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12 contributions to U Can Build This
12d •
Scavenged Patio
I am a dumpster dining scavenger and it makes my frugalista heart so happy when it all works out. In this case I ended up with a lovely stone patio. The stone tiles were rescued from a pool hard-scaper who was tossing them (last pic) and the rest was from counter top places. Yep, the granite kitchen counter top folks have to pay by weight to have their dumpster emptied and they were more than happy to help me load my vehicle with their scrap. I recommend asking before helping yourself. Only one place told me know. And one place, that was behind a locked gate, let me in and helped me load. At another place I was in the parking lot when a huge sheet of stone feel off the loading dock. Some of the larger pieces in my build came from their accident. Once everything was in place I gave it 2 weeks to seat itself with the help of the weather. Then I went back with small bits to fill the cracks (pic 4). Dumped a bag of quick-krete on it, and swept into into place then used the hose to 'rain' it all into place to set. Oh and the dumpsters of these places often have whole bath counters with sinks and faucets. My outdoor garden sink as a rescue.
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@Robert Chan That is cool. I love that moss is growing there. Ours is full sun = no chance of a lovely most 'carpet'. My base: weed barrier, pea gravel then sand that I tamped then screed. After the stones were set, it was the quik-kret that I swept into all the cracks (adding bits of stone, marbles, etc) than used the hose to wet. Its been solid. I'm in the south so without that the weed and invasive vines would have taken over.
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@Charlene Atkins lololol Thanks. I did end up loving the way the patio came out. My husband jokes me but is also thankful for my frugalista ways.
3d •
How would you fix this issue?
Our plexiglass came out of our neighborhood library door because it's been so cold. It took me a while to come up with a solution. What would you have done instead?
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Nice job. I was thinking molding. Seems there is always some scrap laying around.
Feb 6 •
What are some Mistakes that Ruin your DIY Budget?
It is so hard sometimes to have a Budget for DIY projects (especially if you are renovating)! What are some of your tips for staying on track?
1 like • 12d
@Daniel Sloan Thanks. I made the art and the faux stained glass window (view to the street). I didn't think to take a before until I'd already started.
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@Daniel Sloan Look up 'Gallery Glass' = you can do stained glass too and still open the window. The 'geode' painting is a poured paint technique with crushed glass and some actual crystals. Turns out I need to get a close up of that one. But here's a similar one. Lots of fun esp when done with left over house paint.
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@Daniel Sloan My father was not a doer. Sadly, he was my anti-example and this is exactly why I can do a lot of everything. I am pretty proactive about getting maintenance done as I am not a fan of the penalty for ignoring it. And now with youtube, I can find anything vs the old way of digging thru books and asking friends and neighbors if they know how.
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@Daniel Sloan I hear ya. It is rarely on a schedule. But when I see it, hear it, notice it - them I try to get on it....well, depending on the urgency of what "it" is 😁
Jan 29 •
When you Start a DIY project...
What would you say is your #1 setback anytime you start a DIY project? Materials? Timing? Timeframe? Skillset / Knowledge? Weather? Workspace? Tools? Mine would be proper planning. This is something I have to Force myself to do Every Time I start a project. When I get an idea and I just go right into it, I always create more work for myself. Maybe I forgot a second part I needed at the hardware store. Maybe I forgot everything I already have planned for the day, week, month. What would you like to learn more of in this community from the categories above?
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@Daniel Sloan I hadn't either. It's enzyme based so safe for pipes and septic. I'm very pleased with it. Found on Amazon.
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@Daniel Sloan I am and always have been a frugalista. PLus I love knowing how things work. In our area handyman are hard to find, will charge $65+ just to give you an estimate and then may or may not, show up to do the work. Always better if I can do it myself.
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Practical, creative problem-solving for the everyday maker.
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