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Yvonne B

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DIY Stepping Stones

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Jamie @ C.R.A.F.T. Austin, TX
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    what is the stuff inside the cement?
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Jasper or Agate?

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Missy L Duluth, MN
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    I would love to see what the rock looks like inside.
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  • Using your nail and hammer, punch a small hole in the lid of the jar. You're going to be cutting your sponge and you want your sponge to fit tightly through the hole, so keep it small. You can always make it bigger as necessary. 10
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Make A DIY Butterfly Feeder In 6 Easy Steps

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BrightNest Denver, CO
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    The butterfly's will suck from the sponge that stays wet from the liquid that is against it ...»
    when you turn your jar up-side-down. You use the strings to hold the jar upside down. That hole you punch in the lid is for the sponge to be pushed through so the liquid doesn't stream out.. seems simple enough to me. Thanks for the idea.

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Concrete Cobblestone Path

We wanted to find something unique to use for our pathway and patio. We couldn't find anything we really liked. When I came across this concrete form from Lowes I was so excited. Not ...»
only does it look great but it was very cost effective.

To learn how we did it visit my blog at http://www.tancamjenksfam.blogspot.com/2011/...

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Camie Jenkins Pasco, WA
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  • What plants did these three yellow leaves come from?

Test your "leaf lingo" and win a $250 Home Depot gift card!

I love the golden leaves of fall -- so much so that I took a photo of three of them from my landscape. Can you name all three?

Post your guess in the Comment box below and we'll announce the winner here Monday.

(In case we have multiple correct entries, Hometalk will conduct a random drawing from among them to determine the winner.) Have fun!

Walter Reeves
Walter Reeves Decatur, GA
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    Received my prize and just wanted to say thank you one more time. thanks!
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A Nice Cozy Fireplace!

Installing a fireplace in a home is a big decision. Installing a fireplace is as difficult as it is necessary to find the right location, ventilation, and safety aspects. Therefore, it will more than likely be installed by a professional. All this can add up to a large expense. There are also many things to consider when choosing which fireplace is the right model and design for the home it will go into.

Fireplaces are great for cold winter nights. They ...»

add a dimension to the home and a sense of style. Maybe the thought of warm hot chocolate on a snowy winter day is a motivating factor in purchasing a fireplace? Adding a fireplace mantel above to store precious items to show off is also a consideration? To find the right fireplace, consider several options.

The first option to choose when looking into purchasing a fireplace is which type it will be. Gas fireplaces allow for one choice. Another choice is an electric fireplace. Each offers mostly the same features, except the obvious difference. Which of these is best for the home is a choice the homeowner will need to make. Consider the safety aspects as well as the functionality of each.

Assuming that a fireplace inside the home is out of the question, there is still another option. An outdoor fireplace is ideal in this situation. They are becoming more and more popular and can even be found in the average home improvement store. Outdoor fireplaces come in many styles and sizes. These are great options in communities where an open fire is not permitted.

Fireplaces can add a lot to a home including value. It is important though to remember safety is key and having it professionally installed is probably the best choice. The fireplace can be a great place to spend a winter night. Consider adding one to the home as an investment in the home and in the quality of life.

Accurate Repair & Home Improvements
Accurate Repair & Home Im... Minneapolis, MN
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  • A secret garden, design borrowed from nature; a fern frond. 2
  • Entering the secret garden as the fern frond becomes visible. 3

A secret garden that we designed and installed for a client.

The guest enters the secrete garden along the stem, and the fern frond is the focal point of the small space. A mixture of evergreen and deciduous ferns were planted around the garden.
Southern Trillium LLC
Southern Trillium LLC Stone Mountain, GA
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  • The view looking into the garden space.  4 years after instalaltion.
  • This is the before view.  Almost the exact same angle as the After view.
  • A detail view of the sundial in the garden, custom made for its location.
  • The custom Cedar gate we designed and built for our client providing entry into the backyard garden.
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This is something a little different from the other designs that I previously posted.

The clients in Virginia Highlands several years ago presented us with a weed infested backyard. They did not care to have any type of lawn, and preferred to have a beautiful space to ...»
enjoy looking at from the main floor and their screened porch. After going through the design process with them, we began the installation. As you will see in the photos, what began as an unused weed infested space is now a beautiful backyard garden requiring very little maintenance. The before photo is included and was taken at almost the exact same angle as the after photo looking into the backyard. The After photo was taken 4 years after installation.

Also designed and built was the custom Cedar gate providing entry into the garden. We personally custom built this gate for them. As you will notice, there are no visible fasteners from the main view on the gates. All lumber was milled to match. Every joints is half-lapped and fitted tight. This allows for no required diagonal support as every joint is supporting the structure. The posts are pressure treated pine, but we wrapped them in cedar. We dadoed the groove, creating the upper detail and made the caps to finish it off. These gates required hours of works at our large saws, but the end product is unique and the clients were ecstatic.

Southern Trillium LLC
Southern Trillium LLC Stone Mountain, GA
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Hi Hometalkers,

Time for the Great Flooring Debate! When it comes to kitchen floors, there is usually no middle ground: You either love your floor or you hate it! Where do you "stand" on these five types ...»
of flooring? What do you have and more importantly, do you like it?

* Cork

* Bamboo

* Hardwood

* Tile

* Vinyl

The Money Pit
The Money Pit New York, NY
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    We have vinyl. Dis-like it. It was here when we bought the place and it has cracked and needs ...»
    replacing. I would love wood but think tile would last longer with my cooking habits.

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