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I'm astonished that this space is only 12x14 - that's a real testament to the power of proper layout. Either that, or they have a separate pantry that holds the fridge and food storage. My eat-in k...
The issue with earthquakes is probably not so much that the cupboards themselves would come crashing down, but that the stuff inside them would.
In earthquake country they recommend s...
Having lived in a lot of different places throughout my life, all with standard height counters (leading to lots of backache in my slightly taller than avg frame), the easiest kitchens to work in h...
When I lived in California, we had a 20's vintage craftsman that had what was called a "California cooler" in the kitchen, a cupboard that had an open bottom (covered with wire mesh to keep critter...
I disagree with the tip to replace a door that swings out with a curtain or sliding panel, esp in a small space.
I've outfitted the inside of my closet door with a 12 hook over-the-do...
When our bedframe broke, we put the mattress and box spring on the floor until we could get around to replacing it. It didn't take long before it mildewed due to lack of air circulation, and we had...
I've often heard that brushes should be stored in their cardboard wrappers to help keep their shape, which would make it impossible to hang on a magnet strip. Keeping them wrapped also helps keep t...
When space is this tight and you don't want a shelf over the bed where things might fall on you, I'd suggest making a bed pocket (imagine a long rectangle of fabric, like a table runner, with a set...
I have been challenging myself to turn down the heat by one degree each year for the last several years. We're now down to 64 when we're home and awake, 61 when we're away or sleeping. We installed...
It's warm and charming - not something I thought I'd ever say about a basic builder house! This is great inspiration for all of us who long for a home full of character, but instead live in a basic...
This may be my favourite house tour ever. It takes a deft hand to use that much colour and control it so masterfully. This is so inspiring - it's what my little house wants to be when it grows up!
Downside of being a landlord (from personal experience):
1. The jerk who did engine repair on the living room carpet (we had to replace all the carpeting, which wasn't that old, after ...
I hope no one will serve their Thanksgiving turkey with the stuffing pouring out of the cavity , a la photo #2 - that's a good way to give your guests food poisoning.
I would do a 2" wood blind (something more substantial than the aluminum mini blinds currently in the windows) for privacy, along with "dummy panels," floor length curtains that look like they coul...
Having lived many years in rentals where white paint was on everything - walls and trim both - and vowing I'd never live in a white room again, I now find myself struggling with the issue of painti...
Not only is parsley really slow to get started, it's a biennial, which means in its 2nd year it flowers (which makes it turn bitter) and dies.
In spite of that, however, I always try ...
Everyone has different sensibilities as to what is too cluttered or too minimalistic, which is a personal thing - to each his/her own, neither way is right or wrong. What I'm finding issue with as ...
3M's recommended application instructions says to wash the surface with rubbing alcohol: Be sure to test this in an inconspicuous spot first!
I forged ahead with this once, not realiz...
This looks like anaglypta, which is a thick, heavily embossed wallpaper that is meant to be painted. It can be very beautiful. Check out some of the patterns that are available:
SherryBinNH, I really like your idea about focusing on the views through doors and hallways. That makes sense that you can compensate for less perfect areas elsewhere in your rooms with this trick,...
Latest Comments...
I'm astonished that this space is only 12x14 - that's a real testament to the power of proper layout. Either that, or they have a separate pantry that holds the fridge and food storage. My eat-in k...
The issue with earthquakes is probably not so much that the cupboards themselves would come crashing down, but that the stuff inside them would. In earthquake country they recommend s...
Having lived in a lot of different places throughout my life, all with standard height counters (leading to lots of backache in my slightly taller than avg frame), the easiest kitchens to work in h...
When I lived in California, we had a 20's vintage craftsman that had what was called a "California cooler" in the kitchen, a cupboard that had an open bottom (covered with wire mesh to keep critter...
I disagree with the tip to replace a door that swings out with a curtain or sliding panel, esp in a small space. I've outfitted the inside of my closet door with a 12 hook over-the-do...
When our bedframe broke, we put the mattress and box spring on the floor until we could get around to replacing it. It didn't take long before it mildewed due to lack of air circulation, and we had...
I've often heard that brushes should be stored in their cardboard wrappers to help keep their shape, which would make it impossible to hang on a magnet strip. Keeping them wrapped also helps keep t...
When space is this tight and you don't want a shelf over the bed where things might fall on you, I'd suggest making a bed pocket (imagine a long rectangle of fabric, like a table runner, with a set...
I have been challenging myself to turn down the heat by one degree each year for the last several years. We're now down to 64 when we're home and awake, 61 when we're away or sleeping. We installed...
It's warm and charming - not something I thought I'd ever say about a basic builder house! This is great inspiration for all of us who long for a home full of character, but instead live in a basic...
This may be my favourite house tour ever. It takes a deft hand to use that much colour and control it so masterfully. This is so inspiring - it's what my little house wants to be when it grows up!
Downside of being a landlord (from personal experience): 1. The jerk who did engine repair on the living room carpet (we had to replace all the carpeting, which wasn't that old, after ...
I hope no one will serve their Thanksgiving turkey with the stuffing pouring out of the cavity , a la photo #2 - that's a good way to give your guests food poisoning.
I would do a 2" wood blind (something more substantial than the aluminum mini blinds currently in the windows) for privacy, along with "dummy panels," floor length curtains that look like they coul...
Having lived many years in rentals where white paint was on everything - walls and trim both - and vowing I'd never live in a white room again, I now find myself struggling with the issue of painti...
Not only is parsley really slow to get started, it's a biennial, which means in its 2nd year it flowers (which makes it turn bitter) and dies. In spite of that, however, I always try ...
Everyone has different sensibilities as to what is too cluttered or too minimalistic, which is a personal thing - to each his/her own, neither way is right or wrong. What I'm finding issue with as ...
3M's recommended application instructions says to wash the surface with rubbing alcohol: Be sure to test this in an inconspicuous spot first! I forged ahead with this once, not realiz...
This looks like anaglypta, which is a thick, heavily embossed wallpaper that is meant to be painted. It can be very beautiful. Check out some of the patterns that are available:
SherryBinNH, I really like your idea about focusing on the views through doors and hallways. That makes sense that you can compensate for less perfect areas elsewhere in your rooms with this trick,...