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@horseman -- funny, mine works the opposite way. When you twist it to make it stay up, it drains. When you let it drop down, it plugs tub.
Of course, it doesn't work well at all. Which...
One note of warning: In trying to keep squirrels off my tomatoes last year I sprayed them daily with diluted Tabasco, so I strongly recommend turning your head before you spray anything with hot pe...
Brenjay's idea about the dishwasher is good (actually, I think that's the range) -- in fact, you can take off the panel, take it down to one of the restaurant supply places around the Bowery and ha...
What about oiling it to make it look really pretty again? Painting it would do some irreparable damage, as anyone wanting to strip it would have a hard time getting the paint out of those great lit...
This is an old article from the Times (that I wrote -- sorry for the shameless self-promotion) but it might help. I'm not sure how the technology in stain resistance has changed since then:
How about a cabinet that fits to the right of the soffit all the way to the ceiling, then a thin pull-out spice rack under the soffit? It is right next to the range...
In NYC, every hardware store carries the standard covers for these things. Maybe that's what you should try. Don't bother with lighting stores -- these are landlord specials. Just be sure you know ...
Just to give credit where credit is due: We did write about this in This Old House, but the original idea came from Brad Kittel, the owner of Discovery Architectural Antiques, in Gonzales, Texas.
I actually like the blue and the contrast of the dresser against it. Plus the color is a great calm hue for a bedroom.
But I do agree with those who say to change the bedding. You can ...
You know, my entire wall-sized bookshelf is filled only with books I have actually read. I never really look at them anymore.
On the other hand, the room full of bookshelves at my pare...
Okay, count me as biased, because I know the 2Jane founders, but their wares include some of the most beautiful artists' creations I've seen. Roxie Mae has a great eye, and some of their offerings ...
Commuting is expensive--a train or bus pass from anywhere outside the city is several hundred dollars a month--and certainly not the greenest option. And there is a big difference between the cost ...
MrGreen--I'm with ciddyguy: if you price out people with lower incomes, who will provide your services? Who will patrol your streets? Who will fight your fires? Who will teach your children? Who wi...
I was amazed to learn how many people don't know about the little button under the latch (on the side) that allows you to change the lockset from auto lock to open. Then you always have to use the ...
The floor guys love high gloss because it's more durable. But the best way to refinish floors is to put two coats of semi gloss or high gloss then finish with a coat of satin to keep it looking mor...
Even better is Fine Paints of Europe primer -- and definitely use oil paints, because it will hold up and is easy to clean.
Also, get yourself a Forstner bit for your drill (it's wide ...
Latest Comments...
@horseman -- funny, mine works the opposite way. When you twist it to make it stay up, it drains. When you let it drop down, it plugs tub. Of course, it doesn't work well at all. Which...
One note of warning: In trying to keep squirrels off my tomatoes last year I sprayed them daily with diluted Tabasco, so I strongly recommend turning your head before you spray anything with hot pe...
Brenjay's idea about the dishwasher is good (actually, I think that's the range) -- in fact, you can take off the panel, take it down to one of the restaurant supply places around the Bowery and ha...
What about oiling it to make it look really pretty again? Painting it would do some irreparable damage, as anyone wanting to strip it would have a hard time getting the paint out of those great lit...
This is an old article from the Times (that I wrote -- sorry for the shameless self-promotion) but it might help. I'm not sure how the technology in stain resistance has changed since then:
How about a cabinet that fits to the right of the soffit all the way to the ceiling, then a thin pull-out spice rack under the soffit? It is right next to the range...
In NYC, every hardware store carries the standard covers for these things. Maybe that's what you should try. Don't bother with lighting stores -- these are landlord specials. Just be sure you know ...
Just to give credit where credit is due: We did write about this in This Old House, but the original idea came from Brad Kittel, the owner of Discovery Architectural Antiques, in Gonzales, Texas.
Sorry -- here's the link: http://shelterlife.thisoldhouse.com/2006/05/hot_topper.html
I've done this with a piece of stone (marble, granite, or soapstone is good), which is definitely better than laminated wood (see
I actually like the blue and the contrast of the dresser against it. Plus the color is a great calm hue for a bedroom. But I do agree with those who say to change the bedding. You can ...
You know, my entire wall-sized bookshelf is filled only with books I have actually read. I never really look at them anymore. On the other hand, the room full of bookshelves at my pare...
clickchick: Ah, but they do... http://www.2jane.com/searchresult.aspx?categoryID=35
p(too) -- she's even cuter in person. And very nice, too! Oh, and brilliant. Basically I wish I could be her.
Okay, count me as biased, because I know the 2Jane founders, but their wares include some of the most beautiful artists' creations I've seen. Roxie Mae has a great eye, and some of their offerings ...
Commuting is expensive--a train or bus pass from anywhere outside the city is several hundred dollars a month--and certainly not the greenest option. And there is a big difference between the cost ...
MrGreen--I'm with ciddyguy: if you price out people with lower incomes, who will provide your services? Who will patrol your streets? Who will fight your fires? Who will teach your children? Who wi...
I was amazed to learn how many people don't know about the little button under the latch (on the side) that allows you to change the lockset from auto lock to open. Then you always have to use the ...
The floor guys love high gloss because it's more durable. But the best way to refinish floors is to put two coats of semi gloss or high gloss then finish with a coat of satin to keep it looking mor...
Even better is Fine Paints of Europe primer -- and definitely use oil paints, because it will hold up and is easy to clean. Also, get yourself a Forstner bit for your drill (it's wide ...