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  • This was the ugly unit before its makeover!
  • And the after look using free fence pickets
  • The river rock base the cover sits on.
  • Remember to leave lots of breathing room for your unit!
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Fence Picket A/C Unit Cover

Do you have an ugly air conditioning unit sitting in your yard? Yes? We did too, but now we have an awesome cover up for it! We used some old wooden fence pickets to create a more eye ...»
pleasing surround for our ugly old unit. Please come on over to our blog and see how we put it together for very little money!

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Clover House, DeeDee Decatur, TX on May 12, 2013
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    Clover House, DeeDee on May 12, 2013
    Thanks SLS Construction Solutions! :)
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  • This is what we started with. The bush was ugly and had to go.
  • I had some left over cedar planks in my garage. So I build this trellises last summer.
  • I wannted to add some artsy zip to the trellises for more visual interest. This is what I came up with that was cheap.
  • Here is how the project looks after I finished the trellesi and painting the door.
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Trellis Art Project

Simple addition to a ordinary trellis to bring some artsy zip! Read much more detail by clicking our link below.
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Thomas Corliss Redford, MI on May 11, 2013
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    Douglas Hunt on May 12, 2013
    Those are very cool. Here's to "artsy zip"!
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  • Rain Barrel.
  • selection of barrels at local conservancy Blue Water Baltimore.
  • prepping for overseeding, a slope downhill of the rain barrel.
  • Half round gutters corrugated downspout.
  • rain barrel screened from the road.
  • parts that came with EarthMinded's rain barrel kit.
  • pressure treated 4x4s treated further with copper-based wood preservative.
  • leveling and setting the base (outside edge 24" apart).
  • leveling and marking the downspout for the barrel's diverter cut in.
  • a look at the rain barrel's diverter.
  • hose cut brought tight and leveled.
  • A scrap piece of hose was fitted with hose repair menders ... perfect for watering nearby.
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Installing a (Manufactured) Rain Harvesting Barrel

I installed half round gutters and corrugated downspouts on my house recently ... (I have an old house and I wanted to maintain this look). As I was doing this, and since I knew I had ...»
some nearby yard work planned, I incorporated a rain barrel.

After some research (through which I learned there is no shortage of techniques for making rain barrels nor in the shear number of rain barrels now on the market), I chose a 60 gallon rain barrel made by a company called EarthMinded. I picked it because 1) it looked good 2) it was comparatively large 3) it looked easy to install and 4) it could be bought through a local conservancy that subsidized the barrels bringing their cost down.

With rain barrels (like real estate) location location location is everything. Screened (at least partially) from the road, I set the barrel just downhill of last year's Vinca planting and just uphill from a bit of grass I intended to overseed (I completed this this past weekend and plan to post on it). I purchased 2 bags of pea gravel, used scrap (ground-contact-rated) 4x4s (further treated) and a spare piece of blue stone. Together, this/these provided a solid, level and elevated base (all very important).

Assembling and installing the barrel was a snap (Earthminded's instructions were excellent) BUT I did have to request beforehand a kit that would work with my new round downspouts.

I may write more about this project on my blog in the coming weeks but for now if you have questions, don't be afraid to ping me. Thanks for reading. ~jb

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Building Moxie Baltimore, MD on May 06, 2013
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    I bought a real oak barrel just so I could set it up to catch water, but need to figure out ...»
    how to do this. We just replaced all our eaves and down-spouts and I don't want to ruin anything. Should I set it up like "building Moxie?" comment's, please

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  • 4 Tips to Enhance Your Front Entry.
  • I love to create a warm and welcoming front entry to not only greet our guests but also for my family's enjoyment too!  It's so important for our homes to have great 'curb appeal' for those reasons – and it doesn't have to break the bank to do it!
  • Tip No. 1: Add urns to either side of your front door.  See my post to learn how I decorated these urns on a budget!
  • A large wreath creates an lovely focal point!  Tutorial to make this wreath in my post!
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The Secret to Adding Curb Appeal to Your Front Entry on a Budget!

I love to decorate the front entry of our home for the seasons! Do you too?

Do you like to have pretty greenery and a seating area at the front of your home? ...»

Add some budget friendly curb appeal to your front entry with these 4 tips! Tip #1 - Add urns to either side of your front door. See my post to learn how I decorated these urns on a budget and more of my budget proof tips and tricks here: http://www.settingforfour.com/2013/05/4-tips...

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SettingforFour Canada on May 10, 2013
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  • Consider your home's style and time period, but don't let it limit you!  This home, while older, looks amazing with a lime green door.  What a way to update it!
  • Red is supposed to bring luck, so why not put those powers to your front door?  This red door adds pop to an otherwise gray home.
  • Is there a more perfect color than turquoise? What a happy way to come home.
  • Also consider what your door will look like from the inside.  Here, the black door acts as a frame to a lovely yard.  This understated traditional design is calming and sophisticated.
  • Don't forget to dress up your door, too.  Like jewelry, door knockers and kickplates add that something special.
  • BAM!  Tangerine.  Love it!
  • Front doors: one of the fastest ways to add curb appeal!
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How to Add Instant Curb Appeal: Stunning Front Door Ideas

Painting your front door is one of the most effective ways to instantly add curb appeal to your home. But with so many colors out there, how do you choose? Here's a few tips, with tons ...»
more inspiration and ideas found here: http://makinglemonadeblog.com/front-door-col...

#curbappeal #paint #frontdoors #entryways

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Carrie MakingLemonade Blue Bell, PA on May 10, 2013
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  • this is the same wall 2 years later

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we bought an old house with no front door so we did a bit of work that took 2 years.
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Bev Kent Canada on May 10, 2013
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Cedar Mural for 2013

This year I added a giant bunny peaking in the window along with a bird on a branch, 2 birds above the door and 3 bats hanging from the gable peak.
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Richard N Amherst, MA on May 09, 2013
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Our Southern Screened Porch Tour

I'd love for you visit my blog for the full post on our porch. It is our favorite room in the house! I will share with you how it has evolved over time with thrifty finds that have been repurposed with paint and fabrics.

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Christy @ Our Southern Ho... Easley, SC on Apr 24, 2013
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    Christy @ Our Southern Ho... on May 08, 2013
    Thanks so much Gail and Kathy! We love spending time out there!
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  • Staple pulling to take off the drip edge. 2
  • A pitiful selection of 2 x 6 x 16's.
  • A new facia board clamped in place, ready for nailing

Replacing facia boards, solo style

After tearing off the front overhang on our house, we need a new facia board. While I'm at it, it's time to fix the sun-beat, peeling, rotten soffit that's along the whole front of the ...»
garage. Surely, the HOA will soon ding us on that as well. How the heck was I going to manhandle handle those huge boards into place and fasten them alone? Check out the whole story in my blog post below...

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AZ DIY Guy Phoenix, AZ on May 07, 2013
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Updating an exterior front door

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Kari at A Grace Full Life Chicago, IL on May 07, 2013
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    Kari at A Grace Full Life on May 07, 2013
    Thank you Marcy! It makes the front look so much better than before!
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