tenantproof's Profile
| Display Name: | tenantproof |
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| Member Since: | 4/28/11 |
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I keep duplicates of cleaning supplies in the bathroom under the sink, however another storage ideas for cleaning supplies include an over the door shoe rack over the bathroom door. How To Keep Your Bathroom Clean In 5 Minutes A Day |
5/24/12 1:27 AM |
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I have to agree with the folks who said the cabinets should go all the way to the ceiling. The cabinets varying heights and the big chunky corner cabinet just looks disjointed. Even if you don't need the storage right now build your cabinets go all the way up to the ceiling to save you from having to clean the greasy gunk that settles on top of cabinets. Before & After: Upgrading a Builder's Grade Kitchen Little House Big Plans |
5/24/12 1:00 AM |
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Such a hassle, I don't fold anything except wool sweaters, socks, bras and underwear, everything else get's hung up immediately after coming out the dryer. One Minute Tip: How To Organize T-Shirts Apartment Therapy Videos |
5/24/12 12:29 AM |
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@Blandwagon its funny how things change in 30 years they will be saying because the brushed nickel was pure 2012 hideousness. They could have simply spray painted the brass framed door in brushed nickel finish. Before & After: A Mini Master Bath MakeoverHazardous Design |
5/24/12 12:21 AM |
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Thank you for sharing your renovation. You did a great job at a great price point.I know the type of partial overlay cabinets with hinges showing that were in your condo. These have press wood interior shelves that were most likely completely finished. The painting of cabinets takes a great deal of preparation and even then the paint is likely to peel and chip soon after, turning a quick fix into a maintenance nightmare. The choice of taller, frameless full overlay cabinets with European hinges in a white factory finish was a great choice. The decision to remove the soffits and install taller cabinets that meet the ceiling on the range side means no cleaning on top of the cabinets, no junk on top of cabinets and instead more storage behind closed doors. This allowed you to remove the soffit and set of short cabinets on the sink side of the kitchen which I wager cut off the cook from guests in the living room. It probably also caused the cook to do an awkward crouching motion to talk to guests. I think this was a great choice. The World's Ugliest Condo: The Big Reveal Renovation Before & After |
5/20/12 10:57 PM |
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I find it interesting that when someone asks, "Can I get you a drink?" almost everyone on this site assumes that a drink means an alcoholic beverage. I don't make such an assumption and always ask, "What do you have that's non-alcoholic." Usually they have something. I suggest doing the same. No, I'm Not a Wine Drinker: 3 Social Tips from a Teetotaler |
5/11/12 8:55 PM |
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I remember being 20 something and visiting a new friends homes for dinner and feeling their places were very grown up . When I visit someone's home I always notice the little touches that I like and think about incorporating them into my home. I am a bit of a home buddy but I don't like to do housework. Therefore, my apartment with my three roommates and two cats is practically furnished. I have an antique dresser in the hallway with extra sheets and pillows all from Target ready for guests to use on our futon in the living room. My dishes don't match, I am too much of a klutz for expensive matching dishes, instead my dishes come from Goodwill. This way I don't worry if a glass, plate or bowl breaks as they often do. I do the household supplies shopping because I don't like running out of things so I make sure we have extras. Do You Live In A Grownup House? |
4/28/12 1:47 AM |
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I love the landscaping. Before & After: An Exterior Renovation in Seattle |
4/28/12 1:04 AM |
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I think the renovation looks beautiful and glad you replaced inefficient windows and added insulation.I also love that you enclosed the original porch and added a new porch next to it to converse with the neighborhood. I wonder how much work all the cedar will be. Does Seattle have a termite problem or ant problem. Will your beautiful cedar fade to that ugly gray shade? Before & After: An Exterior Renovation in Seattle |
4/28/12 1:04 AM |
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Love your apartment with all the beautiful and original details combined with your unique touches. I adore your vintage stove. It is so nice to see such a beautiful old place, best of all not one single piece of mid-century modern furniture. I did also wonder why one doorway was not arched when all the others obviously were. I can see where upgrades are needed in the places they usually are kitchens and bathrooms. Perhaps you could ask your landlord about replacing the kitchen linoleum with black and white hexagonal tiles which are period appropriate but also durable and neutral enough for future tenants. Maria's Beautiful "Controlled Chaos" House Tour |
4/14/12 3:14 AM |
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A great way to add a pop of color or pattern is to buy a painter's canvas and cover it with paint or with a colorful fabric you pin or staple to the canvas and hang on the wall. Add Color Without Paint: Saturated Seating Renters Solutions |
3/18/12 11:18 PM |
