There’s nothing like the feeling of picking fresh veggies right off the plants in your own garden. We recently harvested cucumbers, eggplant, and tomatoes, with zucchini coming soon. Earlier this … Read More... about Set Up Raised Beds to Grow Your Own Vegetables
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Set Up Raised Beds to Grow Your Own Vegetables
There’s nothing like the feeling of picking fresh veggies right off the plants in your own garden. We recently … Read More... about Set Up Raised Beds to Grow Your Own Vegetables

How To Prune Lavender, and When
By jlbteh 4 Comments
SPRING 2022 UPDATE: I'm pruning the lavender I planted as 6 inch tall babies. I didn't prune last fall (2021) … Read More... about How To Prune Lavender, and When

Water Damaged Wood Floors From Refrigerator Water Line Leak
By jlbteh 4 Comments
I recently noticed an area of our warm-toned Hickory floor was turning shades of cold, ugly gray. Since this … Read More... about Water Damaged Wood Floors From Refrigerator Water Line Leak

The Easy Way To Make Compost!
During fall season last year, I raked, shredded and added lots of leaves to our brand new, homemade, … Read More... about The Easy Way To Make Compost!

A Customized Drain Fixed Our Soggy Yard!
By jlbteh 2 Comments
Are you tired of a soggy yard problem that will not go away? Well, we felt that way about our mushy yard after … Read More... about A Customized Drain Fixed Our Soggy Yard!

How To Keep Birds Safe While They Visit Your Yard
Like many others, I enjoy watching a variety of birds regularly visit our yard to eat from the birdfeeder and … Read More... about How To Keep Birds Safe While They Visit Your Yard

What’s Eating Our Concrete Birdbath?
By jlbteh 2 Comments
As each year passes, we enjoy our woodland garden even more. We love the native plants as well as the … Read More... about What’s Eating Our Concrete Birdbath?

Cleaning And Re-stuffing Outdoor Furniture Cushions
By jlbteh 6 Comments
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
By jlbteh 2 Comments
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
By jlbteh 3 Comments
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
By jlbteh 2 Comments
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
By jlbteh 2 Comments
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
By jlbteh 4 Comments
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
By jlbteh 2 Comments
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
By jlbteh 4 Comments
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
By jlbteh 4 Comments
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

How To Restore An Iron And Wood Bench
By jlbteh 6 Comments
During the Pandemic many of us experienced "first times" quite a few times. Everything was different, … Read More... about How To Restore An Iron And Wood Bench

A Heartfelt Thank You To Our Heroes
By jlbteh 2 Comments
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!
By jlbteh 4 Comments
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
By jlbteh 2 Comments
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
By jlbteh 2 Comments
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