If you are really paranoid, hang an unframed painting on stretched canvas over the bed. It is possible to have a framed painting or photo professionally secured to the wall via heavy duty cleat. ...

What about a solar panel window shade. Or one of those ikea hanging panels that runs on a ceiling track.

I have one trash can for trash, one trash can for bottles and cans and a plastic bin under the sink for newspapers and magazines. On a side note, the cashier at Bed, Bath, and Beyond w...

This is definitely not a home. This looks more like a private space for entertaining and impressing people. It am guessing it serves the same purpose as the Los Angeles pool and view, except this...

Why not just take the picture in and have the paint store match it. Have them read the brightest area of the wall and go one shade lighter.

Here is a craigslist post for the LAX bed in birch for $500 (apparently including headboard...) Might be worth investigating.

There is a difference between clutter and dirt. The cleaning lady is supposed to help keep the dirt at bay. That is awfully hard to do if every surface is covered in clutter that can't just be to...

Earthquake insurance is another thing that would be good to add to the list for renters out there. My father lost his house in Katrina - so I know first hand that the government does not show up a...

First off, there are benefits to buying the "real thing" and benefits to having "inspired by" copies available. Copies can allow you try out a look or style without making the prohibitive investme...

Take a few pictures of the sofa along with measurements and show them to a couple of reupholsterers. They should be able to give you some cost estimates along with the fabric yardage necessary. An...

Create a sitting area. Move the sofa that faces the tv so that it sits across from the other sofa and faces the windows. Flip the coffee table so that it runs parallel to the sofas. ...

When I am looking for something, I split the process into 2 steps: shopping and buying. Shopping is about locating the thing you need or want. I never purchase when shopping. Its all about inves...

It seems clever at first glance, but counters and tables/desks are 2 different heights. This looks to be a table height counter which would make it kind of low and uncomfortable to use as a kitche...

When it comes to exercise, something is always better than nothing. No, Wii can't replace the gym. Neither can walking, taking the stairs, or watching what you eat. But that doesn't make those o...

Great way to handle the sponsored posts! I really hated the faux-blog sponsored Room and Board posts but this works much better. I can't imagine there would be any confusion when the post clearly...

Hard soled shoes are the enemy of hardwood floors. Tennis shoes and athletic shoes don't do nearly the damage. Only wear soft soled shoes inside. I had my hardwood floors refinished 10 years ago,...

That it's only sold as a complete circle is about the dumbest thing ever. And what parent is dropping $4000 on his/her kid's patio furniture? Crazy.

I went paperless at the end of the year (2007). I digitized all of my archived files and got rid of the file cabinets, file boxes, storage space, etc... It was the best thing I ever did. It can ...

Very dark or very light floors are the way to go. Flooring is the blank canvas of the room. Walls can be painted, but replacing or refinishing floors is an expensive endeavor. If you are worried...

My problem with all white - it looks great in a room with big windows during the daylight hours. At night, it looks really blah. Not good at all. The light and airy effect is completely lost and t...