I always buy boxes of little tomatoes, but find that they often shrivel before I use them all. In stead of composting them, I toss them in the oven with some garlic, salt and olive oil and roast th...

This is totally random-- but I have been known to vaccuum out my toaster oven and the drawers in my fridge...

I'm not sure about the suggestions to put the sofas parallel to each other. Based on the number of cushions, the sofas don't appear to be the same length and might look a little awkward facing each...

I just had a home energy audit done for my rowhouse (free thanks to pepco!), and I discovered that my house leaks like a sieve. I need to have insulation blown into my attic crawl space and spray f...

I think the lighting looks better now, but not so sure about the rest of it. I think maybe I'm distracted by the black sheets. Does the bed really have to block the windows?

Easyenough, Please keep us (me) posted on the firewood search. I was asking about firewood and everyone either told me craigslist or referred me to "all those guys in pick...

I got scabies from an ex-boyfriend's couch that he was delighted to score for free on the street, so I have to echo the request for cleanliness. If your couch smells like a wet dog, h...

sorry, their not "there"

Thanks Donald, Craigslist was the first place I looked, but as you say, prices vary greatly and I don't know what people are actually getting for there places which is why I came here. ...

So is anyone here actually renting their place for inauguration? I know lots of people have talked about it, but a listing is very different from an actual rental! I still don't know what I could r...

I'm curious if anyone here is planning on renting their home out for inauguration. I've seen all kinds of crazy prices on Craig's list ($12,500 a night for a 2 bedroom?!). I'm wondering if this cou...

So Oprah is doing a whole series on decluttering with Peter Walsh and they are looking for messy homes in DC. I'm sure all of you who read AT have immaculate homes, but in case you know someone you...

When I lived in Madagascar the snake plant grew wild, the local name translates to "mother-in-law's tongue" because they are pointy and a little bit twisted. Random factoid, but it ma...

nostril mullet! ha!

I think this kitchen has great bones. I think a few minor things could help: 1. switch the yellow shelves out for shelving that is lover and more functional-- maybe some basic white op...

Well, it would solve the problem of finding a couch that will fit through my very narrow front door.

Though they aren't old, there always seem to be large wood letters in the home section of Marshalls, TJ Maxx and Homegoods.

Does anyone know someone I can call for a 1/2 cord of firewood and have it delivered?

While I use the library, I still find myself buying books. When I finish something that isn't worth sharing with friends I always check Amazon to see if it is worth selling (I don't bother selling ...

Does anyone know of somewhere where I can buy firewood and have it delivered? The cool days are making me wish for a fire in the fireplace! Jeen-Marie: the spider house is around 13th ...