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I like the look of painted brick, but why would you create more maintenance for yourself when the brick looks fine as-is? My ideas: leave the shutters white, paint the wood a denim kin...

If you have to keep the couch, go with it & use black & white in the rest of the room with one strong accent color.

I avoid ironing my clothes unless I have to, because it's such a pain! A good tool might make it easier...

yes, please!

I lived in 400 sq ft with a partner for over a year while our home was being remodeled. It was challenging. If you decide to go for it, here's my tips: - make sure that yo...

Depends where you're using it & what else is in the room (colors, textures). I'm on a red kick, so I immediately thought of it covered in red. But if your question is about whether th...

Palmetto, thank you for that link! Been considering fabric on walls for a while and hadn't thought of starch.

I know the title comes from the Chronicle, not AT, but as someone who first moved into the Laurel District in 1996 (before the profiled owner), it really rubbed me the wrong way. I'm familiar with ...