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Find large, simple, lightweight framed art prints (cheap is fine) then hang them up on top of the pink tiles with suction cup hooks.

Wonderful! Thanks for restoring this nostalgic treasure!

Wow. Am I the only one who loves the Smart Cat Box? Here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/SMART-CAT-BOX-STARTER-KIT/dp/B005ZKMMWE

I tried Swheat Scoop, which was fine and flushable and has none of the toxic dust that others have. But the Smart Cat Box system has a couple of great things going for it: It's an investment to begin with, but the litter is safflower seeds -- which you don't have to buy from the Smart Cat people, just get the safflower birdseed and it works fine. It's good for a long time, as the urine pretty much slides down to the urine collection tray underneath and you just have to dump it out. It's got a good design which makes dumping the urine and poop easy. I clean it about every 2 months and change the litter about every 3-4 months. Flushable, yes. I didn't get the cover for it (don't know if they even make one) but I just used the cover from an old litterbox. No complaints from my cat. I say try it.

Yes! And I think the color of those fabulous feet is fine. To give them a "pop" color would make them fight against the dynamics of the wood. The only other option - though I don't think you need to change a thing - would be to make the feet the same color as the stencils. Those wonderful stencils.

Thanks for using the word "comprised" correctly.

I would love to see how you brightened up the rest of the basement, but I have to say that the way you painted the stairs gives me the impression of this scenario: You previously had a runner going down the stairs; you painted the area *around* the runner white; you removed the runner; you are planning to repaint and/or put in another runner, but you haven't gotten around to it.

I like that you attempted something out of the ordinary, but this looks like an all-too-familiar unfinished project.

*shouldn't have horned in...

I like to see houses that, like yours, have a sense of humor.

Mwah!

Looks as if this kitchen has a pantry (see door to the left of the hutch), so y'all can relax about having to squat to get all things, or having enough storage space.

Great job, neighbor! (I live in Oak Park.) And thanks for sharing your hilarious story. That could be my story as well, but I'm glad it's not.