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Tina O

Rock Island, IL
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  • Wine Bottle Tikki Torches . You can see the entire post on how these were made at my blog ,
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I love to find new uses for all my empty wine bottles , this is my latest one.

We used light switch boxes , pex couplers , and replacement tikki wicks. Most material were found in the electrical/plumbing department of our local farm store.
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  • Bleach really can extend the life of your cut flowers! http://bit.ly/Me167E

Amazing New Uses For Some Typical Items

Not sure why, but finding new ways to use items we already have in the house makes us happy! WD-40, Bleach & Vinegar...I bet we've got at least ONE new idea for you!

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WD-40 Can...Remove Gum From Hair: Simply spray the gummed-up hair with WD-40, and the gum will comb out with ease. Make sure you are in a well-ventilated area when you spray and take care to avoid contact with the ...»

child's eyes.

Vinegar Can...Unclog a shower head. Unscrew the shower head, remove the rubber washer, place the head in a pot filled with equal parts vinegar and water, bring to a boil, then simmer for five minutes.

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AK Complete Home Renovati... Marietta, GA
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Fight Ants: Trade Secrets! (Part of a weekly series "Know Thy Enemy" on the BrightNest blog)

Did you know that cinnamon is basically ant Kryptonite? Deter them by lining your walkways and doors with cinnamon. More ant-fighting tips: http://blog.brightnest.com/2012/07/08/know-t...
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Electrical & Lighting: Where can I get baseboard lighting for a bathroom that will light when someone walks in

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Pam M Milesburg, PA
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  • Old Brass Chandy - before beautification!
  • minor surgery and removal of inerds!
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  • spray paint on clearance, score!
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REpurposing an old brass chadelier, to old iron for the patio

I have always wanted to reuse an old brass chandy for the patio. So when a friend offered me one for FREE, I snatched it. I took it apart and removed all the electrical, put it back ...»
together so it could be used with candle cups and then got to spraying it 'old iron', paint I got on clearance. Then used rope to hang and added the blue candle cups and voila, an Old Iron Chandy for the patio

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Laura N Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Decorate with maps!

It's easy and inexpensive to turn an old map into an interesting décor piece! Here's how: http://blog.brightnest.com/2012/06/23/from-n...
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Fountains in the Garden

Fountains provide the sight and sound of running water in the garden. Tuck them in a flower bed, position one at the front door to greet visitors, or place one by a backyard patio or ...»
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  • Master Closet:  http://www.sawdustandpaperscraps.com/2011/12/20/executive-master-closet/ 4
  • Master Closet.  http://www.sawdustandpaperscraps.com/2011/12/20/executive-master-closet/
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Built In Master Closet

This took me 4 months to build ... but it was worth it! See more: http://www.sawdustandpaperscraps.com/2011/1...
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Sandra P Knoxville, TN
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What color should I paint my cabinets ?????
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Troye M Orange, TX
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    w!th all the darkness envelop!ng the room & the tan floor!ng, ! bel!eve ! would go w!th a soft ...»
    yellow & a wh!te ant!que-!ng effect ~ all !n h!-gloss ~ also ! would update cab!nets w/ball feet under the bottom shelv!ng/doors ~ ! d!d th!s and !t really makes your cab!ntes look l!ke furn!ture p!eces ~ : )

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