Seed Starting 101
Every avid gardener has a favorite container for starting seeds. Maybe you like the sawed off milk container? I was a fan of egg boxes, and would start stacking them up at Christmas to ensure I had...
View ArticleBluebird Nesting Boxes and the Bluebird Trail
I recently learned from an authority on such matters that a standing dead tree provides more habitat for wildlife than a living tree. Loss of habitat for our nesting friends is not limited by our want...
View ArticleBest colors for Adirondack Chairs EVER
It was a magical few days spent painting Adirondack chairs in a spring inspired collection of colors. Made even more fun because the weather forced me to do some of the work in the warmth of the barn....
View ArticleA New/Old Bungalow Style Bath
Lu’s Bungalow Remodel Post 1 Fixing up what is usually one of the smallest rooms in the house never looks like it’s going to be a big deal. But ask anyone who’s survived a bathroom renovation, and...
View ArticleDon’t forget Mother’s Day this Sunday!
Lots of great gift ideas here at Aubuchon Hardware to bring a big smile to Mom on her special day. Here are a few extra special gift assortments Mark, at the Shelburne store, has ready and waiting to...
View ArticleHow To Paint A Horse Fence
Fences meant to keep horses safe are a maintenance challenge of epic proportions. Playtime at the fences for a spirited horse can mean leaning, kicking, chewing, or scratching an itchy neck with wild...
View ArticleTwine Couch Rehab
Here in the country, things sometimes lie and wait at the back of the barn for just a little too long. Stashed under a mountain of horse blankets, long forgotten but waiting patiently in the far...
View ArticlePink Cabinets
Pink is one of those colors that can be a hard sell. Is it too pretty, too feminine, too synonymous with health issues we’d all prefer not to think about? I myself love pink. I wear pink, I favor pink...
View ArticleCleaning in the rain
Mildew covered decks are not only an eyesore; they are often very slippery too. This is not a good situation for any deck in regular use. For a deck that’s situated in the shade, keeping after the...
View ArticleDon’t Forget to Stake the Peonies!
I’ve been lucky in the Peony department. Like many plants, which can frustrate even the most masterful gardener, Peonies can be fussy bloomers. I consider it little more than luck that my Peonies...
View ArticleIdeas for the best Adirondack chairs EVER!
Every summer day feels a little more beautiful when the lush green grass is dotted with super colorful Adirondack chairs .Our super colorful Adirondack chairs are available in the hottest trend...
View ArticleFront Door Project – Picking a Color (Part 1)
Welcome Home To Color The long awaited arrival of vibrant summer color awakens the color-lover in all of us. If you’re on the hunt for a way to prolong the color-laden pleasures of a sweeping summer...
View ArticleFront Door Project – Painting (Part 2)
If there’s one thing a pro does differently than a weekend paint enthusiast it’s this: A pro, brings everything and anything they may need for the project, to the project, the first time. This hunting...
View ArticleWhat’s Next? Galvanized walls in the bathroom!?!
Adventurous DIY enthusiasts know that our fascination with dividing walls in half with a chair rail doubles up our over the top finishing options. This hard working powder room is wrapped entirely...
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