Limeliteshines, I don't think the point is that they shouldn't post this stuff. I think the point is that its great to celebrate cool things like this...but its a pretty mean backhanded compliment ...

What e6 said. Exactly.

Hm. I was going to say what Kristin said. But a second look gave me another idea: What if you put the bed against the wall that separates the living space from the kitchen? You could use shelves or...

Download enough This American Life podcasts to get you there and back again. A wretched flight becomes a wonderful chance to catch up with Ira and the gang!!

I think its beautiful! And honestly, I do think one driving concept behind this site is the idea that it is worthwhile to create something beautiful. If not, then all of what is featured here is ju...

What happened to all the comments? Its a bit strange that they disappeared, and a bit irking.

Emmaduck, it never occurred to me to let my landlord know either. I suppose it depends on what type of place you live in - I live in a large complex, and seriously doubt they want to hear about it ...

I agree with every darn comment above me! Mixed use areas are so so important for creating thriving areas. And as bepsf said, a mix of housing types would be really beneficial. My fir...

When I read those trash reduction blogs, it seems that a HUGE part of it is reduction of trash, period. The fact is that recycling is great - but it doesn't work for everything. An important part o...

I wonder if it leaves a residue when you remove it. It seems weird that they give its lifetime in months, rather than dryer cycles or something. I only use fabric sheets when I have s...

Don't use nightcrawlers. You want redworms. If you want to go the cheap route, try to find some worm-binners in your community who are willing to share!! Or collect your own - the lin...

Fiona, the other thing that just occurred to me is that you may simply be adding more food than your composter can handle. I know that this is the case for wormbins - adding too much is the number ...

I would just go with a paint job or wall paper like others have suggested. The rail itself makes for an interesting look...you could play that up instead of trying to work around it.

hrhprincessfiona, are you burying the new compost under a layer of composted soil or something very rich in carbon (not nitrogen!)? In my apartment worm bin, I cover the compost with a piece of car...

For anyone who is interested in having an apartment wormbin, I've been keeping one (following the instructions found here: http://whatco...

I love the idea of adding a pocket door - then it can be left open for that airy look, but also provide any privacy that folks want. I personally would HATE having no door on the bedroom, and woul...

Holy cow...the cycloc IS cool! Wow.

Lisa - I live in a place where even loud laughing, or normal talking on the balcony is easily heard by neighbors, if they have their windows open (and most of them do during the summer, since we're...

"Why not throw your party elsewhere?" Uh...maybe because you're kind of poor, but still want to have fun with friends? Not everyone has the option of going elsewhere. I don't personall...

I can see calling the police for a large drunken party. But because the TV is too loud? Seriously, go knock on the door. Your neighbor is most likely not a crazy lunatic who is going to kill you fo...