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Mila S

Colville, WA
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  • Finished Mason jar solar light.
  • Supplies Needed: Solar lights, duct tape, Mason jars and outer lid, spray paint and painters tape. 3
  • Screw off the top of the solar light and put painters tape on the top of the solar panel.
  • Spray paint the solar light tops and lids.
  • I folded the duct tape in half to create double sided tape. I used duct to keep the light from falling into the jar. Duct tape is also weather proof.
  • I wrapped the duct tape around the light. Make sure you don't put the tape to close to the top. You don't want the tape to stick out of the lid. 4
  • I stuck the light with the duct tape inside the jar. You don't need to push the light in too far, just enough to make it snug. The lid will make it more secure.
  • It was an easy project that didn't cost very much money. I had all of the resources with the exception of the lights. 1
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Mason Jar Solar Lights!

Don't you just love all of the things you can make and do with Mason jars? I have been wanting Mason jar solar lights since I saw them in a catalog three years ago, but for $40 a jar ...»
there was no way I would allow myself to buy them. I knew I needed to figure out a way to make them myself. I bought some solar lights at the dollar store and was able to come up with my own Mason jar solar lights. Please visit my blog to see all of the details.

60 Minutes Easy
Melissa @ Keep Calm and Decorate
Melissa @ Keep Calm and D... Muncie, IN
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  • Before
  • See the ugly plywood? 1
  • After
  • See how the lattice board covers the unsitely plywood
  • I added a fountain
  • and a couple of bushes 3
  • This is how it looked the following year 1
  • With the Arch 1
  • Then I tried this :) 2
  • It was also on Hometalk :) 1
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Hiding Unsightly Fence Areas

I was having a Graduation party for my daughter in our backyard. My neighbor had just repaired a portion of his redwood fence, but he used regular plywood, which maybe he didn't care what ...»
it looked like on his side as it was for him out of site, but on our side of the fence it was in perfect view of anyone sitting on the deck. Very unsightly for myself and my guests. What to do? I couldn't paint my side of the fence, as there was a short chain link fence on my side. So I did this...very inexpensive

1. went rock hunting (it's what I call it) at a local construction site (free rocks)

2. Free mulch (at the local community tree branch drop off area)

3 Lattice Boards ($8-$10 at local home improvement center)

4.rolled wire

5 Weed control plastic ($5-$6) or use newspaper (free)

Directions:

1. Attach lattice board to back side of fence area with wire, or what ever works best, depending on the fence your covering.

2. Rock off area you want to cover using small to medium rocks ( I go rock hunting on Sat-Sun between 6-10am when the crews are not there, as some contractors collect the rocks to sell)

3.Loosen soil beforehand, so you can plants before or after you place the mulch.

4. Place weed control covering

5. Spread mulch over area

Note: you may add plants and shrubs before or after you spread mulch. I added after as I wasn't sure what I wanted. I also added an Arch the following year.

1 Day 50.00 Easy
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  • Vertical gardens are perfect for small decks or apartment dwellers.
  • Start by constructing your vertical garden bed.  The bed assembles in about an hour.  A drip irrigation system is installed for future watering.
  • Fill the vertical garden bed with dirt.
  • Cover your vertical garden bed with weed block, add a frame and lattice.  Your vertical garden bed is ready for flowers.
  • Cut the weed block and plant your flowers.
  • Lay horizontally for 3 weeks before hanging.
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DIY Vertical Garden

A step-by-step tutorial on how to build a vertical garden. Great for apartment dwellers or those with small yards! Start by building the vertical garden bed. Add some flowers. Enjoy your ...»
new beautiful outdoor art! #digin #summerstyle View more vertical garden posts at www.decorandthedog.blogspot.com

4 Hours 90 Moderate
Michelle S
Michelle S Eldridge, IA
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Michelle S Eldridge, IA
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  • Every Spring, I buy Boston ferns in hanging baskets at Lowe's or Home Depot. 2
  • My first secret is to remove the plastic pot they come in and replant them using a good-quality potting mix.
  • I prefer to use coir-lined wire baskets. 3
  • My BEST secret is to install a Rainbird slow-drip automatic watering system.  It's a DIY project.  Really.  See the black tubes hanging down from the porch ceiling?  When the ferns are hung, the tubes are placed above them. 2
  • The tubing is connected to a timer and then to a standard faucet. (Mine's in the basement, but yours can be anywhere.) In the heat of Summer, the timer is set to water twice a day for 10 minutes.
  • This pic was taken in October last year -- after a hot Summer.  Ferns as large and lush as ever.  Yours can be, too!  Check out my blog link for more step-by-step pics. 2
  • How about doing the same thing for your flower beds?  You can!  http://www.hometalk.com/1455316/how-to-have-beautiful-plants-all-summer-long-even-when-you-re-away
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How to have HANGING FERNS that are the ENVY of the Neighborhood

