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Painting: So California, Channel Islands Harbor. Exterior Paint suggestions

We need to paint our 3 story beach home. Now it is white on white. Roof is dark charcoal color.

Our 2 neighbors are peach and rust. They both have terra~cotta tile roofs.

Any suggestions??

Commented on Apr 18, 2012
I will post a before and after picture....Lets see if it happens with those colors!! ...»

We might change our minds!
Isn't a woman allowed?
:-)

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Lawn Care

I need help with getting my lawn growing. We live in NH and the soil's not very good. We like to say we grow rocks around here. We've lived here for 7 years and have tried numerous ...»

Commented on Apr 17, 2012
I'm not a gardner, but think you might need to rottertill the whole lawn/dirt ...»

area, and remove all the rocks, (don't dispose of rocks) just clean out the area you want to grow. Then build up the soil with all the proper "stuff" to prepare it for the Lawn Seeds. Keep off the grass and water lightly daily.
Good luck!!

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Yard Art

An old bowling ball sitting in storage is what started this project. I covered it with decorative flat sided glass shapes. I used the stand for the bowling ball to hold it in place ...»

Commented on Apr 17, 2012
Now that is unique and dedicated!! ...»

Maybe find a single sturdy plant holder and perhaps move it in a floral area, to show off more.
Really pretty!!!

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To Paint Ceilings White OR To Not Paint Ceilings White -- that is the question. Like or Dislike?!

Commented on Apr 17, 2012
I like the purple, because you have everything else subdued and very clean& fresh. Love it!

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Driftwood art

NOW its done, added some starfish and shells, but not too many, dont want to clutter it

Liked on Apr 14, 2012

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Driftwood art

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Georgia Lakeside Retreat

Think you could "rough it" lakeside in this vacation home? A few years ago AK had the opportunity to work on this home undergoing a complete remodel: Kitchen, Baths, Custom Furniture ...»

Commented on Apr 14, 2012
Lot's of white! whoa... Clean clean clean. High maintenance I say. Our Kitchen cabinets are ...»
white and Oh Boy! Need to have good eyes and like to clean a lot.
I could learn to love that with this view. Makes me want to visit, GEORGIA!!