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Created on Saturday, 12 June 2004 11:54

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Here are some of my inspirational ideas and "how to" projects:

• How to recycle broken concrete.:  Make a walkway look like stone.
• How to build a sliding barn door.:  Make a barn door using pine boards.
• How to Build a Courtyard:  We built this awesome courtyard in the back of our house.
• Crackle Painted Kitchen Cabinets:  Crackle paint your kitchen cabinets.
• Crackle Painting Instructions:  How to crackle paint instructions.
• Brown Bag Walls:  Turn your boring dull walls into a piece of art.
• Fix Torn Dry Wall:   Don't replace it.
• Toilet Tank Flower Pots: Make a flower pot out of an old toilet tank.
• Crackle Painted Dresser: How to make furniture look weathered.
• Shower Centerpiece:  Make this adorable shower centerpiece using clay flower pots. 
• Painted Striped Walls:  Stripe walls to look like wallpaper, using painter's tape.
• Faux Handmade Stamped Tiles:  Make tiles that look like they've been fired in a kiln.
• Refinishing Pianos:  Refinish that old piano and make a joyful noise!
• Leather Cat or Dog Bed:  Make a leather pet bed using an old leather coat and purse.
• 4-Poster Dog Bed:  Unique one-of-a-kind pet bed.
• Zen Pet Pad:  Hey, your pet needs a place to meditate too!
• Privacy Fence with Garden Gates:   Build a privacy fence using an old antique window.
• Blue Jean Crafts:   Make tool caddies and gift baskets from old denim blue jeans.
• Pool Filter Cover-Up:   How to hide an ugly pool filter system on your patio.
• Craft Table: Build a great craft table and get your craft tools organized.
• How to make Wallpaper Angels:  Make adorable wallpaper angels using old wallpaper.
• Outdoor Mirror:  Make an outdoor with a shelf and shutters.
• How to Strip Wallpaper:  Get rid of that old dated wallpaper and update it.
• Bunny Pool Towel Rack:  Make a cute towel rack with bunnies for the pool area.

I'm posting additional projects on a regular basis.   Most of my web pages will show pictures of projects I've done, and detailed instructions of how I did it.  If you have any questions about a certain project(s) you see, please don't hesitate to contact me.

As you will find, most of the things I use to decorate and make cool things with, are from garage and yard sale finds.  It really isn't just luck.  Anyone can find great values; it just takes a little time and patience. 

Taking your time is the key when you shop at bargain places.  If you just quickly scan over everything it'll all look like junk and you'll miss the true treasures.  It's like mining for valuable gems...you have to dig deep and sift through a lot of worthless rock to find a few precious stones.

Have you heard about my award-winning BladeEater® holster invention?   It has been tested by the Handyman Club of America and won it's Seal of Approval, and was featured in the Handyman Magazine.  

The BladeEater® makes it easy to snap segmented utility knife blades, safer and faster, using only one hand.  It also has a blade storage compartment to hold spare blades.  The holster is designed to hold other brand name utility snap knives and blades. 

My invention has been featured on HSN, and received rave reviews at the National Hardware Show, and also from top names in the hardware industry, such as Stanley, Olfa, American Cutting Edge, and many more.