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[Image Source: Pacific Standard Time] Last month, SPD took their show on the road to participate in the annual KBIS event, held in Chicago. The shop pumped out several stellar cabinet pieces to showcase, and it was a fantastic opportunity to get these out for public viewing. The dust may have...

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woodworking


Since the cold season is acting up, we thought we would find some decorating ideas that will keep you indoors, enjoying every minute. Bringing letters and words into your home is a great way to add freshness and creativity. This is why, for today, we gathered quite a few colorful...

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decor, diy


We finally said good bye to the compost. We really thought long and hard about keeping it, but we finally settled on getting rid of it. Here were our reasons: 1. It doesn't really make much soil - for all the food scraps we put in it, all the mixing...

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outdoor, storage, diy


Moving day is quickly approaching so most of our recent purchases have to do with function. We need a few rooms to work for us right away. Decor and styling can wait.     1 – PAX BERGSBO This wardrobe is typically found in bedrooms acting as a freestanding closet. The...

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Looking for unconventional materials to build a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing home? Designed by studio James & Mau Arquitectura and built by Infiniski, the unusual looking Casa El Tiamblo was developed using four 40-feet shipping containers. But as you will certainly observe from the photos below, the residence has a...

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architecture


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may 14, 2012

Rob bought brass labels for our plants.  You use a ballpoint pen to "engrave" the name of the plant onto the plate and then stick it into the ground. Rob won't let me write on them because my writing is so bad no one could read them.  I maintain that...

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landscaping


A while ago I brought shame upon my family by publicly admitting we have tub stains, and then showing you a picture of them. SHAMEFUL. I just did it again. But the tub stains are NOT our doing, promise. I’m not sure if that makes it better or worse....

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bathroom, cleaning


Here’s the next color in my line of Milk Paint!   I’d like to introduce you to “French Enamel.”   Here’s the dresser before… (You can take a moment to revive the wood lover next to you who just passed out at the sight of this beautiful wood being painted.)  I know it...

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before and after, paint, furniture


If you are looking for inspiration in garden designs, you have come to the right place. This post gathers quite a few landscaping ideas that can get you started in planning the garden you’ve always dreamed about. You will find a variety of garden styles in the photos below, all...

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landscaping


When you're laying down tile, wiggle is usually a bad word.  One of the most important lessons to learn is that you always want to take care of any corrections and cleanup before the tile begins to dry.  Once mastic (aka tile adhesive) is cured, it's hard as a rock (and...

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tile, flooring