tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915278322957960232024-03-16T02:24:43.895-07:00DIY Why Spend MoreAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17424371066095884198noreply@blogger.comBlogger337125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391527832295796023.post-80587779961636329152016-01-05T16:00:00.001-08:002016-01-05T16:56:12.065-08:00Target 90% off ChristmasWhile some Target stores went 90% off Christmas yesterday, the rest seemed to drop today. Food is 70% off.<br />
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The first Target I went to (48th and O St) had the best selection. I even scored<a href="http://www.target.com/p/7-5-ft-pre-lit-philips-balsam-fir-artificial-christmas-tree-clear-remains-lit-ez-connect-lights/-/A-17231819#prodSlot=medium_1_49&term=phillips+christmas+tree" target="_blank"> this $360 tree</a> for $36!<br />
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Here are some pics from the stores followed by what I actually purchased and how much it cost:<br />
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At the first store I got $823 worth of product for $84. At the second store, I purchased $270 worth of product for $30. That means I got $1,093 of Christmas stuff for
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Here is what I bought: <br />
*Disclaimer: A lot will be used for gifts - I'm not a total hoarder ;)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These heavy duty outdoor welcome mats are so fun! I grabbed extra for gifts!</td></tr>
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You don't have to spend a lot to decorate. Here are some pics of my house decorated for the holidays. Almost everything in the photos was a 90% off find. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Living room tree. I got rid of my big tree and converted to skinny trees because my cat would climb and even sleep in the tree. He passed away this year though (RIP Simba) so I'm happy I scored a large tree at Target. Can't wait to decorate it next year and won't have to worry about it getting ruined.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kitchen tree. A 90% off Target score a couple years ago.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I like to use lots of different decorations on trees. In my opinion, you should use different shapes, textures, and colors (complementing colors of course). I especially like the "spray" decorations. I'm not sure what the correct name is, but they're usually berries, sparkly "poofs", twigs, etc.</td></tr>
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I have many more decorations, but you get the idea. Hope you score some of your own good deals!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17424371066095884198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391527832295796023.post-30255808736993756942016-01-04T08:47:00.002-08:002016-01-04T11:44:38.242-08:00Hobby Lobby 90% Off ChristmasHobby Lobby just dropped to 90% off all their Christmas items! Here are some pics of the Lincoln, NE store:<br />
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They had some decorated wreaths and garland that I forgot to snap pics of. They were gorgeous! Hurry and you might be able to snag one. Happy shopping!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17424371066095884198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391527832295796023.post-56297718392601578662015-12-16T06:47:00.001-08:002016-01-04T11:45:13.258-08:00Barn door = great backdrop for wreaths<br />
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It doesn't get easier than this! I had an old barn door laying around and for the life of me I couldn't figure out what to do with it. It was just too big. Cutting it in half was the perfect solution. In all honesty, in the left picture above, the barn door is already cut in half. I forgot to take a before picture so that's why you might be able to see some faint cut lines.<br />
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My husband cut it in half with his circular saw. Make sure you avoid any nails that are already in the door. We then hammered a nail on top to hang the wreath and that's it!<br />
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Obviously I have a Christmas wreath on it now, but think how pretty a fall wreath would look against the barn wood. I plan to swap out the decorations throughout the year.<br />
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Keep an eye out for barn doors on Craigslist. Has anyone noticed them at auctions? I lucked out and got mine from an <a href="http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2014/10/old-barnwood-window-panes-and-doors-oh.html" target="_blank">old shed that was torn down</a> on the acreage where I grew up. I can't remember where I bought the wreath, but I'm sure it was a 90% off steal so pay attention to after Christmas sales.<br />
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Now if only I could find a place for it. I need a bigger house already! Or less stuff. Let's be real ;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17424371066095884198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391527832295796023.post-39048986123017727272015-11-06T07:30:00.002-08:002016-01-04T11:45:24.020-08:00Halloween clearance updateHas anyone stocked up on Halloween clearance items yet? Here are the markdown as of today:<br />
