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Sometimes I pick up a piece that needs a major overhaul but a quick fix to bring it back to life until my brain and wallet are ready to invest in the piece. Take example this $10 outdoor coffee table. It is rough looking but the metal frame is in great shape and I know […]
Something simple as spray painting your air registers can add new life to a room. Hide your unsightly and yellowed air vents with this simple hack. First clean and prep your surfaces with a hose bath. Next grab a can of kilz aerosol. Evenly apply 2-3 coats. Rehang them once dry and admire your handiwork! […]
This simple hack is one I use often!! Even in home builds when I need a clean cut. Most times when you cut a board it’s best practice to let it fall to the ground. But I’m some cases the spot you need to cut is more in the middle of the board. Instead of […]
So I know this post has been done a thousand times on a thousand different peoples sites. Heck ive even seen pictures on pinterest, and while i didnt think to search etsy im sure theyre on there too. But heres the low down, i gave this project a try after seeing those pictures mainly because […]
I love my little shop vac!! It’s portable, easy to handle, and never lets me down. But lately I need ear plugs to run it cause it sounds terrible. So there it sat in the corner of my barn waiting for me to tear it apart. After removing the motor and lubricating the bearing it […]
Before I writing up this post I would like to say a special thank you to the random lady I met at the Ponchatoula Antique Trade Days. She shared her ideas with me and now I am happy to share them with you. These were incredibly easy to make and far less than the ones […]
Thanks to the power of Rustoleum I got this “crap I keep picking up out the yard” looking like an up-cycled Pinterest worthy piece. Preparing your metal is key. Using the air compressor I blew off as much dust as I could. Next I knocked off as much rust as I could with a wire […]
So we got an electric bill over $350! Our electric bill had been increasing for 2 months but we chalked it up to more usage and ever increasing random charges from our electric company. Still was much higher than our usual bill… When we received a $350 for the month I knew something was wrong!!! […]
Ever open a closet and get an hvac unit staring back at you?? When my husband and I bought our home we knew this hvac unit needed to go!! Our house had minimal closet space and they were less than functional to say the least. Luckily the way the closet were designed in the bedrooms […]
Got old blooms on your plant?? Cut them ugly things off!! Heres a quick how to guide so you dont shock your plant. First i grab a knife or a pair of garden shears. If the plant in question has a rhizome root system DO NOT CUT THE DEAD FLOWER! They use the nutrients from […]
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