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Display Name: residentgeek
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what is the point of this? have we run out of things that are actually interesting to talk about? i mean seriously.. why not just grab a grocery bag and put it over your head.. if you want privacy.. that by definition means you don't go out in public.. what if a bomb went off? or perhaps a car went out of control?

yes i realize this is indoors in the photo.. but.. its only a matter of time before someone thinks it will be a good idea outside..

i really do not get the purpose of something like this.. even the homeless have ways of finding privacy..


Privacy Pod: Massaud Work Lounge for Coalesse NeoCon 2013
6/11/13 8:11 PM

i didn't realize it was that hard to cook rice.. mine always turns out the same, never sticks together, or to any lid.. and only like 1 in 10 times does it boil over at all...


How to Cook Rice on the Stove Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn
6/9/13 3:48 AM

actual keys? or replica?


CKIE Keyboard Coasters Daily Tech Find
6/7/13 7:17 PM

so cool..


A \"Light Bulb\" Illuminated By a Tiny Chandelier Inside Final Frame
6/5/13 6:00 PM

@cara welcome to come do my house ;) i could use some simplifying


Cara's \"Have Less, Live More\" Flat House Tour
6/5/13 2:16 PM

none of these was my favorite.. but i still voted .. because it is the rules..

however.. i think in future contests.. more categories would be better...

1) rent or own should be separate .. because owners can do a lot of things renters cannot
2) regional categories.. what flies in NYC is not the same in Portland, Seattle, or Texas (you could then square them off for the favorite of all)
3) simplistic vs busy, crowded, full of stuff. not all of us have the same tastes

with just a few categories more.. to decide finalists.. it would take care of the social media issue.. and we all know its an issue.. but also it would leave it open to everyone.. before the 'celebrity' judges make their decisions..


Announcing The Small Cool 2013 Finalists! Vote Now for Our Grand Prize Winner
6/4/13 6:55 PM

since i work as both a graphic designer and i sell paintings from time to time.. i do nearly all my own work.. however.. anyone who says they do not copy styles, technique, other artwork, or get inspired by something someone else has done is just lying..

there is no original art..

however, i see no problem in 'borrowing' ideas.. the only problems i have is when you sell your work as monet, da vinci, picasso, etc .. while we may not believe it.. or admit it.. even the early masters copied.. and a lot of the great artists of their time had servants/students who did most of the work.. and they merely signed it..

when it comes to modern art.. there is a lot of it that doesn't make sense.. we might even question its validity.. (i'm certain there are lots of fakes hanging in prestigious museums) but there is nothing wrong with taking an idea and creating it yourself.. it is art.. and art is subjective..

however.. if you want something special.. i would suggest you give your baby a big canvas to play with, a few colors of paint, and place everything outside and let them craw all over it.. it will be a work of 'art' you will treasure for a life time.. and no one will know the difference.


Do You DIY Modern Art?
6/4/13 6:35 PM

did you use a brush? or did you use some other technique for all the circles?


Do You DIY Modern Art?
6/4/13 6:24 PM

really like the credenza/cabinets .. unique looking.. but functional.. and love the charlie chaplin throw pillow.. i could use one like that :)


Jacey & Grant's Modern Eclectic House House Tour
5/30/13 2:43 PM

I'd be looking for a new place to live. ;) if your ipad and iphone are off.. then apparently some other worldly spirit.. loves jazz.

On that note, you do not say if you live in an apt or a house? Sometimes, other peoples devices can override your own (try bluetooth headsets) to where it will disconnect you and connect another, especially in apartment complexes.

I can use my wifi and blue tooth anywhere in the radio station I work for and even in my apt complex up to more than 100 yards. It all depends on the power of your device. I am more inclined to think you have a neighbor with similar interests. Check it out. Might be a love connection. :)


Why Does My Stereo Turn On By Itself? Good Questions
5/28/13 5:32 PM

the stair idea is fabulous.. wish i had stairs in my place just for that purpose.. :) also love the idea of cast offs from walmart, barns,etc .. you get my vote..


Daniel's Square Footage Challenged Small Cool Contest
5/19/13 10:59 AM

I am in a rental currently.. I cannot do much with the walls without paying a very hefty deposit.. so how would i put wallpaper on one wall.. that could be removed later without much difficulty..but would help change the look?

Thanks much!


Design Questions? Send Them In For Tomorrow's Video Shoot Maxwell on Mondays With Marlo
5/13/13 6:56 PM

where do i find a couch like that?


Jenny & Sarah's Gracefully Aged Apartment Small Cool Contest
5/9/13 4:51 PM

While I get that there are some people fascinated with fairies, dragons, & hobbits, I cannot imagine taking $250 to build a dog house for a person.

Face it, it is a dog house. Even still the possibilities are enormous that it could cave in due to the weight of the soil in a rainstorm or worse, so no I wouldn't do this for my dog.

And that doesn't even include the idea of claustrophobia... so I agree with suzy8track, Why???

If you are determined to spend the $250, give it to a homeless shelter where there are some who really do need a home, and if that isn't incentive enough, you can always give it to me. :)


How to Build Your Own Hobbit Hole Studio G
5/8/13 12:21 PM

$10 is a lot for limited access and what kind of file do you have that needs that much space? Especially when you can find a lot of free sites out there that are easy access and dependable. Just how much money do you want to give to amazon?


When You Need Long Term Cloud Storage: Amazon Glacier
5/6/13 7:56 PM

where can i find the coffee table?


Shop the Small Cool Room:
Jordan's Collected Classics

5/2/13 1:03 PM

well if its all designer stuff.. then most people would be left out.. not all of us buy, sell, or even want designer goods


Hate Selling On eBay & Craigslist?
Try the Sold. App

4/27/13 1:05 AM

on the first one.. what do you do if you want to look at the book or magazine you have in there? make everyone take their coffeecups off so you can lift up the glass?


Show Off: Glass Top Coffee Tables
4/22/13 8:37 PM

so how well do these work if the wind blows?


Zachary A's Light as Air Outdoor Furniture Architectural Digest Home Show 2013
4/18/13 5:30 PM

sorry but this is as ridiculous as barbed wire clothing..

between humidity differences, chances of damaged tech equipment, to say nothing of plain old paper.. not a good idea..

take a small corner of your living room or bedroom.. or even the kitchen.. much smarter idea..


The Strangest Trend in Home Office Design: Bathroom Workspaces
4/18/13 5:11 PM