Comments on: Kathy’s garden shed from start to finish https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/02/25/kathys-garden-shed-from-start-to-finish/ Real people, real gardens, real projects Wed, 22 Jun 2016 03:46:12 +0000 hourly 1 By: Kathy https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/02/25/kathys-garden-shed-from-start-to-finish/#comment-18125 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 03:46:12 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16042#comment-18125 I got an antique wheel barrow from freecycle.org. It was badly rusted, but only had one place on the lip where the corrosion had broken thru. The wood had completely deteriorated, so I don’t have any idea how to reassemble it yet. The reason for my comment is to share how I treated the rust problem. My brother told me to go to the store and get some rust kill. I went to Lowe’s and bought a product by Loctite not realizing that it only treats light rust. I called my brother back and he said to go to the auto parts store. I bought a product called Rust Kill by DuPont. This stuff works great! The key is to follow the directions exactly! I used a wire brush to remove the loose rust being careful NOT to remove all the rust. I then washed all the parts with warm soapy water and let them dry. This next step is very important…shake the can of Rust Kill for TWO FULL MINUTES. Spray the pieces with a light coat followed by an additional coat within a couple of minutes. The spray goes on clear, but as it dries it has a chemical reaction neutralizing the rust and turning the surface black. It also acts as a primer. I chose to paint it kind of a traditional red and black. Once I figure out how to put it back together I will post a picture.

]]> By: Kathie Schram https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/02/25/kathys-garden-shed-from-start-to-finish/#comment-17945 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 13:07:31 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16042#comment-17945 In reply to Jeanne Sammons.

Thank you Jeanne! I love my little Potting Shed! Best thing we ever put in the back yard! My Husband does have some serious carpentry skills and I am very lucky. I hope some of them wear off on me eventually. My Mother used to be an avid gardener, but I didn’t have an interest in it much until we moved here. Now, it’s my favorite thing to do! Love coming up with new and different ideas for my Courtyard. We just expanded it a little further this year to include more of our pool area, so I get to expand! LOL Glad you enjoy my ideas and thanks again!

]]> By: Kathie Schram https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/02/25/kathys-garden-shed-from-start-to-finish/#comment-17760 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:46:39 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16042#comment-17760 In reply to Donna Allgaier-Lamberti.

Thank you, Donna! I love my potting shed and Courtyard. Yes, my Husband is a keeper….a very talented guy! Looking forward to Spring so I can get back outside and it’s green again instead of white!

]]> By: Kathie Schram https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/02/25/kathys-garden-shed-from-start-to-finish/#comment-17759 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:44:16 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16042#comment-17759 In reply to Earlene Landis.

Thank you so much, Earlene! I love my little Courtyard and it has evolved significantly over the last year-and-a-half. Collect new flea market and garage sale finds all the time to put out. And new plants and flowers, of course. Looking forward to Spring!

]]> By: Donna Allgaier-Lamberti https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/02/25/kathys-garden-shed-from-start-to-finish/#comment-17758 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:59:48 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16042#comment-17758 What a terrific shed. So lucky. Love the working counter and the windows too so the breeze will blow through and keep you cool. That husband of yours is a keeper!! Donna at the Small House Homestead. http://smallhousebigskyhomestead.wordpress.com

]]> By: Earlene Landis https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/02/25/kathys-garden-shed-from-start-to-finish/#comment-17757 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:18:38 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16042#comment-17757 Your garden is amazing….love those vibrant red snapdragons!!!!!!
So ready for the planting and flowering season to start!!!
Happy Gardening
Earlene

]]> By: Jeanne Sammons https://fleamarketgardening.org/2016/02/25/kathys-garden-shed-from-start-to-finish/#comment-17751 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 23:50:19 +0000 https://fleamarketgardening.org/?p=16042#comment-17751 What a wonderful recycle!! From a child playhouse to Mom’s! Your hubby did a great job on this & I love that you could ‘compromise.’ Oh boy, bet you are going to enjoy everything @ one location. Thanks for sharing your pretty garden ideas (love the use of the bricks! & your whiskey barrel/watering can fountain.)

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