DIY Project.

VERTIGO and outdoor landscaping.

If you tuned in last Friday to check me out on the Studio 5 tv program you may have discovered I was m.i.a.
There was my project, there was lots of mention of my name but no Michelle. At 4:00 am I woke up that morning with the WORST vertigo I have ever experienced in my life. Seriously, I had to call in and cancel last minute, the day of because of Vertigo? I know, I still can’t believe whatever that was hit me like a mack truck. If you’re not familiar with what Vertigo is…it similar to being on the spinning Teacups ride at Disneyland while standing still. I’ve had mild symptoms before in my life just a few times. Nothing can compare to what I experienced on Friday. I got out of bed to try and right myself and literally tipped right over. The room was spinning so violently I couldn’t focus on anything and tossed my cookies all day. Vertigo is mainly caused by fluid building up in the ear and throwing your equilibrium off. Strange because I had no other symptoms of feeling ill, no cold, no headache, just a spinning room. Oh, the nausea! 48 hours later and I’m about 90% better. Big thanks to producer Stephanie for stepping in at the last minute and pinch hitting, she did a fab job (Studio 5 segment).

While I was on my roller coaster from He%* my sweet husband did a little landscaping project.

This long patch of dirt is always a constant mud puddle because the spicket is right there.

He first put down some weed barrier, then cut a hole out for the plant.

After the row of “Sweet Flag Variegatus” grass were planted he filled everything in with rocks.

This flagstone stepping stone is another upcycle from our 1970′s fireplace project.

Looks great honey.

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Upcycling fireplace stones.

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This is what our fireplace looked like a little over a ago.

Circa 1978 this was was one groovy fireplace.
It makes me wonder if I’ll look at my current fireplace in 35 years and think, “what were we thinking”?

One sledge hammer and and about 100 whacks later, all the stone came down. My Mr. wouldn’t throw them away (very out of character).

Upcycle, recycle, downcycle…call it what you will. Now, little feet hop across these old fireplace stones on their way for a jump.

Upcycling at it’s finest.

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New house numbers project and a giveaway!

19 Apr 29 Comments

This week I’ve teamed up with Proctor & Gamble and The Home Depot to bring you a new project and giveaway opportunity. At the first sign of 50 degree weather this year I wasted no time and headed outside to get a jump start on quite a few home projects that have been on my mind all winter. The first was my garage door makeover where I painted trim and glued it up, then I cut some more trim and painted it up to make a frame for my magnetic board, and today I’m showing off my new house numbers project.

Modern, my house is not but if I had my druthers it would be. To fix that I gave it a little hit of modern with my new house numbers.

To tackle this project I picked up some (free) paint stir sticks at Home Depot and cut them down to size. Next I stained them and glued them on to a board that I spray painted (to blend in with the white pillar it would lean against). Then I added my house numbers (from here) and there you have it!

Thumbs up?

So what does this and all the projects I just mentioned have in common?
Sweat, work, mess and paint.
The Home Depot and P&G want you to get you ready for your spring painting projects.
They’re giving away a Swiffer Sweeper, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Original and a $25. gift card to The Home Depot.

Now I’ll be honest, this ain’t no ipad like I’ve given away in the past but seriously, I use these items daily and several times a day at that. I would be lost (or have a much dirtier home) without them. Plus they are in my arsenal when I do any painting project. The Swiffer Sweeper is SO much better than a broom because it traps those tiny pieces of dirt that usually get left behind making my floors much cleaner. And the Magic Eraser…the are heaven sent! I used to use really heavy, toxic cleaners on my shower surfaces, oven, stove, etc. but the Magic Eraser has replaced all of those. The other thing that is so blessed about this Eraser sponge…remember when I posted about the red stool that has left marks all over my counters from being rammed so many times?

I tried soap, cleaning chemicals, finger nail polish remover and nothing worked, Then I tried the Magic Eraser and it took it right off! Even on marks 6 months old, no problem! “Magic” is an understatement. It’s also great for any little paint splatters.

You can find all of your painting supplies, including the Swiffer Sweeper and Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, at The Home Depot near you. Be sure to visit HomeDepot.com for more painting and DIY tips.

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Good Luck!