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I do not mind if someone wants to live in a 2,500 sq. ft. home or even larger. However, I think that the costs of such a lifestyle should be reflected in the home and it's maintainance: the costs o...

I'm probably buying a new notebook computer.

I've been thinking about living in a converted Geyhound bus for a while. There are several Yahoo groups composed of many people who live in RVs and converted busses quite comfortably. It seems like...

I love it. I've always been attracted to the strength and character of concrete. There are many options now to give it color and texture. It does imply lots of embedded energy, but the structure ca...

If you want to see more of my place: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37032338@N00/

I have a similar situation, but selected rich colors: http://www.flickr.com/photos/37032338@N00/2044524313/

I was lucky enough to see the exhibition. I live in Arlington, near DC. Great homes -- I wish that they would build more of these homes. I would like to live in one.

It looks wonderful, but there is something about the space that looks too staged ... like it's a model for a condo project.

Any ideas on how to do this yourself for less than $350?

Outside paint colors, doors, ornaments, etc. are highly regulated in most Northern Italian cities. If you do something against the regulations, you'll soon receive a letter from the "comunale." Tho...

In Imola, Italy (close to Bologna), the city hall tells you what color you may paint your house. The city hall will come around and paint 2-3 sample color stripes on your house, and you can pick on...

from Bold Home Color: What's the Cause? on July 25, 2007 11:57AM

There are some really nice boat houses. I used to live in Amsterdam for 8 years, and I saw some beautiful boat houses -- small, but elegantly appointed. I wish more US cities were more welcoming to...

from NYT: Maison Flottante on June 19, 2007 12:27PM

Wat leuk! Ik vind het mooi zo mooi. Welke buurt zit het in Rotterdam?

from #2 - Aad's Homage To His Old Dwelling on April 11, 2007 12:09PM

I'm buying a small 18in wide dishwasher that goes under the sink. It takes the place of a small cabinet. Here is the link to a place that sells small appliances:

from EdgeStar Countertop Dishwasher#comments on April 5, 2007 08:46AM