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Paint an Outdoor Rug

How to Paint an Outdoor Rug the Easy Way

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About a year ago, I bought seagrass matting for our front porch. I was on a tight budget and at the time, it was the best solution I could find. But the harsh Arizona sun and heat has not been kind to the matting. It is literally falling apart. I need something within budget, that can handle the ...
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How to Build an Outdoor Bench the Easy Way

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Growing up, we spent a lot of time on the front porch.  Neighbors walking by would stop to catch up on the latest gossip. Kids made a game of jumping up and down the steps. Without a doubt, our porch was a popular gathering place. My dad built that porch and all the seating that accommodated ...
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14 Inexpensive Last Minute Gifts that They Will Actually Love

Birthday· Christmas· Seasonal

There is a reason I usually buy last minute gifts! Look in the dictionary under procrastinate and you’ll see… ME! Project for work, packing for a trip, losing 20 pounds for a special event…one thing I can absolutely guarantee… I…will…wait…until…the…very…last…minute. And nothing – ...
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10 Simple, Easy Tips for Stress Free Entertaining

Christmas· Entertaining· Seasonal

Tis the season to eat turkey, deck the halls and ring in the new year!   But for many hosts and hostesses, the treadmill of holiday parties can become a source of stress and anxiety!  However, it doesn’t have to be that way. I  guarantee you'll enjoy stress free entertaining if ...
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Concrete Furniture and Accessories

Beautiful Concrete Furniture From Simple to Amazing

Decorate· Inspiration

Lately I’ve been fascinated with concrete!  No, not the plain, old concrete used to make sidewalks but the concrete  used to create beautiful, usable, modern furniture.  From desks, tables and countertops to chairs, it seems concrete is popping up everywhere.  I love the way it ...
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11 FUN, BUDGET FRIENDLY THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR FAMILY

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Summer is officially over!  Kids are back in school and the weather is finally beckoning us to hang out outside.  Really, we’re not a huge outside family but give us go-karts, an outside concert or a cookout with friends and we’re there! Whether your family loves to be outside or likes to hang ...
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Hi. I'm Teresa and like most, I wear several hats. I'm a wife, mother, friend and daughter. I love my life and the people in my life. I'm glad I get to share one of the things I love to do with you - improving my home by fixing what's broken, building what's needed, beautifying my surroundings and having fun while I'm doing it (for the most part!) I speak DIY and I'd love to talk to you!

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Scrap Wood Project: How to Build a Chalkboard from Scrap Wood

Anyone who works with wood on a regular basis (and is a little bit of a hoarder!) knows about scrap wood.  It grows, it multiplies, it takes over spaces and it is really hard to throw away however, it just feels wrong to get rid of something that could be made beautiful!    But, I've ...
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Outdoor bench from scrap wood

How to Build an Outdoor Bench the Easy Way

Growing up, we spent a lot of time on the front porch.  Neighbors walking by would stop to catch up on the latest gossip. Kids made a game of jumping up and down the steps. Without a doubt, our porch was a popular gathering place. My dad built that porch and all the seating that accommodated ...
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DIY EASY BOO-TIFUL WOOD PLANK HALLOWEEN GHOST TRIO

Hey ya’ll!  I’ve been missing in action for a couple of weeks…had to take care of a couple of family things.  I’ve missed interacting with by fellow DIYers and I’m so glad to be back! I'm participating in some awesome link parties with several of my awesome blog sisters over the next few weeks!  ...
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THE EASIEST DIY PLANT STAND EVER

Let me first say that I do not have a green thumb...but I do love plants!  And I like the way plants add color and texture to our front porch.  So one of the projects for our front porch are plant stands for the plants that have the willpower to survive my planting skills.  This is the easiest DIY ...
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How to Make Airtight Glass Container

How to Turn Ordinary Jars into Airtight Glass Containers

Before we began working on the pantry, a hodgepodge of containers purchased over the years held all our staples. Some of them still functioned well, others…not so well! One of my pantry goals was ...
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Paint an Outdoor Rug

How to Paint an Outdoor Rug the Easy Way

About a year ago, I bought seagrass matting for our front porch. I was on a tight budget and at the time, it was the best solution I could find. But the harsh Arizona sun and heat has not been kind to ...
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Wicker chairs before and after painting

WE PAINTED OUR $7 CHAIRS – THE EASY WAY

If you’ve been following my other projects, you already know I hate to sand. Second to sanding is painting! So whenever there’s painting to be done, I call in my husband. He is the resident painter in ...
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HOW TO USE STEEL WOOL AND VINEGAR TO MAKE WEATHERED WOOD

I promised I would share the steel wool and vinegar stain I used to create the weathered wood boards used for our wood plank accent wall.  This recipe is nothing new…it’s been around for a long time.  ...
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When your bread pudding is actually a mountain! When your bread pudding is actually a mountain!
I love making pizzas with my family. Our pizza ma I love making pizzas with my family.  Our pizza making is a lot like our life.  A little messy, not always pretty but delicious and a lot of fun! .
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