The level of craft is fantastic. I like the idea of the OSB but I'm curious about how it will hold up in practice, especially on the floors and fridge. And if this is a "green" home I hope that's...
Wow! We saw him at a Kansas City art fair a couple of weeks ago and bought two pieces, including one very similar to the bottom image. They're much more beautiful in person with lots of texture t...
This annoyed me - right, he's not using credit cards, but did take out a $55k home improvement loan... so he's just borrowing money from a different place. No magic there. The real key to his sol...
Not much of a debate in that article, just two guys saying that it's a good idea.
My understanding is that it's less durable than oak or other hardwoods because it's a grass. From exp...
I found a beautiful France & Daverkosen chair for $225. It didn't have cushions, which is why I think the price was so low. Turns out the chair was a prototype or early production run by Ole Wans...
The Department of Energy website has a ton of info on how to insulate your house, so the garage wouldn't be too much different. They will also tell you how much insulation you need - but R19 in th...
Unfortunately the article didn't give a mention to architect Marvin Goody, who was just out of MIT when he designed the house. I worked a short time at the firm that bears his name, and here's a g...
another kansas citian...
the inside gorgeous as well. got to go through it a couple of months ago. there's nothing like it anywhere around here. every time I drive by there are peop...
Keep it. Other people have much better ideas on how to make it work, but it has definite possibilities if you have an ironic sense of humor about it. The sculpture idea is a pretty good one. And...
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The level of craft is fantastic. I like the idea of the OSB but I'm curious about how it will hold up in practice, especially on the floors and fridge. And if this is a "green" home I hope that's...
Eh. Choosing between 70's rec room (before) and country whitewash (after) is a lose-lose deal.
Wow! We saw him at a Kansas City art fair a couple of weeks ago and bought two pieces, including one very similar to the bottom image. They're much more beautiful in person with lots of texture t...
I was sound asleep, but there was a guy at the coffee shop this morning who was awake and said he could feel it.
This annoyed me - right, he's not using credit cards, but did take out a $55k home improvement loan... so he's just borrowing money from a different place. No magic there. The real key to his sol...
Not much of a debate in that article, just two guys saying that it's a good idea. My understanding is that it's less durable than oak or other hardwoods because it's a grass. From exp...
I found a beautiful France & Daverkosen chair for $225. It didn't have cushions, which is why I think the price was so low. Turns out the chair was a prototype or early production run by Ole Wans...
oops... first comment should be "nylon sheet plus summer = lots o' sweat"
Ewwwww... nylon sheet summer = lots o' sweat
Andrea, we found the same numbers at our local hardware store... almost identical to DWR's Neutra House Numbers, but at 1/10 the cost.
Now that Quebec is in the Midwest, they should start pronouncing "Versailles", Vur-sales, if they want to fit in.
This is a funny map. AT-LA gets Belize and Guatamala, but not the eastern third of Texas.
had a set. they rusted. viva plastic.
The Department of Energy website has a ton of info on how to insulate your house, so the garage wouldn't be too much different. They will also tell you how much insulation you need - but R19 in th...
Who makes that green chair and ottoman in the photo?
Unfortunately the article didn't give a mention to architect Marvin Goody, who was just out of MIT when he designed the house. I worked a short time at the firm that bears his name, and here's a g...
another kansas citian... the inside gorgeous as well. got to go through it a couple of months ago. there's nothing like it anywhere around here. every time I drive by there are peop...
Illegible and $120-$200 EACH. Insane for what would be an easy DIY job.
Keep it. Other people have much better ideas on how to make it work, but it has definite possibilities if you have an ironic sense of humor about it. The sculpture idea is a pretty good one. And...
I LOVE that whimsical, loopy stainless steel sculpture you have running on top of the parapet. Where can I find it?