If you get a 3-sorter hamper (http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?CATID=77003&PRODID=10024155) it will fit the space perfectly and you can practice your laundry basketball with that ...

Very interesting food for thought. What is that lamp over the small dining room table?

There will always be knock-offs of great design, art, etc. Sometimes, one can reinforce the other. While I think it's ideal to support the original designer/artist, there are practical consideratio...

I have to respectfully disagree with bepsf. I'm an SF native who has spent five wonderful years in NY City and is about to move back. SF is a wonderful city with great people, temperate weather (wh...

I also recently cleared out my collection of magazines as a result of my latest apartment cure. I now have one binder with the pages and articles that inspire me. I love flipping through a magazine...

While I won't presume to know your wife's motivations, I do recommend that you yourself talk to a professional to get some additional advice about what you can do. I'm going to be mov...

Congratulations on your new home! I agree with everyone who said you should ignore the realtor. They have their own agenda--and it has nothing to do with you being happy and comfortable in your hou...

I have to second the overstock recommendation--a quick look shows they have over 70 living-room size rugs for less than $80. I would also suggest giving ebay a look. I found a geometric wool rug o...

I have the Room & Board slim console table (http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product/detail.do?productGroup=19700) for my narrow hallway (though I have the one that's only 7" deep). It's significan...

I have the ikea asker dish drainer (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40110351) over my sink and it's wonderful. In my small kitchen I have two small countertops, so every little bit helps...

They have similar containers at Pearl River. I don't know if they're "name brand" but they're identical.

I'm a huge library fan. Living in NYC, I have access to an awesome collection of books, movies, music, etc. For Jooly and others I would point out that most major libraries now offer ...

Most sconces sold at places like Ikea, Crate and Barrel, and the like are NOT hard-wired--while you screw them into the wall, they still have a cord you plug into a standard wall plug. For a living...

a quick search on google for "narrow bookcase" brought back results from target.com like

Deleilan, I think it definitely makes sense to replace that fridge with one that works better for you (especially since you own the fridge). Going to a mini fridge is a major lifestyle...

Iris, I have to respectfully disagree. On my mac with a 1280X 800 display, I have to scroll down to see the whole picture. When I go to the next picture I have to scroll my display every time. I re...

The Ikea strikt series is less expensive than the Container store and very sturdy--more so than kassett.

In the bay area, very few homes have air conditioning. When there's a heat wave in the bay area, it's brutal, because it's such a rare occurrence.

great job! I've lived with knotty pine--welcome to the other side.

While I don't mind the sponsored posts, I would change their placement to avoid that experience I have when I read the NY Times magazine and know something's off--and then see "special advertising ...