I'd have to agree with some of the folks here regarding the general ghastly lighting quality of CFLs. Similar to old-fashioned fluorescent lights in their ability to sicken a room and its inhabitan...

Looks like Apple's .mac service... only re-branded as 'mobile me'.

zzzap- During the winter, I've seen TV infomercials for a foam-type sleeve that slides over the bottom border of your door for the purpose of keeping out cold drafts. Maybe something in that ...

Might anyone know of a good non-toxic, maybe lowVOC spraypaint for outdoor furniture - that also protects against rust? I'm refinishing 2 metal French patio chairs & would like to avo...

Since window films are applied with water, does that mean they could not be used well on a bathroom window... because of the steam? Would they stay stuck til you wanted to take them off?

toasted Ezekiel raisin bread- with creamy neufchatel cheese.

Fuzzy waffle!

Merskine, Can you tell us what color of paint you used in your living room? It reads as a teal in the photos and is just beautiful with everything you have.

First thought was that someone was shaking my bedframe... here in Evanston, just a few blocks from the Lake. So, I touched the plaster wall to be sure I wasn't asleep. It was cool to ...

Cardamom and coriander are my choice- But I could also definitely crave freshly ground nutmeg and cinnamon in such a lovely grinder.

Hi Albert- Not sure if turkey bacon is kosher, but maybe that's an idea for you.

I've also noticed that more than a few recipes that are considered favorites by friends and family- are Rachel Ray's. One that regularly gets great reviews is a macaroni & cheese recipe that's made...

Having a first time-slot of the day rather than taking one later in the day generally gets you a better experience with movers. I've used Joey's on several moves over the years (withou...

Thanks Angorian! As I read the recipes and look at the photos, this whole thread is just making me salivate...

Angorian, consider adding the recipe for 'artisan bread in 5 mins' a day to your linked page... Or post a link to the recipe here. (Only saw photos of your bread at the link you provided so far).

Simply elegant, fresh design for the bedroom.

I like a nice pasta carbonara when dining solo.

Portuguese chorizo and kale soup with garbanzo beans!

Love the lamp. Click on over to the Greg Yale Associates link- All of the exteriors are such inspiring examples of the power of lighting done well.

Jenny in DC, Most in Shanghai are not driving to the mall or even down the street to get their sundries because people owning autos at all is a fairly new thing. Maxwell's snip is jus...