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My suggestions: 1. Pay to have the place re-carpeted in a color you want. 2. Pay to have the existing carpet professionally dyed to a shade you want. 3. Bitch to the landlord this crappy carpet is over due for replacement as per your area's renter's rights law (hopefully there are some in your area.) 4. Rip it out and risk loosing your deposit. How to Spruce Up Rental's Carpet? Good Questions Flag this comment	7/11/11 1:05 AM
The sheet music holder/stand......DEFUNCT! Once Ubiquitous Furnishings We've (Mostly) Left Behind Flag this comment	6/29/11 2:04 PM
Found an uber rare Russel Wright snow glass vegetable bowl in near mint condition at a Pasadena thrift store for $6.00 sold it on ebay for $750......SCORE! Years ago bought an Eva Zeisel Riverside carafe marked $15.00,it was half price day so only paid $7.50 sold to a collector in Japan for $250.......SCORE AGAIN. You Paid WHAT for That? Best Secondhand Finds Ever Flag this comment	6/21/11 2:04 PM
Given IKEA'S track record of labor violations in it's South Carolina plant it's best to avoid this retailer until they clean up their business practices. They appear more and more to look upon the USA as a third word country to be exploited for profit. Color IKEA as Walmart with a Swedish accent... 5 Places To Shop For IKEA When There Isn't One Around Flag this comment	6/2/11 1:36 PM
Gosh must have an east coast and midwest bias. Thanks for NOT mentioning Pasadena City College flea market (my favorite....) or The Long Beach Veterans Memorial flea market (better than the Rose Bowl) or THE ROSE BOWL! Destination Flea Markets: Five Must-See Markets Flag this comment	4/28/11 10:59 AM
A MASTERPIECE! Kudos Eduardo. I only wish the floor plan was lighter so I could understand the layout..... Eduardo's Tiny Sanctuary Flag this comment	4/22/11 7:29 PM
Simply brilliant! Foolproof Vase for Small Spring Blooms Family Chic Flag this comment	4/21/11 10:02 AM
I would choose a wall color to help soften the look of the cheap looking cabinets and warm it up a bit....perhaps a martini olive green or orange. Also consider a cool MCM stencil pattern on the back splash. Loose the upper cabinet to the right of the window, head to ever affordable IKEA and add open metal shelving or a pot rack. Add some small herb plants in attractive color co-ordinating pots (preferably small and square, also at IKEA) beneath the window. As to window coverings find a suitably colored one and add you stencil pattern from the backsplash border. How To Inexpensively Update Kitchen? Good Questions Flag this comment	4/18/11 6:15 PM
Just a thought, try felt cut into the shapes you want, dip in white glue to "starch" then shellack for a smooth finish and spray paint....voile! Source For Similar Decorative Mirror? Good Questions Flag this comment	4/14/11 1:35 PM
If you at all DYI enabled you could create a similar look by starting with a basic round mirror and using small found objects hot glued to the outer frame. It could then be spray painted to unify the objects and create a unique frame. Hardware and big box stores are a great source but also think "outside the box" for interesting shapes and textures. Source For Similar Decorative Mirror? Good Questions Flag this comment	4/14/11 1:32 PM
It you love this rug take it to a professional. It will look great and last many years. I area rugs made from carpet remnants and they were affordable and attractive, lasted for years. How To Cut Rug Without Edges Fraying? Good Questions Flag this comment	4/12/11 1:10 PM
I have seen this material used in the Phoenix area, especially in Haver tracts. It has been be poorly overused for a quick landscaping effect. If well crafted like the photos, it's quite interesting and effective. But clearly a little of Gabion goes a long way and makes a large statement. Gabion Wall Architecture Flag this comment	4/4/11 11:36 AM
Pretentious overpriced junk for the nouveau riche uber class of profiteering conservatives. Perfect for Texas...... Florid Language: Restoration Hardware's New Catalog Flag this comment	3/29/11 7:47 PM
Yawn! I prefer to style my own life, and believe I do a better job than this chap.... Benjamin's Modern Glam Bachelor Pad House Tour Flag this comment	3/23/11 10:18 PM
Big American fridge= big American people. This is a prime reason that obesity is an epidemic in this country especially among children. Fresh fruit can sit out on the counter and is a low cal snack. Fresh vegetables are far more healthy if consumed quickly after purchase. Shop for less more often.....like other industrial nations. No wonder we also are energy gluttons. On the refrigerator drawers: check out Consumer Reports' review of them.... NOT RECOMMENDED due to high energy consumption and inconsistent temperature. Also VERY expensive to purchase and not reliable due to high repair rates, most notably Fisher-Pakel. Under Counter Refrigerators: Yay or Nay? Flag this comment	3/23/11 8:54 PM
Beautifully done, and worthy of being featured, BRAVO! Before & After: Laura's "Simple & Cheap" Ottoman Redo Flag this comment	3/11/11 1:58 PM
Duvet covers are a snap to make if you have even the most basic of sewing skills. I often shop white sales, off retail stores (i.e. TJ MAX or Marshalls) for designer flat sheets and sew my own. ALWAYS WASH THE FABRIC BEFORE SEWING. IKEA has great bold prints in their fabric dept. also. Budget & Design Friendly Duvet Covers For Under $100 Flag this comment	3/10/11 10:41 AM
I think we've uncovered Barney, Kermit and Big Bird's love den.....OMG! The King's Cake Bedroom: Purple, Green & Yellow Behance Network Flag this comment	3/8/11 3:58 PM
$3500 for a twin or "slightly larger" sleeper way too pricey regardless of it's appearance. Havana Sleeper Sofa Bed from DWR Product Review Flag this comment	3/8/11 12:32 PM
A white sofa, 2 kids and a dog.....a recipe for disaster, I predict tears. Thoughts On The White IKEA KIVIK Sofa? Good Questions Flag this comment	3/7/11 6:17 PM