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from Apartment Therapy Chicago | MM Movers on June 1, 2009 07:45PM

I second the parsnip comment. I don't know if it's a "secret" ingredient or not, but that's how my mom does it and that's how I do it!

I'm in Chicago and obviously see this all the time! But this morning I saw a spot that was sectioned off w/ 4 orange cones and some string! The most elaborate spot saver ever!

I re-purposed an old, unused bath mat that was taking up space in my linen closet. It's one of those looped / shagged numbers, so it actually does a good job absorbing the wetness. I just throw it ...

As others have said, curtains are the way to go! I once did this in a studio I used to live in on the super-cheap AND without making ANY holes. I purchased extra-long tension rods, use...

My neighbor used to be GREAT - even with his dog - but his girlfriend moved in a few weeks ago - she's the LOUDEST walker EVER! I don't understand why someone needs to stomp around the house like ...

Go Bucks!

On a daily basis, my dining room is more of a place for storage / library. I have 2 bookcases similar to the "cutout" from West Elm, which allows on to be laid horizontally but still usable as shel...

spend 10 minutes every day straightening up the house and doing a little light cleaning

About a year and a half ago I purchased custom shades (woven wood for the LR, wide wood slat blinds for the kitchen and a honeycomb shade for the BR) online from justblinds.com. My windows are pret...

chili!

Riverbed's for me!

For those of you looking for counter or barstools, Crate & Barrel's Delta chairs and stools are very close in design. h...

So many old places in Chicago have this tile ... yes, we love it but can never get it clean. When I had tile in similar condition, I tried flooding the floor with undiluted bleach and left it sitti...

While Chicago's Blue Bag program is a failure, the "new" Blue Cart program is quite successful. You can recycle practically anything. I happen to live in one of the "pilot" neighborhoods and unfort...

My soon-to-be-7-year-old nephew is crazy about the Sears Tower AND Legos ... perfect gift! It says ages 10 but it only has 68 pieces?

I have the same problem kiljoywashere (stainless fridge won't hold magnets) but also enjoy the clutter-free-ness of it all. To make up for it, I have a small magnetic whiteboard that gives me the s...

Heresy! Nothing can replace bacon! Maybe brussel sprouts can be the next asparagus or something, but NOTHING replaces bacon for cryin' out loud.

Gift certificates to favorite take-out / delivery places or even new spots to try in their new neighborhood. Who cooks, or even has much food i the house, the first few days after you move?