outonalimb, I would imagine that a thick mattress is considered less attractive on a platform because platforms tend to accentuate the fact that they are long and low. Which a thick mattress detrac...

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Every one of my full length screwdrivers has had its handle used as a plastic mallet. I have a plastic mallet, but it seems there is always a screwdriver closer at hand.

Even the most ultralight, ultra-fragile, professionals only bike gear is warranted to support the weight of the bike plus a 180 pound rider. Any rim out there can handle being used to hang just the...

I agree with Caitlin in Seattle. In fact, let's just reduce it to option #1, leave it alone, or option #3, rip it out. When you paint brick or stone you have ruined it because it is not possible to...

I don't like cars, but I love that carport.

Our house was built in '49 and still has all of the original fixtures including the medicine cabinet with razor blade slot in the rear. If I ever replace it, I'll put a note inside the new one for ...

I love the idea, but they'd better come up with a version that makes sound. Waking up to a glow? Not me. They could put a 500w halogen in that thing and I still wouldn't wake up unless it was close...

Is there something about those particular hammerhead tacks that you want to retain? If not, then I would think you'd get better results by making (or having made) a new cover in the color you want ...

To buy a beautiful mid-century inspired piece like that and then plop that gray plastic monstrosity down on it is the joke.

readingglasses, while I agree that proper pronunciation is always preferred, communication is a two-way street. Unless you are monologuing, you need to consider if the listener will comprehend you....

I can't see anything that could not have existed in the 50's. Color schemes and what not may make one want to say later, but I don't think so. The Ericofon was designed in the 40's and put into pro...