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Astronauta--I have another idea too: an over the door shoe storage (cloth or metal) that hangs on the door. If you use the cloth kind the shoes are mostly hidden and it won't look too bad. OR if yo...

BEDBUGS! My cure has a special twist: I just found bedbugs. So over the next week I have to remove everything from every shelf, closet and drawer and close it in plastic. then have the exterminator...

shirley temple of doom: you protest too much. It just reveals your fear of being judged so you attack pre-emptively. Who says that not having a TV is status snobbery? You do, apparent...

I know this is a very old post but for my 2 cents--I'm a conservation biologist with some knowledge of forestry trends and pretty much you have to assume that wood is NOT sustainably forested unles...

I know it sounds ridiculous BUT when you think about it, it's greener than using wetwipes and there's plenty of folks who need a little extra-sensitive help down in the kaboose. I used to use wetwi...

I have been on an endless quixotic search for a vacuum that actually works! pleeeeeease help me end the quest

I agree it looks nicer going over the front but those with cats and kids know: if you don't want 500 meters of toilet paper wrapped around the furniture, keep it tucked behind.

Just echo-ing the recommendation for Elfa (or knockoff) ideas. I had two tiny closets and it reaaaaallly helped. Cost $550 for both and because of how Elfa is made I could dismantle and take the s...

where can i get the rolling ladder and bar? I'd love to have that to reach higher shelves

hi all, sorry I haven't been here in a week or so. the moddi link is: http://moddidaypeople.com/murphy_bed_wall_b...

I am 90% done constructing the Moddi bed and my only obstacle is finding enough studs in the wall to actually hang it. It is a fairly easy project, very sturdy and looks great but there are a coupl...

Hi all--This is Rebecca. You need to have at least 4 studs to attach the (full size) bed to. I have fully assembled my bed (did it over a weekend) but haven't actually hung it on the wall yet becau...

I need to figure out my kitchen--it's laid out all wrong and if I rearrange it I'll need to find new places for my stuff. I also could use some serious closet help!

me too---I'd love to know where you got the front pillow on the couch!

I love your reading chair! Where did you get it?

my friend's secret homeade recipe for yogi tea--a spicy, steamy brew that'll cure what ails ya!

The Mission--dramatic soundtrack...

so swank--and fun! I'd make my famous chickpea garlic soup!

great for a party

oooo nooooo! I JUST logged in this second and saw this. I know the deadline was 15 minutes ago but if you could just throw my name in the hat!! The reason I didn't check earlier was I WAS BUILDING ...