We just did this! We rent but we can use the backyard when the downstairs neighbors are away. We made a screen from blackout cloth, borrowed a projector, and used my husband's keyboard amp for so...

"No, your life provides a small bit of anecdotal evidence in support of the study's conclusions. It doesn't confirm anything." Just like all of the anecdotal evidence that contradicts ...

I think a slipcover is a good choice, and it would be fairly easy for that shape sofa. I recently did this instead of attempting to reupholster my couch, and I am really happy with the results. I...

I rent an apartment in a fairly old house (1890's) and have used the fiberglass mesh tape along with spackle to mend cracks over doors and windows. This filled in the cracks fairly well, and they ...

Isn't a green vacation home an oxymoron?

Thanks for the comments. In case anyone is interested, you can see the rest of the room here: http://www.flickr.com/ph...