I had so much fun putting my "Polatems" together. I collected beautiful pots and plates from Goodwill and garage sales. I dug a hole 12" deep intserted a piece of rebar, which can be purchased at a hardware store in any length of your choice. Fill the hole with concrete. Level the rebar to make it straight. Once the concrete dries..overnight is good, start putting the pots and plates onto the rebar in an artistic order, gluing them as you go..I used glass glue from the hardware ...»

I'm one that prefers untraditional window treatments, hence, the coffee sack shades were born!

I simply cut a closet dowel to size, installed it inside the window frame, hot glued the ...»

I had a bare naked place right in the front yard that overlooks my porch and it was driving me crazy trying to keep grass growing. Finally I just gave up and did this instead. I like it much better and used materials I had on hand except for the lining. I also went to a bigger pump than the one I had. I'll use the smaller one for a new project in the back yard.

Almost everything we have in this pond is reclaimed broken concrete, and stone I got off craigslist for free. This is the fourth year for this pond and we really enjoy it. My little sea of tranquility.