I find it interesting that the two men in the challenge used so many chochtkes and accessories. It's just overkill in my opinion. Less can definitely be more, and don't be afraid to EDIT!!

get them sandblasted and then powdercoated by a professional.

NO! Do they eat on their bed? Insanity.

I HOPE this is a joke. If not, WHY BOTHER comes to mind.

Completely impractical! All the silverware would fall in between the slots, not to mention balancing anything else that isn't very wide.

I can appreciate the DIY nature of this project, but I think it's a shame they removed ALL of the previous landscaping. Hopefully they were able to relocate the plants or at the very least give th...

Michael used to work with a friend of mine in San Francisco - I was always a big fan of his renderings. So glad to see him out on his own (Congrats Michael!)

I loathe that chair - no matter the pattern and/or color.

Howard's products are sold in store at Home Depot.

I admire your creativity and resourcefulness. The kitchen countertops look great, as does the tilework in the bathroom. Kudos on your DIY skills! It sometimes amazes me at the amou...

The only design element that I REALLY loved about this space was the custom staircase - it is flawless. The rest of this was just too 80s and packed together. Oh, I also loved the black and white...

tip #1: get rid of the futon!!

wine boxes work well with their little carboard dividers.... Trader Joe's gives them away for free. those dish racks take up a lot of space if you were to be stuck with them after you've moved.

It took me 5 months to find a decent second-hand sofa, but I ended up with a designer, hand-made couch from a thrift store for $100. I had it professionally cleaned & it has feather stuffed cushio...

"Fair price" is really ambiguous - especially on Craiglist. If someone is willing to pay that price, it is fair to them, no? I have sold many items recently on CL because I moved, most of it vint...

my best dumpster diving find: Plycraft Lounger (Eames replica) that I promptly sold on Craigslist for $200.00!!

Also, the spatula is placed ever so strategically - smoker guy practically has a platter laid out for him :)

This is totally off-topic, but I laughed when I saw the Fingerhut ad here on AT!!! Haven't thought about that catalog in years - maybe they're trying to up their "cool" by advertising on AT?

Another option is to donate to Goodwill, Salvation Army and other organizations that run thrift & resale stores.

Am I the only one that finds that piece fugly? It's so clunky!