Want to know the secret to having gorgeous, lush ferns all through the hot Summer? I'll tell you. Psssst ... It's a DIY project!
Susan @ My Place to Yours
Susan @ My Place to Yours Jefferson City, TN
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  • Do you want to have gorgeous, low-maintenance flower beds?
  • Seriously gorgeous? 5
  • This shady side yard AND our sunny flower beds stay looking good even through the hot Summer.  What's the secret?
  • A Rainbird automatic watering system we purchased from Home Depot -- and it's a DIY project! 1
  • Here's a close-up of one of the spray heads.
  • See how gently it mists the plants?  Just as I showed you with the hanging ferns, the system is connected to a water faucet and a timer.  In the heat of Summer, we water twice a day for 10 minutes each time.
  • You can even use this system with your container plants.  Here's a close-up of a drip head.
  • And here's a pot of strawberries with a spray-style head.  Guess what?  I'm headed out of town soon, and I don't have to ask a neighbor to water the plants -- or come home to dead ones!  Wouldn't you like to say the same?  You can!
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How to Have Beautiful Plants ALL Summer Long ... Even When You're Away

I told you the secret to having hanging ferns that are the envy of the neighborhood: http://www.hometalk.com/1427011/how-to-have-... NOW I'll show you how to keep your flower beds and ...»
container plants looking great all Summer long ... even when it's HOT ... even when you're away on vacation! Interested?

Susan @ My Place to Yours
Susan @ My Place to Yours Jefferson City, TN
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  • Our patio went from boring to inviting!
  • This is what our patio looked like after we pulled off the tape. It make a huge difference in this space.
  • We power washed the cement and than filled in the cracks with cement filler.
  • After the cracks were all filled and dried we then primed the patio with mold resistant primer.
  • After the primer dried we painted the patio porch and floor oil paint.This will be the color of the painted lines.
  • After the base color dried we taped off the patio before putting on the final paint color.
  • We painted with the red color over the cream and tape. Once the paint dried we pulled off the tape to create the lines for the tiles.
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How to Paint Patio Tiles!

A few years ago we decided to give our patio a little makeover. We have your normal cement slab patio. We thought the easiest and cheapest way to update our patio was to paint it. So with ...»
a little work and paint we were able to transform our patio into a more inviting space! Please visit my blog for more details: http://keepcalmanddecorate.blogspot.com/2010...

Melissa @ Keep Calm and Decorate
Melissa @ Keep Calm and D... Muncie, IN
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  • Create a topiary using coat hangers and ivy.  It is such a fun easy project that takes under 30 minutes!
  • Here's the topiary with my milk glass collection!  The green really looks pretty against all the white.
  • Step 1:  Create round circles from coat hangers.  Unbend the end of the coat hanger to put it into the dirt.
  • Step 2:  Combine the two circles together to make a sphere form for the topiary.
  • Step 3:  Wind the ivy around the coat hanger to train the ivy to create your topiary!
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How to Make a Topiary from a Coat Hanger

Looking for a fun project for spring that only takes about 30 minutes and is so easy to do?

Why not make your own topiary from a pot of ivy and a coat hanger? I created this double ...»

sphere topiary by shaping a coat hanger and twisting ivy around it! I even have a really great tip on how to keep your ivy growing fresh and green....dish washing soap!

30 Minutes 10.00 Easy
Thistlewood
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY
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DIY Pottery Barn Inspired Table

With Springtime finally making an appearance my husband and I got to work making a outdoor dining table this weekend. We were inspired by a Pottery Barn version but made our own for less ...»
than $100 in just an afternoon! #outdoorprojects

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Melissa-TheHappierHomemak... Aberdeen, NC
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  • Apply stripper with an old paint brush.
  • Stick garbage bag to wet Citrustrip and leave for up to 24 hours.
  • Remove bags and watch as paint peels off.
  • Wipe with mineral spirits
  • My favorite paint stripper
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Super Easy Way to Strip Painted Furniture

To make stripping painted furniture dramatically easier, use a garbage bag! Yes that's it. I use Citrustrip to strip the paint and then stick a garbage bag directly onto the furniture ...»
(when the Citrustrip is still wet). Leave on for up to 24 hours (it works best if left overnight). Remove garbage bag and watch as the paint basically falls right off. Now take your scraping tools and remove paint. Once the majority of the paint is removed I use mineral spirits to remove any leftover oil based paint and stripper.

24 Hours 15 Easy
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2 Little Superheroes Raleigh, NC
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