I admit I have a receipt problem--I end up with them piled up. I finally went through several months of them last week. Now my system is to throw away things I don't need after reconciling them onl...

I'd echo what engineergirl said. We have recycling beside the dumpster outside. What annoys me is that clearly people are putting stuff out there that is NOT recyclable (like wax-coated cardboard)....

I do love Rittenhouse Square...but I stopped feeling great about laying on the grass after seeing several rats having a field day running in the shrubbery beneath me ledge. *shudder*

I think it's highly contextual, but in general, indoor upholstered furniture in the open and exposed to the elements isn't really a good idea. And, if it's a tweedy plaid with big arms and wooden a...

Hi again...in London but had a second! Curtis, I unfortunately had to remove the brass caps because 2 were seemingly missing. I may still replace. I was looking for matching ones with no luck.

Hi everyone--thanks for the positive comments! (I was a bit nervous...AT people can get critical sometimes!!!) The soygel was great. It's from Franmar chemical and is made from soybea...

Most people here gave great tips. I had a layout in mind in my apartment and just made sure the length wasn't too long, which can be difficult. Still, when it arrived, it felt really big. (And near...

Does anyone have advice on someone who can do furniture stripping (including pick up and delivery)? Or any other stripping advice (of the furniture sort)? My last refinishing experience was a night...

I LOVE that exhibit! though my friend who works at the museum said she overheard a teenager saying "who's Julia Child?" My favorite part is that she had the countertops adjusted upward...

bmorebent--at LEAST!

Good post--my personal gripes with family photos is that my grandfather's second wife cut up that side of the family, and my mom's sister hoardes all the other side. I've suggested having her make ...

ChrisGal, for a week, I typically would bring just a duffel or roll on (that I carry) and a smaller tote. I also pack a bag for the return trip that I can end up checking if I need more space. (I l...

katedet, I had the exact same problem, except I found quite a lot of mold behind a dresser once. This past weekend, I found some mold on the windows (from condensation). Key is air circulatio...

In case furniture stripping is like childbirth and you forget the pain...I did it last year, and I swore I never would again (at least without having dedicated, venilated workspace). I ended up usi...

djgroovyslug--I'd say gnawing is the sure presence of SOMEthing...rat,mouse (even if it sounds loud, it may just be a mouse...they can make an awful lot of noise). My project--which I...

That just seems to be way more complicated than keeping a spray bottle of vinegar (w/ or w/out fragrance) and some rags...maybe I'm missing something.

I haven't seen this (which is strange considering I go through Union Station every day), but I have seen their plastering of ads at the Farragut North metro. My first response to this was "what a c...

bepsf--I bought a sustainable loofah like this: http://www.loofah-art.com/ I went to this eco friendly store here, and they also had some inter...

Mflick--I distinctly remember burning myself constantly the entire time I lived in the UK! (Though I did get the rhythm down after awhile.)

I saw these on Yahoo and thought they were kind of disappointing tips. They're so completely random and definitely not one size fits all. Especially buy a breadmaker...I mean, most people (most--no...