About Me:
I'd rather do 12 hours of yardwork than 2 hours of housework! ;-D
Favorite area of home improvement:
yard, deck, porch and garden
Recent Activity
Repurposing a Wrought Iron Candleabra
I wanted a better way for my Mom to display her African Violet collection. She's very good with them (Me? Not so much) and I wanted to give her an option rather than just flat and in a
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Turquoise Chalkboard/Hanger From Reclaimed Frame
Who doesn't love turquoise....and chalkboards.....and cool knobs from Hobby Lobby!! I created this chalkboard from a vintage mirror frame and it's wood hanger. Click the link for the how-to!!
Deck and Outdoor Living Tuna Can Lantern
Inexpensive and easy way to make DIY outdoor lighting by re-purposing a tuna can. A dowel, paint or old broom stick, wood screw, copper fitting, and a thrift store glass hurricane is all that is needed. Simply drill a hole in the can and dowel to attach the dowel/paintstick and spray paint it. Once the paint is dry add the glass hurricane. Cost- $5.00
My bottle 'sun' or 'star', depending on what time of day it is...zone 4 garden, no breakage problems, buried in sand.
Recycled wine, beer, and liquor bottles:)
Gardening: Tomatoes
Just a few of our tomatoes... We have a BIG DADDY Cherry Tomato Tree and the tomatoes are getting so heavy that its dragging down the plant, any suggestions?
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CommentedIf there is a semi-sturdier structure anywhere near the area (or you could devise one)..I've ...»
The Canoe Pond
This is one of the coolest abstract pond ideas I've seen. One of our out of state clients sent me this photo. I just love it!
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CommentedI was thinking of planting a dinghy that's been in my yard for a year now. Maybe I'll do this ...»
Make A Garden Totem
This is a very easy, inexpensive garden project. With some used dishes (glass, ceramic, metal), you can make a garden totem that can be used as a bird bath or feeder. The little birds
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1 Hour 10 Easy
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CommentedThis is great! I'm hittin' the thrift stores and gathering odd glass containers I usually ...»
A little walkway out of pallet boards
This quick little project really couldn't be easier! Reclaimed pallet boards were used to create a new walkway through a flower bed. The planks make it an absolute dream to weed by simply
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