends to absorb moisture and wood expands when it gets wet, so these two factors combined will result in the wood breaking the concrete. By setting the
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DIY Bird Feeder From A Flower Pot!
How about a fun spring project that's a gift to your little feathered friends!?
This Oh-So-Cute Bird Feeder made from a Terra Cotta Flower Pot and Saucers is a perfect addition to the patio...
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A Fabric and Mod Podge covered Mirror
I took this simple white mirror from Wayfair.com and transformed it into something spectacular using just fabric and some Mod Podge. The trick was that I turned the fabric around and used
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Have a lampshade that needs a little pizzazz? You will love this...
I needed a new lamp for my daughter's bedside table, so I took this fabulous shade from Wayfair and embellished the outside with pom poms and the lined the interior with scrapbook paper. Super easy and makes a dramatic impact!
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Kitchen Organization
Despite having a generous sized kitchen, it wasn't working for our family. With a complete organizational overhaul & some DIY we were able to make the space function so much better! You
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DIY Drum Shade Pendant Light
I am working on a 'big girl' room for my little girl and I needed a cool new like fixture to fit the classy Parisan theme. I created this unique pendant light using a lamp shade from
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Creating a French Country Kitchen Cabinet Finish Using Chalk Paint
We are in the midst of a mini kitchen DIY reno. Hubby finally caved and agreed to let me paint our wood cabinets and I created a french country rustic feel for them using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
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How to Keep Cats Out of the Plant Beds
Trying to find a successful way to keep cats from using your plant beds and gardens as a litter box can be quite frustrating. I've been in the same boat, but I didn't want to use anything that would harm the cats. I found a solution that has been successful!
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I made flowers out of various dishes and china. Plus metal pipe and I have really cute flowers!
Using window caulk instead of glue, just caulk pieces together. Add a flattened silver spoon to the back so the handle can go down in the hollow pipe to make them into flowers for you garden art!
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