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Losing Our Shore to Lake Superior + Learning to Care for Our Lawn and Property
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / September 9, 2016
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Losing Our Shore to Lake Superior + Learning to Care for Our Lawn and Property

Hubby is mildly obsessed with Google Earth and he’s getting me hooked on exploring our neighborhood from the sky.  From our seemingly tidy neighbour’s secret stash of junk hidden in…

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Bunkie Exterior Makeover: Bright Turquoise Front Door + Trim
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / September 7, 2016
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Bunkie Exterior Makeover: Bright Turquoise Front Door + Trim

I have a mini bunkie exterior makeover for you today!  That’s right: I’m finally making a little progress with the guesthouse. Did you spot it in my post about my…

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Welded DIY Fire Pit | Modern Fire Pit Makeover
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / July 28, 2016
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Welded DIY Fire Pit | Modern Fire Pit Makeover

I am so, so excited about showing your our DIY fire pit and the entire modern fire pit makeover.  Between shovelling two 3/4 tonne truckloads of gravel (one in the…

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Make Your Own DIY Citronella Candles for Summer | Get Rid of Bugs Naturally
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / June 23, 2016
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Make Your Own DIY Citronella Candles for Summer | Get Rid of Bugs Naturally

I don’t know why it never dawned on my to make DIY citronella candles before!  When I made my first batch of DIY poured soy candles, I didn’t add any…

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How to Sew a DIY Clothespin Bag (DIY Clothespin Holder)
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / May 31, 2016
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How to Sew a DIY Clothespin Bag (DIY Clothespin Holder)

My new DIY clothespin bag has brightened my laundry days and made life so much easier – so I wanted to show you how to sew a DIY clothespin bag…

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Deck Makeover, Part I – Prepping a Pressure-Treated Deck for Stain
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse / September 18, 2014
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Deck Makeover, Part I – Prepping a Pressure-Treated Deck for Stain

Today I’m sharing my steps for prepping a pressure-treated deck for stain.  I had grand plans for the lakehouse exterior this summer: paint the exterior house doors and the garage…

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