Last summer my mom purchased a hummingbird feeder for me because I had found a hummingbird nest in my backyard tree that I was incessantly talking about. Due to a busy schedule and it being close to the end of the summer when I received this beautiful gift, I did not end up putting it up in my yard last summer. However this summer, I really wanted to have a hummingbird nest in my backyard tree again, so not only did I put up the hummingbird feeder, I decided to create a little ...
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STAINING YOUR DECK – TIPS & TECHNIQUES FOR STAINING YOUR DECK WITH LASTING RESULTS
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. So now that you have picked your deck stain (see: STAINING YOUR DECK - HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT DECK STAIN), it is now time to actually stain your deck. I managed deck coatings for a major paint company for a few years and have learned all the tips and tricks to ...
STAINING YOUR DECK – HOW TO SELECT THE RIGHT DECK STAIN
Have you gone to the store to buy stain for your deck only to be completely overwhelmed by all the options? Water-Based versus Oil-Based? Clear, Transparent, Semi-Transparent, Solid, Resurfacer...WHAT??? You try to ask the store associate and they are not that helpful. I understand how confusing it all can be. I managed deck coatings for a major paint company for a few years and I thought it was complex. It honestly took me awhile to learn everything and I was working with deck coatings ...
ALL THE BASIC INFORMATION YOU NEED ON WHEN TO START YOUR OUTDOOR PROJECTS
This morning I woke up to a winter wonderland outside. If it was still winter this would be fine, but it is currently mid-April. Meaning it is technically Spring. At least that is what my calendar says, but it appears Mother Nature has not gotten the memo yet. It's also not a dusting of snow. We got more than an inch. And this is also not the first snow fall in April, it's the third. At this rate, it feels like warm weather will never be here. My biggest complaint with the snow is ...
PAINTING MY HOUSE: TIPS FOR SELECTING THE PERFECT PAINT COLORS
Picking paint colors for my home is one of my favorite things to do! It is amazing how changing the color of paint in a room can make an enormous impact and bring that room to life. However, there are so many paint colors out there and selecting the right color can be really daunting. Below are some tips of mine to help you select the right color for your room. HOUSE WALKS, MODEL HOMES OR A FRIENDS HOME Sometimes going to other homes provides the inspiration you need to help you select the ...