Disintegrating paperbacks and out-of-date reference books are the first to go. We don't hold onto a lot of fiction unless it is very important to us. Having said that, we do love our b...

p.s.-- These would look great on your kitchen counter: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/glasswar...

I quite like it. The wood seems very current to me. All things 70's seem to be enjoying a stylistic comeback. Are you using white baseboards throughout? If so, that might be throwing e...

Nice job! I like it better without the back cushion too.

my little apartment, there are no grooves or seams, so these bases could easily be hacked into vases or planters, or, I think I will use one of these as a toilet brush holder. they're quite heavy.

Thanks, Seaside! We're still happy with our lamp rehab. The issue we've had with the aluminum foil method is that the foil scrubbing looks like it's also very finely scratching/dulling...

Thanks, RichardinLA, for the additional information. I'd love to see your pictures.

Salvaging any elderly object is already quite eco-friendly. Although I haven't used vinegar in this way, I've tried and failed with the home remedy of aluminum foil and Coca-Cola. An a...

lindley13, does the track need to be hidden with a valance or is it attractive enough to leave exposed? I'm also excited by the, ahem, flexibility of this product!

1) Salvage and re-purpose household things before buying new. 2) Donate or sell or Freecycle rather than trash unwanted things. 3) Buy old. 4) Cloth napkins at the table.

I might use some S hooks along the front to hook containers for flowers or utensils. Ikeahack with Grundtal! I'd still use the rest of the rack for your fine use as a towel holder. Or,...

I bought one yesterday to try out in our soon-to-be remodeled white porcelain bathroom with wood accents. I love the way this container looks and feels.

Group Cures here on AT have been very motivating! I reach a point with certain house projects where I can't deal with the present situation/object/status quo one minute longer and that...

Discount Builders is one of my favorite homegrown San Francisco businesses. I believe they charge .50 per cut. I'd definitely spend some time on templates beforehand. I agree with beps...

How very neighborly as well as extremely gorgeous!

I just used both types of rollers for a small passageway and found that the larger roller spread paint more evenly and quickly. I primed with a small roller and switched to the larger roller to fin...

I wouldn't say we beat the heat, but we tamed it with the help of cross-ventilation and our fan. Please do tell how you are approaching the task of selecting paint for your house! We a...

Haiku for Ergorapido: Dust bunnies attack Our noses like Rottweilers In very bad moods

I like Ikea's Skubb: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00116500

Thanks for this post! I've been looking for a name for that vine. It grows well here in San Francisco. We will soon have a new trellis to plant it on.