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I had a humidifier a few years ago but got rid of it because of the frequent maintenance/cleaning required in the manual. I had to open it up and scrub the metal heating element with vinegar practically after every use. The compartment was really hard to fit my hand into and I never felt like I was doing a good job cleaning it. The element looked like it had scale on it after cleaning, which made me nervous that I was just blowing mold and disease into the air, along with the mist.

Have companies changed the way humidifiers work? Is there a manufacturer that doesn't require so much hands on upkeep?

As a kid reading Pippi Longstocking stories, the mention of fruit soup always intrigued me.

Having such a small fridge would be a nightmare. I live in the US (Brooklyn, NY); shopping for groceries so frequently would be a major pain in the tuchus.

Small fridge = more work for me.

How about some antique looking ironwork, with scrolls or a pattern. You could hang it from the ceiling so it meets the top of the cabinets.

You could paint it or let it get a patina, like tarnished brass. It would be a dust trap like vases, glasses, etc.

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I adore deli ham and muenster cheese on pumpernickel bread, with crisp iceberg lettuce, thin sliced tomates and a good smear of mayo. Sometimes I change it up and put a tiny bit of Dijon mustard too.

My other favorite is the "Blimpie Best" sandwich from the Blimpie chain restaurant. It has ham, salami, cappacola, prosciuttini, provolone with tomatoes, lettuce, onion, vinegar, oil and oregano. I have them add sweet peppers to mine - nothing better.

There's a product called Damp Rid that may help. It absorbs excess moisture in places like basements, attics, bathrooms. It's sold in supermarkets, home supply and hardware stores.

http://www.damprid.com/

I love this room. It's serene and so comfy looking. I envy the cat.

I live in a 350" SF studio, so storage is at a premium. I have more tools than I should, but like to try to do my own repairs and they've accumulated.

I keep my tools in two stackable Ikea Vessla containers, which they market in their children's section. They fit perfectly under the tall Parsons table that holds my TV. I have a skirt on the table, so the containers are hidden.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80098516

Wow, marfa - I have one of these clothes dryer things in my bathroom. It's inside a little closet attached to the wall and has a little rope so you can raise and lower it. I never use it cause the wood is all discolored and dirty.

It's funny to see how people took care of laundry in 1913, which is when my building was built (Brooklyn, NY).

I use a vinyl/oilcloth apron when I wash dishes or I end up with my shirt wet in the gut area. I don't use it for cooking - afraid it may melt if I get too close to the stove/oven.