I'm guessing you don't want to invest a ton of money. If you can't replace the door, do as others have said and insulate around it. Also I've seen doors that have been upholstered, and they look re...

dog and child! Against the rules! :) Nice!

Am I the only one thinking I'd kick over that plant if that were my bedroom!? good ideas!

I agree--love the blue! MORE! :) And, with that cute nook, you could paint that differently if you wanted!

If you get set on removing the paint, try soygel...it's eco friendly and designed for lead abatement (it encapsulates the lead in it). I used it to strip some old furniture, and liked it. But, I ag...

SO not something I'd do, which is why I like it so much!

I tried all the "natural" solutions like cinnamon, cloves, and peppermint, and then went to Terro, as another poster mentioned...they make the solution, as well as little containers with the soluti...

Very cool! I never knew about this!

Good point DipDipDive--I was actually just thinking this last night--I've been out on my own over 10 years now, and I bought some stuff just to fill the space that I STILL have and I was thinking "...

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 ...