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A friend of mine had 4 collapsible bookshelves that she was going to send to the city dump. She didn’t want them any longer and I decided to take them. All four of them were stained in a dark walnut color which doesn’t work with …
Shepherd’s hooks get dirty, rusty, and grimey just like any outdoor garden decor item. It’s important to clean them semi-yearly to keep them looking nice. If you properly take care of them they should last you for several years, if not decades. I pull all …
Outdoor storage sheds come in all different sizes and shapes. You can purchase ones made from treated wood, metal, hard plastic, coated rubber, and all type’s of materials. They can come completely empty inside or loaded with extra features. When looking to buy a new outdoor storage shed you need to consider several things before making your purchase.
Here’s a few things to consider.
1. Permits. Do you need a permit in your municipality to take down or put up a new shed? If so, do you meet all of the qualifications listed?
2. Location. You need to know exactly where you’ll be placing it on your property. It should be kept away from water wells, sewer lines, old trees, etc. Is the ground even? Does the area need work to make it a safe location?
3. Size. Which size best fits within the area you plan on placing it?
4. Materials. What kind of materials is it made out of? Are those materials great for your weather conditions and environment? Will it hold up to extreme heat? Cold? Snow?
5. Ease of Assembly. The majority of garden sheeds come unassembled. Can you assemble it yourself or will you need help? Are any special tools required for the job?
6. Design. Does it coordinate with the home on the property? You want a coordinated look between your home and other buildings on your property.
7. Extras. Does it have any type of ventilation? Can you run electrical power to it? Does it come with shelving or storage bins? Does it have a window? What kind of doors does it have? Do these extra features meet your needs?
8. Warranty. Does it come with a warranty? Is it free or does it cost extra? What type and for how long?
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I enjoy gardening, both indoors and outdoors gardening. Every room inside our home has at least one houseplant with many rooms having 3 or more. I love how they look in our home giving it that cozy feel and houseplants help to naturally filter the …
Heading on vacation this summer to the beach? Live near the beach or have a collection of seashells sitting around collecting dust? Turn those seashells into garden plant markers! Seashells hold up well to the weather! They will help you indentify your garden plants. Use …
I have a lot of small to medium sized figures and statues throughout my flower beds and gardens. Some that I have are 15+ years old and have sentimental value to me. Over the years those items can get beaten up by the weather and broken down. I had several that were in poor shape and needed to be repaired.
Tips for Repainting Garden Yard Art Figures and Statues
1. Inspect the item and look for damage. Some things are beyond repair while other things just need a minor fix. You need to look them over really well…top to bottom and side to side. I toss out any that have huge cracks or holes.
2. Scrub them up with soapy water (recommend using Dawn Liquid Dish Soap). I like to use an old tooth brush and a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to get the dirt, grime, and crud off of them. Rinse with clean water. Let dry for a day or two if you plan on painting them.
3. Make necessary repairs. If you need to glue something, patch a hole, tighten a screw, replace a wire, etc. do it after they’ve been cleaned & dried.
4. I had several that had lost their color over the years from sun-fade and the weather elements. I decided to repaint them using acrylic craft paint. The turtle shown in this post was completely painted using acrylic paint…2-3 coats to get the coverage that I needed. Let each coat dry for 45-60 minutes before adding another coat. Let dry overnight.
5. Whether you paint them or not….each item should be sprayed EVERY YEAR with 2-3 light coats of clear acrylic spray sealer. This will help protect them from the weather elements. I like to do mine at the beginning of every Spring Season. You can pick up clear acrylic spray sealer at your local craft supply store, hardware store, Amazon, Home Depot, etc. Once sprayed you need to let it cure. I recommend placing them in a warm and dry place for 2 days before placing them back outside.
The top photograph in my post shows a completely furbished and repainted turtle that I completed 2 weeks ago. The second photograph in my post shows the BEFORE. As you can see the color was completely faded from it and it had a lot of dirt and debris stuck in small crevices. Most people would of tossed into the trash but I knew with a little bit of work it could be saved!
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Gardening…it’s one of my spring and summer passions. I enjoy planting flower and veggie gardens outside and indoors I grow about 35 houseplants. I wouldn’t say that I have a “green thumb” but I do have moderate gardening experience. During this time of the year …
I enjoy gardening, both indoors and outdoors gardening. Every room inside our home has at least one houseplant with many rooms having 3 or more. I love how they look in our home giving it that cozy feel and houseplants help to naturally filter the …