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Learn how to make a DIY house number sign using the lid from a bourbon barrel. Modern black house numbers on rustic wood make a stylish house address sign! Exterior updates aren’t cheap! Lighting, landscaping, exterior finishes… they can all cost a pretty penny. However, your house address doesn’t have to be pricey. Make a …

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Learn how to restore bamboo furniture that has been damaged by sun and rain. Repair rattan furniture – and protect it – for outdoor use! Do you own bamboo or rattan furniture that has seen better days? Today, I’ll show you how to restore bamboo and repair rattan… and how to keep it that way, …

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What is the difference between German Smear, Mortar Wash, and Limewash? Learn the pros and cons of each technique: german schmear vs. mortar wash vs. limewash. If you’re considering refinishing your brick exterior, you might be confused by all the different options – I know I was! German Schmear vs. Mortar Wash vs. Limewash… what …

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Learn how to make a Disney Countdown Calendar for your next Disney Vacation. Watch the video tutorial and download the printable to countdown to the trip.  Ya’ll, we are going to Disney World this fall! If you don’t know, kids are free before three. This is something we took advantage of with our son (a …

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Does your fireplace need a makeover? These before and after photos of German Schmear (or ‘smear’) fireplaces will inspire you to update your brick or stone hearth! Our German Schmear brick fireplace project has been a hit, which got me thinking: wouldn’t it be great to see German Schmear (also called ‘smear’) in other homes, …

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