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It seems they have no retail stores any more, but do have an online presence (much like Circuit City)...

I bet this will prove popular on the next season of Design Star since it is always tiling the kills teams in the kitchen challenge...

idea chick - is this the one you're looking for? http://www.tuena.ch/cgi-local/shop/d....

The first chair is from the Patagonia Trading Co.: http://www.patagoniatradingco.com/occasi...

I'm another vote for getting rid of the TV- that thing is a monster! If you replace it with a small flat screen on a credenza that you like, I think the difference will amaze you. I would also lo...

ScottArany : It isn't necessarily that the person in front of you is a jerk. I'm only 5'4" and I think flying is hell so I can only imagine how uncomfortable you are in the same seat, but if...

Carry a photocopy (color if possible) of your passport in a separate pocket or bag- it can really help you save some time at the embassy of your passport is lost or stolen. If you'll b...

Just to clarify, the before pictures show the furniture as it is when Cassie and Theresa first get their hands on it; they then sand and make any necessary repairs before deciding on a paint treatm...

My sister and I shared one of the best meals of our lives in Florence when we celebrated Thanksgiving by going to Il Latini. They sent us out the door stuffed but happy, with money left in our poc...

ankhsenamen, I'm pretty sure this bathtub drains like a normal one through that short metal pipe in the middle. If not, I have to agree that flood potential is high! Colleen

hmmm...my mom has two in a natural pine that have exactly the same lines- I'll ask her where they came from... Colleen

Sorry folks- I thought I had included the credit- must mot have saved that version- and have been away from the computer all day so I didn't see the post when it went live. I'm amendin...

Yeah the class runs about $350 plus materials, but you have to carry your project back and forth which might be difficult for a loveseat. Of course, you could do a chair in class and then just wor...

After my dad passed away, we reached out to a local DC charity that works to house victims of elder abuse, and they were delighted to take such items. We washed them down with bleach and then drop...

justveggingout - if you are in DC, post to the DC Flickr group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/846621@N21/

I definitely think a new floor would help you live with the pink for the time being. Depending on the size of your bathroom, you can find inexpensive vinyl flooring remnants at big box stores- a ...

depending on the size, you could glue in glass bowls and use them to hold candy/jewelry/flowers/anything your heart desires on a table or landing strip. I love footed bowls...

For everyone who asked about the film, it apparently just peels off for removal- no special products required. As for shades etc, we had them before and they just helped make the kitchen darker. ...

Thank everyone! ChrisGal- we actually do have some pops of dark red on the walls not seen in these photos. The bathroom is teeny-tiny, but I might try to capture some additional photo...

You might try asking at your dry-cleaner; I had a friend get cushions made pretty inexpensively at hers. Also, I highly recommend Howard's Feed-n-Wax and Howard's Restor-a-Finish for making old wo...