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Target - 70% off decor and costumes, 50% off candy<br />
Walmart - 50% off (although I've heard others have dropped to 75% off)<br />
Shopko - 70% off <br />
CVS - 50% off<br />
Walgreens - 50% off<br />
Michaels - 80% off<br />
Hobby Lobby - 66% off<br />
JoAnn Fabric - 60-75% off<br />
Pier 1 - 75% off<br />
Toys "R" Us - 75% off <br />
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These discounts are what the Lincoln, NE stores reported. Discounts may vary so don't shoot the messenger ;) <br />
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I'm hoping Target drops to 90% tomorrow... fingers crossed! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17424371066095884198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391527832295796023.post-46484225639478065452015-09-01T07:29:00.000-07:002015-09-01T07:44:12.213-07:00Why you should sign up for Panera rewards...Heck yeah! I just got an email saying I get free coffee everyday in September from <a href="https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/home.html" target="_blank">Panera</a>! They do this every so often for their rewards members. I also get coupons and other freebies throughout the year. <a href="https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/company/mypanera-rewards.html" target="_blank">Y</a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">ou should all sign up by clicking here</a>. Did I mention it's free to sign up?<br />
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Here's the email I received about my free hot or iced coffee:<br />
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I took a great landscaping class yesterday night - lord knows I need all the help I can get! It was offered through <a href="https://www.southeast.edu/" target="_blank">SCC</a> and was called <a href="https://www.southeast.edu/assets/0/74/87/324/325/781/08148114-4cf5-42b5-90b2-b6a5312dd36a.pdf" target="_blank">Mind the Gaps: Ensuring Year-Round Color</a>. It was only $19 and was a little over two hours long. <br />
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The instructor had a ton of experience and did a nice job of identifying hardy plants that are good for our zone. I live in southeastern Nebraska so those of you in zone 5 should find this information helpful. Even if you live elsewhere, it's worth skimming over.<br />
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The instructor created a handy chart for us that lists which perennials, trees, shrubs, and vines are blooming in each month. Click on the image below to make it bigger. You may need to go to my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diywhyspendmore/photos/a.453975108080058.1073741829.453071394837096/668040946673472/?type=1&theater" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/diywhyspendmore" target="_blank">twitter</a> pages, click on the photo, and then download it if it doesn't get large enough through the blog. <br />
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She only included plants that are easy to find and have a good track record.<br />
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I also listed the chart info below if you're having trouble viewing it...<br />
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Perennials: Crocus, snowdrops, iris reticulata, early daffodils, scilla<br />
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Trees: Maples, Magnolias<br />
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Perennials: bergenia, bloodroot,bluebells, columbine, crocus, daffodils,dwarf iris, forget-me-nots, groundcover phlox, hellebores, hyacinth, iris reticulata, merrybells, mukdenia, pulmanaria , prairie smoke, speedwell, spring anemone, tulips, wild phlox <br />
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Trees: Magnolia, Peach, Crabapple, Buckeye, Pear, Redbud<br />
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Shrubs: Aronia, Azalea, Forsythia, Lilac, Quince, Viburnum<br />
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Perennials: allium,ajuga, baptisia, bleeding heart, brunnera, catmint, coral bell, cranesbill geranium, daisy,hespera, iris,lamium, pasque flower, prairie smoke, penstemon, peony, poppies, rose, salvia, speedwell, trillium<br />
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Trees: Buckeye, Crabapple, Dogwood, Horsechestnut<br />
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Shrubs: Azalea, Bridal Veil Spirea, Lilac, Rhododendron, Viburnum, Wigelia<br />
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Vines: Clematis<br />
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Perennials: Asiatic Lily, Allium, aruncus (goat's beard), bee balm, daisy, daylily, catmint, columbine, geramium, geum, knautia, larkspur, oriental lily, penstemon, rose, salvia,thalictrum, thermposis, trollius, veronica, yarrow<br />
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Trees: Lilac Trees, Catalpa<br />
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Shrubs: Hydrangea, Spirea<br />
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Vines: Honeysuckle<br />
