williamsweyr's Profile
| Display Name: | williamsweyr |
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| Member Since: | 5/1/08 |
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One of the things that puzzles me about most people's small homes is their complaints about storage. If I'm not using it regularly, it doesn't need to be in my house. So, what are all the items these people are storing? I have all the Xmas decorations I need in one box. I used to have about 6-8 plastic bins of Xmas stuff and decided it was nuts to keep all the stuff I've ever had for decorating and curated it to what was really important: only ornaments dated for each year I've been married. My Xmas TREES take a total of two strings of lights and one star top. Got rid of all the clothes I don't/wouldn't/can't wear and my regularly worn clothing fits in less than 36" of hanging closet space. Since there are only 2 of us, I donated the 16 place setting of dishes and now we have a service for 4 which is more than enough and takes up a LOT less space. I think many people could live a lot smaller than they do if they just kept what they used and not everything they've ever purchased. Size Doesn't Matter: The Benefits of Living Small Cool |
5/3/12 11:03 PM |
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To all who complained of old check writers taking too much time, might I remind you that if you're lucky enough to live long enough, you won't be using the most up-to-date technology either. Yeah, I'm old but I charge all my purchases just so I don't hold anyone up from their more important errands. If someone even older than me takes time to write a check, I try to be thankful the person is still lucid enough to write a check and have money in the bank to cover it. And no, I do NOT intend to learn how to use a smart phone just so I can make YOUR life easier. Slow down. Maybe you'll end up living as long as I have! What's Your Grocery Store Pet Peeve? Reader Survey |
5/2/12 9:04 PM |
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First time this Baby Boomer has heard of LAT, but I love the idea. I want a little house; my other half doesn't. Great idea . . . I'll have to research this a bit further. Maybe since he doesn't want a little house, he'd go for TWO little houses!! Autonomous and Committed: Living Apart Together |
4/26/12 9:15 PM |
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WONDERFUL!!!! Michael's Yacht-Like Efficiency Small Cool Contest |
4/23/12 11:16 PM |
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You get a vote from me because I like your cat. Teri's Easy Flow Small Cool Contest |
4/20/12 10:59 PM |
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While I don't love everything about your home, I AM impressed you can fit this much in a space that would fit in my master bedroom. Mia's Just the Right Size Small Cool Contest |
4/16/12 11:19 PM |
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Andy, love the small space challenge: threw everything out!!! Works for me. Great job!! Andy's Twice the Size Small Cool Contest |
4/14/12 6:16 PM |
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I like everything except the bottle collection on the fireplace and the color sorted books. Derona's Character-Filled Flat Small Cool Contest |
4/7/12 12:12 AM |
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Miso can come live at my house if he wants. He probably won't though because he'd have to share the space with the six who already live here. I gave you a thumbs up. Cute place. You mentioned it seemed a bit barren in places?? I don't think so. I like open space. William's Created Illusion Small Cool Contest |
4/6/12 11:54 PM |
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HATE IT.
In Defense of: Organizing Books by Color |
4/6/12 11:11 PM |
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LOVE it. Your husband did a marvelous job of wood working. Your bathroom tiles are just like the new shower I had put in. Love your white chairs at the bar and all in all, GREAT JOB!! Samantha's Organic Global Love Nest Small Cool Contest |
4/5/12 4:19 PM |
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Love your garden. I'd also LOVE to live where you are! Audrey's Peace & Nature Small Cool Contest |
4/5/12 4:08 PM |
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Very cute. I love your grays also. If your maiden name happens to be Garner, no wonder I love your space because you're related to my daughter! Kyla's Keeping Things Simple Small Cool Contest |
4/5/12 3:45 PM |
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I'd wouldn't mind living in your space. I'm currently working on a design for a small house and your layout is interesting, though not large enough for me. Love what you've done. If I was a teacher, you'd get an A+. Ricardo's Little Details Small Cool Contest |
4/5/12 3:37 PM |
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I agree with BFERGIE13 and Suzy8Track . . . WAY TOO MUCH STUFF in such a small space. deRaismes' Vintage Finds Small Cool Contest |
4/3/12 12:40 AM |
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Good thing this isn't my neighbor! I don't have room for any more litter boxes. As the caretaker for 6 furballs, I would recommend catching the cats and taking them to a shelter if your animal control/city/township doesn't trap stray animals. I, too, would rather see them euthanized than hit by a car or starved. Please see if there are any cat rescue places in your area that would/could assist you with resolving your cat problem. As another commenter said: it's not the cats' fault they have a crappy owner. PS my cats are all strictly indoor cats. They never get outdoors because I know it's not safe and I rescued them to save them. The reason I don't have more is: no room for extra litter boxes and in my county, you have to have a cattery license if you have over six cats, even if you're not breeding! I also support the T/N/R units. Ideas For Dealing with Neighbor's Cats? Good Questions |
3/22/12 7:51 PM |
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ALL homes will need some maintenance. Look around any city at foreclosed homes. With no one living there, the homes begin to disintegrate (with or without the help of vandals) if nobody is cleaning out eavestroughs, inspecting roofs and foundations for water damage; caulking windows so they don't leak; cleaning birds' nests out of chimneys; trimming back shrubbery; removing fallen tree limbs, etc. I belive the architect's idea is to build so a structure can "go back to the land" without causing the area to become a chemical landfill. Dominic Stevens' Biodegradable House |
3/21/12 12:43 AM |
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Maybe you just need to pare down the amount of clothing and shoes you have. In my original closet, I had six feet of width and I had a double dresser (six drawers and a two door center section with shelves). When we remodeled last year, my new closet was three feet and I have a one foot section containing 5 drawers (like a lingerie chest) and a door above with a shelf area. By getting rid of all the clothes I didn't wear, as well as extra shoes, winter footwear and coats, my new closet as more than sufficient room to house my belongings. In many cases, we have enough room, we just have too much stuff. No Closet, No Problem: 10 Fixes for Apartments with a Lack of Closets Renters Solutions |
3/21/12 12:27 AM |
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To me, minimalism is clean lines and NO clutter. I prefer the serenity of all white spaces. Must Minimalism Equal Pure White? Color Therapy |
2/1/12 12:19 PM |
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Love #1 and #2. The rest of them . . . not so much. 5 Covetable Carriage House Kitchens |
1/25/12 9:55 PM |