A good platform should not be solid on the bottom as it does not allow the mattress to breathe. If you build this, consider sawing or routing out slots in the platform under the mattress to promote...

You could also check these two links at the American Institute of Architects web site: http://www.aia.org/pub_yaya_gettingstarted

Oh, one thing I neglected to mention, don't apply the oil until the old sealer is removed, this can be done with steel wool without concern for sanding through the veneer. Although you may have to ...

I wouldn't recommend re-veneering as you could ruin what value the table my have. And as recommended prior, do not sand. To deal with the water stains I see in the photos you could remove them by r...

Trixxie, I wish I had a promo code. Us architects get no love. To my knowledge there are no plans for an east coast store. They have been eyeballing Portland for their next location, but nothing co...

I am the architect for the Sundance Catalog. We completed their prototype retail store near Denver last year and are currently designing a Sundance Store at The Village in Corte Madera. Sazzy Bench...

Speaking of Eureka, I was just up that way and wandered through a freaky town just south of there. You can read about it in my blog here: