I've passed things to friends and relatives and had brief moments of "Oh, crap, I really could have used X here." But I always find something better for the space. For example, I used an awesome an...
When I first adopted Owen the non-designer Schnoodle, I had small trash cans without lids in the bedroom and bathroom. While I was at work, he'd pull out all the Kleenex and paper, chew them, shred...
My dad gave me a Durabilt tool set from Kmart when I graduated from college and moved out of state. I've taken it with me on many moves because it's so compact. I usually just tuck it under the ca...
On impulse, I bought an Art Deco buffet to use as a TV stand. Once I got it home, set my TV on it and sat on the sofa, I realized it was too tall to watch comfortably. I eventually found a better (...
Check Overstock. I bought a great platform bed very similar to the one pictured with a honeycomb pattern in the head- and footboards in a brushed stainless finish.
I've bought a few things that I stashed put away -- eventually I use them all. I'm not sure how it always works out, especially since I just moved into a smaller house, but it does.
I only have one friend I can shop with for home decor/furniture. We have very different tastes, but the same philosophy of buying quality pieces one by one. But in general, I prefer shopping alone ...
I just got one of these for my older dog, Sam. It's only a couple of weeks old, but it seems very durable. I prefer it to the beds I used to have because I provide the "stuffing" (so I can change i...
I've had to sell a few. Once you know what a huge difference good lighting makes, it's hard to walk away from great lamps and overhead fixtures. Maybe I'll rotate them seasonally as stt64 does.
I wouldn't necessarily use the whole set-up, but since I just moved into a place where the curtain rod is screwed into the wall almost too high for a regular curtain, it gives me modification ideas.
I've seen some of Sheri's other upholstery work at local shops and she does a great job and doesn't skimp on quality materials. I'd love it if the (retail) prices of the ottomans were lower, but I ...
Lonni was penalized for not finishing -- eliminated on a technicality. I preferred her room to Antonio's and actually I liked where the headboard ended up. It looked too high when they were trying ...
One flaw is that they don't give credits for smaller appliances that may not necessarily be Energy Star, but they don't use a lot of power, like apartment-size fridges. So if you voluntarily (or ne...
I started over completely when I moved to Austin from L.A. about 4 years ago. The first couple of nights I slept on the floor of an empty house. The house stayed practically empty (except for a bed...
My 2 dogs and I just moved from a 1,275 sq. ft. house to a 775 sq. ft. bungalow (temporary quarters). As long as you purge well beforehand, it's totally do-able. Luckily, my furniture was the right...
In my old house, I had huge sliding glass doors to the patio that had no coverings. A line of trees provided some screening from the people directly behind me, but people driving on the street behi...
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I've passed things to friends and relatives and had brief moments of "Oh, crap, I really could have used X here." But I always find something better for the space. For example, I used an awesome an...
When I first adopted Owen the non-designer Schnoodle, I had small trash cans without lids in the bedroom and bathroom. While I was at work, he'd pull out all the Kleenex and paper, chew them, shred...
What kind of countertops are those?
My dad gave me a Durabilt tool set from Kmart when I graduated from college and moved out of state. I've taken it with me on many moves because it's so compact. I usually just tuck it under the ca...
Is there a source for the kitchen island and the dining room light fixture? I'd buy both of those in a second.
On impulse, I bought an Art Deco buffet to use as a TV stand. Once I got it home, set my TV on it and sat on the sofa, I realized it was too tall to watch comfortably. I eventually found a better (...
It's not the Portica, but it's made by whoever made my bed: http://www.overstock.com/Ho...
Check Overstock. I bought a great platform bed very similar to the one pictured with a honeycomb pattern in the head- and footboards in a brushed stainless finish.
I've bought a few things that I stashed put away -- eventually I use them all. I'm not sure how it always works out, especially since I just moved into a smaller house, but it does.
I only have one friend I can shop with for home decor/furniture. We have very different tastes, but the same philosophy of buying quality pieces one by one. But in general, I prefer shopping alone ...
I just got one of these for my older dog, Sam. It's only a couple of weeks old, but it seems very durable. I prefer it to the beds I used to have because I provide the "stuffing" (so I can change i...
I've had to sell a few. Once you know what a huge difference good lighting makes, it's hard to walk away from great lamps and overhead fixtures. Maybe I'll rotate them seasonally as stt64 does.
I wouldn't necessarily use the whole set-up, but since I just moved into a place where the curtain rod is screwed into the wall almost too high for a regular curtain, it gives me modification ideas.
I've seen some of Sheri's other upholstery work at local shops and she does a great job and doesn't skimp on quality materials. I'd love it if the (retail) prices of the ottomans were lower, but I ...
Lonni was penalized for not finishing -- eliminated on a technicality. I preferred her room to Antonio's and actually I liked where the headboard ended up. It looked too high when they were trying ...
One flaw is that they don't give credits for smaller appliances that may not necessarily be Energy Star, but they don't use a lot of power, like apartment-size fridges. So if you voluntarily (or ne...
A soft buttery yellow would complement the trim work as would any warm white/cream. Sage green or light gray (in a warm tone) could also work.
I started over completely when I moved to Austin from L.A. about 4 years ago. The first couple of nights I slept on the floor of an empty house. The house stayed practically empty (except for a bed...
My 2 dogs and I just moved from a 1,275 sq. ft. house to a 775 sq. ft. bungalow (temporary quarters). As long as you purge well beforehand, it's totally do-able. Luckily, my furniture was the right...
In my old house, I had huge sliding glass doors to the patio that had no coverings. A line of trees provided some screening from the people directly behind me, but people driving on the street behi...