Kid’s Projects
I thought I’d continue the theme of crafting for kids! First, I must share a memory. As a kid I was really big into building forts. Seriously – I LOVED…
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Ten Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
It’s that time again this year when you are wondering just what to get for dad. Think Fun, think Outdoors, think Family and you will come up with some great ideas that will put a smile on Dad’s face.
Here are 10 ideas to get you started:
Houseplant CPR
We’ve probably all had houseplants that we’ve neglected—perhaps life got too busy or we went on vacation and forgot about them. If you’ve got houseplants that are wilted, sick-looking, or have yellow or brown leaves, and you’re fretting over the idea of throwing them out and starting over—take a deep breath! Unless the plant is clearly dead, there are things you can do to resurrect it.
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How to Make a Raised Bed Garden
This weekend will be the first one that truly feels like summer. To inaugurate the festivities, my friends and I are embarking on one of many treks to a lakeside…
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Using Seashells in Your Home
Nothing says “summer” to me like seashells! Perhaps it’s because I spent several years living on the East Coast, but my house just doesn’t feel ready for summer until I…
Read MoreWhat To Do With Cardboard
Do you have cardboard? Do you have kids that need a project to do since school is out soon? Well, look what I found while cruising the information superhighway… Cardboard…
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Create a Functional Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living continues to prevail as a major trend as consumers remodel backyard patios and add on outdoor kitchens to make the outdoor experience more pleasurable. Outdoor rooms are an…
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Creative House Numbers
What do house numbers have to do with gardening or landscaping, you ask? A lot! Thoughtful, integrated landscapes pay attention to every exterior detail, particularly if the house has a strong architectural style. I urge you to forego the standard hardware store rubbed bronze house numbers or, even worse, the black stick-on variety. Take a look at the following examples and see if one can serve as inspiration for you!
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A Perfect Gazebo Designed by YOU
We seek to decorate our backyards in a way that makes sense. Trees may form a delicate barrier from the wind, a garden may line the ultra-sunny section, and a…
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Chalkboard paint has taken the decorating world by storm. And for good reason! Chalkboards are fun, whimsical and very useful. Although we typically think of chalkboards as green or black,…
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