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| Display Name: | rktrix |
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| Member Since: | 12/17/11 |
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All of these are great, but I worry a bit about #4. Are the moldings actually of wood (or MDF), and are they touching the fire box? I like to keep any wood product at least 6-9" away from the fire box enclosure (any metal pieces that are part of the doors, or a metal box from a pre-fabricated fireplace). Weekend DIYs: 10 Wood Molding Projects for the Home |
5/23/13 4:50 PM |
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I think furniture helps you envision how the room is used, and what size the rooms are. Without furniture, which you can quickly gauge the size of, you may not pick up on the narrowness of the 2nd bedroom or the shorter ceiling heights. But - it shouldn't look like trash. Five Things I Learned About Real Estate From Reality TV |
5/15/13 4:43 PM |
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I concur - without dimensions or a floor plan, advice is a bit meaningless. But in general: How To Design Shared Bedroom For Two Single Ladies? Good Questions |
4/29/13 3:39 PM |
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I am a collager and a collector. (Why do I feel as if I've stepped into a 12 step meeting?). What Kind of Pinner Are You? 6 Types of Pinterest Users |
4/23/13 2:07 PM |
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What has helped me help my husband "jump in" is to not jump down his throat about it. Not get down on him if the dishes aren't perfect. Not sigh and re-do the towels he has just hung up. Instead, I give him a kiss and tell him how sexy a man who cleans up after himself really is. Honest and for true! Apartment Therapy & The Duke Homes on the Road |
4/15/13 2:23 PM |
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I remember touring a modern housing project and seeing an antique mantle against a wall with mirrors in the firebox area with candles in front. So friggin' romantic that I've lusted after mantles ever since. I don't really have a great place for one in my current place, but hope to have one some day, even if I draw it on the wall. Winning with a Low-Ball Bid: How I Accidentally Bought a Giant Mantel |
4/10/13 2:57 PM |
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I concurr, islandgirl98. Allergies aren't something you suffer through. They can develop over time and they can kill. My uncle, a veterinarian who adored his practice, developed a huge allergy to penicillin. Say what you will about the practice of administering antibiotics (this was back in the '70's before we knew what we know now) to cattle, he refused to stop practicing, and died of anaphylactic shock. Giving Up Your Pets: A Happy Ending |
4/9/13 5:01 PM |
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When I was a young architect I designed a minimalist house, then had a chance to live in it. It always looked dirty and cluttered just with me living in it. And what idiot puts white tile next to a woodstove? Lets say I learned a heck of a lot about design and myself. Minimal vs. Cozy: Which is More \"You\"? |
4/7/13 3:33 PM |
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I love this idea - I think it's one of the coolest ways to bring impact to a small garden! Annette's Modern DIY Outdoor Planter |
3/26/13 10:47 PM |
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jeannemarie - LOL! Color, Chromophobia, and Colonialism: Some Historical Thoughts |
3/6/13 3:37 PM |
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There is a difference between a handrail and a guardrail. I would stop the top cap of the guardrail at the wall, and then add a graceful wrought-iron handrail all the way down the stair well to the bottom treads. Have it be all artistic at the bottom, but sturdy and useful. I, too, have creaky knees and wobbly hips and need assistance from time to time. Before & After: Cassity Steps Up Her Staircase |
3/6/13 3:14 PM |
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When I was hunting for a condo in 2007, I saw some of the worst units where the sellers were proudly trumpeting "GRANITE COUNTERTOPS!!!!" as if that would solve every problem. Shee! Yes, variety is good. The New Kitchen: 5 Top Trends |
3/5/13 6:53 PM |
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I concur about the unrealistic lives the people using these nightstands must lead. No alarm clocks. Everyone has arms longer than an NBA center to turn off the lamps unless they have a clapper. (Do elegant interiors employ the clapper? Inquiring minds want to know!). No one is thirsty. No one sneezes or has a waste basket. Sheesh! Pretty & Pragmatic: Cleverly Styled Nightstands |
2/28/13 7:27 PM |
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Nice to have a window in your closet! This is darling. Before & After: Closet Under the Stairs Gets a Dramatic Makeover Thistlewood Farms |
2/26/13 3:58 PM |
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There are two parts to this discussion that need further clarity: How To Confidently Choose Paint Colors: Mark's Foolproof Methods |
2/26/13 3:56 PM |
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Good luck with all of this! Introducing Maxwell & Ursula's Light Rental Renovation Project Renovation Diary |
2/25/13 5:14 PM |
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Marathoning is the reason to own a DVR, because marathons before that were: ghastly. No really, the same commercials for the ENTIRE marathon. O. M. G. I refused to watch "The Shield" because I got so sick of their promos during a Buffy marathon. If I'd had a DVR, perhaps I would have watched the first marathon. maaaaybe. How Viewing Marathons Are Changing the Way We Experience TV The New York Times |
2/17/13 3:12 PM |
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It would be interesting to follow this idea forward and look at what different views of "comfort" has done to us... the learned behaviors of relaxation may not be what our bodies need. Watching a child get into various positions to read a book, for instance, is an example of a body doing what it does: wiggling, turning, experimenting. Not just sitting in one position for hours on end. Easing into the Past: A Brief History of Being Comfortable |
2/8/13 3:35 PM |
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That is a great "big girl" bed! I might even want one for myself!! Before & After: Simple IKEA Wooden Bed Frame Gets a Luxe Upholstered LookAll Things Campbell |
2/8/13 3:28 PM |
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Hmm. I'm not sure about the tiki-room office (#4). Does a sensor cue "Welcome to the Jungle" every time you walk into the cube? 7 Ways to Make Work a Little More Like Home |
2/6/13 6:15 PM |