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I believe I saw some in a crate and barrel catalog too, so if you really wanted to see what you were getting you might be able to locate one instore before purchasing.

from Apartment Therapy - Lasenza Chair by Eurway on November 8, 2007 04:51PM

I like the Artemis, but we are maple people, so keep that in mind when you look at my answer.

Anyone have a Euro pro toaster oven? We need a new one, and seem to be leading toward a Euro pro, good size, features and price. However it seems the reviews on amazon a...

from Apartment Therapy - Open Thread 502 on August 20, 2007 06:18PM

If it were my house, I would put up a simple mantle/floating shelf, and paint that wall as an accent color, with a lighter or darker shade inside the alcove. Then (and this will depend if you have ...

I admit that I tend to forget to bring bags with me, or I will go when I am out doing other things, and thus don't have bags with me. However can you please explain why a BAG of potatos needs anoth...

from Open Thread 495 on August 9, 2007 05:17PM

Not DIY, but I have heard Charlie's Soap is great www.charliesoap.com I plan to buy some as soon as I run out of my extra large method bottle. I have a fri...

from Reader Question: DIY Detergent? on August 9, 2007 04:59PM

What about planters with tallish plants in them to cover the bars? I bet you could build just simple skinny rectangular boxes on the cheap (don't know how much of a factor cost is).

from Open Thread 493 on August 7, 2007 05:52PM

May I also suggest the furminator? Here are the pics I took to email to a friend when they asked if it worked (I do not work for the company). That plus the tile floor and lots of water is what get...

from The Doggy Tempur-Pedic: Canine Coolers on August 2, 2007 04:51PM

One other thing to consider, and maybe this doesn't apply in NY (I'm in Fl) but when it rains bugs come up everywhere. We've never had a need to spray our home for bugs, and I have found maybe 2 ro...

from Open Thread 490 on August 2, 2007 04:04PM

I think the legs, and grey (which I am generally not opposed to) fabric make it look like something in a waiting room. I can't comment on the barracuda cover as I didn't even know she...

What I want to know, is did she ever convince her land lord to pay for all of it?

from Bedbugs Take Manhattan #7 on August 1, 2007 02:37PM

We have a mauve toilet tile and tub/shower. The toliet is cheap to replace, but I doubt you want to do that because you are renting. What we had to do was paint the bathroom a color t...

What about a quilt? If you have some other pieces of clothing or bedding that were your grand mother's, that you can't/won't use, you can make a lap sized patch work quilt. Then it won't be a focal...

This is my house, and yes it has been a process. Since the handles will be silver, the hinges will definately be replaced. That is not the only bad lighting fixture in the house (every stinking one...