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Perennials: Allium, Asiatic lily, bee balm, catmint, coneflower, coreopsis, daylily, geranium, gilardia, groundcover sedum, hosta, ligularia, phlox, rose, rudbeckia, russian sage, salvia, scabiosa, stokes aste<br />
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Shrubs: Bottlebrush Buckeye, Hydrangea, Spirea, St. John's Wort, berries on Aronia<br />
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Vines: Honeysuckle<br />
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<u><b>August</b></u><br />
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Perennials: Agastache, centranthus, coneflower, rudbekia, helenium, liatris, sunflower, salvia, catmint, scarlet gilia, tall sedum<br />
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Shrubs: caryopteris, hydrangea, berries on aronia and viburnum<br />
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Vines: Sweet Autumn Clematis<br />
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<u><b>September</b></u><br />
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Perennials: Aster, Chrysanthemum<br />
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Trees: Seven Son Flower (she talked really highly of this tree!)<br />
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Shrubs: caryopteris, hydrangea<br />
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<u><b>October</b></u><br />
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Perennials: Fall color on bluestar amsonia, hosta, fern, mukdenia, peony, and bloodred geramium<br />
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Trees: Fall color on sugar maple, blackgum, kousa dogwood, bald cypress, red maple, sourwood, sasssafrass, sweetgum, japanese maples<br />
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Shrubs: Fall Color on brandywine viburnum, winterthur viburnum, barberry,sumac, spicebush, chokeberry, virginia sweetspire, oak-leaf hydrangea, bottlebrush buckeye, clethra, ogon spirea, hydrangea paniculatas<br />
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<u><b>November and December</b></u><br />
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Perennials: Some perennials persist into fall and winter. Coral Bells, hellebores, & wild ginger often look good for much of winter. Another way to continue interest from your perennials is to not cut all of them all to the ground in the fall. I like to leave plants that have strong stems like coneflowers and goldenrod. They look great with a little frost or light dusting of snow.<u><b> </b></u><br />
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Trees: Interesting bark on amur bird cherry, bald cypress, beech, birch, blackgum, kousa dogwood, lacebark elm, paperbark maple, seven son flower, stewartia, sycamore<br />
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Shrubs: Interesting bark on harry lauders walking stick, oakleaf hydrangea, yellow and redtwig dogwood. Have berries: cotoneasters, holly, firethorn, winterberry. WitchHazel blooms in the winter. Evergreens give you a spot of color and life.<br />
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Vines: Honeysuckle, wisteria and trumpet vines have a nice structure that should be left intact. <br />
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<u><b>Seasonal</b></u><br />
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Extedend interest in the perennial garden regardless of blooms by focusing on foliage. Combine different leaf colors including: greens, blues, yellows, reds and silvers to have impact during the entire growing season along with different textures and sizes. Plant ferny (soft fluffy textures) foliage, big bold leaves, curly leaves, cut edges. There is even foliage with polkadots (pulminaria). If carefully planned you could have a gorgoeus garden without a single bloom.<br />
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All credit goes to Shelley Stoltenberg (the instructor and garden advisor). If you want her contact info, please let me know and I'll get it to you. She's great!<br />
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I hope you found this useful. Happy landscaping!<br />
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Good morning! Well about as good as it can get for a Monday ;) A lot of you have seen pictures of our basement bar, but I never got around to doing an actual tutorial. This post is mostly about how to create a faux granite countertop <a href="http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2013/10/faux-granite-countertops-for-next-to.html" target="_blank">like what I did in my kitchen</a>, but I wanted to include some pictures of the bar before as well. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We were lucky and got this darker piece from family members. It was the perfect size for our space and a good piece to build around. Look for similar pieces at Eco Store, Habitat for Humanity, or on Craigslist. You'll probably be able to get them for a steal especially if they're kind of odd like this one.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the paint I used. <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Painter-s-Touch-32-oz-Ultra-Cover-Semi-Gloss-Black-General-Purpose-Paint-1974502/100208855" target="_blank">Currently around $8 at Home Depot.