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DIYmyOmy

Joined 16 months ago from Philadelphia, PA

 

My name is Roberta Lee, and I am an ardent Do-It-Yourselfer, artist, gardener, cook and writer fascinated by all things vintage.  I am currently in the process of restoring (not remodeling!) a wonderful 1953 stone and brick house near Philadelphia, PA. We bought the house in the fall and I dug up, divided, potted and moved 286 perennial plants from my previous home's gardens to the new house, and I can't wait until they all wake up in the spring.

I also brought along my tools when I moved, as well as a few odd items, including a mid-50s vintage bathroom sink I will be installing in this house--after removing the horrific 70s Formica and plastic sink now in that otherwise authentic bathroom. As is the case with all my Do-It-Yourself projects, it will be documented here on HubPages with photos, a step-by-step guide to how to do it, and some video footage of the work in progress. Expect that video to be much-edited, however, as if there's one thing I have learned about plumbing restoration it's that it will involve a great deal of colorful language!

 When I'm not ripping out the truly horrific '80's wallpaper with which this house is infested, painting walls and restoring my fabulous vintage bathrooms, I work on my Suburban Sprawl series of novels, marketing my nonfiction books (The Language of Tarot and The Language of I Ching) and plein aire landscape paintings. Here on Hubpages expect lots of articles on my restoration projects, gardening, Canine-American studies and the quirky old movies of which I am very fond.

You can find out a lot more about me on my website, RobertaLeeArt.com.

I will also be participating in The Turtle Artisan's Tour, an artists' open house self-guided event May 5 & 6 in Cheltenham Township, PA.

Thanks for your interest and happy DIY to you!

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    How to Make Easy and Delicious Tomatillo Salsa Verde

    10 months ago

    Salsa Verde (green sauce) is a staple in Mexican cuisine made from peppers, onions, cillantro and tomatillos. Learn to make this easy recipe in a food processor, blender or the traditional Mexican mortar & pestle, the ancient molcajete.

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    How to Make Perfect Chili Rellenos

    10 months ago

    Perfectly made Chili Rellenos are one of the masterpieces of traditional Mexican cooking. With a silky smooth interior and a slightly crisp coating, this dish of few ingredients can be dauntingly difficult to make. My recipe will take you through the process step by step, with lots of photos, and your Chili Rellenos will be fabulous!

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    DIY - Sell Your House Yourself - How To Write Real Estate Copy That Sells - Part 1

    11 months ago

    Whether you are selling your house yourself or working with a realtor, the ads that market your property are a critical component in how quickly it will sell. Learn how to write an ad that will present your home at its best, an ad that will reach out to buyers and sell your house!

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    DIY - How to Remove Shower Doors from a Bathtub - An Easy Step by Step Guide

    11 months ago

    Old shower doors can be just awful: caked with crud and gummy with black soap scum and gunk. But they are so easy to remove and replace with a crisp, fresh shower curtain that will also make your bathroom appear bigger and brighter. Here's a step-by-step guide, with lots of photos, showing you how to do exactly that!

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    The Top Ten Signs of Spring (Mid-Atlantic USA)

    10 months ago

    When do you know that spring has finally arrived? Is it the first robin, the blooming crocus, the spring peepers, the Cherry Blossom Festival?

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    How To Prepare For Spring – Top Five Early Spring Gardening Tips

    14 months ago

    In early spring it feel;s great to get a jump start on gardening by taking care of these simple chores. And don't forget that pea seedlings as well as young dandelions make great salads--here's my easy recipe for a fresh, anti-oxidant rich salad!

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    Video How to Mix or Shuffle Tarot Cards for a Reading

    11 months ago

    The first steps of a Tarot reading are critical in generating a good, on topic result. This video will show you how to mix the cards in order to do exactly that.

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    Video How to Have a Very Vintage Christmas

    14 months ago

    This is a brief video introduction to my collection of vintage Christmas trees and decorations, which span the decades between 1920 and 1960. It's accompanied by "Oh Christmas Tree" played on an 1848 Regina music box.

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    Movie Review - The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920 - Germany)

    11 months ago

    The most famous of the German Expressionist films, and one of the best of the silent era, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a unique masterpiece of visual storytelling and a must-see for anyone who loves movies.

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    DIY – Paint Like a Pro - How To Paint Interior Window and Door Trim

    11 months ago

    Nothing beats a fresh coat of paint to make a room sparkle. Learn how to prep your trim, apply primer and finish coats for a professional finish.

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    DIY - Paint Like a Pro - How To Choose The Right Type of Paint

    15 months ago

    Paint! Such a huge and bewildering number of choices--which paint is the correct choice for your project? Learn which paint is best and make your next trip through the paint aisle so much easier.

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    DIY - Paint Like a Pro - How to Choose The Right Paint Brush

    11 months ago

    Here's how to choose the correct paintbrush for your project, with practical advice, a helpful video and lots of great tips so that your brush will be right for your paint and wall, woodwork, molding or surface.

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    Movie Review – The Notorious Bettie Page ( 2005 – United States)

    14 months ago

    She was so controversial during her lifetime that she was the focus of a United States Senate Committee investigation, and she was so beautiful that she dubbed the "Girl with the Perfect Figure." But who was Bettie Page? This is the movie that tries to answer that question.

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    DIY - The Top 5 Must Have Tools For Do-It-Yourselfers

    11 months ago

    When you do it yourself you acquire a toolbox geared to the projects you have tackled. Here are a few really useful small, inexpensive tools that can make all the difference in the ease and success of your project!

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