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Gardening, decorating and up cycling

here are some wonderful ideas for Joe P, my daughter's boyfriend.

Making a greenhouse out of old windows and doors:
source:http://charmhome.blogspot.ca/2010/06/adorable-diy-conservatory-guest-blog.html
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Rain water barrel
source: http://beachbrights.blogspot.ca/2010/01/everybody-is-going-green.html

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The ultimate rain barrel
source:http://conchacastaneda.blogspot.ca/2009/03/got-rain-season-2.html


Garden private fencing
source: http://landliebe-cottage-garden.blogspot.ca/2011/08/drei-alte-fensterladen.html

White shutter privacy fencing

retractable awning
source: http://www.luxist.com/photos/retractable-roof-pergola/2009054/
retractable roof for pergola
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