I absolutely LOVE turning my larger shrubs into petite little trees; they’re just so elegant! But getting an overgrown shrub into a single-stem (or close to it) can be a laborious task. In this post, I cover my tips. Tips for Trimming a Large Bush into a Small Tree The main difference: a trunk! My ... Read More about How to Prune a Shrub Into a Small Tree
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No matter how lightly you tread, your shoes are high powered dirt magnets that inevitably bring the outdoors in. Luckily, others handle the indoor vacuuming at my home – it’s one of the perks of marriage. But my luck ends at the driveway, an unpaved witch’s brew of dirt, leaves and stump grindings. Car floorboardsRead More
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If there’s one thing homeowners know, it’s that water is the enemy. From ice dams to pin-hole pipe leaks, roof leaks to failed angle stops – a little water leak can do a LOT of damage to a home. The ideal of course is to avoid potential water damage by correcting issues before they becomeRead More
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Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/I’m building a set of furniture for my new floating deck in my back yard. In this post, I’m sharing the easy-to-build ottoman. Hey friends! For those of you in the U.S., I hope you’re having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. As for myself, I’m currently traveling after a brief (but much-needed) beach getaway. We ... Read More about DIY Outdoor Ottoman
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This week, our Tool Deals & Steals will help you find the best deals on tools you need – or let’s face it, just really want – for your lawn, woodworking projects, and a ton of other handy uses. A Husky ratcheting wrench set is a must-have in any tool kit. And at a priceRead More
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Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/Hey all, it’s Tylynn dropping in from Bitterroot DIY. It’s been a little while since I shared a new project here at the Ugly Duckling House! I’ve been cranking out some major room makeovers at our house lately and got a little behind on blog posts … you know how it goes. But I’m happy ... Read More about DIY Storage Shelf with Baskets
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Got a sporty new fridge, with a water dispenser or ice maker? Need to hook up a water supply line to feed that sporty new fridge? You’re probably eager to test out your fridge’s capacity for cranking out ice for celebratory frozen daiquiris, and you may be tempted to take the fastest, easiest way toRead More
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Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/At the very end of last summer, I wrote a small “pup-date” to share a few stories with you about Charlie and Stella since they moved in together. A lot of you guys LOVED it and asked for more. So, I’m here to give you another! This post is sponsored by my friends at Swiffer ... Read More about Pupdate: Working from Home, Cleaning, and the Dogs
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So what the heck is a biscuit joiner (or plate joiner)? Should biscuits even be joined without the benefit of the clergy? Or joined at the table with a cup of tea? The debate rages on. I recently got reacquainted with the DeWalt DW682K Biscuit Joiner after DeWalt sent us one to review. As aRead More
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Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/Here’s how to make house numbers more visible (especially at night!) with this FREE DIY sign using offcuts from the scrap wood pile and a scroll saw. I know this is going to sound very “typical lazy Millenial blah blah blah” to say, but at the UDH, we order food out a lot. Like, a ... Read More about DIY House Numbers Sign for the Mailbox
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Today we’re happy to kick off a new category – Home Fixated Tool Deals and Steals! As you might guess from the name, articles in this category will focus on some of the spiciest deals in the wide world of tools. Whether you are beginning your tool collection or are an established kick-butt professional contractor,Read More
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If you’re one of those people who prefer not to sustain serious injury, you may be familiar with a little thing called “safety”. We woodworkers encounter many “opportunities” for bodily injury. The router table is one such hazard: approach with respect and caution. Our friends in blue sent a Rockler small piece holder our wayRead More
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Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/The deck got a little more colorful this week thanks to some new flowering plants and stylish planters! We got started on the new outdoor sectional this week! For those of you who have been around since last summer’s big floating deck build, you know that I’ve been (cue dramatic teen girl voice) dying to ... Read More about Adding Some Wow to the Deck with Colorful New Plants & Planters
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In our recent full review of the Makita XDT14T impact driver kit, Steve noted that the world isn’t really desperate for another new impact driver. He’s right – there are almost as many impact drivers on the market as there are Democratic presidential contenders, making it hard to get excited when a new one comesRead More
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I spend most of my day on my feet, my big, wide, hard to fit feet. I seem to put my feet in harms way throughout any given day. The one brand I’ve found that makes their line of boots in wide as well as medium width is KEEN Utility, and I’ve been a fanRead More
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Whether you’re building dining tables or installing wood flooring, failure to consider wood movement can destroy countless hours of otherwise masterful handiwork. As wood exchanges moisture to and from the environment it shrinks and plumps with virtually unstoppable hydraulic forces. An accurate assessment of moisture content with a wood moisture meter can make (or literallyRead More
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Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/It’s the first of the month, so you know what that means: another free cross stitch pattern in my free monthly series! About this Dragonfly Cross Stitch Pattern It’s my birthday month! In fact, it’s my birthday TODAY! And, I LOVE vivid greens and blues. These deep, jeweled tones are my favorite. So, I adapted ... Read More about Jeweled Dragonfly | Free Cross Stich Pattern
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