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@nato- you can use japanese washi tape. You can find it in a whole assorment of paper or craft stores, or abundantly on etsy.

You could do a vintage aluminum tree. Etsy and Ebay have lots for sale usually. They are fun, they aren't using any new resources, and you can decorate as you like.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/76672288/1950s-6-foot-vintage-aluminum-christmas?ref=sr_gallery_6&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=aluminum+christmas+tree&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_page=1&ga_ref=related&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage

The other thing, is because tree trimming usually happens in the fall, just take a big branch and use it like a tree.

Aluminum trees require you to get a little more creative with color schemes but they can be absolutely beautiful.

1st off, the date on the package is usually from transplant to harvest, not seed to harvest, rule of thumb, at 2-4 weeks, somethings like tomatoes, its 6 weeks from seed to transplant, and then another 100days from transplant to harvest.

Two: yes, nutrients.
Three: the heat may have killed them, you might have to start again,

Put them in a bigger container, even though they look small, it is very likely the roots aren't happy because they can't spread out. rule of thumb is as tall as they are they need twice that underground. I find lettuce grow best in wide shallow containers vs deep containers.

lettuce likes cool weather, and cool constant weather, if they are getting too hot, you might try to start again. get a second batch going while you tend these and see how you do.

Masters Artists hand soap. You can find it at places like dick blick or other art supplies.

Use cold water only, and the soap and just old fashioned rubbing. It will come out.

Hang dry.

http://www.dickblick.com/products/the-masters-artists-hand-soap/

I garden, upholster, sew (only upholstery and quilts), generally fix up old furniture, paint do pottery.

I wish I had the patience to knit...

@lazy_lurker- weaving is awesome! and upholstery isn't as hard as you think... just start with something that would have hit the curb anyway and you will be fine. There are tons of books out there. Use the old fabric as a pattern, use your chicken coop skills to help glue an old frame, and you'll be in business in notime! I suggest starting with a simple chair or ottoman and work from there! Good Luck!

Great Find... if you can't reupholster, just add some colorful cushions and you are set! Love the vintage couch.... adorable...

try this guy on etsy. He handmakes some awesome chairs in chicago.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/69067832/the-gregory-lounger

The best thing I can say is change your planting style (aka. put things closer together).
Grow plants with things that provide them with groundcover/ shade so the dirt doesn't dry out.

I live in nyc, and I have a plot in the community garden. Well, because of garden hours, I can only water my plot every other day, so how does it survive 100+ degree nyc heat? The soil things are planted in, never sees the sun.

I have my cucumbers on a trellis like cube built from reclaimed pallets and some dowels. It is planted next to some tomatoes and so it also provides soil shade for them too.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29052430@N08/5985094887/in/set-72157627178770969/

check it out. so far, things are thriving.... despite lack of rain and the heat.

I agree with many of the others. Don't paint. The pattern would most certainly be lost. Give a good clean with mineral oil (found at your local drugstore in the laxative section, usually near witch hazel. cheapest and best furniture polish ever). You will be surprised what a good clean clean can do.

As many above I say go with grey walls. The cabinets aren't bad white so I would say leave them... maybe take some quarter round trim moulding and paint it a color, (my personal would be red, but you could go dark grey or navy blue) and frame a rectangle on the cabinet doors so it has a little dimension...