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Display Name: ntree
Member Since: 12/1/09

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I want it! It would go perfectly in our home!


Win: Vintage Herman Miller Side Shell Chair with Reproduction LegsHoliday Giveaway
11/19/12 2:31 PM

We were redoing a fireplace mantel which was a natural piece of wood, bark and all. We ordered the wrong size and couldn't return it so we ended up turning it into a front porch bench. We live in Portland so like to call it Northwest Modern! Only $240! Photo here: http://nicnormanstudio.com/images/bench.jpg


5 Great Garden Benches
The Gardenist

10/21/11 3:06 PM

We built a horizontal fence and we're on a budget and like many couldn't find anything that was modern and unique. I walked every isle of our home improvement store looking for something that we could use as a handle and low and behold found it in the bathroom section. We used a handicap bathroom rail (or is often used as a railing in a shower entry) and it cost $20! We purchased 2 large stainless steel hinges for $36 each and had really cool gate hardware for under $100. Results here: http://nicnormanstudio.com/images/gate.jpg


Good Questions: Source for Modern Gate Hardware?
10/21/11 2:54 PM

I'd try http://www.linoleumlacquer.com
Easy prep, lots of colors and our bathroom floor is holding up great after 9 months and its looks fab, kind of like a rich polished concrete floor (we used a gray color).


Can I Paint Linoleum Flooring?
Good Questions

10/21/11 1:43 PM

I'm so very passionate about this topic. We've been in a rental house for a few years and really couldn't stand the bathroom linoleum floor. I guess technically it's vinyl. In any case I tested several types of paint on a spot and it didn't stick. I did one more internet search before giving up and found this stuff called Linoleum Lacquer. It must be new I've been looking for years for a special product and haven't seen it. It was genius! They have tons of colors. It's help up perfectly and it's been 9 months and that bathroom is our only one (between 3 people) so it gets a lot of use. Our only concern is the landlords reaction when we move out. It's still worth it though.


Good Questions: Painting Over Linoleum?
10/21/11 1:37 PM