Back in college, I was in a similar situation, but at the time I was so broke that moving out just wasn't an option. Since I never felt comfortable spending time in the house's shared spaces, I -- ...
1900 square feet? That's twice the size of my full-time residence. I guess it just goes to show that one person's "modest" is another person's "massive."
The instructions for an Ikea desk set clearly stated that at least two people were necessary to position the hutch on top of the desk. I ignored the advice and tried to do it myself. Result: a hern...
I first encountered bidets during a visit to Italy -- where I initially thought they were miniature bath tubs for babies or perhaps dogs -- and quickly became a fan. Not only do you feel cleaner af...
Ah, Sararae, I feel your pain. Last year, my husband (who's such a packrat that he has difficultly disposing of his pocket detritus) and I decided to pull up stakes and move to Alaska. (It IS an aw...
Great stuff, but I could never bring myself to pay those prices.
For similar styles, I recommend checking out local surplus departments. Nearly every public agency (cities, counties, ...
Cute, but not practical for people (like me) who use their dining tables every day. And besides, aren't small spaces supposed to be all about the multi-purpose furniture? There are three different ...
I've also painted over wallpaper (two coats of primer, one coat of color) with fine results. The seams were visible, but I thought they added some nice texture. The landlord - who had tried (and fa...
Standard spice racks have never worked for me because not only do they not hold enough spices, but they also seem to always be designed for huge containers. I prefer small containers, refilled freq...
This looks great. Who knew Reader's Digest was in the back-to-the-land business? I'd buy it for the illustrations alone -- love that dulcimer on the cover!
That said, my friends who a...
Gorgeous indeed, but I imagine folks that can afford them don't live in studios! Here's a $56 room divider system (made out of recycled craft paper) that creates a 4.5-foot-square section:
This contraption would be perfect for cold climates: coats/gloves/hats go on the rack (where they'd dry better than in a closet), boots go on top of the shoe rack (with an old towel underneath to c...
Funny you should mention siblings, raven ... because I was just about to do the same thing.
My beloved, a man, was a packrat and a piler to boot. When we started dating, nearly every ...
Ah, Pimms! I had my first Pimms cup on the terrace of a Corsican vacation house with my French host sister and her British boyfriend. In my mind, Pimms will forever be associated with great company...
When I lived on the main drag in Seattle's University District, I thought my block would be quiet because the notorious student dives were all elsewhere. Sadly, I neglected to factor in the late-n...
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Madsciencechik: they're a variation of binder clips that appear to known as "bulldog" clips. There are lots of online vendors, including:
Back in college, I was in a similar situation, but at the time I was so broke that moving out just wasn't an option. Since I never felt comfortable spending time in the house's shared spaces, I -- ...
1900 square feet? That's twice the size of my full-time residence. I guess it just goes to show that one person's "modest" is another person's "massive."
You keep using that word (allusion). I do not think it means what you think it means.
The instructions for an Ikea desk set clearly stated that at least two people were necessary to position the hutch on top of the desk. I ignored the advice and tried to do it myself. Result: a hern...
I first encountered bidets during a visit to Italy -- where I initially thought they were miniature bath tubs for babies or perhaps dogs -- and quickly became a fan. Not only do you feel cleaner af...
Ah, Sararae, I feel your pain. Last year, my husband (who's such a packrat that he has difficultly disposing of his pocket detritus) and I decided to pull up stakes and move to Alaska. (It IS an aw...
Great stuff, but I could never bring myself to pay those prices. For similar styles, I recommend checking out local surplus departments. Nearly every public agency (cities, counties, ...
Cute, but not practical for people (like me) who use their dining tables every day. And besides, aren't small spaces supposed to be all about the multi-purpose furniture? There are three different ...
I've also painted over wallpaper (two coats of primer, one coat of color) with fine results. The seams were visible, but I thought they added some nice texture. The landlord - who had tried (and fa...
Standard spice racks have never worked for me because not only do they not hold enough spices, but they also seem to always be designed for huge containers. I prefer small containers, refilled freq...
Love that red service cart! It's way more appealing than the twice-as-expensive kitchen cart I saw at Ikea this weekend.
This looks great. Who knew Reader's Digest was in the back-to-the-land business? I'd buy it for the illustrations alone -- love that dulcimer on the cover! That said, my friends who a...
I love my ORDNING dish drainer . It holds a full sinkload of dishes and takes up less room on my countertop than traditional square...
Gorgeous indeed, but I imagine folks that can afford them don't live in studios! Here's a $56 room divider system (made out of recycled craft paper) that creates a 4.5-foot-square section:
This contraption would be perfect for cold climates: coats/gloves/hats go on the rack (where they'd dry better than in a closet), boots go on top of the shoe rack (with an old towel underneath to c...
Funny you should mention siblings, raven ... because I was just about to do the same thing. My beloved, a man, was a packrat and a piler to boot. When we started dating, nearly every ...
Ah, Pimms! I had my first Pimms cup on the terrace of a Corsican vacation house with my French host sister and her British boyfriend. In my mind, Pimms will forever be associated with great company...
Awesome. I loved this apartment. Well deserved.
When I lived on the main drag in Seattle's University District, I thought my block would be quiet because the notorious student dives were all elsewhere. Sadly, I neglected to factor in the late-n...