It has been 10 months since we planted five Lavender Grosso plants in front of our deer fence, and I’m happy to say, they’re looking great! They smell amazing, the flowers are beautiful and the bees … Read More... about POST UPDATE: Our “New” Lavender Hedge Is Flourishing!
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POST UPDATE: Our “New” Lavender Hedge Is Flourishing!
It has been 10 months since we planted five Lavender Grosso plants in front of our deer fence, and I’m happy … Read More... about POST UPDATE: Our “New” Lavender Hedge Is Flourishing!
Cleaning And Re-stuffing Outdoor Furniture Cushions
We’re updating our screen porch with all fresh paint, new screens, and deep-cleaned furniture. Recently, I … Read More... about Cleaning And Re-stuffing Outdoor Furniture Cushions
Losing Our Furry Family Unexpectedly
This isn’t our typical post about renovating, refinishing, or gardening. This one is about the family that … Read More... about Losing Our Furry Family Unexpectedly
Refreshing A Babcock Phillips Mid-Century Modern Stool
This old stool has been with me for many years and even moved with me to three different cities. When it … Read More... about Refreshing A Babcock Phillips Mid-Century Modern Stool
A Cactus Disaster And A Confession
I would say that I live a busy, reasonably typical family life. Rarely is there anything for which I need to … Read More... about A Cactus Disaster And A Confession
Winter Chores In A Southern Garden
Saying that it’s winter in Georgia is a bit of a contradiction to me. I grew up in Ohio and finished college … Read More... about Winter Chores In A Southern Garden
Be Aware Of Butterfly Bushes!
Please note that I’m not saying, “beware” of butterfly bushes, I'm just saying there's a need to keep a … Read More... about Be Aware Of Butterfly Bushes!
Too Many Fall Leaves? Build A Compost Bin!
Fall is here, the colors are beautiful, the temperature is perfect, and all is well…until the leaves start to … Read More... about Too Many Fall Leaves? Build A Compost Bin!
How To Clean A Lichen And Moss Covered Awning?
Our awning looks like it has been deep inside a damp forest for years. The truth is, we live in a suburban … Read More... about How To Clean A Lichen And Moss Covered Awning?
How to Clean Tarnished Copper Pans
When I was learning to cook, I didn’t think much about the type of pan I was using. The goal, at that point, … Read More... about How to Clean Tarnished Copper Pans
Maintaining Marble Countertops
There was no question in my mind that, even before we decided to renovate our kitchen, we would have marble … Read More... about Maintaining Marble Countertops
Making A Rusty Iron Planter Beautiful Again
This next project was pretty much a no brainer. Once the Heirloom Garden Bench and … Read More... about Making A Rusty Iron Planter Beautiful Again
Building A Flagstone Garden Retreat While Sheltering-In-Place
My woodland garden, like most gardens, is a work in progress. It seems that I’m continually dividing and … Read More... about Building A Flagstone Garden Retreat While Sheltering-In-Place
A Restored Iron Bench Becomes A Place For Solitude
This is a time of firsts for many of us. Everything is different, especially our daily routine of working and … Read More... about A Restored Iron Bench Becomes A Place For Solitude
A Heartfelt Thank You To Our Heroes
These first months of 2020 have been unlike any I have ever experienced. Almost all of you reading this could … Read More... about A Heartfelt Thank You To Our Heroes
Refinishing A Mid-century Modern Side Table – Done!
Have you ever worked on a project where nothing seems to go right? Yep, I’m there! We are refinishing a … Read More... about Refinishing A Mid-century Modern Side Table – Done!
Refinishing a Mid-century Modern Table – Part 2
The project to refinish our Mid-century Modern side table is going on and on! Unfortunately, we’ve run into … Read More... about Refinishing a Mid-century Modern Table – Part 2
Refinishing A Mid-Century Modern Table
Even now, in 2020, Mid-Century Modern furniture continues to be very popular. The warm wood tones and natural … Read More... about Refinishing A Mid-Century Modern Table
Should I Put Used Coffee Grounds On My Garden?
As a student of gardening for quite a while now, I read a lot, attend classes, and regularly get … Read More... about Should I Put Used Coffee Grounds On My Garden?
How To Collect And Store Your Favorite Plant Seeds
When fall arrived, it seemed that everywhere I looked in my garden, I saw dried plants offering up a bounty of … Read More... about How To Collect And Store Your Favorite Plant Seeds
How To Install A Rain Barrel To Collect Rainwater From Your Roof
We finished building a rain barrel stand to support our 58-gallon water barrel. Now, its time to install the … Read More... about How To Install A Rain Barrel To Collect Rainwater From Your Roof
Replacing A Broken Flexible Drainpipe
We had just started the process of installing our new barrel stand and rain barrel when the project came to a … Read More... about Replacing A Broken Flexible Drainpipe
How to Build a Rain Barrel Stand
We’re building a wood stand to safely support our 58-gallon rain barrel that will collect rainwater from our … Read More... about How to Build a Rain Barrel Stand
Updating Brass and Crystal Table Lamps
Here’s a quick project to update brass and crystal table lamps. We have two good quality, circa … Read More... about Updating Brass and Crystal Table Lamps