I painted a bank of lockers with normal semi-gloss latex paint. High gloss is fine too. Using a roller is the best way to paint it, and and make sure you sand it all, b/c it looks particularly ba...

The best place for chowder in Seattle is the Pike Market Chowder in Post Alley. Mmm mmm good! Although, really, the BEST soup is the seafood bisque, I just can't get enough!

If you don't use it, sell it! To me!

Please DON'T donate old sheets and towels to a homeless shelter. It's very important to restore dignity to folks who have lost it all, and without a sense of dignity it's that much harder to get o...

When we were kids my friend used to tell me that moss was good for bare feet. Maybe he was right! Either way, we loved it, and I'd LOVE it after a shower! I wonder if there's a way to diy this...

Don't paint it!!! I love the warm tones of natural wood and think any wood that's not particle board looks better without paint. Maybe finish it with a cherry varnish, to give it a nice reddish c...

Don't cover the couch! And keep that middle pillow, so don't do navy, and I was never a fan of tan (or orange) and blue. I'd go with earthy greens or reds.

That is beautiful. I wonder what it looks like from the outside?

I'd get a bright red comfy cushion (maybe to match the red in your rug underneath, or anther color in your living room), maybe a fun fabric, like crushed velvet, and a rounded mini throw to go on t...

I have gotten mattresses from friends in the past, but only close friends I know well and whose houses I am familiar with, and it's mainly been economical reasons. I would never EVER buy a used ma...

Aha! This is what I am looking for: simple, sturdy, storage. I gotta be honest though, I'm not crazy about the white doors, but you could fix it up with some neat decals from IKEA or something. ...

I love your house! The pillars and rafters are my favorite, and I love the Mission look, and the mix of quilts and old southwestern rugs. It's so beautiful, comforting and cozy. It makes me home...

I want to know where you can find those table and chairs in the first place. Maybe they're not right for you, but they're perfect for my place!