emilie_b's Profile
| Display Name: | emilie_b |
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| Member Since: | 5/27/08 |
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I think it looks light and airy! Before & After: A Farmhouse Kitchen Transformation |
4/17/12 4:11 PM |
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I think that the problem with trends is that, although I may convince myself I love something just for itself and will never tire of it, I may love it because it's new and everywhere but eventually get tired of it because it's _everywhere. So I avoid trends to avoid getting something that I am tired of before it's lived its natural life. How Do You Deal with Design Trends? |
1/19/12 1:05 PM |
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We just bought a 130-old house and have done a variety of updates, including an energy audit and insulation. Despite recommending MANY updates to make the house more energy efficient (most of which we took), the energy audit people said we should just stick with our original windows and the triple-track storms that were added at some point. 5 Remodel Projects with the Highest Return on Investment Angie's List Magazine |
10/10/11 10:29 PM |
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Polly S, thank you! Week 3: The 80/20 Rule The Color Cure |
8/18/11 12:34 PM |
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If you opt for keeping the wood look, you could consider using a gel stain. Gel stains contain a lot of pigment and urethane (as far as I can tell) and so they sit on the surface. That means that you can apply them without completely removing the old finish. (I haven't done this, but I have read about it online. I think it gives you a different look, with a less clear grain, but it's a lot less work than using a traditional stain.) Should I Stain My Kitchen Cabinets? Good Questions |
7/28/11 9:55 AM |
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Thank you for all of the comments! (Sorry not chiming in sooner. I spent the day refinishing the floor, so I wasn't able to check my computer earlier.) Floor Plan Suggestions For New Living Room? Good Questions |
7/18/11 8:38 PM |
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I am currently in the process of stripping off the layers of paint off of old trim in our "new" 1880 house. It looks to be in similar shape to your wood after the first round of stripping, but I have no doubt that it will look beautiful when I am done with it! (And it's a whole lot easier to finish it as it is now that to start stripping a new layer of paint.) Paint Or Stain Wood In 1917 Home? Good Questions |
7/1/11 10:23 PM |
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Since you sofa has no curves, it would be very easy to make a slipcover! I have made one for my own couch, with separate covers for each of the cushions. It looks quite taylored. A Less Shabby Slipcover Solution? Good Questions |
12/2/10 8:23 AM |
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I agree that the article hasn't addressed every possible issue involved in the fake vs. real debate, but that doesn't mean that the article is worthless! At the very least, it has more validity than the antecdotal evidence and emotionally-based opinions being expressed here! Real Christmas Trees "Greener" than Artificial EarthTimes | Apartment Therapy DC |
12/14/09 7:50 PM |
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We just did this! We rent but we can use the backyard when the downstairs neighbors are away. We made a screen from blackout cloth, borrowed a projector, and used my husband's keyboard amp for sound. The picture was surprisingly good, and everyone had a great time. Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | How To: Create an Outdoor Theater (on the Cheap) |
7/14/09 10:24 PM |
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"No, your life provides a small bit of anecdotal evidence in support of the study's conclusions. It doesn't confirm anything." Apartment Therapy DC | Women Who Rent Weigh Less Canwest News Service |
6/23/09 12:51 PM |
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I think a slipcover is a good choice, and it would be fairly easy for that shape sofa. I recently did this instead of attempting to reupholster my couch, and I am really happy with the results. I borrowed a book on slipcovers from the library and used a medium-weight cotton. It was pretty easy to sew, looks relatively crisp, and is washable! Apartment Therapy Chicago | Good Questions: Fabric Suggestions for this Sofa? |
4/14/09 10:48 AM |
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I rent an apartment in a fairly old house (1890's) and have used the fiberglass mesh tape along with spackle to mend cracks over doors and windows. This filled in the cracks fairly well, and they have not opened up again in the 1 1/2 years since we did the repairs. (I don't expect the repairs to last forever, though.) We had no expertise in this; I just read a lot of websites on how to repair plaster. Apartment Therapy Chicago | Good Questions: How to Repair Cracks Before Painting? |
11/21/08 6:42 PM |
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Isn't a green vacation home an oxymoron? Apartment Therapy DC | A Green Vacation House in Charlottesville, Virginia Washington Home Garden |
9/23/08 12:55 PM |
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Thanks for the comments. In case anyone is interested, you can see the rest of the room here: Apartment Therapy New York | NY Good Questions: Fabric Ideas For This Couch? |
5/27/08 10:45 AM |