Way late - but in response to lsb and AustinSarah and bprophs - the carpets are "Fedora" by FLOR, and the corner isn't chewed - it's a decoratively cut corner. The fabric above the couch is vinatge...
I buy the SAXON hand towels from Ikea, specifically because the ribbon tag acts as a sewn in loop! (and they are cheap) The loop is centered on the long edge.
I grew up with outside line drying, and it always seemed normal to me - plus the clothes do smell really fresh! I don't have anywhere to have an outdoor line - so I use 2 ikea "FROST" drying racks ...
I steadfastly keep my coffee table bare - the only exception being the remote, but I'd like to stop doing that as well - it's easy to wipe down, and looks clean!
I also have to have a...
Another easy way to move glasses and dishware are the cardboard glass-dish holders at Ikea (think six pack holders) that can be found in the dishware section - free and recyclable!
I couldn't agree more! My first priority in any new place is a multi-day thorough cleaning - on my hands and knees with a toothbrush, razor blade and cleaner! That and a new toilet seat make the pl...
I just went through this with $5 cast iron skillet I found at a thirft store - but I used the technique described by America's Test Kitchen. Worked wonders!
Scrub with fine steel wool ...
dreka - me too! First item is always new toilet seats! A top to bottom thourough cleaning has always made a new place feel like it was mine. Being on your hands and knees with cleaner and a toothbr...
I like Ikea a lot, but have a strict rule - I won't buy anything made of particle board or other flimsy, cheap items. I will only buy items there that are solid wood, metal, glass, etc. Only honest...
I'd really like more furniture that can be disassembled into small pieces and reassembled over and over again. I see so much furniture abandoned because the owners can't or don't want to move it, b...
It is a cute little shelf, and I think the poster is commenting on the size and shape, which could be perfect for a small bathroom.
However, I just want to vent a little about these ki...
I was keeping a lot of stuff at my Dad's until I noticed that the pile of boxes was getting mysteriously smaller each time I visited! He was slowly getting rid of my precious useless crap - and tot...
I have the red version as a TV stand and the taller unit for craft storage - I love the PS cabinets for the looks and price, sure - but also because it's NOT particleboard, even with some dings and...
I once bought an old library table from a thrift store, solid wood, 6 feet long 3 feet wide, and heavy as hell. I had to remove the legs and "roll it" into my apartment. Tipping it up on one side, ...
I used to love doing this - we did MASH, cars, # of kids and Husband/wife too. I also used to love the folded up fortune tellers (some people called the cootie catchers) that honestly, used to cont...
I was pretty disappointed with this stuff as well, most of it felt cheaply made, and the patterns used are some of the less inspired from Orla's standard collection. Plus, the melamine stuff is kin...
Formica is remarkably resilient - I've managed to remove old adhesive,paint and other gunk and grime from similar items - have you tried removing the paint by scrubbing or scraping? (with a non-met...
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Way late - but in response to lsb and AustinSarah and bprophs - the carpets are "Fedora" by FLOR, and the corner isn't chewed - it's a decoratively cut corner. The fabric above the couch is vinatge...
I buy the SAXON hand towels from Ikea, specifically because the ribbon tag acts as a sewn in loop! (and they are cheap) The loop is centered on the long edge.
I grew up with outside line drying, and it always seemed normal to me - plus the clothes do smell really fresh! I don't have anywhere to have an outdoor line - so I use 2 ikea "FROST" drying racks ...
I steadfastly keep my coffee table bare - the only exception being the remote, but I'd like to stop doing that as well - it's easy to wipe down, and looks clean! I also have to have a...
Have same problem!! Please help!
Another easy way to move glasses and dishware are the cardboard glass-dish holders at Ikea (think six pack holders) that can be found in the dishware section - free and recyclable!
I couldn't agree more! My first priority in any new place is a multi-day thorough cleaning - on my hands and knees with a toothbrush, razor blade and cleaner! That and a new toilet seat make the pl...
I just went through this with $5 cast iron skillet I found at a thirft store - but I used the technique described by America's Test Kitchen. Worked wonders! Scrub with fine steel wool ...
dreka - me too! First item is always new toilet seats! A top to bottom thourough cleaning has always made a new place feel like it was mine. Being on your hands and knees with cleaner and a toothbr...
I like Ikea a lot, but have a strict rule - I won't buy anything made of particle board or other flimsy, cheap items. I will only buy items there that are solid wood, metal, glass, etc. Only honest...
I'd really like more furniture that can be disassembled into small pieces and reassembled over and over again. I see so much furniture abandoned because the owners can't or don't want to move it, b...
It is a cute little shelf, and I think the poster is commenting on the size and shape, which could be perfect for a small bathroom. However, I just want to vent a little about these ki...
I was keeping a lot of stuff at my Dad's until I noticed that the pile of boxes was getting mysteriously smaller each time I visited! He was slowly getting rid of my precious useless crap - and tot...
I have the red version as a TV stand and the taller unit for craft storage - I love the PS cabinets for the looks and price, sure - but also because it's NOT particleboard, even with some dings and...
I once bought an old library table from a thrift store, solid wood, 6 feet long 3 feet wide, and heavy as hell. I had to remove the legs and "roll it" into my apartment. Tipping it up on one side, ...
I used to love doing this - we did MASH, cars, # of kids and Husband/wife too. I also used to love the folded up fortune tellers (some people called the cootie catchers) that honestly, used to cont...
I was pretty disappointed with this stuff as well, most of it felt cheaply made, and the patterns used are some of the less inspired from Orla's standard collection. Plus, the melamine stuff is kin...
Formica is remarkably resilient - I've managed to remove old adhesive,paint and other gunk and grime from similar items - have you tried removing the paint by scrubbing or scraping? (with a non-met...
Whoa, only meant to bold a few words, sorry.