</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a vanity that was supposed to go in the bathroom, but we decided to build around it and make it the back countertop with sink. We bought this vanity at <a href="http://www.ecostoresne.org/" target="_blank">Eco Store</a> for around $25.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Since the countertops are odd sizes and we didn't want to spend a lot of money, we decided to do faux granite countertops. Basically you sponge paint on, add glitter, and cover with <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/32-ounce-envirotex-lite-pour-on-finish-729723/" target="_blank">EnviroTex Lite </a>or epoxy of your choice. I bought these craft paints from <a href="http://www.michaels.com/crafts-and-hobbies/craft-paint/809188094" target="_blank">Michael's</a>. I used a mix of silver metallic, black metallic, greys, and white. It's super important that you use some sort of metallic paint because that shimmer makes it look closer to real granite.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You'll need sea sponges to sponge on the paint. Look at pieces of granite for inspiration. Make note of the colors, patterns, and lines in natural granite and paint based on that. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My messy workstation! You can cut the sponges in several pieces. Pour the paint on paper plates and then get at it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's going to look really ugly at first! This is normal. The key is to keep layering the paint. Rotate through the colors over and over and over. It will take a while, but the more you layer, the more natural it's going to look. No need to wait for it to dry in between layers unless your paint starts blending together.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once you have the countertop painted exactly the way you want it, sprinkle fine glitter over it (we used white and black). Then, prepare your epoxy. We used <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/32-ounce-envirotex-lite-pour-on-finish-729723/" target="_blank">EnviroTex Lite</a> which can be found at Hobby Lobby, Michael's, and some home improvement stores. If purchasing at Hobby Lobby or Michael's, be sure to use a coupon!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't have many pictures of this process because you have to work fast! Mix the two epoxy containers together in a clean milk jug or ice cream bucket. We only had a pop bottle on hand - not the best option. Once you've stirred it for the recommended amount of time on the directions, start pouring. We used card stock to spread it out. The most important thing is to make sure you have plenty of epoxy (so buy extra kits). Use more than you think you'll need. If you spread it too thin, the finish will not be smooth and you'll have bare spots and bumps. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once it's all spread out, watch for bubbles to emerge over the next couple of hours. Blow them out with a blow torch or your breath.</td></tr>
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Okay, so you get the idea! We were able to build and finish the bar and back countertop for around $250. (Note that this figure does not include finishing the actual room - drywall, paint, tile, etc.) So go out there and build the bar of your dreams!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17424371066095884198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391527832295796023.post-45096048503638086322015-06-25T07:05:00.001-07:002015-07-20T07:39:57.850-07:004th of July savings at the home improvement storesEven after buying close to 100 bags of mulch this year, we still need more (ridiculous). Thankfully Lowe's has marked their colored mulch down to 5 for $10 again. Now is a good time to watch for sales at home improvement stores. <a href="http://lowes.shoplocal.com/Lowes/BrowseByPage?storeid=2505533&promotionviewmode=Single&promotioncode=Lowes-062515&listingid=0&sneakpeek=N&pagenumber=1&promotiondisplayorder=-1" target="_blank">Lowe's</a>, <a href="http://www.menards.com/main/flyer.html?flyer_run_id=67558&page=1&locale=en&flyer_type_name=weekly3&store_code=3179&hide=catalog,catalog1,midwestmanufacturing&postal_code=68526&getGoogleKey=true&flyer=flyer" target="_blank">Menards</a>, and <a href="http://localad.homedepot.com/homedepotsd/LocalAd?contentgroupid=32&storeid=2401558#!/" target="_blank">Home Depot</a> will all be offering special deals leading up to 4th of July. Lowe's is even doing a special buy of the day similar to what Home Depot does all year round.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17424371066095884198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391527832295796023.post-75922921388406190502015-06-18T05:46:00.002-07:002015-06-18T05:51:05.425-07:00Half priced shakes at Sonic todayToday, June 18th, you can get half priced shakes at Sonic all day! <a href="https://www.sonicdrivein.com/menu/200-shakes" target="_blank">Click here </a>to see their different shakes. Umm... yum!<br />
