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Sign colored in with sharpie paint pen

How to Make a Wooden Sign Without a Stencil

Today, I made a wooden sign with a saying to hang over the baskets I hung on the pantry wall. This farmhouse style sign is just what I had in mind. It was so easy to make, and a very quick project! The best part? It requires no stencils or […]


arbor anchored in garden

How to Anchor an Arbor in the Garden, Install an Arbor without Concrete

I was happy to find a pretty garden arbor on Craigslist. It was very sturdy, solid wood, and the price was right. Once Jason picked it up, I realized I had no idea to anchor it into the ground! Our township requires  permits to install an arbor with concrete, and I wanted the […]


newspaper under mulch

A Weed Control Method for a Low Maintenance Garden

It used to be really tough to keep up with our flower beds in our last house. Mulching alone never seemed to do much for weed control, and I needed a low maintenance garden plan I could stick to. Using landscaping fabric is only an option when you don’t plant annuals […]