Hmmm. I wonder why it's so expensive (at least in the context of Target)? Bamboo is incredibly easy to grow and harvest, and I'm guessing the chair is cut pressed into shape with a large die. that ...

I promise no exclamation points in my critique. Is it fair to love the home more than the decorating? To me, the bedroom is perfect. Calm and relaxing. And that outdoor space is grea...

I think Ikea can try to greenwash it any way they like, but 90% of their stuff isn't resalable even on Craigslist, and it's not going to get recycled. I don't care if it's flatpacked a...

I like a swiffer with a rag or microfiber cloth. You can secure the rag to the head just like the disposable swiffer cloths, but you don't have to spend $5 for 16 or whatever they cost. The swiffer...

I'm a convert to the nomex Ove Glove. You can keep it on to add ingredients or stir, and it's heat resistent up to something like 550 degrees.

Yes, really nice color scheme, and the apartment seems to be really efficiently laid out. As for keeping the cats off counters, good luck with that. Our cats are smart enough not to do things like ...

That is indeed maddening, that some Ikea stuff is sturdy and inexpensive, and some is just cheap. I like the design of a lot of their kitchen utensils and gadgets, but I can't bring myself to buy t...

Of course if you're going to hang 3 or 4 of these in a line, you're going to have to do some major rewiring, ie have 3 or 4 junction boxes installed. Ugh. Or have a rat's nest of plugs and wires r...

I dunno. Depends on the baby. Our son is very cautious and tends to recognize danger. Our daughter, otoh, is pretty reckless. The platform is a great idea as it creates a more 3-D spa...

I use the pet clippers and just put the little darlings in a full-body headlock. 10 quick snips and off they go. I'm usually covered in cat hair afterward, but I know they appreciate it. They hate ...

I think this is a great combo of traditional brownstone (small rooms, dark) and modern (big rooms, light). I disagree with the "keep brownstones brownstone" faction here---the modern updates make t...

Gack! Hide your stuff, man! One thing I've seen in lofts is creating a perimeter of low cabinets, below the windows. You could put all the magazines and arty books and bric-a-brac in ...

I don't get Chihuly. Reminds me of 1970's custom vans. You know, shag rugs and airbrushed eagles. I guess I admire the technique but the aesthetic, to me, is just slightly above kitsch. No irony or...

I've always used Minwax wood floor care with a damp sponge mop. No residue. For spills etc., i use with a hand sponge. btw I sweep the floors pretty regularly which i think keeps scratches to a min...

Call me baffled. Why repost this from 2 1/2 years ago?

I think talking to the offending party in a reasonable tone of voice is most effective. Our upstairs neighbors used to vacuum every night around 11, then stomp around doing god knows what for a few...

Yeah, cool stuff, and what could be a cool house. I think one of the issues might be that the finish carpentry screams 'Brady Bunch' but the house purrs "Malibu, baby..." Maybe it's the honey color...

Unless you're taking the kids and making an expedition out of it, the only sure-fire way to beat the system is to get there when it opens on a weekday. You also get the staff when th...

looks comfy. I'd hate to have to straighten the pads every day, though. looks like a 2 person job. I like daybeds. they're a lot more useful than you might think, so long as you're un...

I'll be the first to confess that I don't trust my eye enough to put together a wall or room of mismatched art/frames. Another reason I shy away is that i hate punching holes in my walls. I'm sort ...