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By: Backyard Project :: The Intro | ...infinitely learning...

Backyard Project :: The Intro | ...infinitely learning... — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:18:21 +0000

[...] flowers on April 8, 2010 Since I got my diy insecurities off my chest I’m ready to share what we’ve been working on. We’ve been homeowners for 3 short [...]

By: renee @ FIMBY

renee @ FIMBY — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:14:37 +0000

I love that last photo Hillary.

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:25:26 +0000

PS. love the guest post about tools. nice work! it makes me think of occassional photos i see on soulemama’s blog of her kids using real kitchen knives and other real tools to help with stuff. my initial reaction is one of fear, but with supervision, i think it’s a great learning experience. :)

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:19:34 +0000

You’re right about at our speed :D We aspire to DIY everything, but the reality is so much more overwhelming. I love that YHL blog though, they make it seem so easy!

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:09:30 +0000

Wow! This post makes me feel so much better! ;)
We’re building our own trelises and raised beds this year….and yeah, have NO clue! But we’re a’gonna do it!

Thanks, Hill!
Kate´s last blog ..My Everyday MUSIC Magic! 3/8/2010

By: flowers

flowers — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:46:03 +0000

You are absolutely right Amber. Thanks for that perspective.

By: Amber

Amber — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:19:59 +0000

Learning new things, especially with children in tow, is not easy. I try to take on small projects and build. It won’t all be perfect, or live up to my vision, but that’s life. In the end, it’s more about the journey than the result, right?
Amber´s last blog ..Play Dough Disaster and Redemption

By: flowers

flowers — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:17:32 +0000

Miranda you are one my diy heroines!

I’m really impressed with your whole urban homesteading projects and would like to think I’ll be in a similar type situation when the kids are a little older.

Part of the challenge is having such young kids.

By: miranda

miranda — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:48:54 +0000

I did grow up in a DIY household and am glad for that, because I can still feel intimidated by some of the bigger projects. It is great to have family around to help though. Yesterday a new floor was laid in my dining room in less than three hours, thanks to my dad and brother helping! I thought I knew what I was doing, but they breezed in and put me to shame. Not complaining, that is for sure! Anyway, just wanted to say that I can relate to the “my dreams are bigger than my confidence” vibe. ;-)

By: Nicki

Nicki — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:30:12 +0000

I am not very DIY but live in an old farmhouse that wishes I were. You are so brave for putting this all out there honestly.
Nicki´s last blog ..The Kitschen Sink and Dee Sprague’s Opening