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Recently I posted about an <a href="http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2015/05/old-door-turned-into-corner-shelf.html" target="_blank">old door turned into a corner shelf</a>. I kept that one for myself, but have been on a mission to get rid of stuff! I grabbed another door out of my junk stockpile (that totally makes me sound like a hoarder doesn't it?) I did the same thing to this door, but distressed it and gave it to my mom.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My husband cut into the door before I was able to get a before pic, but hopefully you get the idea. <a href="http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2015/05/old-door-turned-into-corner-shelf.html" target="_blank">Read my previous post </a>for instructions on this first step. You'll want to use lag screws to connect the two pieces together.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I painted a couple of coats on it before putting in the shelves. This saved me the headache of trying to paint in corners and crevices.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We had this piece of MDF leftover from another project and it just happened to be the perfect size for the shelves.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Measure and then cut the MDF or wood.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You should be able to use the first shelf as a template and trace it for the rest.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks like a dog chewed up the corner... just adds more character, right?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Secure the shelf with a brad nailer. We used 2" nails.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pic of brad nailer. Worth the investment. We use ours constantly.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How cool is the original hardware? The actual knob was missing, but I think it still looks neat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Distress the piece with sandpaper. I use a hand sander and hit all of the edges and corners.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...and then start rubbing it in / wiping it off.</td></tr>
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Again, check out <a href="http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2015/05/old-door-turned-into-corner-shelf.html" target="_blank">my original post</a> for steps I may have breezed over. Major props to the hubs for his help! This project cost me $0 because I had everything on hand. I just got back from <a href="http://www.junkstockomaha.com/" target="_blank">Junk Stock</a> in Elkhorn, NE and I saw a lot of old doors for around $30. You can probably get them cheaper on Craigslist or at places like Eco Store. Give it a try!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17424371066095884198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391527832295796023.post-30299348907773328642015-06-15T05:53:00.002-07:002015-06-15T05:58:53.565-07:0050% off at Kaw Valley Greenhouses<br />
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Have a great weekend!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17424371066095884198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391527832295796023.post-9488679146770387322015-05-27T06:48:00.003-07:002015-06-05T05:47:05.170-07:00Old door turned into corner shelf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You've probably seen these all over. I can't believe how popular they are! I normally see them for over $100 so here's your chance to make your own and customize it for much, much less. I actually spent $0 on this because I used up what we had on hand. If you have to go out and buy everything, I think you should easily be able to make it for less than $50.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was an original door in the house that I grew up in. My parents kept it after they remodeled. I'm glad they did. It's a very nice, solid wood door with a porcelain knob. You should be able to find old doors on <a href="http://lincoln.craigslist.org/" target="_blank">Craigslist</a> or places like<a href="http://www.ecostoresne.org/" target="_blank"> EcoStore</a> (they have a ton!) or <a href="http://www.lincolnhabitat.org/restore.html" target="_blank">Habitat for Humanity Restore</a>. Make sure you buy a solid wood door. The cheap, hollow ones won't work!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Measure the door and divide by two to find the middle. Measure the thickness of the door. Subtract that thickness from the middle which will tell you where to make your cut. You do not want to cut in the middle because you need to figure for one piece going on top of the other. Did that make any sense at all?! You'll want a table saw to make the cut.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My husband originally tried<a href="http://www.lowes.com/Search=corner+braces?storeId=10151&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&N=0&newSearch=true&Ntt=corner+braces#!" target="_blank"> corner braces</a> to put the pieces together. Seems logical, right? Don't do this. It left the piece way too wiggly.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Instead you should use lag screws. These are 3.25". Use an<a href="http://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Hardware-Power-Tools-Impact-Drivers/N-5yc1vZc29x" target="_blank"> impact driver </a>to drive them in.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I painted the piece before putting the shelves in and I'm glad I did. It can be annoying to paint in corners and I usually end up with runs. By painting before the shelves, I didn't have to worry about jamming paint into crevices. I forgot to take pictures of my husband cutting the shelves and nailing them in (sorry). We used white pine for the shelves which is cheap. You'll need to decide if you want the shelves to extend all the way to the front or if you want to leave an inch which is what we did. Measure from one side to the other and then from front to back on each side so that you know what size to cut your shelves. To nail the shelves in, we found that a Brad Nailer with 2" nails worked perfectly.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I gave the piece two more coats of paint. I used Heron Plume from Sherwin Williams. It's the same color as our trim in the basement. We put the shelf at the bottom of the basement stairs on the landing. My husband secured it to the wall with a 3" construction screw.</td></tr>
