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Display Name: lindsaym
Member Since: 9/20/10

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Poor, sad bark sandwich. :)

I think arbequina has a decent idea. I would really recommend NOT doing the animal control route. While my dog isn't much of a barker, she does upset some people by her very presence — pitbull alert! — and I know if anyone ever even threatened to call animal control on her... Well, I would probably hate that person for life.

Seeing as they're household neighbors, and you'll likely be next to them for some time, I'd try to keep on fostering goodwill. I know it's unfair that you have to make concessions when they're the irresponsible party, but I think it will mean a better living environment for you in the long run. (Who wants to feud with their neighbors? No one.)

In addition to arbequina's suggestion, I'd add maybe making outside "dates" with them to hang out (while walking the dog to the park or something?) to get to know the animal, and maybe quiet it. You could also suggest a doggy daycare to them... Most dogs that bark aren't getting enough exercise.


Communication Solutions: Smart Ways to Kindly Make Neighbor Requests Renters Solutions
3/12/13 6:01 PM

Thanks for that, I was just thinking the same thing!

And I will remark on the legitimacy... I immediately looked at a few of the other projects on the site (went there out of curiosity, the stool's not my favorite), and they often spec out other sources of stuff for the tutorials.

Honestly, none of it's brilliant, but many of the items are nice and simple, and for most people Home Depot, etc., would be the most convenient place to get the materials.

But what do I know? I'm a graphic designer. Doubtless someone has paid me to make this comment.


DIY Modern Concrete Stool for Under $5 HomeMade Modern
3/6/13 11:59 PM

I don't know why everyone is fretting about the lack of rails and enclosure so much when 5 out of the 10 staircases shown do, in fact, have obvious handrails, and 2 more are enclosed. That leaves only 3 out of 10 with dangerous exposure (though I definitely agree that #3 is downright terrifying).

For people talking about mess between open risers... that seems odd to me (but I was raised to not wear shoes in the house).

Most of these appear lovely and functional. They look appropriately wide, not too steep, and balanced. I don't think the majority are design failures, and by my reckoning about half of them would pass many residential building codes without any additions.


10 Stylish (& Slightly Scary) Floating Staircases
3/2/13 8:29 PM