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Stone Entryway
When we did the addition to our lakehouse for the new mudroom we didn’t have enough room for much of a front porch because the septic is in front of the house and we can’t cover it with concrete. For those of you who’ve never had a septic system, septic tanks require access for emptying. There are two access points to the septic, one about 2 feet off the front door and another about 10 foot. Our temporary solution were some odd shaped pavers we had laying around, which helped keep the entryway free from mud when it rained, but it was not very attractive… Step 1 Remove old stones…
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Easy One Pot Shrimp Boil
I have been making this shrimp boil for years and it is always easy and delicious. This meal is good for a large gathering or an easy weeknight dinner for the family. There are some modifications you may want to make if you are serving this to a large group. If there will be a lot of kids I will make one pot mild and let loose with the shrimp boil spices on another pot for the adults. If it’s a big group to feed, I like to serve this with rice made with chicken stock – the flavors are great together. I like to serve with a simple chopped…
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Pool/ Spa Renovation
Our twenty year old pool needed a face lift and we were tight on time- so with some new tiles, plaster patching and epoxy pool paint – voile! An old pool is a lot of work, especially with aging plaster which makes an easy home for algae. So when my daughter was graduating high school and we were expecting a lot of guests at the house, we decided to tackle a portion of our pool remodel. Our spa was the worst area of the pool because the tiles were actually falling off the front where the water flowed from spa to pool. We did our research and decided to remove/replace…
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Mediterranean Chicken and Veggies
After our trip to Greece, I’ve been cooking a lot of Mediterranean dishes and this is one of my favorites ~ Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken with Veggies. Using only a sheet pan, affordable ingredients, and very little work you can create this healthy and delicious feast! Start by marinading your chicken, I use skin on boneless thighs here but you can really use the cut of your choice. Marinade 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 lemons juiced, 6 garlic cloves, 3 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper Marinate chicken for minimum of 15 minutes or up to 2 hours. While the chicken…
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Bedroom Accent Wall with Shelf
A bedroom accent wall with wall shelf is a great way to update your decor and find a place for all those things that you want to display. I contemplated how to decorate my master bedroom for a while. I knew I wanted an accent wall but I needed a way to display my daughters ceramics, art work and items we have picked up during our travels. Like most projects, I began by removing the large dated armoire that took up way too much space in the room. Before Pic Step 1 Measure wall for shelf and amount of paint needed. We used magnets to locate the studs and a…
