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| Display Name: | Kate from 1500sqft |
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| Personal URL: | http://1500sqft.wordpress.com |
| Member Since: | 8/17/12 |
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We want to build a table for our patio on the cheap and maybe this is the solution if I could pick some stools up at yard sales, etc. I could cut them down to table height - I wonder how goofy that would make it look... (proportions are important!) *ponders* DIY Desk Idea: Bar Stool Bases |
5/10/13 8:08 AM |
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This is how I display Christmas cards each year - pinned to a wide red velvet ribbon. Make a Ribbon Planting Calendar Better Homes and Gardens |
4/18/13 11:44 AM |
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More than how it would look, I worried about how my flatware would hold up. Be sure to look for 18/10 (the 10 is the nickel content). Cheap flatware (from Ross, Target, Kohls, other discounters) often doesn't even have ANY nickel in it (18/0) and won't hold up. We had to bump up to department stores (Macy's is where I got mine I think) before a) we could find the nickel content we wanted and b) we could handle individual pieces and get a feel for them in our hands. We went with Lenox Portola. Happy shopping! Everyday Flatware With a Bit of Flair? Good Questions |
3/14/13 9:37 AM |
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I battle the honeysuckle that lives on our property (it was here long before I was) annually. It can be a real mess. ...having said that, I live in Oklahoma where sometimes it feels like the only thing that will grow successfully is something that's technically an "invasive." It takes a hardy plant to make it through a long, hot, dry summer. 5 Fragrant Plants for a Small Space |
3/12/13 11:13 AM |
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Cast iron skillet + grill press = fewer splatters and nice, flat, crispy bacon! I just move the press around as I need to to keep the bacon from curling. How to Cook Bacon on the Stovetop Cooking Lessons from the Kitchn |
3/11/13 3:47 PM |
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Probably most of these images are originally available from the Library of Congress. Check out loc.gov to see more great stuff like this. They usually list if there are any known copyright issues. You have various (virus free!) options for downloading images. You can lose hours looking! I blogged about the image I printed for my kitchen: https://1500sqft.com/2013/02/05/tuesdays-tiny-project-8/ Print Out Your Own Free Vintage Style Posters (Yes, Free!) |
3/8/13 4:11 PM |
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We freeze cooked pancakes. A quick zap in the microwave (if you don't mind them chewy!) or a toast or two in the toaster oven and bam! Warm pancakes for breakfast! I usually make extra when I'm cooking breakfast for dinner for just this purpose. Did You Know That You Can Freeze Pancake Batter? |
3/5/13 9:16 AM |
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I do this regularly! I learned it from my mom. You can do it in ice cube trays as suggested (I measured - mine create an approximately 1/8 cup sized-cube) OR I sometimes freeze it a cup at a time in ziplock-type plastic containers. It's not something you'd want to drink when it's thawed but it works for cooking perfectly! Got (Too Much) Milk? Freeze It for Later! |
2/26/13 4:57 PM |
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Just like @gingerfire and @Katlian - I just spread mine out on a parchment paper lined pan and sort of "flash freeze" them for about an hour, then dump them into a freezer bag. They don't stick together (in my experience.) I used to accordion fold wax paper but it was a HASSLE and I did have bacon stick to that. Happy freezing bacon! How to Freeze Individual Slices of Bacon Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn |
2/26/13 4:54 PM |
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The cheapest way to get plants is from a friend or relative! My momma gave me some hen & chicks that I mistreated horribly but managed to save in the end. Indoor Succulent Gardens for Any Home |
2/25/13 2:05 PM |
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This is the reality than many, many homeowners live - it's certainly how things are in my house - unless you love debt or have LOTS of disposable income, you're not going to rip out a perfectly serviceable kitchen and spend $1 million dollars on a new kitchen. I love some reality in a house tour! Thanks! A Livable \"Left-In\" Kitchen Kitchen Spotlight |
2/21/13 4:40 PM |
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I have about two years worth of back issues - I thought I'd just re-read one each month and hope that different things strike me than the first time I went through! I loved the format and the mix of recipes. *sigh* I Miss Everyday Food! Any Suggestions for Similar Magazines? Good Questions |
2/21/13 10:58 AM |
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Tried it for lunch (with a few tweaks - didn't have Dijon nor did I have an Parmesan so it was ground brown mustard and sharp, sharp white cheddar.) Hubby gave it a B+ and I liked it too! Very satisfying! Lunch Recipe: Tuna Melts with Olive Oil Mayonnaise & Parmesan Recipes from The Kitchn |
2/19/13 5:03 PM |
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Love the Willow Ware dishes! My mom gave me her set as my wedding china. Food looks so very pretty against the white and bright blue. Recipe: Creamy Butternut Squash Orzotto (Barley Risotto) with Toasted Pecans Recipes from The Kitchn |
2/19/13 3:51 PM |
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I like to do things like a versatile meat that can then be used in a variety of ways. Example? Pork Carnita shredded meat. We (hubs and I) can eat on that for a week (tacos, tostadas, burritos, with eggs, etc.) We cut up toppings (radishes, cilantro, onions, lettuce, whatever) all at once so it's easy fixins for the rest of the week! Meals To Cook Together That Make Good Leftovers? Good Questions |
2/14/13 12:34 PM |
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Counter top was my first thought also! Probably water would = bad. Stikwood: DIY Peel & Stick Wood Planking Store Profile |
2/12/13 8:53 AM |
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Another vote for the The Spice House! We visited it on a food tour in Chicago (totally awesome thing to do, btw) and have since ordered various things from them. :) Their "catalog" is really like a cookbook full of descriptions/ideas for uses for each of their spices. Try It! Make Your Own 4-Ingredient Za'atar |
2/8/13 10:43 AM |
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We re-worked the kitchen in our house on the cheap (for less than $1,000 over the course of a year.) We're never going to have a $30,000 budget to renovate it, so we're going to make it work! As always, there is still work to do. Brags! What DIY Project Are You Most Proud Of? |
2/8/13 10:31 AM |
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We just did something similar to our tv cabinet (with lots of ventilation holes!) Finished the blog post today - it goes up tomorrow morning at 1500sqft.com! ...I do love that blue finish btw! Before & After: Jenny's Dresser-Turned-Media Storage Makeover January Cure Reader Projects |
2/5/13 12:58 PM |
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In private spaces, there's a rising trend called "visitability." This basically means even if no one in a residence is currently facing mobility challenges, new buildings and homes are being built to accommodate everyone. You might consider if you're ever going to have a relative or friend with limited mobility come by your place (or, as others have pointed out, you might require a grab bar yourself - I'm 29 and had a wicked ankle break a few years ago...) Can I Remove Bathroom Grab Bar in Condo? Good Questions |
1/23/13 1:01 PM |
