Do you need a new deck but want to know which material to choose? Trex Decking vs. wood? I've got answers, but first I need to show you something. My parents deck is in need of a major facelift. They live in Seattle. You know, the place where it rains most of the year? And they have had a wood deck for over 20 years. That is 20+ years of wood living with hard rain, soft rain, drizzly rain, misty rain, layers of paint, layers of stain, ... Read the Post...
Modern Farmhouse Landscape Design
Are you looking for modern farmhouse landscape design ideas? I have the perfect solution that will make your yard stand out! Want a stunning addition to your yard? Consider large, metal or iron flower boxes that you can fill with whatever your heart desires along with steel retaining walls. When we hired a landscaping company we knew we wanted to have these steel retaining walls and large boxes in our front yard, close to the house, to ... Read the Post...
How to Make an All-American “Rag Flag”
If you have seen (and fallen in love with) the whimsy of an American "Rag Flag", I am here to show you how to make an All-American "Rag Flag" - no sewing required! If you can tie a knot, you can make this adorable flag! A perfect craft for kids, too. Here is a simple step-by-step tutorial on how to make one of your very own. This was one of my favorite craft projects to make. I am literally seeing red. And white. And ... Read the Post...
Part Three: Waterproofing a Tile Shower
How do you waterproof a tile shower? There are many methods and ways of doing things, but here is what I chose and got installed it in a weekend. You want to know what it is and how I did it? This is the kit I ordered. A Schluter-Kerdi shower kit is an all-inclusive installation package containing each of the integrated family of components required to create a maintenance-free, watertight shower assembly without a mortar bed for the ... Read the Post...