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There you have it! For more tutorials on how to do this, click <a href="https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/better-homes-gardens/diy/h/15635465/how-to-make-shelves-using-an-old-door/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ17zLtLWZI" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/diy-door-shelf-tutorial" target="_blank">here</a>. Happy DIY'ing!<br />
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Good morning! I found an interesting piece of furniture on the curb a couple weeks ago and finally got around to giving it a makeover. This project is similar to <a href="http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2014/06/minwax-polyshades-on-antique-dresser.html" target="_blank">the dresser redo I did a while back</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I searched for a date on it, but couldn't find one. It's pretty old though! It's smaller than a regular dresser so I thought it'd work well as a bedside table in our guestroom. I'm using the same stain as I used on <a href="http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2014/06/minwax-polyshades-on-antique-dresser.html" target="_blank">this dresser</a> so they should match pretty well.</td></tr>
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I've seen these projects all over pinterest for a while now and finally got around to trying it out for myself. I spent nothing on this project because I used what I had on hand and used coupons on the items I did need. If you have to go out and purchase everything, you might spend around $15.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We have a stack of old barnwood from a chicken shed my husband tore down on the place where I grew up. If you don't have barnwood, pick up a free pallet. They're advertised on Craigslist all the time or you can call the stores directly.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buy one of these to connect the boards together.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Or cut some wood in thin pieces to use as brackets. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clean it up. I probably should have used the power washer, but I didn't feel like dragging it out.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I added a whitewash, but you can leave as is, paint a solid color, or stain the wood. To make a cheap and easy whitewash, simply add one or two parts water to one part paint.</td></tr>
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Nebraska, streched it out when I copied and pasted it, and printed it on
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cut a spacer (or use something on hand) rather than measuring between each nail. It will save you a ton of time! Plus, I was able to see how far down each needed to be nailed based on the height of the spacer.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I wanted to nail around the N, but it just wasn't working. I've seen people do hearts and other objects. I think the N was too small and trying to squeeze those nails in just looked funny. I ended up pulling them out.</td></tr>
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This project took me a couple hours max. If you're not into the state design, consider a monogram, name, team logo, etc.!<br />
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If you simply want to buy one rather than make one, check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/skotchdesigns?fref=ts" target="_blank">Skotch Designs</a> (shout out to an old friend who started this company). They even sell some product in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pixichix1?fref=ts" target="_blank">Pixi Chix</a> store! <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17424371066095884198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391527832295796023.post-6475418807683703102015-04-15T08:50:00.000-07:002015-04-20T07:17:09.876-07:00Planting a privacy screen with arborvitaesSince our street is somewhat new, there aren't many trees. We had zero trees on our lot when we moved in. Last year we planted two decorative trees up front and two shade trees out back. Our lot still looks bare and we need privacy from a road on the south side of our house so we're planting an arborvitae screen.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guess I don't have any good pics of the road, but here you can see it in the top left hand corner of this pic (taken around 4th of July). The trees will be in a line to the left. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isn't<a href="http://pixgood.com/arborvitae-fence.html" target="_blank"> this</a> gorgeous? We're not planting that many and I'll never have that nice of a backyard, but one can dream, right?</td></tr>
