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And thank you for pointing out stickers as an option in the first place!

Well, that link came out like crap. http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com/journ...

This is my laptop mod, done after I saw the post here about schtickers.com. I call it

Ditto the love of the clay tubes, which I am seriously considering adopting and the wince at the above fridge storage.

What David said about acrylic, except look for a product called Lexan, which is like acrylic, but doesn't crack. Polycarbonates, in general, are stronger than acrylic. For cutting either, you can ...

Head down to Canal Street, turn onto Bowery and start walking the street of lighting. There are fifty bajillion shops with lights and fixtures. I'm pretty sure I saw shades similar to yours when ...

May I suggest using the bookshelves to display other collections? Perhaps ones that the client has an actual interest in? Failing that, why not take a look at

We open the windows and turn the fans on at night, then shut everything up during the day, using room fans to circulate the air. Our apartment stays around 10 degrees cooler than the outside air. ...

from AT Survey: How Do You Cool Down? on July 19, 2007 01:48PM

v in boston mentioned putting up paper with double-stick tape. I did exactly that in my bathroom--yes, bathroom with moisture and everything. It was up for a couple of years and looked great.

from Adhesive Window Film by Emma Jeffs on July 19, 2007 01:34PM

In Iceland, every store charges for bags. It encourages people to recycle and bring their own bags. I'm delighted to hear that Ikea is doing that here, too.

from IKEA's Shopping Bags Will Cost You on May 15, 2007 12:54PM

If you have the option, the easiest way to dye something is in the washing machine. I've done lots of dying for work, and while the concerns voiced about RIT are valid, it's in all the stores beca...

from Good Questions: Can I Dye This Myself? on May 10, 2007 06:20PM

When I was living in Iceland, it never got dark in the summer. I used an eye cozy and it worked very well. I will say, having tried multiple ones, that not all eye cozies are created equal. I ha...

It depends on how long you want the paint to last and if you want a smooth finish. For smooth, you'll have to do lots of scraping. If you actually only want non-peeling paint, then you can scrape...

Yes, but its on an as needed basis. We both switch our passwords regularly (as you should too), so don't always keep the other person updated. It's not from a privacy issue, but just from a time ...

from Survey: Do You Share Your Passwords? on April 16, 2007 02:51PM

Have I mentioned that you all rock? I'm feeling very welcomed already.

We had these while I was living in Iceland and they work, although even at the lowest setting we still kept the windows open.

Thanks, everyone! These are very helpful tips. We're moving to 107th between Amsterdam and Broadway; I've been working in NYC about half the year for the last several years, so my husband and I d...