My first year in my condo was blissfully silent, as the unit above me was empty. Now I am dealing with a couple with two small children. The couple has had shouting matches at odd hours of the ni...

Patrick -- I do wash my "cloth alternatives" in cold water. I don't use organic soap alternatives or hang them on the line to dry, but I do throw them in with my other laundry, so I am not adding ...

Jessimuhka, I was just wondering the same thing. I quit buying paper towels about 6 or 7 months ago, but still have to use them at work. At home I don't miss them at all. I picked up some cloth ...

Thrift stores can be a great place to find cloth napkins if you have time to wait to find something you like. I just found a dozen nice red cloth napkins for .50 each at a thrift store.

I did this in two rows behind a black bar cabinet. It actually looks like it's part of the cabinet (which I salvaged for $20, stripped and repainted). I get a lot of compliments on it.

I'm a book freak so if I had a space like that it would be all about bookshelves!

I think that people who can't appreciate the victorian style ought to just leave these homes to the people who do. This home is adorable on the outside. I would never expect it to look how it doe...

Damn, girl, I want you to come do my kitchen, minus the primer spill, of course! Nice job!

I have both in my house. I like curtains to soften the edges of the windows and blinds for keeping out most of the light. The combination works really well in my bedroom. I like a dark room for...

Michelle, I've always had good luck with ficus trees indoors with low light. Your place is gorgeous!

I love the french press method, but when you have a house full of guests it's not very practical. When shopping for a drip coffee maker there are three things that are essential. It has to be pro...

I never win these things, but it's chocolate! I had to at least try!

If I had that job I'd blimp out! Imagine getting paid to eat chocolate!

Thanks for the link! I have never come across that site in my internet travels and now have it bookmarked!

At Christmas time I was making shortbread cookies. I was in a rush because I was also baking many other things to put in baskets for my co-workers. I must not have read the recipe clearly, becaus...

I checked this out earlier when I found out about it through this site. If I don't win I'm buying one! Such a cool idea.

I want to get my kitchen better organized. I've only been in my place for a few months and I still haven't figured out where everything should go to make things as functional as possible. I also ...

Green tea with mint is my every day favorite, but I love to occasionally make a chai tea with milk.

I'm up for renewal and it would be nice if I had one less bill to pay!

I'll eat basically any chocolate that's not nailed down, but milk chocolate (by itself or teamed with peanut butter) is my favorite.