Well Jesse Lu, different strokes for different folks. I happen to really like Lisa Congdon's work and I think she's deserving of the acclaim. Why spread so much hate when you can just choose not to...

well the 'i' this and 'i' that thing comes from our me-centric society. the iDye sunblocker is something I want to check out. Penetrates clothing to block harmful UV rays from the sun. does ...

bepsf: I am definitely going to do that as soon as I get a chance, thanks for the rec's! bicoastalmogul: I'm not sure, the hallway wainscot was there when we moved in but I do love it....

thanks! not in a great way, i'm afraid! there's clearance between the light fixture and the weird ceiling panels so I just stuck the handle in there! there are much better items that are made fo...

Thanks everyone! All the living room furniture is up against one wall for the same reason you can't see any wide angle shots. This is a VERY narrow but very long apartment. The living room is like ...

i've found that dimmers don't work with compact halogen light bulbs

I also noticed that when we finish a bottle of red wine and leave it open on the counter, they are drawn to it. When I dump the contents out the next morning there are usually 4 or 5 of the little ...

Love the cafe curtains!

hdtex, my thoughts were right there with yours. I know this particular pet store and it, and all the others like it that i've seen in Manhattan and Brooklyn, absolutely sicken me. Those puppies a...

Lawdesigner, Great post but I have to chime in here to say I did get bedbug bites on my face. And neck. And shoulders, arms and legs. So it can happen.

We had bedbugs at our place in the west village, it was SUCH a nightmare. I feel her pain. The pest control people told us they can get stuck in your shoe while walking through the hallway, and the...

I'm in! I live in Mission Dolores area.