@ bitdot,
what you have there doesn't look like spalting, just a pattern created by sanding down the uneven layers of the tree's bark on the outer edge of your slab.
Spa...
Thanks for the concern, guys. As it's been relayed to me via Maxwell, during the last couple of hours of last Thursday's voting period someone from outside the competition was able to effectively s...
I've been very reluctant to post on my own entry, but I do want to address the cost (in the defense of not just myself, but a lot of the other designers who have been taking flak for their prices)....
I always thought the Barbie concept was to be young and trendy, but Adler's bedroom is a little glitzy-grandma (maybe he should spend a little less time in Palm Beach).
I guess, in al...
Here's another vote for the squeegee method.
I use an Oxo stainless steel squeegee. It came with its own suction cup hook. It's not unpleasant to look at, and it works very well. I would hav...
I'm a professional woodworker and make a lot of my own finishes.
Any 50/50 oil/wax combo will make a good polish. Some of the best combos are:
Boiled Linseed Oil & Bee...
Tip #8: Drink Boxed Wine!
I know you are probably remembering your college days when the ubiquitous "Franzia: The Worlds Most Popular Wine" box made you question why people eve...
Thin glass teapots like this were manufactured, starting in the 1930s, by a German company named Jenaer Glas. Since then a lot of similar teapots have hit the market and the legacy lives on. Reprod...
For a simple variation that will deepen the flavor a bit (and maybe get closer to the original):
Reserve the liquid from the canned tomatoes. Add the sugar and a pinch of salt directly...
Harpa,
Use a sealant on the grout and you shouldn't have any problems. I would recommend a silicone based penetrating sealer. It won't change the texture of the grout (won't make it s...
I lived in Savannah for three years, and recommend avoiding the "River Street" trap, and hit some of these lesser known sights...
Shopping:
Keller's Flea Market (a bit of a hike...
Pure tung oil is a good option for wood floors, but it isn't as hard as other options. Some companies have developed engineered oils which are more durable for floors and high-use furniture (probab...
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@ bitdot, what you have there doesn't look like spalting, just a pattern created by sanding down the uneven layers of the tree's bark on the outer edge of your slab. Spa...
Thanks for the concern, guys. As it's been relayed to me via Maxwell, during the last couple of hours of last Thursday's voting period someone from outside the competition was able to effectively s...
Gives a whole new meaning to "chest of drawers."
I've been very reluctant to post on my own entry, but I do want to address the cost (in the defense of not just myself, but a lot of the other designers who have been taking flak for their prices)....
Definitely not squirrel proof either. May work in squirrel-free urban areas, but not a good option for the suburbs.
Iron Eyes Cody is rolling over in his grave.
I always thought the Barbie concept was to be young and trendy, but Adler's bedroom is a little glitzy-grandma (maybe he should spend a little less time in Palm Beach). I guess, in al...
Here's another vote for the squeegee method. I use an Oxo stainless steel squeegee. It came with its own suction cup hook. It's not unpleasant to look at, and it works very well. I would hav...
I'm a professional woodworker and make a lot of my own finishes. Any 50/50 oil/wax combo will make a good polish. Some of the best combos are: Boiled Linseed Oil & Bee...
Wearstler should go back to doing porn, at least she was good at it.
Tip #8: Drink Boxed Wine! I know you are probably remembering your college days when the ubiquitous "Franzia: The Worlds Most Popular Wine" box made you question why people eve...
Thin glass teapots like this were manufactured, starting in the 1930s, by a German company named Jenaer Glas. Since then a lot of similar teapots have hit the market and the legacy lives on. Reprod...
For a simple variation that will deepen the flavor a bit (and maybe get closer to the original): Reserve the liquid from the canned tomatoes. Add the sugar and a pinch of salt directly...
I believe the site you are referring to is Lurid Digs . Definitely NSFW!
Harpa, Use a sealant on the grout and you shouldn't have any problems. I would recommend a silicone based penetrating sealer. It won't change the texture of the grout (won't make it s...
Interesting idea. Despite my hesitations, I'm sure my dog would love it. He's always trying to find a way to get to the food on the counter.
I lived in Savannah for three years, and recommend avoiding the "River Street" trap, and hit some of these lesser known sights... Shopping: Keller's Flea Market (a bit of a hike...
Pure tung oil is a good option for wood floors, but it isn't as hard as other options. Some companies have developed engineered oils which are more durable for floors and high-use furniture (probab...
Oops, I posted the wrong link for Les Indiennes .
A couple other great options are NearSea Naturals (organic cottons, wools, silks, and hemp) and