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Emerald Green Arborvitae's were half off at Home Depot so we bought 21 to create a staggered privacy screen.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lovely picture of me after loading everything. I'm probably thinking "Ugh, I'm too tired to reach down and grab my purse." I pretty much moved into Home Depot this past week. I went there last Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Tuesday (and this week isn't even over yet). You're welcome, Home Depot. Oh, and Lowe's on Monday. If you ever need to find me, check the home improvement stores.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We sprinkled in some <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Vigoro-3-5-lb-Tree-Shrub-and-Evergreen-Plant-Food-124260/203106436" target="_blank">Vigoro Tree, Shrub, and Evergreen Fertilizer</a> into each hole (great reviews) and also used <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Earthgro-40-lb-Fill-Dirt-73040180/205658037" target="_blank">some new topsoil.</a> It's important to dig the hole twice as wide as the root ball, but not too deep. Your hole should only be as deep as the root ball.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's recommended that you space arborvitaes 2'-3' apart. We spaced ours 4' apart because we're going to plant a second row in front to fill in the open spaces.</td></tr>
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We got the back row (11 trees) planted yesterday. On to the front row (10 more) sometime later this week. Volunteers welcome! Whenever you plant new trees - water, water, water!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17424371066095884198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391527832295796023.post-74510377912834703732015-04-15T06:04:00.001-07:002015-04-20T07:17:17.041-07:00Tax day dealsHopefully your taxes are done and you can celebrate with some of these deals today! Here are the ones that caught my eye because we have these companies in Lincoln, NE:<br />
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Burger King - Buy 1 Whopper, get 1 free with<a href="http://www.retailmenot.com/view/bk.com#print.6722433" target="_blank"> this coupon </a><br />
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McDonald's - Participating locations offering buy 1 get 1 for a penny Big Macs and Quarter Pounders<br />
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Olive Garden - $6 off dinner for tow until April 19 with <a href="http://www.olivegarden.com/coupons/coupon-personalization/dinner-for-two-for-less" target="_blank">this coupon</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.sonicdrivein.com/" target="_blank">Sonic</a> - Half priced cheeseburgers all day, no coupon necessary <br />
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<a href="http://www.schlotzskys.com/" target="_blank" title="http://www.schlotzskys.com/">Schlotzksky's</a> - Get a free, small "The Original" sandwich when you purchase a 32-ounce drink and a bag of chips <br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_795086929"></span>Bruegger’s Bagels</a><span id="goog_795086930"></span> - Big Bagel Bundles are $10.40 (about a $3.50 “deduction”)
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<a href="http://www.officedepot.com/" target="_blank">Office Depot</a> - Shred 2 pounds of documents for free until April 25, <a data-web-url="http://www.officedepot.com/fm/files/od/promo/2015/w7/tax/shreddingc.pdf" href="http://www.officedepot.com/fm/files/od/promo/2015/w7/tax/shreddingc.pdf" target="_blank">print a coupon</a> or show one to a clerk on your smartphone<br />
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<a href="https://www.livingsocial.com/content/taxday15?utm_source=banner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=taxbreak15" target="_blank">Living Social </a>- Use code TAXBREAK15 to save 15% off of deals<br />
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Babies 'R Us - <a href="http://www.retailmenot.com/view/babiesrus.com#print.6772508" target="_blank">$8 off coupon</a> for Pampers or Huggies good through April 30 <br />
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<a href="http://dealnews.com/features/tax-day-freebies/" target="_blank">Deal News: The Best Tax Day Freebies for 2015</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/04/14/tax-day-freebies-april-15-promotions-hard-rock-cafe-schlotzskys/25764879/" target="_blank">USA Today: Tax Day Freebies to Chew On</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2015/04/14/2015-tax-day-freebies-promotions-deals-specials/" target="_blank">Forbes: 2015 Tax Day Freebies, Promotions, Deals and Specials</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-04-14/15-tax-day-freebies-and-discounts-free-shredding-included-" target="_blank">Bloomberg: 15* Tax Day Freebies and Discounts (Free Shredding Included)</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17424371066095884198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391527832295796023.post-73047224597857918932015-04-02T10:02:00.002-07:002015-04-02T12:29:49.775-07:00Free 8x10 from Walgreens<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Through April 4th, order a free 8x10 from <a href="http://photo.walgreens.com/walgreens/storepage/storePageId=Print" target="_blank">Walgreens</a> with code <b>FREE2FRAME</b>! Pick up in store to avoid shipping costs. (The code will not work on Walgreens mobile site.)<br />
