Balcony Gardening

Yesterday I introduced the topic of urban gardening. Urban gardening presents several issues because in most cases it falls into small space gardening. In some of these cases no actual ground is available for traditional row gardening and while raised beds may be an option for some those living in apartments and row housing may not be able to use raised beds due to restrictions of the tenancy.

Beach House Renovation/Makeover Day 1

Welcome from Holden Beach, NC.  I took a few days off work to come relax at the beach.  I guess I was experiencing Woodworking/Makeover withdrawal as I convinced my in-laws that they should let me do some work to their kitchen, with some consultation with my wife we decided on a plan.  We formulated the plan presented it to them and they were good with it.

During our car ride to the home store we changed the plan.  We then promptly advised my in-laws of the change in plans.  There were a few trust us we know what we are doings moments and a few moments when I was telling them trust us that I questioned myself. So I faked it.  A few purchases later and I was on my way.

 

So the plan is to take this kitchen

EXHIBIT A:

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is a hint in this picture as to what I am about to do.

Can you see it?

Yep there it is.

 

 

 

 

 

 

As stack of wood.  Do you know what I am doing know.

You guessed it batten board backsplash the Triple B, The Three Amigo B’s, the wooden tenors…….  I know I went to far.

Things started off slow.  Then got slower and then stopped, then started up again.  Here is the pictorial…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the picture above you may notice some lines around the outlets and switches.  I drew lines around the outlet/switch covers for reference points for all of my cuts.  We decided to let everything be inset in the wood.  All the areas and the wood will be painted white when we are done.  You can bring the outlets/switches flush with the wood it just take a little more work.  We decided with us only being here for the weekend that we would go this route and I actually like it personally.  It will look great when everything is white.  Don’t worry I will post pics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I finally got the wall mostly done.  If you look in the second to last picture where the wood stops and am going to add to small shelves there and we are going to switch the orientation of the wood and run it horizontally all the way up the window to just under the crown molding.  I will also do the same thing over the Stove.  This will add some contrast to the layout and give it that custom look.  I hope….

Hopefully I will have everything wrapped up tomorrow with the trim work and we can get it all painted.  A few things to note on this.  I am using Liquid nail to attach the wood directly to the Formica backer.  The backer is on there pretty good and again being that I am here for a weekend didn’t want to chance tearing up the wall and having to repair that in addition to this.  I have used 3 tools on this project a Miter saw, table saw and a jigsaw.  I believe my mother in-law really likes the look and apparently I am going to be invited back down to apply a similar treatment to the master bathroom.  I think that is what she said…  I’m a little tired at this point and don’t totally remember.  If you have any questions about how I did something just leave me a comment.

More to come tomorrow……..

 

Have a Great Day!

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Guaranteed Bottom Prices!
These new LOW prices do not include furnishings or other past incentives and are subject to deed release by the bank. We are guaranteed a 5 day response to each buyer if the offer is at least full list price. Buyers can still make offers at less than list price. These will be reviewed by the bank and a response is guaranteed within 10 days.

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> New Konecto flooring in certain units. This new flooring lessens noise heard from surrounding units and has been a huge welcome!
> A brand new Storefront has been added to the entire condo. This new enclosure keeps the wind and rain out of the walkways and tower areas and has been welcomed by all current owners and visitors. It has also enhanced the overall value of the building and individual ownership of each condo unit.

Current Price List (03/01/10)
Unit 207 - $199,900 ~ original price $319,000
Unit 402 - $199,900 ~ original price $309,000
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For sales inquiries, please contact

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Jeff Daniel
Associate Broker
Coldwell Banker Ocean Beach Properties
Cell Phone: 360.581.9020
749 Point Brown Ave NW
PMB 1568, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
360.289.3111 (fax)

~♥ My Canisters ♥~

Happy Friday, blogging friends!  I'm so glad that many of you enjoyed the pictures I posted from Better Homes and Gardens...I can't stop looking at them myself.  I really do appreciate all of your visits and comments.

 I thought I'd share something in my kitchen that I l♥ve...my canisters.  They were an inexpensive find at Wal-mart and I like the fact that they are plain.  I love to jazz them up with my Chalk-ink Markers!

Sorry that the pictures are a little off...I took allergy medicine and I'm feeling slightly loopy...atleast my nose isn't running!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.  We're off to the Motocross races on Sunday in Shippensburg, PA, where my daughter's boyfriend will be racing.  Please say a prayer for his safety...last season he had a bad broken arm.  Take care, my dear blogging friends.

♥ Kim

Graphics by: http://www.susanbranch.com/

Click Here to visit the Chalk-Ink Website!

Urban Gardening

image courtesy of The Graphic FairyWhen most people think of gardens they think of a large plot with neatly arranged rows of fruits and vegetables perhaps with a fruit tree or two. This method is known as traditional row gardening and while still popular for those with extra space, it is going by the wayside for urban gardening where other methods are proving to be more productive. High

LinenKids Giveaway

It's another GIVEAWAY here at "The Life of a Home Mom" remember that review of our Linen Stuffed Rabbit Boy that we got. The company is focused on making their products eco-friendly and fun. Today they let me know that they wanted to giveaway one of their brand new products to a lucky reader.

Prize: 
1 lucky reader will get a Kids Linen Blue Bath Time Waffle Collection. (yes the picture is

Stuffed Linen Rabbit Boy Review

Little A was recently sent the cutest little Linen stuff rabbit boy from LinenKids over in Lithunia. I found out the company began when one mother (Jurate) of two boys wanted them to wear eco-friendly clothing. She has designed a line of eco-friendly clothing but didn't stop there. Jurate decided to make linen stuffed toys (bunnies, pigs, dolls, pillow dogs, etc) and wooden toys. (variety of