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About Me:
I have been working on all kinds of energy-efficiency, landscaping and aesthetic projects since I bought my first home two years ago. Before I bought this house, I spent several months rebuilding homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. It was an all-volunteer organization, and we all learned to do a little bit of everything. I have all the skills to rebuild a house that is stripped down to the studs (if I have a bunch of extra hands) - and I can probably recommend the least expensive, least complicated way to do it. We were getting people back in their homes for about $10,000 with (mostly) unskilled volunteer labor. Now I own a small 50-year-old ranch home in northern Colorado. I love the location, the big picture window and the funky stone fireplace. I also love small energy bills. I am constantly trying to find ways to save energy around my home.
Favorite area of home improvement:
Energy- and water-efficiency improvements. I have weatherized, added insulation, Xeriscaped the garden, installed low-flow toilets and showers, and I am always looking to do more.
Recent Activity
Painting: Can I paint on glazed ceramic?
Wanting to change colors of some glazed/fired ceramic vases. Is there a spray paint that will work
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CommentedMy son and I painted on a glazed ceramic vase with basic acrylic paints for a Christmas ...»
The water feature in my living room was created and designed using FIBER OPTIC LIGHTING!!!
My home features many more one of a kind in the world FIBER OPTIC LIGHTING projects. It can be viewed on Facebook -Hawaii FIBER OPTIC Lighting. Clarence "Tulips"
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CommentedWoo hoo. I knew it was the return of Clarence. I saw the photos and hadn't even looked at the ...»
Compost Tea
Great way to take advantage of the irrigation system built into a raised garden bed. After a heavy rainfall, syphon out some of the water, rich with all the nutrients and goodness that have washed through those layers of fertilizer and compost. Use it to water containers, other veggie beds, or reapply.
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CommentedGreat tip. Less useful around here, where heavy rains are practically non-existent, but a ...»
Garden Stamped, Ready to Plant
Prepared our raised garden bed for cool weather greens like spinach and kale.
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Gardening: Indoor herb gardens
I am starting an herb garden but I want to do it in my kitchen on the wall so I don't have to go outside if I need some herbs. But my husband wants it to have a modern look. Anyone got some good ideas!?
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CommentedI really liked this idea from a few months ago: ...»
Do Your Research Before Buying A Major Appliance
I went with a name-brand refrigerator when we bought new appliances for our remodeled kitchen. Unfortunately, I made the wrong choice. It has lots of shortcomings. Read about it here: http://the2seasons.com/2013/02/27/buyer-bewa...
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CommentedSorry to hear about that, but glad for the warnings. My aunt has the same fridge, I believe, ...»
Gardening: What in the world will grow in Las Vegas??? I love the spring and am from Washington State, It gets so so hot here!!
What can I plant now that will live?! What will live through the summer? I LOVE COLOR and I am so frustrated!! Thanks for any ideas!! Barbara
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CommentedThere are always succulents. ...»
Office projects to help organize the office!
See how I repurposed floppy disks into desk accessories for better desk organization. I also repurposed wine corks into a shoe mat to have a place to toss the wet snow covered shoes.
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CommentedI went through a lot of floppy discs in college. I guess that shows how old I am.
Yo Ho Ho! It's a Girl & Boy Pirate Party! I love a good DIY birthday party.
I'll take you through every tip and pointer so you can throw a fab party without breaking the bank.
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CommentedLove that cake. Everyone must have had a great time.
Silhouettes
When I was little we had some silhouette's of my older siblings in frames around the house. Recently I saw some silhouette's online and thought it would be easy and fun to make some of my own!
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