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  • The Porch Rug (Revisited)

    I thought I'd talk about painting the porch rug in a bit more detail today. So many of you loved…
    May 25, 2009
  • Up for the Challenge: Part Five

    My last post for the Better Homes & Gardens 48-Hour Challenge went up today, and it's all about how we've…
    May 21, 2009
  • How To Make a Hanging Divider

    First, I want to thank you all for your support in the
    May 18, 2009
  • How My Garden Grows

    It seems that spring has finally arrived in Chicagoland. I did alot of work last year to the garden, and…
    May 14, 2009
  • Currently in Second…

    Our front porch was slightly ahead in the 48-Hour Challenge, but now we've slipped down to second place. I'm not…
    May 11, 2009
  • Up for the Challenge: Voting is Live!

    Just a quick note to let you know that you can now vote for your favorite project at BHG.com's 48-Hour…
    May 1, 2009
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  • The Porch Rug (Revisited)

    I thought I’d talk about painting the porch rug in a bit more detail today. So many of you loved the project (thanks!), and it…

    May 25, 200931 comments'R' for Rugs, Crafty (& Handy), Outside
  • Up for the Challenge: Part Five

    My last post for the Better Homes & Gardens 48-Hour Challenge went up today, and it’s all about how we’ve been enjoying our front porch…

    May 21, 200929 commentsOutside, Press
  • How To Make a Hanging Divider

    First, I want to thank you all for your support in the

    May 18, 200939 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Outside
  • How My Garden Grows

    It seems that spring has finally arrived in Chicagoland. I did alot of work last year to the garden, and I’ve been eager to see…

    May 14, 200951 commentsOutside
  • Currently in Second…

    Our front porch was slightly ahead in the 48-Hour Challenge, but now we’ve slipped down to second place. I’m not normally competitive, but with our…

    May 11, 2009101 commentsOutside
  • Up for the Challenge: Voting is Live!

    Just a quick note to let you know that you can now vote for your favorite project at BHG.com’s 48-Hour Challenge! You can vote once…

    May 1, 200919 commentsOutside, Press
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