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Display Name: rocco
Member Since: 11/23/10

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Can we get a REAL post tomorrow on how to make the Bertoia chair comfortable ??


Before & After:
A Bertoia Chair, from Cold to Cuddly

4/1/13 2:31 PM

If I win please recommend someone to install !


Win: Fez Tiles by Granada Tile Holiday Giveaway
12/12/12 2:53 PM

someone told me to try oxy-clean on my grout once, and it di dwork for a time...


How To Clean Marble Grout? Good Questions
12/10/12 3:04 PM

i would love to paint this blue color o my apt wall...any idea for a good color match?


Win: Possini Opal Glass Pendant Chandelier Holiday Giveaway
12/4/12 9:22 AM

In addition to the tips already posted, I'd like to add one I've experimented with....

I agree that high heat/flame under the moka is not a good idea ( as Child of Man wrote) however... beginning with already close to boiling water in the lower tank eliminates the longer wait time and does not expose the grinds to more steam and heat than necessary. In my humble opinion, the resulting coffee is stronger and better tasting...
But don't go by me...go ahead and try it for yourself...and most of all *enjoy*.


Vincenzo Amato: How to Make an Italian Caffe' Apartment Therapy Videos
8/21/12 4:20 PM

Thanks all.

1- I love the idea of linoleum, but fear it would be costly.
2-Carpet tile ( at least FLOR) seems to be more expensive that remnants.

Sorry if having no photos of the living space was frustrating, but it's basically the same tile only in a bigger space. I never imagined you could (successfully) paint over it. ! How would that work exactly? What paint works over a PVC floor?

My past experience with laminate was about $2.97 a sq/ft without the underlay. The materials alone were about 2K in the end and installation on top of that ( Sorry, not too handy like that)

I grew up in the suburbs with wall to wall carpet so I guess I'm still scarred from that experience. I'm sure there are some great alternatives out there and I truly appreciate everyone's contributions and suggestions.


Economical Flooring To Cover Tile? Good Questions
6/15/12 4:47 PM

I love love love the plants. Wondering why the dresser in the last three photos wasn't mentioned....I have the same one ...from Room and Board ,4 years ago, no longer made.

My apartment looks similar, but I wouldn't call it complete; more of a work in progress...


Natalie & Bart's Clean and Simple Apartment House Tour
3/8/12 10:10 AM

Looks like a warm, inviting, cozy apartment..Congrats.

May I ask about the shelving unit in the bathroom over the toilet? I am in need of some kind of bathroom storage and this looks interesting...


Marcia Patmos' Modern Sense and Sensibility
House Tour

12/6/11 4:34 PM

great film!


Party Flashback: Entertaining & Décor from the 1970s
11/29/11 9:18 AM

Both...you need more brown matter (leaves /newspapers) and it needs to be aerated...The moisture level should be that of a wrung out sponge


Composting Project Update: It Thawed and Now It Smells!
2/23/11 12:06 PM

my bathroom is too small and i'm afraid of stubbing my toe on the side of it !


Good Idea: Wooden Bathmat
2/7/11 11:32 AM

In Italy we call this farinata...probably tastes just as good no matter where you are


Crispy, Chewy, Gluten-Free: Socca (Chickpea Pancake)
Recipe Reviews

1/18/11 4:00 PM

please someone take away AOOFOFO's (above) priviledges...very annoying to see blatent advertising where it doesn't belong


Beans For Breakfast: 6 Hearty Recipes
1/13/11 10:07 AM

please someone take away AOOFOFO's priviledges...very annoying to see blatent advertising where it doesn't belong


Repurpose Your Junk Mail In The Kitchen
1/13/11 10:04 AM

need these so much ....


Win These P5 Headphones from Bowers & Wilkins!
Holiday Giveaway 2010

12/13/10 1:52 PM

Great post Dana....apart from the loneliness this time of the year suits me fine a swell...


Weekend Meditation: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
12/13/10 1:40 PM

love the wine/vino !!


Win These Eco Shopping Bags from Credo Bags!
Holiday Giveaway 2010

12/10/10 10:21 AM

freeze your milk....you can defrost it and use it later


What Can I Make With an Extra Half Gallon of Milk?
Good Questions

12/7/10 3:46 PM

will make a nice side table


Win This Helix Stool from Neutral Dwelling!
Holiday Giveaway 2010

11/24/10 11:20 AM

nice work


Win This Art Print Set from Poster Cabaret!
Holiday Giveaway 2010

11/24/10 11:19 AM