It's time to check back in on my DIY vs Pro post about termite treatments! What were my results? What happens next? Read on to find out! Last year, I partnered with Sentricon to learn more about termite inspections and set bait stations around the ... Read More about Update: Checking in With Termites
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Cactus | Free Cross Stitch Pattern
Continuing with my leaf series, I've got a new plant-inspired cross stitch pattern for you this month! Every month, I'm sharing new cross stitch patterns created by me. May 1st patterns always hold a special significance because it's also my ... Read More about Cactus | Free Cross Stitch Pattern
White Cement River Planter
Create a white cement river planter and make the rivers gold! Hey, I'm Ellen from Artsy Pretty Plants and I'm back today to share another cement project! In case you missed it, this is my last one. And if you want to know a little more about ... Read More about White Cement River Planter
How to Store Potting Soil, Grass Seed, & Fertilizer
After trying multiple options for how to neatly fold and store opened bags, I finally found a hack that works for large bags of fertilizer, potting soil, and leftover grass seed for the shed. You know those viral videos of nifty tricks for ... Read More about How to Store Potting Soil, Grass Seed, & Fertilizer
DIY Carved Hexagon Planter with Plant Stand
Custom carvings on small wood pieces are my newest obsession, so I made these hex planters with unique carved designs. Thanks to the #BuildatHome challenge, I also made these great little plant stands! Get the how-to and video below! As is the ... Read More about DIY Carved Hexagon Planter with Plant Stand
Ten Years of Ugly Duckling House!
It feels incredible to write that sentence — celebrating a decade of DIY with Ugly Duckling House! On April 1, 2010, I started the Ugly Duckling House. Why I picked April Fool's Day, I couldn't say; but I can tell you that this journey has ... Read More about Ten Years of Ugly Duckling House!
