What littlebrownbird suggested - knock out that overhead cabinet that separates the kitchen from the living area. Most likely you don't really need that much extra space, and it would really open u...

Want! Lust! Can I be a visiting dignitary living in TrendyNob?

Without knowing price points or your industry, I'd suggest South Beach/SOMA neighborhood in SF. Great weather, close to Financial District, the south Embarcadero is an amazing space, and there are ...

Interesting! This method could be very useful with temporary shelters, especially for the homeless and in case of emergencies (Katrina anyone?). It would be *way* more comfortable, safe and secure ...

There are a lot more apartments available in my area and finally some good deals again. I heart my Tendernob location. :) dkzody - how high is high rise? What area? And what price?

Karby from Ikea is my lifesaver. Neutral colors, larger than 4'x6', latex backing, takes much wear & tear from the cat, and only $17.99 each. I duct tape two together for large rug awesomeness.

Who uses paper weights? And paper clips? I present Glitter Bounce Ball. It is the only personal item on my corporate work desk. People come to my office to chat and de-stress and play ...

The best example I know is when neighbors near Tucson International Airport banded together to attempt to impose legal restrictions on the overall noise levels, hours for takeoff & landings and typ...

I'm a cheap, non-diluted vodka user too! How cool that it's a theatre wardrobe trick. If you put a drop or two of any scent, the vodka magnifies it. It is miraculous for linens, towels...

Oh, and I used to regularly bathe my other cat with plain water regularly, and that does help. However, Chloe will shred me if I tried it.

I'm allergic and am owned by Chloe the cat. I stopped taking allergy pills and was determined to get my body more acclimated to Chloe off sinus drugs, but after months still had massive sinus issue...

Ditto on craigslist. And it's worth waiting until you're here. Have you chosen a neighborhood yet? Anything I can scout out for you in advance?

Seriously - how can I support a luggage line that's trying to sell suitcases via anorexia teetering on impossible platform stiletto stripper heels? Photoshopped or not, it's a really creepy image...

www.sfcityguides.com - discover tons of hidden gems in SF! Free, over 30 walking tours a week year-round, and even more tours in the summer. I loved taking the tours so much I now volunteer with them!

As an RA in a co-ed dorm at Oberlin for 2 years (Holla, Maxwell!), the trend during fire inspections was: - Women's rooms were usually generally messy or generally neat - Men's rooms w...

I would turn off the tv more and listen to music in my studio apartment abode.

Mmmmm... basil, oregano, arrugula, italian parsley.

Thanks - I'm going to try the soap! Thanks to this same AT posting last year, my apartment was blissfully free of fruit files. Downtown SF has billions of fruit flies in the summer.

~politely raises her hand

Regular-use rental bikes are coming soon to SF, for commitment-phobes like moi. :)