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Display Name: toastercat
Member Since: 11/13/09

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Ooh yeah and I'm married, but the laundry is separate. We alternate who has to do sheets/towels


Tell Us: The Laundry Nitty Gritty
4/8/13 12:33 PM

I have 3 changes of clothes per day no matter what. work, gym, pjs.


Tell Us: The Laundry Nitty Gritty
4/8/13 11:15 AM

Get a cat!


What To Do with Mouse in the House? Good Questions
4/5/13 4:59 PM

Hey it's not just renters who need this. I have plenty of clothes that are "line dry only"


5 Drying Racks for Life Without a Dryer Renters Solutions
3/27/13 10:56 AM

All the ones that aren't ugly are way out of my budget


Best Storage Beds 2013 Apartment Therapy's Annual Guide
3/14/13 10:54 AM

I have a ~1600 sq ft house. The space is totally fine for 2 adults and 3 cats. I do wish the layout was a little better. It's 4 tiny bedrooms - wish it was 3 larger bedrooms, but it's more than enough. I might turn one of my bedrooms into a giant closet, since closet space is what my house lacks. Yay ~100 year old houses!

My heating and a/c bills are way more than enough. And 1600 sq ft was definitely too much for me to clean, I did get a cleaning service - but the cost of that goes up with the size of the house.

I have friends who want 2500+ sq ft houses. They've been living in tiny apartments and I really don't think they are considering the additional costs associated with that much more space.


The Case for a Small Space
3/4/13 10:35 AM

Cooking in bulk for sure.

Something my husband does is prepping a crockpot meal the night before and putting it in the inner crockpot dish in the fridge. In the morning, pop that into the crockpot and turn it on and when we get home, a meal ready to go, and a couple days worth of leftovers to pack up.


5 Ways To Make Eating at Home Easier
2/26/13 5:05 PM

I agree with DuluthGirl, I would put the bed against the bathroom wall so that when you walk in, you're walking into the living room area. I'd put the couch facing away from the bed and facing the wall and TV on that wall (assuming you have a tv?) and then maybe you could even fit in a small side chair angled off the couch


How To Lay Out Space in a Teeny Tiny Studio? Good Questions
2/25/13 11:03 AM

What goodwills is she shopping? It usually takes me weeks of scouring craigslist/thrift stores to find usable pieces.


Before & After: Samna Transforms a Studio in 5 Days
2/22/13 9:47 AM

@RealDeal - I did, and almost all of fitness/health advice from the mainstream media is total garbage, so it's extra irritating to see it on a design blog.


It's Not Too Late to Resolve to Work Out… Less? The New York Times
2/20/13 12:41 PM

The New York Times is a terrible source for health advice. So is Apartment Therapy. Back to design posts please.


It's Not Too Late to Resolve to Work Out… Less? The New York Times
2/20/13 10:40 AM

Oooh. I think I totally want to do this in my bedroom


Moody & Modern Windows: Black Curtains
2/15/13 1:29 PM

My cats avoid my aloe (which is technically also a cactus) that is toxic to cats, but it's placed in a spot they aren't allowed (nor want to go) which is in the window above the kitchen sink. Also, the big tough stalks aren't something they are too interested in anyway.


Plant Love: The Philodendron Selloum
2/11/13 12:31 PM

Is there enough room to open the sofa bed??


Before & After: Christina's Tiny Bedroom to Bright Office Plus Guest Room
2/11/13 11:20 AM

safe for cats? I want more houseplants but I have no idea what is and isn't safe for cats if they decide to eat some. All I have now are a few cactuses since my cats avoid them and they're hard to kill.


Plant Love: The Philodendron Selloum
2/11/13 10:47 AM

Probably my kitchen pegboard:
http://i.imgur.com/ZESgA1h.jpg

I don't have a before shot, but imagine a blank wall there :)


Brags! What DIY Project Are You Most Proud Of?
2/8/13 11:53 AM

This is tempting. I have 4 bedrooms besides mine, I have a guest room, and an office, and a sort of second "living room" that never gets used.


Real-Life Inspiration: Converting a Bedroom Into a Dressing Room
2/7/13 10:20 AM

@MelissaM - Hmmm I'm not really sure where you are clicking? When I go to the site and pick 7x10 in the drop down as opposed to 5x7 for the size, it says not available.


Ring In The New and
Spruce Up The Old! Target Home

2/6/13 10:37 AM

tree rats in my kitchen? no thanks. the only thing worse would be pigeons


Squirrels in the Kids' Room: The Next Big Thing?
1/31/13 12:55 PM

@ec05 - are you me? haha


Tell Us: What Helps You Fall Asleep?
1/31/13 12:53 PM