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For those of us living with roommates, a desk, computer, a bookcase and other electronics in the bedroom are just a fact of life. My bedroom and the other bedroom next to mine are cold rooms with exposure on two sides. Unfortunately, we can't turn the heat up past 68 without have the other two roommates bedrooms turn into saunas.Because it is so cold I can't imagine painting the walls grey it seems so cold and dreary. For the walls I have chosen to paint the walls a warm, mango yellow that you often find in Indian restaurants. I have a big down comforter with a nice flannel comforter cover with a garden print with a few flowers with the mango color. I am looking for some interesting woven curtains to replace the current ones I have.I am also looking for some unique lighting I love Rejuvenation Lighting I just wish they had some table lamp styles. I don't care for any of the bedrooms shown. Ten Tips for The Sexiest Bedroom... Like Ever (And also for finding love) |
3/18/12 11:06 PM |
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I agree with so many of the posts here especially about claw foot tubs they fell out of favor because they were so hard to clean underneath and around the sides, difficult to get out of without falling and hard to give pets and children baths. I would like to add the following to the list of things I think are trends:wood counters in the kitchen or bathroom, espresso/ black colored wood floors, all white rooms, rooms where all distinguishing architectural elements have been painted one color, poufs, chaise loungers, sun mirrors, animal heads with antlers or just plain antlers whether real, fake, cardboard, ceramic, glass or metal, that stupid Keep Calm Carry On saying, fabrics with birds on them, shag rugs (especially white ones) rugs with different sculptural heights and texture ( a major trip hazard with high heels or for the elderly) stair cases with no railings, raw wood cabinets with no finish to protect the wood, open cabinets, those highly complex cleaning nightmares of mid-century modern "cool" lighting, those vertical book holders that just look like a stack of books, new mid-century modern furniture lines. Today's Remodeling Choices: Overblown Trends or New Classics? Renovation Topics |
3/18/12 12:28 AM |
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You might want to check out your local thrift stores, vintage and antique furniture stores because older pieces were often made locally for the type of housing stock found in your area. 5 Furniture Buying Tips for Apartments with Small Stairwells |
3/17/12 11:41 PM |
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I most definitely recommend a leather sofa with rounded arms (no sharp corners to bump in and will show less wear over time) and a tight back (no cushions to be squashed out of shape). It is easy to clean up pet hair, spills and holds up to tons of wear. I had one mid-century modern chair re-upholstered in this beautiful, blue, microfiber and while it is beautiful I hate constantly vacuuming it to get the pet hair off and worry about spills. I wish I had kept the original vinyl on the chair. We have two heavy side tables with only a lamp on them. We also have a large china cabinet that we use as a bookcase to store books and keep anything fragile out of the kids reach. We tend to use the living room for reading and story time. Otherwise we tend to live in the kitchen. We also have doors to each room so its easy to keep kids in the kitchen or living room with me so they are never out of sight. There is no standing or jumping on the furniture and no sharpies, markers or scissors in reach so things look good. This is why I love the not open floor plan of older homes. Furnishing the Family Room: How Did Kids Alter Your Choices? |
3/17/12 11:13 PM |
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I would have loved to see those closets you mentioned. I also would have loved to see the bathroom and entrance to the apartment. My friends and I also tend to socialize in the kitchen so I also don't see the need for a couch or coffee table. Nina's Styled Studio House Tour |
3/17/12 1:29 AM |
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You have received so many great tips.I also recommend Apartment Therapy Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces. I also recommend Clutter's Last Stand by Don Aslett. Kids don't need as much clothing as most folks thing because they out grow it so fast. The same goes for toys and books. We have 5 kids books, the remainder we sign out of the library. All the toys, fit in a 3 foot high, 12 inch wide, 11 deep bookcase with room left over. We talk sing songs, dance, draw and arranges artwork on the refrigerator. She "helps' with housework and is never bored. LA Help for Family of Four in 600SF? Good Questions |
3/16/12 11:46 PM |
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Sofa's in the same price range, as what it would cost you to upholster your sofa, are basically crap. Your sofa most likely has a kiln dried hardwood frame. Save your money and your time by re-upholstering your sofa. Spend time with your loved ones instead of running around trying to find a sofa in that same price range that you like and will fall apart in no time. Good sofas and upholstery last upwards of twenty years so if you divide the $1400 cost per year its $75 dollars. Call around to get an estimates and recommendations, look for upholstery classes, or sign out a book from the library to learn how to do it yourself. It takes a lot of time and patience. Reupholster Sofas or Buy New? Good Questions |
3/16/12 6:41 PM |
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I would add a chocolate brown duvet cover or a light cafe au lait duvet cover with a pillow or pillow shams made with the same fabric as the curtains. Bedding To Pair with These Curtains? Good Questions |
3/16/12 4:41 PM |
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You might want to look for a similar version with a tight back instead of loose back cushions. Check out Circle Furniture just outside Boston, MA, http://www.circlefurniture.com/catalog/fullviews/321.jpg, or http://www.circlefurniture.com/catalog/fullviews/346.jpg. Where Is This Couch From? Good Questions |
3/16/12 4:33 PM |