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Uh, don't declaw, ever. I like my sofa but it's just a thing. I drape a blaket where he likes to dig and he scratches that instead. No way I would ever consider declawing.

I guess this is fine depending on the activity, but it has to be waterproof (and sweatproof). A rubber bracelet with the information printed on it is a lot more subtle than a sticker. And no matter where you send your kid, there has to be supervision so that person should already have the information. Presumably your kid should know better than to eat something that will make him or her sick. After all, one wants to sit next to the kid who pukes.

I agree with Gooddog. Steel wool and Brasso, because all I see are minor scrapes and dings and some patina. They don't look like they're in bad condition or breaking. It would be good to identify first whether they're really gold or just have gold polish, because brasso and other cleaning agents might take the gold layer off.

But judging from the rest of the kitchen, they probably aren't brand new. And if I bought that house, I'd rip them out anyway (no offense to the current owners).The point to painting the cabinets is to give a potential buyer a better idea of what it could look like if they wanted to renovate after purchasing. Right now, the dark cabinets just make it look like a very dark, outdated, and unappealing kitchen.

Unless you need your valuables on hand, I say you should put them in a safety deposit box in a bank.

I like the idea of what you have, but given that you're a freshman I would not invest too much in all of that right away. You're going to find out really quickly that some things are more practical than others. A real alarm clock with multiple settings will probably be a lot more helpful than the old timey kind. And unless you anticipate having a lot of time, you'll probably want quick coffee via an automatic coffee maker instead of a french press (plus, how are you heating water? Hot tap water isn't very appetizing).

My advice is to start with basics (bedding, trash can, organization, more practical alarm clock) and then add to it as you have the funds. Freshman year is exciting and you should take advantage of campus events and meeting new people. Your style should absolutely be reflected in your dorm room and you shouldn't worry that people will think you're some kind of snob. On the other hand, you should focus on adding things that will help you. This might mean prioritizing the simple and boring practical items over artwork.

Also, a little warning on that IKEA alphabet art - it could be a little heavy and big for a dorm room wall, depending on the material.

We have a few wedding photos, but only one of them is of us. The others are of family members who were at our wedding and happen to be in formal wear. At most, we have three wedding photos in our house and don't display more.

I agree with you, and was about to reply to fumisme as well. In the real world, kids often have two mothers or two fathers or one mother or one father or other relatives instead of parents. The definition of parenting needs to be more flexible because anyone can parent whether they have kids or not. Suggesting that only a mother and a father can provide solid parenting is simplistic and a discriminatory.

It depends on how steady your hand is and what color you're using. White walls are a no brainer because you're not going to see as much of a difference if you accidentally get the ceiling. But if you're painting a darker color, you should at least put up some tape if you know you don't have a steady hand.

That's gorgeous. But it's actually helpful on a practical standpoint: when there's rough waters or a bad storm, your boat isn't exposed to the elements. I would go further and install hydraulic tracks so you could lift the boat out of the water.