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Tracey Davis

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  • Take your light and check it out closely as some are different. 1
  • By the bulb you should see some small screws
  • Remove the screws and SLOWLY pull the pieces apart. You will then see a normal, everyday, single AA battery. Yep, that is what gets charged by the sun during the day so that it glows at night! 2
  • Change the battery out with a new one and...Let there be light! 2
  • Now, if you have a different type of light, say like this one from WalMart, with the globe on top, it gets even easier to replace the battery.
  • Kathe With An E~DIY Fix Your Solar Lights
Simply pull the stake out and you will see this on the globe end.
  • One single screw. Leave the three screws by the bulb alone.
  • And there is your battery. Change it out, put the screw back in and you are done!
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DIY Fix for Spring

Got solar lights that aren't working? Luckily, I know how to fix them right up! And, I am going to share my tip with you!Cuz, well, we're friends and all and that's what friends do, right?...

Kathe With An E (Kathe)
Kathe With An E (Kathe) Aurora, CO
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    Commented on May 11, 2013
    They make solar double a batteries for replacement. I bought a set of 4 at Walmart for about 6$
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  • The balletic blossom of Magnolia grandiflora "Little Gem."

Why you should plant Magnolia grandiflora "Little Gem"

Because the blossoms smell as good as this one looks. Plus, it's hardy from Long Island to South Florida. Plus, it has a tidy upright habit and is perfectly sized for many peoples' yard. Plus, it's virtually problem-free. What more do you want from a tree?
Douglas Hunt
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL
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    Commented on Apr 28, 2013
    One of the twin magnolias on Day Road in SC. Note the size compared to the church pew underneath!
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17 Plants You Grow from Kitchen Scraps

I love composting all the kitchen scraps I can but when I fill up my compost bin or run low on some vegetables in the garden using kitchen scraps to grow plants is a great activity.
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The Black Thumb Gardener
The Black Thumb Gardener Pittsford, NY
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  • Pom Pom Bouquet - with a fork!  For full tutorial click here:  http://eclecticallyvintage.com/2013/01/how-to-make-a-pom-pom-flower-bouquet-with-a-fork/
  • Simple pom poms with just a fork and yarn!  See how to make them:  http://eclecticallyvintage.com/2013/01/how-to-make-a-pom-pom-flower-bouquet-with-a-fork/
  • Birdseed as an unusual vase filler!  
http://eclecticallyvintage.com/2013/01/how-to-make-a-pom-pom-flower-bouquet-with-a-fork/

For my Valentine - a Pom Pom Bouquet (made with a fork)!

Yarn + fork are all you need to create these cute pom poms!

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#Itching4Spring

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Eclectically Vintage - Kelly
Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY
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    It's finally happened. I've turned "Vintage". My sisters and I used to make these for our ...»
    roller skates....

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  • If this is a recurring problem and the staining is chronic, there may be no way to remove the stain as it may have etched itself into the porcelain.
  • Most staining is not that bad and can be successfully removed if you know how but regular toilet bowl cleaners or powdered chlorine based cleansers will not solve this problem. 1

How to Remove Rust Stains From Tub

Although this is not our area of expertise, we thought we'd pass on this information that was tested by our employees. They are always talking about their own home repairs and we thought ...»
this was an interesting topic and solution.

Rust in the bathroom is usually the result of two related situations. Either iron-containing metals in your bathroom fixtures have begun to rust OR your mineral-rich water supply contains iron particles and has begun to stain areas where water runs. This happens even with a porcelain tub as two of our employees found out.

Bleach and Tilex made the rust stains worse and they sparked another chemical reaction, creating more rust stains on the non-skid surface on the tub floor. Other products that either made things worse or didn't work at all: Lysol, toilet bowl cleansers, Soft Scrub, Goof Off, Awesome, Comet, Simple Green, Mean Green, Magic Eraser and CLR,

However, we found 2 things that really worked: Clorox2 and Hydrogen Peroxide. The Clorox2 worked best and required less scrubbing. Just pour either product on the stain and let it sit. Then scour gently with a damp sponge and rinse. If the stains are really bad you may have to repeat the process twice.

Great Home Painting
Great Home Painting Morrisville, PA
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    Commented on Jan 22, 2013
    We live in Florida and have a well that has heavy iron content. We added a water softener and ...»
    use rust removal pellets which help greatly. My 'go-to" for rust stains in the bath or toilet is "whink" which I get at WAlly for a few dollars. It comes in a brown bottle and you will find it in the hardware section. I've tried other products without success but this works as soon as you squeeze it on. Although I'm sure the home-made mix mentioned above will work great, Whink doesn't require any scrubbing.

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  • I used pin-striping tape for the lines. 3
  • The finished project. 2
  • The floor already had a slight texture.  The painted finish enhanced it.
  • The "before" picture.  It was decorated with a couple of small toys.  Not so pretty.
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Faux tile-painted floor

We had an ugly floor in our basement bedroom that we wanted to change, but didn't have the budget for carpet. I like getting creative with paint so I used floor paint and polyurethane to ...»
transform the floor. It took a little time and effort but we were pleased with the results. For the complete how-to for this project, click on the link to visit my blog post.

Postcards From the Ridge
Postcards From the Ridge Oak Ridge, TN
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    Commented on Oct 21, 2012
    We did this on our sun porch in Charleston and it turned out great! A friend took it one step ...»
    further, using torn brown craft paper and polying over it. It looked like leather when she was done. My mind started working immediately with thoughts of wrapping paper or other types of "art" on the floor...

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  • After my husband got home, he showed me where to find more. Definitely buckeyes! And there are new buds on the bushes. Apparently it leafs out in the fall. 1
  • Here's one partially eaten by... something. 1

Gardening: Tree Identification East Texas

I live in Deep East Texas, right on the Louisiana line. Can anybody help me identify this tree and it's fruit or nut? There are no leaves on it right now. They only stand about waist high.
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Kyria B Carthage, TX
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    Commented on Sep 20, 2012
    I would take the fruit up to the local extension office and ask them! They are wonderful and ...»
    always happy to provide information.

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Beautiful Transition to Backyard Landscaping

MOSAIC Outdoor Living developed a unique design that was carefully planned to curve and nestle around the yard's existing trees and plants, so as to not disturb the homeowner's hard ...»
landscaping work. Various levels of decking were constructed to add interest and to provide a gentle transition from the main house to the yard below.

Mosaic Group [Architects and Remodelers]
Mosaic Group [Architects ... Atlanta, GA
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    Commented on Aug 29, 2012
    Wow!
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  • I've seen some great ceiling ideas and I favor traditional or primitive though this house doesn't cry out for either. I haven't measured but it is probably 96" of counter plus fridge and stove.

Remodeling: Small Kitchen Wall

This is the kitchen in a home we looked at. The entire house needs to be redone but of course the kitchen would be one of the first rooms to overhaul. I'm stumped though. Den to the left, LR and Foyer to the right. I don't like the fridge next to the stove, but I do like the island counter. I could enlarge that and add a sink, but what would I do with that small wall with the stove and fridge? Since the kitchen is nearly the first thing you see when you come in, it needs to "Ohhhhh".
Tracey Davis
Tracey Davis
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    Commented on Aug 28, 2012
    I think it is a bookshelf in the living area. Hmmm! Good Eye! I may be able to rob some space ...»
    from there.

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