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3 Free Dog Biscuits Recipes You Can Make At Home

By Valeri 2499251022_01da4a6222_m

Here are 3 free dog biscuits recipes you can make at home for a lot less money than you think. Treating your dog to something special has never been this quick, easy and inexpensive. You may never have taken him to a doggie day spa (too prissy), doggie day care (too many other dogs), or even had a doggie walker (too impersonal), but now’s the chance to put on your tallest chef hat, lace up that apron, and get to work on some of the best doggie cuisine you’ve ever seen. So the next time you want to pamper that... »MORE

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July 06, 2008
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Hey, that's my suitcase!

By rdougher 100_0477_medium

Traveling soon and bored with old cheap luggage that looks like everyone elses.  Don't want to spend bucks on good stuff just to have it tossed around.  Had some neon paint and old stencils around the house so I spruced up my old suitcase and it only took a few minutes.  I'm not at all artistict but someone who is could do a really good job.  No one will be picking up my luggage by mistake.    »MORE

July 04, 2008
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My Up Coming Exhibition !!!

By ammooreiii Aaron_medium

I'm extremely excited about my exhibition in February at American Tobacco Historic District Campus, Bay 7 Meeting & Event Facility, Durham, NC 27701. For More Info.:         Valerie Ward (919) 433 1570        Email: vward@cbc-raleigh.com I hope all of you will take the time to visit my art exhibition that should run for 3 to 4 months.    Thanks......Aaron »MORE

July 04, 2008
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101 Picnic Dishes in 20 Minutes or Less.

By Chrisjob Picnic_watermelon

The New York Times' Mark Bittman admits: "It may be nothing fancier than bologna or tuna salad on white bread, but you’re still likely to have a good time, which is probably why many of us remain devoted to the same picnic foods we’ve eaten all our lives." But sooner or later, a little variety atop the checkered blanket would be nice. But the bulk of the time should be spent outside, not in preparation in the kitchen. So, chef Bittman offers 101 dishes that can be created in little to no time. And if you need an emergency idea... »MORE

July 04, 2008
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Mid Century Modern Makeover: Upholstered Seats

By ModHomeEcTeacher Teenmorgenbench_061a

Finally, the last step of this project - the seats.  The snaps and the backs were more entailed, these  are standard, boxed, no cord, with top stitching.  Take apart the seat tops and boxing, lay it out on your new fabric and cut out the pieces.  1.  Check out the condition of the foam.  If it has become compressed, try using a steamer to refresh the old foam.  This foam bounced right back. 2.  Mark the center points on front and back of the boxing and cushion top.  Line up the center notch of the boxing with the center notch of... »MORE

July 04, 2008
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How To: Make a Pocket Sized Floorplan.

By Chrisjob 06-30-08-floorplan2

Apartment Therapy, Chicago-version, offers this clever take-along floorplan. The goal is to be able to account for all the components of your room, particularly scale, arrangement in color: "You will want to include basic information like the size and layout of your rooms, color choices (fabric swatches are perfect for this!) and sizes of existing pieces of furniture. Other things that might be helpful are window heights (in case you are curtain shopping), height from the floor to the bottom of your window (in case you need something low to fit under it), and the location of your electrical outlets... »MORE

July 03, 2008
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The Spicelab Bar at Etsy.

By Chrisjob Il_fullxfull

I'm charmed by this Spicelab bar from PurposeDesign, featured in the Etsy Storque. Sure, it's not the only of its kind, but its construction is inspiring for DIY attempt, or not overpriced if you just wanna purchase one.   »MORE

July 03, 2008
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All About Aloe: Growing and Usage Tips.

