like burpchick, we've always used dowel rods. IMO, they look better because they stay out of the way! and nobody's going to knock it over. (and they can also be used to keep the window closed when ...

add me to the list of people who "oohed" when they opened this post! it's so cool!!!! of course, i also LOVE the tv show "secret spaces"

how awesome!!!

i caught that episode and have to say that i wanted to smack the couple who were both designers. arrogant and annoying.

WD-40 also works wonders. not ideal to use with paper, of course, but for other surfaces... the hairdryer is a great tool for getting price stickers off of plastic when you're giving a...

ridiculous.

Since when do your neighbors get to decide what is in your backyard, just because they have view of it? ridiculous.

exactly what i was thinking, pixie.

she bought the home, right? she owns it? well then...she can do whatever she wants with it. if other people want these homes to remain untouched then THEY can purchase them and keep them that way.

i love the inexpensive one that i got from Costco!

Gravity's Rainbow...you didn't even need to say that you haven't been to L.A. for those of us who live here to be able to tell that from your post. Los Angeles is very spread out and ...

We bought a sectional from Jennifer Convertibles for about $799. It's not super-luxurious, but we like it!