I like the idea of the bed in the bay window (assuming its not too drafty!), centering it in the middle window and putting a 4'-5' bookcase at the foot of the bed to separate it from the rest of th...
I am currently working on renovating an older (ca 1900) home in Hyde Park, which we are hoping to sell at some point. This is the house I grew up in, so it's hard to imagine parting with it! Luckil...
If you're hosting someone with pet allergies, do everything (within reason) to avoid "contaminating" their sleeping space with animal hair and dander. Freshly washed bedding is a must, and if there...
I don't know a ton about feng shui, but I think there's only a problem if the blades are acting as "poison arrows" and are directed towards people. So pointed up, pointed down, shouldn't make a dif...
Similar to that last one, I use the Paint N Pour lid:
https://www.hardwareworld.com/1g-Paintft-N-Pour-Lid-pEC0UM8.aspx
I prefer it to the plastic pour spout mentioned above becau...
If you're working on a large-scale renovation, I think its important to have a Plan A (dream scenario), a Plan B (some compromises on budget/scale), and a Plan C (just making the place livable). Yo...
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I hang these hook/clothespins, or plastic hangers, from my shower curtain rod.
I like the idea of the bed in the bay window (assuming its not too drafty!), centering it in the middle window and putting a 4'-5' bookcase at the foot of the bed to separate it from the rest of th...
Ditto on being one of those little girls who hated pink. Perhaps they'd like a cool yellow, or aqua, or purple, or (gasp!) blue?
What makes me feel "moved in" is setting up my closet. It's just not home until my clothes are there!
I am currently working on renovating an older (ca 1900) home in Hyde Park, which we are hoping to sell at some point. This is the house I grew up in, so it's hard to imagine parting with it! Luckil...
I almost picked one up at IKEA, but I couldn't get over the god-awful smell of formaldehyde. It made me ill. Couldn't imagine living with that smell.
How about $17 ( cord, oh darn.)? I have this one in my closet! :)
I picked up something very similar to those at The Container Store ( here ). They're made out of Chinese l...
Teak bath "mats" like
If you're hosting someone with pet allergies, do everything (within reason) to avoid "contaminating" their sleeping space with animal hair and dander. Freshly washed bedding is a must, and if there...
I don't know a ton about feng shui, but I think there's only a problem if the blades are acting as "poison arrows" and are directed towards people. So pointed up, pointed down, shouldn't make a dif...
I can cop to this... I always hold paint chips against my skin as if I were picking out clothes to wear! ;)
Similar to that last one, I use the Paint N Pour lid: https://www.hardwareworld.com/1g-Paintft-N-Pour-Lid-pEC0UM8.aspx I prefer it to the plastic pour spout mentioned above becau...
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/thursday-giveaway-green-clean-...
http://www.smokefreeapartments.org/ This site is dedicated to helping people find smoke-free properties (I used to work at one). They'...
I'm sorry, but those are just gawd-awful ugly.
The only thing I get "homesick" about is my closet! I HATE living out of a suitcase. If I'm going to be somewhere for more than two nights, I
The repetitive facades of Baltimore row homes can house some beautiful, colorful , and unique interiors . Don't j...
If you're working on a large-scale renovation, I think its important to have a Plan A (dream scenario), a Plan B (some compromises on budget/scale), and a Plan C (just making the place livable). Yo...
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