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Shannon

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  • if i see another one of these, i'll scream. (photo from shop4classics.com)

Furniture: Drawer Pulls- 2.5"?? An endangered species..

Is it just me or are 2.5" pulls impossible to find? I've been to all my local hardware stores (Lowes/Home Depot included) and the only option they had in 2.5" were the 'cup' pulls. I want something really unique for a piece I'm working on and need to replace the hardware. I really don't want to putty in the existing holes and drill new ones! HELP! Anyone found some neat ones?! Where?!
Leah Belverd
Leah Belverd Concord, NC
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    This is my favorite website, ever! I always go here for all of my "knobs and pulls" needs... ...»

    http://www.coolknobsandpulls.com/cabinethard...)

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  • In process. We had to raise the cabinets for the new stands so EVERYTHING came down!
  • Here is the after!  They work great and are super functional!

Laundry Room Makeover

When we purchased "front loaders", there was no way we were going to pay $200 per stand for the washer and dryer. So we didn't. After about 1 week, we understood why people shell out the ...»
$$, but we knew we could do it cheaper. Hubby built some stands with built-in drawers to raise up the washer and dryer and they are perfect!

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MomsGonnaSnap Rochester, MN
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  • All it takes is a some wool yarn and a few simple household items.
  • Begin by winding the wool around two fingers.
  • Keep winding until you form a wool ball about the size of a tennis ball.  Stick the yarn tail into the ball using a blunt needle.
  • Add several wool balls into an old panty hose leg.  Tie dental floss between wool balls.
  • Wash in the washer on hottest setting.  Run through dryer on hottest setting.  They will shrink and felt.
  • Occasionally add more essential oil.  They will continue to shrink as you use them.  Just make a few more and toss them into the dryer with the others.
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How to Make Dryer Balls

Want to save the planet, money, AND time. There is an easy way to do this. Make a set of Dryer Balls. Specifially, Felted Wool Dryer Balls. ...»

Once you do, you will never have to buy over-scented dryer sheets or bulky bottles of fabric softener again.

Dryer Balls will also reduce static cling and cut your clothes drying time significantly {25-50%}.

These nifty little felted wool dryer balls will do all of these things while happily bouncing around in your dryer.

For more details visit my blog: http://www.seasonedhomemaker.com/2012/11/how...

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The Seasoned Homemaker Austin, TX
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Before and After Disaster to Diva!

The perfect example of a stripped veneer project. This was definitely heading to the dump - however, HAD to be saved! Can you not see the potential? Show your husbands and change their ...»
vision on curb shopping haha! Some elbow grease and tlc and you can use your pay cheque now to celebrate with dinner and some wine!For more fun and inspiration - come follow us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/gypsybarn #beforeandafter

Gypsy Barn
Gypsy Barn Canada
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Re-upholster or Re-cover

HELP! I have a 10 year old sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman in matching fabric. My problem is the fabric is fraying on every piece! I've looked for slip covers, but can't find any plum ...»
colors (to match my lace curtains). I don't believe in just throwing them out, would reupholstering them be cost prohibitive? ANY IDEAS?

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Tracy Frerichs Minden, NE
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    Also, not sure how handy you are with a sewing machine, but i just made slipcovers for my ...»
    furniture. it really wasn't very hard and i LOVE how they turned out! i was in a slightly different situation, as i was just sick of my fabric, so i couldn't justify the expense of reupholstering... thought i'd throw it out there. Good luck!

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  • Before I came up with the simple solution - I was one of those people chipping away and cussing out loud! This way takes forever! you get slivers, its a MESS!
  • Laying the towel down.it Was a very thick towel and dripping wet when I put it on the pieces
  • one or two test runs in the morning reveals - very little muscle power at all and it was peeling right off!
  • Slicing through that crud like a hot knife through butter!
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How to Strip Veneer - no fumes, no power tools, EASY!

So simple, so easy! I have been trying to tackle the messy job of chipping veneer off pieces to re finish them and what a pain in the hiney! I thought of an idea, and while I was testing ...»
the theory, I asked our lovely facebook followers their favorite method. Well, pretty much everyone said either using a wet towel and an iron ( which wrecks both the iron and towel) OR use a heat gun - (which would then have the fumes from the adhesive floating up in your face - or house and then requires use of masks and such) SO Here you go. Very easy - SOAK a towel so it is dripping wet in a mixture of half water and half vinegar. Place it on the veneer. Have a girls night out and let it soak over night. Make sure it is SOAKING wet. I even went back later and used a water bottle and just poured it right onto the towel to make sure it was soaked! Come back in the morning and use a putty knife or chisel and it will peel up like butter! #StrippingVeneer

To see more creative ways to tackle repurposing projects - visit us at http://www.facebook.com/gypsybarn

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Gypsy Barn
Gypsy Barn Canada
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Embroidery Hoop Pendant Light

This easy DIY light fixture took about 30 minutes of actual labor time! 2 large quilt hoops, a 3/4 square dowel, wood glue, stain or paint, and 7 screws/nuts are all the supplies needed. Visit the tutorial at

Jessica @ Dear Emmeline
Jessica @ Dear Emmeline Frederick, MD
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  • The bath shelf is the perfect place to put a glass of water or a book.
  • I pulled apart the boards, fixed a few up, and stained them before putting them together into a bath shelf.
  • Boring, ugly pallet, before I upcycled it.

Turn A Pallet Into A Bath Shelf

I finally did my first pallet upcycle project: I turned a pallet into a bath shelf! It was actually not as difficult as I first thought it might be, and it turned out great! #Love2Repurpose
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Jessi @ Practically Funct... Chicago, IL
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DIY Wood Shim Table Runner for under $8

I created a fun and rustic table runner for under $8 using a pack of wood shims from the hardware store. I stained mine with multiple colors, but if you have a stained table this would be ...»
super cute painted as well! You can see the full tutorial at http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2013/02/wood-sh...

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Shanty2Chic Colleyville, TX
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DIY dodecahedron pendant light

My brilliant husband made this light for us, inspired by the Ralph Lauren Dustin pendant (which costs $440!)
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ViewAlongTheWay Marietta, GA
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