WOW. Now that's really good news. We have the technology -- let's USE IT!!! OF course Hawaii gets a bit more sun than other places, but there are many, many eco-smart technologies that new homes ca...

They're potentially cool and the ideas above are very good, but if your heart's not in it, don't invest the time. Just because you've got the chairs doesn't mean you need to keep them forever or be...

Kristin, Could you say a little more about what isn't working for you with this space? Do both kitchen and living room feel "cheated"? Trouble blending decor in both? Desire to separate the two spa...

I think what Anne and Tin Angel are saying is that even "natural" cleaners are "chemicals." Water, for instance, is a chemical -- a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen. And there are lots of "natural" c...

I think your color scheme sounds great. Blues and browns are wonderful together, and the chrome will give it a clean, modern feel. The nice thing about a small space is that it minimizes the number...

It's so interesting that somehow big fridges are the norm in our society. I live with my spouse and a small child and our huge fridge is usually only half full at best. In your case, I can't see an...

I, too, am inclined to say WAIT because of the work and potential errors that repainting could bring about. It's so intricate. It seems like a huge task to paint this. Plus, the original color is ....

Cute green-blossom pillows on the sofa! Like the framed picture arrangement above the doorway to the kitchen, too.

Hi Lisa - I genuinely enjoyed your house tour. The others usually are fun, but this one was a really pleasure. It's a delightful place -- comfy, inviting, and personalized. What's even more cool is...

This is fantastic! What a transformation. Clearly the dog and cat love it!! I especially like the way that it has a worn-in feel to it (helped by the Old Worldy pavers), making it comfortable and f...

So why isn't the chair facing the yowza view?

I'll hang on for the IKEA hack. Cute kitties, though.

I'm so grateful for this post, especially the mention of guests' reaction to the absence of paper towels. A certain family member visited last weekend and though she "approved" of our decision not ...

I think this is the best house tour I've seen so far on AT. I would absolutely LOVE to live here. It's so happy and inviting -- the two most important things a house can be, from my point of view. ...

These are fantastic suggestions. I have lots of curtain projects on the back burner that just got moved to the front. Thanks!

Erin, Beautiful home!!! Do you mind sharing where you got the sofa and chair/ottoman in your living room (flanking the fireplace)? I'm looking for something similar. Thanks! -- Jill

I'm so surprised by the hypothesis stated! Only because in my rather limited study group of 1 household, it's the man who keeps EVERYTHING and the woman who is always trying to purge, purge, purge.

The design is so straightforward that it screams *hack* to me, if you're inclined. By the way, WHERE THE HECK does WSH come up with $795 for this piece? It's lovely, but it's just a small bedside t...

I saw something similar at KMart the other day for around $40. Don't know if it's tear-shaped, but it had clean lines and a clear glass design. Couldn't find it on their website, though.

Thanks for all these great observations and WOW djluckyonline, thanks for the cool simulation of my room. Really helps me think outside the box!