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Display Name:	Renngrrl
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I think #3 is Darryl carter, not boring at all New Traditional: Artwork & Accessories Decor Styles Inspiration Flag this comment	6/16/12 12:45 AM
the first 30 to 40 sec. http://standupcomediansshows.com/comedians/tim-allen/tim-allen-men-are-pigs-part-3/ Do You Suffer from DIY Envy? Survey Flag this comment	2/11/11 7:00 PM
You are not alone. It's worse when you have a clean slate to work with because _everything_ becomes a project. In the words of my personal DIY hero Tim Allen, "Hell I've got tools to fix tools. Go on b@itch, break something!" Do You Suffer from DIY Envy? Survey Flag this comment	2/11/11 6:55 PM
Does it work on pet dogs? Part of my house has that dog smell no matter how much I vacuum, dust, and wash the dog. Charcoal Briquettes for the Smelly Home Flag this comment	9/21/10 10:30 AM
some people think linen is rough but there is nothing like linen sheets from around 1890. Use makes them better and better. Rough Linen Bedding by Tricia Rose Design Showcase 2010 Flag this comment	8/31/10 10:02 PM
Never go looking for "the" fabric at a discount house because you will seldom find it. SF does have some great fabric stores but it's best to just see what's available and hope something works for you. Also bear in mind that a 84" to 96" sofa takes a lot of fabric - hard to find those sorts of quantities at mill end jobbers. That said, that fabric is to the trade just as Bepsf mentioned. Good luck Good Source for Upholstery Fabric in San Francisco? Good Questions Flag this comment	8/31/10 9:50 PM
I admit I light some sage and walk around the house it's still empty, getting to know the walls. And Stiletto has a point, getting rid of the crap from the past allows the future to come into the house. Try This! Traditional Rituals to Clear Out Bad Home Energy Flag this comment	8/17/10 10:44 PM
Davis, CA $1200 for 900 sqft badly maintained craptastic duplex. And that was a steal for a 2brm there! West Sacramento (15 mi away) $860 mortgage for 1250 sqft house on a tree lined street, huge back yard. Survey: How Much Is Your Monthly Rent or Mortgage? Flag this comment	8/16/10 11:32 AM
Just wanted to mention both the London Coach and Modest Silver are great purple tinted grays. Good choices The Inside Man: David's Blogger Brownstone Phase 3 - Progress Report Flag this comment	8/4/10 1:23 PM
Taureg, you are correct. Being picky has it's price. Cool city but just not worth it to me. I also had to work hard to get an impeccable rental record, rock solid job, stellar credit score, and savings so I could go after the cream of the crop among rentals. Must haves: off-street parking, in unit washer/dryer, HVAC, accepts pets, safe neighborhood. No way joses': carpeting, former smokers or smoking building, popcorn ceilings (very rough on allergy folks), pest issues, seriously delayed maintenance issues. One thing I will point out is that you should feel some sort of rapport with your LL. If you don't feel comfortable with the person before you rent, you will probably hate the begeezes out of them because within a year. So add LL people skills to the list of must haves. Our Top 5 Deal Breakers For New Spaces Flag this comment	8/4/10 12:45 PM
So many deal breakers like not being able to hang a picture to having the landlord's in laws living next door. My rule of thumb is that if something bugs you before you move in, it'll feel like nails on a chalk board within 6 months. Our Top 5 Deal Breakers For New Spaces Flag this comment	8/3/10 4:46 PM
I agree with Bepsf and mdorothy. I really, really wanted a modern prefab but the price was twice what I paid for my 50s ranch and that didn't include city fees and land costs even in my totally budget friendly neighborhood. I hope the industry can resolve its issues so that maybe my next house will be a prefab. The Making of a Modular Home Flag this comment	8/2/10 6:09 PM
"Or recognize the class issues that might be at the heart of the disagreement." Bingo. There is currently a huge bifurcation in life styles and personal finances which has many people lashing out. On Judging Expensive Products and People Who Buy Them Flag this comment	8/2/10 11:55 AM
I saw the post on the prison education sytem upholstery and immediately checked to see if it's offered in CA. The closest state I could find that did this was AZ. Rats! Bold & Whimsical Traditional Style Inspiration Gallery \| Apartment Therapy DC Flag this comment	7/21/10 11:49 AM
"two weeks without running water, toilets or sinks is enough" Amen. Rehabbing a house is a huge project. I'm doing it as a single female albeit a pretty resourceful one. I went 1.5 months without a shower or toilet. Luckily my gym was within walking distance. The kitchen is next. The folks who amaze me are the ones who do this that have young children. I'd have a nervous breakdown. 6 Tips To Keep Your Cool When Doing DIY \| Apartment Therapy Chicago Flag this comment	7/19/10 7:34 PM
or northern California House Earth Store Profile \| Apartment Therapy Los Angeles Flag this comment	7/12/10 4:05 PM
The linen's aren't hard at all to contruct. Finding quality linen from good dye lots is the tough part. I used to get vintage linen sheets are the Pasenda City College flea market - they were the perfect marrigae of hand, weight, texture. I miss those. Masculine Headboards Inside Man \| Apartment Therapy New York Flag this comment	7/12/10 2:14 PM
A lot of those prices don't look right. Here are some articles from calculated risk all on rental prices. I know there are some buy vs rent graphs in there and i think they are based off the case shiller and fed numbers. 10 Cities Where Renting Is Better Than Buying Mint Life \| Apartment Therapy Chicago Flag this comment	6/23/10 5:59 PM
How many of us just had to click on this to see more of cartouche? raises hand I can see why you think it's a hassle and why you think it's totally worth it. Very ingenius use of a teeny tiny space, well done. The next question is paint or no paint? The Amazing Teeny Tiny Pop Up Balcony My Great Outdoors \| Apartment Therapy Chicago Flag this comment	6/23/10 11:58 AM
Inflexible landlords was the #1 reason for me to save and buy a house; took me 13 years and it was worth every penny. I genuinely feel sorry for anyone who has to rent from these property owning control freaks. Design Challenges for Renters \| Apartment Therapy Los Angeles Flag this comment	6/18/10 12:40 PM