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Christy P

New Carlisle, IN
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  • Even with no experience in mosaics or tiling, our bird bath face lift turned out just as I had hoped. Now I'm thinking about all the other things I could do...gazing balls, garden stakes, water fountains, etc. The sky's the limit! 6
  • This is what we started with. Our birdbath had taken a tumble shortly after we got it, and stayed in pieces for three years until recently when my husband glued them back together with some clear silicone.
  • After that, I used J-B WaterWeld to seal the  cracks and make it water-tight again. It's my go-to method for repairing things that will be wet or underwater. It's also drinking water safe, so you don't have to worry about its toxicity.
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Mosaic Tile Birdbath Using Recycled DVDs

Have an old birdbath that could use a face lift? Here's an easy way to add some color to your garden and recycle some of those old DVDs too! (PLEASE NOTE: I've had a lot of people mention ...»
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MeandMyDIY
MeandMyDIY Columbia, MO
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    Liked on May 29, 2013
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How to add curtains to an outdoor covered patio swing.

Our patio swing gets a makeover with a new cushion cover and romantic drapes. #BeforeAndAfter
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DIY Show Off
DIY Show Off Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Using a thrift store glove, a little paint and double fold bias tape, I created a new light fixture cover.
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Thrifty DIY shade replacement {using a globe}

When the thin glass shade to one of our light fixtures cracked, I grabbed a few supplies from around the house and made a new one. ;) Note: this light fixture is rarely ever used due to ...»
DIY Show Off
DIY Show Off Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Using decorative hooks from the hardware aisle at Lowe's I secured each window box to the wall.
  • I used some metal number plaques I already had to dress them up a little. 1

Window Boxes For Bathroom Storage

This little bathroom was in desperate need of a storage solution. These window boxes from Lowe's solved my storage problem perfectly! For more creative storage ideas check out my Creative ...»
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Carmel P Lexington, KY
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Inexpensive Option for a Stair Runner

Looking to replace or add a stair runner?

Here's an easy, inexpensive option for a stair runner that looks high-end. I purchased two ...»

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Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY
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  • I'm sold on the household products, no more wasting money for us! 1
  • Before cleaning and after. WOW!

Cleaning Your HE Washer with Household Products

I did an experiment and it worked! No more expensive tablets to clean our HE washing machine! Visit our blog to see what I'm using now...it only cost pennies using the household products!
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Clover House, DeeDee Decatur, TX
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  • The three ingredients needed to make your own scrubbing cleanser.
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DIY Scrubbing Cleanser

Using only baking soda, vinegar and dish detergent you can make your own scrubbing cleanser and eliminate yet another costly cleaning product from your home AND get awesome results! Check out my stove top before and after.

2 Minutes Easy
Mary Beth
Mary Beth Coraopolis, PA
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    Commented on Jan 07, 2013
    How much vinegar do you recommend?
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