By Chrisjob Aloeplant

Ahh...aloe. It's natural, spiky, and modern, and with usefulness built right in. Check out some of these buying and growing tips, and all its healthful benefits. And, apparently, you can eat it if you're so inclined. •    Buying Tips•    Growing Tips•    Watering•    Repotting•    Symptoms Of Poor Plant Care•    Removing Leaves•    How To Cut A Leaf•    How Long Will A Leaf Last•    Consuming The Plant Directly•    How To Treat A Wound With Aloe•    Burns & Sunburns•    Home Remedy For Digestive Problems•    Sap Extraction For Bowel Regulation•    Scalp & Hair Treatments•    Poison Ivy, Poison Oak & Allergies•    Pregnancy Stretch Marks•    Insect Bites,... »MORE

July 03, 2008
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12 Quick Around-the-House Fixes

By DIY Maven 1-squeaky-floors

Sometimes we're so busy around the house with the big stuff that we disregard the little stuff. Follow This Old House’s advice to fix the latter to bring harmony home. Take the Squeak out of Squeaky Floors and Stairs Unclog a powder room sink. Clean your stainless and keep it spotless. Hide scratches in woodwork. Tighten a loose set screw. Mask a musty smell (via your furnace!). Tighten loose chair legs. Tighten a drafty window. Quiet a bathroom fan. Steady a loose toilet. Pop a wallpaper bubble. Reattach loose laminate countertops. »MORE

July 03, 2008
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Quick and easy hardware updates!

By DIY Maven Wb307-hardware01

This month's Workbench Magazine has a nice tutorial on how to refinish hardware. BUT you don't have to buy the mag to get the details. Just head on over to this Workbench page and then click on the 'online extras' that appears to the left of the article. Of particular interest is the process of making shiny brass hardware look bronze with brass aging solution. »MORE

July 03, 2008
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Mid Century Modern Makeover: The Back Cushions

By ModHomeEcTeacher Teenmorgenbench_073a

Making the back cushions was the only complicated part of this project.  Once I figured out the length of the tabs and how to set the snaps, it was a breeze. 1. The first thing I did was take apart the old back cushion and trace it on the new fabric. 2.  Make the snap tabs using the old pattern. 3.  Cut bias strip 1 3/4" wide for welt cord.  See my welt cord tutorial. 4. Starting at the center of the bottom I stitched the cording all the way around the front piece of the cushion, clipping corner turns as shown and... »MORE

July 03, 2008
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How to Turn Milk into Glue

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July 03, 2008
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Finally getting my Curbly on!

By thomasweaver 178753557_l_medium

I've been a member of this site for some time now, but I have yet to take the time and contribute! I'm an artsy person with a love of modern beauty. I don't claim to be a interior designer so I hope the critics go easy on me. I love to create things, and always have some project or experiment in the works. I enjoy making my space tranquil and as beautiful as I can. I would describe my perspective as modern/zen/handsome/organic. I like modern mixed with clean lines, a luxury look on a budget. I posted some pictures in... »MORE

July 03, 2008
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Tutorial: How To Use Metal Rivets.

By Chrisjob 6a00d8341c574653ef00e5537dc02c8834-500pi

Lisa from U-Handbag offers a detailed tutorial on using metal rivets. Her well-photographed overview offers tips on tools, technique, and application. Just a bit of knowhow, and all sorts of possibilities. Via. »MORE

July 02, 2008
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How To: Attach Stuff to Walls without Drilling Holes.

By Chrisjob Fo2hkgqfhy0i8sl

Instructables user HighwayKind wanted to keep his kitchen a little more organized: "I didn't want to ruin my kitchen tiles and wall by drilling a giant hole through it, but I did want to hang my knife and paper/foil thing to the wall. Solution: superglue and magnets." Check out the process here...I'm not quite sure whether it's any more wiser to superglue stuff to the wall than to drill into it, but clever, nonetheless. »MORE

July 02, 2008
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DIY:Ten Minute Snap Workshop

By ModHomeEcTeacher Teenmorgenbench_043ac

You thought the DIY: Ten Minute Grommet Workshop was easy, this makes that look like Rocket Science. Oftentimes you'll come across something that needs a snap added or replaced.  Snaps are...well, a snap.  A snap tool and components are available at fabric stores and they are work fine.  The only trick here is to remember which parts go where.  For simplicity sake, I will call the top of the snap Top A and its connecting piece Top B.  The bottom of the snap or the "male" end will be Bottom A and Bottom B.    1.  Poking a hole where the... »MORE

July 02, 2008
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