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We had an old, white (turning almond) beer fridge that was left at our house when we bought it. We purchased new appliances for the upstairs kitchen and moved this fridge downstairs. It was too ugly to put in our bar room so <a href="http://www.rustoleum.com/en/product-catalog/consumer-brands/specialty/stainless-steel" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Stainless Steel Paint</a> to the rescue!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It actually looks pretty good in this picture, but don't let it fool you. It was permanently dirty looking from years and years of use. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I bought this from <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-1-Qt-Stainless-Steel-Paint-2-Pack-DISCONTINUED-207517/203652907" target="_blank">Home Depot.</a> It looks like they've now discontinued it there, but I'm sure you can find it elsewhere. I think it was around $30.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You'll need to apply thin layers. I used a high quality trim brush based on another blogger's recommendation. If I were to do it again, I'd use one of <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Linzer-3-Piece-Trim-Kit-HD-MS-200-4/202097461" target="_blank">those small foam rollers. </a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Streaky! Probably why I had to do four coats! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the fourth coat, I dug out this trimmer thingy. It worked okay. Again, use a small foam roller if you attempt this. You'll probably get a much smoother finish. </td></tr>
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<span id="goog_1294087311">I'd definitely recommend this product as a quick, cheap fix for ugly appliances!</span><span id="goog_1294087312"></span> The paint does not come off of whatever you're painting with, just a FYI. I had to toss a couple nice trim brushes once again :/ Regardless, give this product a try!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17424371066095884198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-391527832295796023.post-39739874739586999822015-03-20T08:21:00.001-07:002015-03-20T08:21:25.772-07:00Free Redbox through March 31stUse code <b>5678JJNN </b>for a free Redbox rental through March 31st!<br />
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If you've ever shopped for quality bar stools, you know how expensive they can be. That's when Craigslist comes to the rescue! I got a pair of sturdy, solid wood, swivel bar stools for $100 ($50 each). You know what else is awesome about Craigslist? No taxes!<br />
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While it makes me sad to paint over wood, the oak color just wasn't doing it for me. Plus, I had a <a href="http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2013/10/glazing-furniture-to-add-depth.html" target="_blank">garage sale table</a> on hand that I wanted to match and the only way was to paint everything the same color. This project cost me about $115 total. A quality bar stool can cost well over $200 so I'd say this was a decent deal!<br />
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I did not sand or prime before painting this time since I was going for the imperfect antique effect. If you want a perfect finish with no flaws, you'll need to lightly sand and add a primer.<br />
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After that, brush or wipe on the decorative glaze and then wipe the excess off. I used <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Transformations-1-qt-Java-Brown-Cabinet-Decorative-Glaze-266227/203265738" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Java Brown Decorative Glaze. </a> <br />
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Apparently I forgot to take pictures of this process so click <a href="http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2013/10/glazing-furniture-to-add-depth.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2013/10/another-glazing-project.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2014/07/antique-buffet-revamp.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2013/11/red-hot-buffet.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2014/09/diy-mini-husker-pallet.html" target="_blank">here</a> for other projects I've used this on. Can you tell I like to glaze stuff?<br />
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Here are the after pictures:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think they go well with our barnwood ceiling! <a href="http://diywhyspendmore.blogspot.com/2014/12/whitewashing-barnwood-ceiling.html" target="_blank">Click here </a>to learn more about the ceiling. </td></tr>
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Here's a pic of the entire bar area. Keep in mind it's still a work in progress!<br />
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