Oh, and I'm a renter. I just decided to spend the $400 (paint, stool, lighting, tools, rugs, etc.), two weekends, and some temporary comfort and go for it, though. No regrets!

Granny Smith green over here, too! It's lovely! I reupholstered an Ikea kitchen stool, stripped and painted all of my cabinets, added new hardware, undercabinet lighting, green & cream toned rugs...

Dawn & water mixed well! Well, so long as you don't think that is a "harsh chemical" - which some people might. Dawn is seriously good for tough grease though. (They weren't joking...

Alright - I'd like to cure our storage spaces (three closets), two connected rooms that aren't really being used because they don't have a clear purpose, and a then just make a few furniture swap o...

Thank you, thekitchn.com for posting my garden! If anyone would like to read the blog that accompanies, please do visit. Thank you! -Kate

You know, normally I'd be all, "What's with the negativity?," but kmswann is right on the money. This is easy as pie. And, big box lumber stores cut your wood to size for you - someti...

I love these shelves. I love them for potentially being the solution to my current organizing problem: How to neatly and beautifully display and organize my Wii and all of the components that go ...

I'm still reusing all of the satin and doublefaced satin ribbon my friends and family used on my birthday presents in September. Bring on the challenge of figuring out how to use fabric swatches a...

Send me your mismatched and satirical coffee mugs. I have absolutely no coffee mugs. I am a woman in need. :-P

When do we find out if we won?

I really like that tomato red/orange. What color is it?

Is each lamp a different item, or can you only do one submission for the lamp category?

This is a more more elaborate design, but it's only $80, so I thought I'd add it on the pile. Check it out only if you're looking for a steel headboard without regard to style or design.

My favorite holiday mixed drink is champagne mixed with a bit of cranberry & pom juice. Before you pour into the glass, put a frozen cranberry at the bottom of the glass. Not for noth...

I found this at http://whatscookingamerica.net/squash.htm. "Wash and cut squash into small pieces, remove seeds and peel. Cook ...

If you like these, but want something a little more homey looking, you might dig these: http://store.heliotropehome.com/roeg...

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