Amanda M's Profile | Bethlehem, GA

Backyard Playground

We jumped this project after finding this playset on super sale. At this point I decided to put down sod before the weekend of thunderstorms come. We hope the rain will give us a good ...»

I love my terra cotta pots because of their color and texture. However, I noticed black mold on my table when I moved the plants to clean. I cleaned and disinfected the saucers, waited for them to completely dry, and hot glued glass beads (it's what I had on hand).

Amanda M on Aug 14, 2012

Susan, for my formal dining table, I have an easy-to-wash placemat underneath to protect that ...»
table. The kitchen table has a thick coat of laquer that protects from all sorts of stuff. Yes, I will keep checking; great idea!

Home Maintenance & Repairs: What to do with this window?

This is my soon-to-be in-shower window. This was the bathtub area, and we desire a shower larger than a bathroom stall. Two major problems. (1) Privacy! Even with the trees, if someone is walking or driving up the hill just through them, you can see in. (2) Summer heat makes that bathroom feel like an oven. We do not have resources to totally replace it, and we don't want to mess with the outside part of it. Ideas we thought about was building a glass block casing that would slide into ...»

Jeanette S on Dec 24, 2012

The full bath with a shower and tub IS the best idea. Even if the current owners are all ...»
shower folks, for resale a tub in the master is always desirable! It turned out well for you! As for privacy and light, have you looked in what we used to call Burmuda Shutters? I don't know if they even make them any more...they are hinged on the outside from the top and are held open with short poles. The good thing about them is that they can be opened at different levels.

Fall Wreath

This is a simple wreath made from premade grapevine wreath (Wal-Mart), cotton taken from my parent's field (with permission of course!), some ribbon, and hot glue I removed the cotton so I would have the long stems. The stems are woven into the grapevine wreath, and this is all secured with hot glue.

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Trash Can Patio

Finally decided where to permanently place my outdoor trash and recycle cans. Now to build the Trash Can Patio! The future finished look will include a trellis where the pallet is, a ...»

Amanda M on Apr 25, 2013

Sorry I haven't updated photos! Since the "dry run," I have made improvements. There is now a ...»
simple ramp that eases the off and on movement of the cans. Also, I installed a paver block edging material, cannot think of the proper name right now, and that keeps the blocks from shifting left or right. We opted to put ours outside the garage so the smell of the trash does not lurk into our home. The front door entrance is not far from the trash can patio. Soon I will be installing a short fence to better conceal the sight of the trash cans from the street. I can say that moving the cans off the platform can be cumbersome if the cans are heavy. If I had planned better I would have allowed room for a walking path behind the trash cans to ease that problem. Hope this information helps!

That awkward patch of grass

I'm hunting for ideas and suggestions for this patch of grass between my driveway and porch. It gets mostly shade, tends to hold onto water (drainage?), and we usually walk where the stepping block is placed. I thought about a butterfly bush, but I am also concerned with it drawing bees since my son is allergic to the stings. Open to creativity and DIY!

Jeanette S on Sep 14, 2012

A rock garden sounds perfect. The great thing about this is that if you can set pots of ...»
colorful flowers in it to add color! And a rock garden can have any theme you want!

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Hall Bath Facelift

A few months after living in our home, I noticed the hall toilet wasn't sealing correctly. My darling husband installed a new seal, but it continued to leak at the base. So, he removed ...»

Katherine B on Sep 17, 2012

Amanda, that was good. I have hardwood floors and the wood joist under the floor was bad for ...»
about a 5 foot area. It was time to remodel anyway.

Upcycled Jack-O-Latern

To simplify my fall decore, I'm tossing month specific items like turkeys and jack-o-laterns. Of course I give second changes. This is a jack-o-latern lamp from Wal-Mart. I removed the light hardware. This removed the cord issue. Then I printed a nice letter stencil and transferred it with a Sharpie to the back of the pumpkin. Most monogrammed pumpkins at the stores run about $30. This one was free!

Donna R on Sep 09, 2012

I've always put out all Fall decor together. I figure turkeys, scarecrows and pumpkins are a ...»
fall theme and fall colors. I've always turned the pumpkins around to the plain side after Halloween. Your monogram pumpkin is so cute. Yes, they can be expensive so this is a good idea!

Crib Parts Upcycled

This is the rough frame to create a back cushion for the downstairs daybed. It is made from the front piece and two side rails of a sleigh crib. The sections are mended together. I am ...»

Amanda M on Aug 22, 2012

Same here. I cannot wait to cover the backrest with fabric. Cannot decide exactly what I want! ...»
The crib mattress will be turned into a small sofa for the kids to sit while taking shoes on and off. Hopefully I can get the crib from my mother's house and turn it into a trellis or bench for her.

From Crib to Toddler Bed

After moving into our home over a year ago, we apparently lost the attachment that turns the crib into a toddler bed. She was already climbing out of her crib even after dropping the mattress to the floor. After taking down the former crib front, I was able to reuse the top piece for the side rail. No screws are poking through, the bed is stable, and my daughter's leg cannot get caught between the rail and mattress. The best part, she loves it. Now for ideas to repurpose the old crib front.

Donna F on Jun 23, 2012

Use the rail on the wall to hang jewelry. Works well.

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