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First off, I tried putting some adornment on it, but it just seemed...off. I felt like the hook was actually playing a pretty integral part in the whole thing. I already have some planters at the foot of the door so I wasn't looking for something too soft.

As for the door, it is a Crestview model I bought a couple of years ago.

I used FLOR as a runner also, but by cutting tiles in half I was able to make it fill the space a lot better:

http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/8573/p1010537.jpg

It looks like cleaning them might be tough. Is that adhesive all over the steps?

If you can get them cleaned up enough, and you want to 'soften' the concrete, maybe try FLOR tiles cut to fit (just on the contact area like a stair runner). You'd probably have to glue them in place, but the tiles don't have any ragged edges (which looks like a problem with the current ones).

A little more on the heavy-duty side, but a Japanese-style pull saw is the greatest demo and remodeling tool around. I never would have thought to buy one but for a tip from another customer at Home Depot who swore by them.

Guess it doesn't count since you wouldn't keep it in a drawer...

The worst mess in my home was made by my dog, who was roughhousing with another dog and proceeded to get a cut on his paw. He ran all about the apartment leaving bloodstains everywhere. Oh yeah, this was while we weren't home. 2 cans of Spot shot and a lot of elbow grease was all it took...

From back in my futon days, I ran a length of nylon rope across the "fold" and then tied it into the frame. Eventually the mattress developed a crease and I removed it.

I did a similar project, but went with the Besta model because the tops are finished. Also, they have a slightly beefier cross-section if you want to leave parts exposed:

http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/flickr-finds/flickr-finds-ikea-wall-console-044428

This seems like a cool idea but I can't help but think that I could rig that up out of scrap wood for a fraction of the cost. Especially if its in an attic space where Aesthetics aren't an issue.

If I owned that I would hang tiny chainsaws and clubs in there and call it Thunderdome.

What? No mention of the "Surprise" model?

http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/detail.jsp?from=thumb&frm=&module=Toilet Seats&item=12241702&prod_num=4717-CP-D7&section=2&category=14

I don't know about you guys, but finding a surprise in the toilet is not my favorite thing...