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Before & After Makeover For Antique 'Gossip Bench/Chair'
From Blah Brown Stained ...to French Themed Cutie!
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This is a great mid-century piece. I line in a small condo and this pice work work great. ...»
Maintenance Free Shrubs
I once saw some plywood shrubs made for a stage play. I thought that would be pretty neat for me to have in the front of my house and it would give me way more room for the flowers I love
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So whimsical and fun. I see you have pink shutters - LOVE!
Front Yard Still in Progress...
I have been overmaking my little tiny patch of a front yard for many years! This last summer though I decided that was it! Tried of trying to remake a lawn and lets put down a new one!
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Tanya --wow! Beautiful transformation - it's hard to believe that's that same lawn!
Home Security and Air Conditioning Units
We have a simple solution for those of you that live in areas where thieves have been targeting HVAC coils for the copper.
It's a simple part that goes on the return gas side of the coil and monitors the pressure on the line. If someone messes with the line it sends a signal to the alarm panel. This part will work with all alarm panels on the market and will tie into your existing system.
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Hi Yair, ...»
How to Build Custom Window Screens in Less Than 15 Minutes
I recently had to build a window screen for our bathroom window and wanted to share how easy this project is. Even if you don't need to build a frame chances are you have some screens
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Judy, it seems like there are several kits available. The price and quality are probably what ...»
The Top 7 Pet Safety Tips for the Home
A lot of work goes into maintaining a safe home. There are smoke detectors to check, germs to disinfect and chemicals to watch out for. And if you have pets in the house, there are even more specific needs to consider. You want your furry or feathered family members to be just as safe as everyone else, so check out these seven pet safety tips.
1. Sweat the small stuff. Anything that's smaller than your fist is a choking hazard for your pet. ...»
How to fill in wood panelling!
This project is very easy. The most difficult part is waiting to let each step dry! But it's totally worth it getting rid of the grooves...We didn't want to take them down because of
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I live in a older mobile home.
Keeping Away Deer !
Home made ,all natural way to keep critters from eating you plants and garden. Gather a clear plastic jug ( 1 gallon ) . The larger the opening the better. I use left overs that some might throw away. Take 1/2 onion, 1 garlic glove or 2 tablespoons of garlic powder (not salt!), 4 dash of hot sauce or 2 tablespoons of crushed red pepper, Two raw eggs. Place all in Jug then add wrm water. Shake well then sit in the sun for a few days . Strain with cheese cloth into clean spayer.
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Thanks, Kathleen. We are new to this mountain community and have never dealt with squirrels ...»
Outlet almost catches house on fire.
This outlet had been installed with a quick connect (back stab) method that leaves connections loose over time. If the homeowners had not been home they may have lost everything. Annual inspections are so important for aging electrical systems, but most people never have them.......
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My pleasure Cindy, please update us as to what is found and good luck
Checking Out Your Deck
Ahhh schools almost out, the summertime weather is almost here & for many of us that means spending some enjoyable time out on our decks. As no one wants a pleasant memory turning into a
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30 Minutes Easy
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Thanks for posting this. I am seeing more and more older decks that need repair, and the ...»