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Amanda H

Oil City, PA
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Hanging Lamp Made from Paint Stirs

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Serendipity R Clarendon Hills, IL
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Hanging Lamp Made from Paint Stirs

Inspired by the bushel basket lamp that sells for $229 at Shades of Light, I made a hanging patio lamp using paint stirs, an old lamp shade frame, some nylon rope, and a hanging lamp kit. ...»
Total cost: $10. Savings: $219.

For more photos and details, visit my blog at: http://www.serendipityrefined.com/2012/07/st...

Serendipity R
Serendipity R Clarendon Hills, IL
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    what did you paint it with? food coloring?
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  • Here are pics of the rooms, since whatever the door color ends up will ultimately be on the inside doors as well I figured they would be helpful. You can't see the door, but it's on the right.
  • My initial thought was to paint the doors black to pick up the color of the appliances, but now I'm not so sure. 1
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Painting: I need help with this space! Should I paint the doors a color, stain them a darker color or leave them alone?

I know I need a runner :), but what color would you think would be best? The door straight ahead leads to the back, and the other doors lead to bedrooms. The back door has way too much ...»
'yellow' in it. It just doesn't work with anything. Thanks for your help!

Doreen S
Doreen S White Plains, NY
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    Don't paint the wood! you'll never be able to go back. Even then doors, if they're wood ...»
    leave them alone! On the drywall and metal door you can do a dark red or woodsy green to try "de-yellowing" the rooms.

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  • Book Counter at a library, Put those old books to great use if you aren't going to read them. 14
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Recycling

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Jan M Toledo, OR
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Patio divider made from recycled doors!

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Linda W Visalia, CA
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Garden Art

I'm just beginning to add the "jewelry" to my garden and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. This piece was easily put together with parts from a home improvement store and a craft store. When it was brass colored it just disappeared among the plants so I painted it black.
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Jerri T Portage, MI
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  • This is the crib I started with. This style of crib is not real sturdy, that's why it took me a while to figure out what to do with it. 1
  • I cut one of the pieces shorter, and then in half. (note:I used two scrap pieces of wood to support the slats until I got them secure later in this project)
  • I built a box out of 1x10's using pocket hole screws. I used a piece of plywood for the bottom.  (I dry fit it all together with clamps) 1
  • I used screws through each of the side slats and the back of the bottom brace to attach the box to the new bench.
  • I embellished the front of the box with the bottom of the crib piece I cut off. I think this is what makes this bench come together. It ties it all in. 2
  • I added hinges and a safety hinge (not shown) I painted it a very light blue/green. Note: I drilled holes in the bottom for ventilation in case a child closes the lid while in the box. 1
  • Voila!   I love how this project came together.  Remember, you can see a step by step tutorial on my blog. My Repurposed Life  http://bit.ly/K9NUzG 4
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Upcycled/Repurposed Crib into Toy Box Bench

My cousin gave me a "curbed" crib she no longer wanted. I had no idea what I wanted to do with it, until I saw a similar project, and I was inspired to make this kids toy box bench. You ...»
can see a step by step tutorial on my blog, My Repurposed Life http://bit.ly/K9NUzG

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gail--My Repurposed Life Louisville, KY
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Gardening: Rose Shurb/Bush Questions

Just moved into a new home with several Rose Shrubs/Bushes in the yard. Live in Texas, and they get plenty of sun light. I have no idea what type they are, how to take care/maintain them, ...»
prune, or what to do. There are a few blooms, but also many dead and overgrown parts. I fed them the other day with some miracle grow rose food. Please help.

William A
William A Austin, TX
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    I think cleaning the area around the bases of the bushes, eliminating the weeds and mulching ...»
    around them will help. It will make it so they are not competing with the grass for nutrients.

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I made flowers out of various dishes and china. Plus metal pipe and I have really cute flowers!

Using window caulk instead of glue, just caulk pieces together. Add a flattened silver spoon to the back so the handle can go down in the hollow pipe to make them into flowers for you garden art!

Terry M
Terry M Quincy, IL
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    Have they survived a rain yet? I keep having trouble that after it rains they fall apart. ...»
    Also what do you use to keep plastic attached to the plates?

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