Seriously, there is a time to replace every sofa. Replace it if you can afford it. Since you find it comfortable, before donating, take the measurements of the seat cushion depth and height (from...

My mattress and boxspring are on the floor in my place out of necessity. (An old dog with arthritic hips.) Personally, it doesn't look as polished as a bed on a frame with a headboard but I like ...

Not all horizontal surfaces need to be filled with stuff. Let the lines of the wood serve as a contrast to the wall color. Simple, serene, beautiful.

Too easy for children in the home (even visiting kids) to associate the brown bottles with food-stuff, stumble across a bottle in the bathroom and think, "yeah, candy!" Too risky. Consider using ...

Seriously? Give these up because they are too heavy to clean around? Invest in a swifter mop and keep them!! At a minimum, I would at least keep the table and replace the chairs wi...

Don't know of any but thank you for the research! This is one of the reasons why I am SO happy AT added a DC section.

I tried this years ago with a smaller number of frames and, as most posters here suggested, textured papers. The effect while it was laid out on the floor was amazing. Getting the frames perfectl...

Kaete - dumb question here but how did you clean that sludge goo out of your disposal? I get killing the bugs but I've tried everything and that icky sludge stuff is still there.

I disagree with the comments about using a desk/dining table. I've done it for 11 years and haven't used a "home office" in years. Candidly, it works for those people whose office needs can be co...

Stunning first photo. This concept could have gone so wrong... way back to my childhood in the 80's with patio furniture. But you selected pieces that compliment one another in a beautiful way. ...

How about decent bath towels that don't cost a fortune? My lastest treak to TJMaxx and Marshalls indicates they are getting the lowest common denominator in the linens industry. I've had luck wit...

I agree that you probably will get the look you want from a different rug and coffee table, plus some rearranging. That said, if you feel you must change the chairs, use a solid color with heavy t...

I love the Loring and recently considered it for myself but ultimately leaned away from it wondering if I would tire of such a strong design statement with those arms. I selected the Charlotte fro...

It's easy for us to throw out color suggestions but it truly depends on your preferences with color theory (monochromatic, complementary, analogous, triadic, etc.). When I began designing my first...

This is a topic I struggle with myself. Thank you for putting it into words.

Congratulations. It's go great natural light. Some thoughts to spruce it up - Your first step needs to be a new light fixture - one that fills the volume. Second, lose the blinds o...

In the spirit of DIY... can anyone recommend a fabric store in the metro area? I'm looking for a place that has inspiring fabrics, not just the basics. THANKS!

While trying to replace a faucet, I had to disconnect the water lines. Thought I did but when water started GUSHING everywhere I sensed I might have missed a step somewhere. I didn't know where t...

FLOR carpet tiles. Also, consider training them to eat their rawhides on a doggie bed with a washable cover. (Those things get slime-y.)

Re: unpermitted work: illegal work = fines by the city, insurance claim denials, and resale nightmares. Get the permits. A small headache now but it will save you significantly down the road.