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Do off-shore breezes make the patio too cold? Use warm shades to match the hills.
Is it too hot most of the year? Color it in cool shades such as sky or concrete.
Is i...
15 years in Tucson ...
With humidity under 40% (listed as 22% on Wunderground), use evaporative cooling:
- hang wet sheets in the windows on the up-wind side of the house or in f...
There should be something shared between pieces -- leg shape, color, decorative touches, style. If the chair's upholstry was similar to the table's dark color, or the table legs were square like t...
According to their (very poorly designed) website, http://www.keepitcartesian.com/ - these are from four college students. The light plates seem to be...
If all or even part of the damage was caused by leaks in the roof, then your insurance company will pay for all/some repairs. It is free to have them come out to inspect. The inspector can also r...
Wonderful! But ...
How does the apparently orangy-red garage door go with the apparently purply-red roof? The colors seem to clash in the photo. I would try to harmonize the two reds.
Paint a simple mural on your retaining wall: rosebushes (like Alice in Wonderland) or an aquarium or blue mountains fading into the distance. Let everyone help.
For plants, placing...
Do you own? If so, then consider having a carpenter remove some drywall to make a niche. Put in a wood tabletop that extends 10-15 cm outside the niche, and paint "legs" that match your console ...
If the vertical blinds are fairly sturdy - vinyl not cloth - move them to the outside.
This probably works better in Tucson than New York, but outdoor shades block hot sunlight befor...
To install a drawer, measure the opening (LxWxD) then go to HomeDepot/Lowe's. Ask for drawer slides and a drawer. They will custom build the drawer for you, using whatever facing you like. I pre...
Traditionally, you would put your upright piano or organ here, with a display in the alcove about 6" above the top of the piano.
Lacking a piano, try a low hutch or bookcase in front...
The magnetic knife rack with the knives pointing down made me want to wear safety boots.
I expect them to be point up, and slightly slanted for a quick grab. Is this like putting th...
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Do off-shore breezes make the patio too cold? Use warm shades to match the hills. Is it too hot most of the year? Color it in cool shades such as sky or concrete. Is i...
It's available on Amazon for $4. http://www....
15 years in Tucson ... With humidity under 40% (listed as 22% on Wunderground), use evaporative cooling: - hang wet sheets in the windows on the up-wind side of the house or in f...
I've had concrete block fall on me during an earthquake, and this is a really stupid idea. However, here are two sources. St Vrain
There should be something shared between pieces -- leg shape, color, decorative touches, style. If the chair's upholstry was similar to the table's dark color, or the table legs were square like t...
Go to Amazon, select Housewares, and search for _yellow lamp -lava_ A wide range of lamps shows up, including a ... notable ...
According to their (very poorly designed) website, http://www.keepitcartesian.com/ - these are from four college students. The light plates seem to be...
You mustn't obstruct the fire escape - http://nyfiresafe.com/April%202007.pdf - but you may put flame-proof screening around the edges. Radiato...
If all or even part of the damage was caused by leaks in the roof, then your insurance company will pay for all/some repairs. It is free to have them come out to inspect. The inspector can also r...
In the desert southwest, it's packrats that munch wiring - cars and houses. I'm not sure that mothballs would work on packrats.
Wonderful! But ... How does the apparently orangy-red garage door go with the apparently purply-red roof? The colors seem to clash in the photo. I would try to harmonize the two reds.
Paint a simple mural on your retaining wall: rosebushes (like Alice in Wonderland) or an aquarium or blue mountains fading into the distance. Let everyone help. For plants, placing...
For the Maine fishing camp look, try LL Bean's Homeware - furniture, tableware, bedding, etc:
Buy or make a folding screen, such as the ones at http://furniture.about.com/od/storageshelving/ss/foldingscreens_8.h...
Do you own? If so, then consider having a carpenter remove some drywall to make a niche. Put in a wood tabletop that extends 10-15 cm outside the niche, and paint "legs" that match your console ...
According to the Library of Congress, no tape is archival. They recommend cooked starch paste or archival paper hinges -- http://www.loc.gov/pre...
If the vertical blinds are fairly sturdy - vinyl not cloth - move them to the outside. This probably works better in Tucson than New York, but outdoor shades block hot sunlight befor...
To install a drawer, measure the opening (LxWxD) then go to HomeDepot/Lowe's. Ask for drawer slides and a drawer. They will custom build the drawer for you, using whatever facing you like. I pre...
Traditionally, you would put your upright piano or organ here, with a display in the alcove about 6" above the top of the piano. Lacking a piano, try a low hutch or bookcase in front...
The magnetic knife rack with the knives pointing down made me want to wear safety boots. I expect them to be point up, and slightly slanted for a quick grab. Is this like putting th...