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Seeing the World Through a Lens

Jodi Marks — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:16:03 +0000

I’ve always been drawn to flowers, plants, and landscaping, so I decided to try my hand at nature photography. Armed with only my Canon point and shoot, I took the following pictures for my “first assignment” Read on to see more. Read in full.

Live, Sleep, Eat Tennis!

Jodi Marks — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:10:24 +0000

Well, it’s been a hot summer this year and playing my favorite past time, tennis, has been a bit grueling to say the least. I’ve always heard that it’s about 10 to 15 degrees hotter on the court than outside and this season, I believe it! But I got a chance to be more involved this summer with several tennis leagues around Atlanta: USTA and League Tennis. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Innovative Painter’s Tape Makes Paint Trimming Easy

Jodi Marks — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:40:55 +0000

I’m excited to be gearing for the Satellite Media Tour with FrogTape next week! I’ll be heading up to New Jersey to shoot in the studio showing the different painting projects you can do using FrogTape brand painter’s tape. What sets this green tape apart from regular painter's tape is that paint won’t bleed under the tape so you have perfect lines every time! Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Weekend Warriors!

Jodi Marks — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:49:46 +0000

This weekend I called my dad to see if he would come over and help me close in two openings in the lower half of my screened porch. After pulling out my tools and getting all the materials needed, we got to work. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

How to Give an Old Lamp a New Look!

Jodi Marks — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:16:43 +0000

I had an old lamp base that I liked very much but I wasn’t thrilled with the finish on the wood. So I decided to jazz it up a bit with a spray can of HAMMERED by Rust-Oleum. It’s perfect for painting over wood, metal, plaster, ceramics and previously painted surfaces. Plus, it creates a textured finish to replicate the look of a hammered metal surface. Read on to find out more.

How to Assemble a Bookcase

Jodi Marks — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:50:35 +0000

Recently, my daughter was upstairs in her room cleaning when I heard a loud crash. Sprinting up the stairs, I arrived to find her old bookcase collapsed in a heap with magazines, books, and pictures scattered everywhere. After buying a new bookcase in kit form, she set about assembling it, her first home improvement project. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Shooting on the Today’s Homeowner Set

Jodi Marks — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:46:58 +0000

Much fun was had recently as I headed down to Mobile, Alabama, to shoot with Danny and the gang. This was our first shoot in the New Year and I was thrilled to be with everyone again! Our first stop was shooting in The Home Depot. Allen, our producer and co-host, had everything ready to go [...]

Another Snow Day in Atlanta!

Jodi Marks — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:06:57 +0000

I can’t believe it! We received another reminder from Ol’ Man Winter than he’s still in mood for cold weather! Yesterday, March 1st, we had a wonderful, and usually a typical, day with warmer temperatures inching towards 60 degrees. The next morning, when I woke up, it was snowing! Read in full.

Donate to Earthquake Relief for Haiti

Jodi Marks — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:45:06 +0000

The devastating earthquake this week in Haiti has shown us a tragedy that is hard to imagine. With the death toll rising and supplies becoming scarce, if not already depleted, thousands more may soon perish. Time is of the essence to provide aid to these helpless folks. Read on to find some of the organizations you can donate to that are providing aid to this desperate country. Read in full.

Looking forward to a Great 2010!

Jodi Marks — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:11:44 +0000

Happy New Year everyone! I am very excited to be ringing in a new year! I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and holiday season and I hope that you all are as optimistic as I am for 2010! Read in full.