Posts Tagged DIY

Hanging Tomatoes

I was looking at the upside down tomato planters at Big Lots the other day, and while the idea seemed like a good one, the execution left a lot to be desired aesthetically. Ugly is what they were. This is much more pleasant to look at and hopefully just as effective. You can hang it from a shepherd's hook by your porch even if you don't have much space. First I found a couple of hanging baskets with coco liners just sitting on my planting bench, condos for spiders. If you buy them new they p

May 3, 2011 No Comments Full Story

Building a wall

We'd been planning this retaining wall for some time, to keep our front yard from falling further into the street. I wanted to use the space for more garden, but every time I would try to plant anything there it would eventually slide down into the street. Ever hear of the angle of repose? Interesting concept, and the reason why my landscaping always washed away down the hill.Originally I was going to build a picket fence type barrier out of disassembled shipping pallets, but upon actually ac

April 25, 2011 No Comments Full Story

11 uses for cat litter bins

As you may or may not know, Edgehill House is home to three cats. I haven't yet taught them to use the toilet, so we go through quite a lot of cat litter. It comes in a large (non recyclable) plastic bin most of the time, and sometimes we get it in the slightly smaller plastic jug. I hate to throw stuff away, and I have accumulated about a thousand empty Tidy Cat Bins. Fortunately I have discovered plenty of uses for them, and I thought I would share them with you. 1. Recycle Bin - They al

September 2, 2010 No Comments Full Story

If it’s Broken, Fix it. [Handiness]

If it's Broken, Fix it. [Handiness]

The sprayer on my kitchen sink broke a few days ago. Today we got around to going to Lowes and picking up a replacement nozzle. It cost around $6. * The repair took a whole 5 minutes, a large portion of which was spent looking for a screwdriver. First, just make sure the water isn't running. I didn't have to shut it off under the sink because of where the sprayer hose is connected. If your sprayer operates without the faucet being turned on, then you probably have a fancier sink than I do, a

August 1, 2010 No Comments Full Story