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I love this idea. My husbands Ipod (4th gen) just died. He doesn't feel it necessary to buy a NEW ipod to replace it.

Being an old jo-ann employee..5" green high density foam is about $30 a linear foot. Then I'm sure you can find fabric from a local home decor fabric store. But there are a few things you have to consider with the fabric. If you husband is using this thing daily you might want to get a crypton fabric or similar to prevent wearing showing through. Commercial grade fabric is meant to be sat on daily for long periods. Places like crate and barrel don't expect your husband to be working 8 hours a day on the couch. This is also most likely why the foam is going bad.

you can also have a reupholster do the work and make sure you pick a fabric that can withstand daily use, and high quality foam. And when you go shopping for the fabric make sure that the upholster is comfortable with what you have picked for being able to be used on your couch. I have come across people who pick the fabric without consulting and pick something that puckers, etc.

I know that the eco stance is to reuse/fix, but you might be better off donating this couch to good will and starting over (especially if you are moving). I would suggest looking at a higher grade of couch in the future. Surprisingly Macys has some really good couches. And you can also look at finer local home furniture dealers that are independent and sell name brands. You are going to shell out some dough to get a quality couch that is going to last you 30 years, but it is a one time expense that won't have to be repeated every 2 years.

I know I might get chastised for this, but your best bet for upholstery that is going to stand up to wear and tear is going to be leather. Good quality leather. Most couches at Macy's have a guarantee that your cat can't scratch their leather. There is a difference between top grain leather and that crap you get on $50 leather office chairs from staples.

My mom just lent me this book to read for my future garden. This is always what I knew a garden to look like, since this is how my moms was growing up. Obviously the book has a new cover, but its still very informative.

I use bar soap in the shower, the husband is wasteful and uses the liquid old-spice. He also goes through a bottle a month (you seriously only need a tiny bit, not a table spoon).

This is easy. Best buy.

But if you are in Pittsburgh in the SouthSide, Ehouse has recycling for regular batteries and cellphone batteries.

Love that chair. I would suggest that if anyone wants to purchase commercial grade furniture like this to contact your local furniture dealership. You can expect about 40% off of the list price. What you pick with your chair changes the list price (articulating arms vs. standard arms). But that chair, and the Allsteel Sum chair are to me very comfortable

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I do have some that were a gift, but I hate them and try not to use them. Besides I can still get food to stick to them. I am trying to replace them with just regular pans.

I do love the add from HSN on here right now. "nonstick, heat-resistant greenpan"

The table with the red legs is actually ikea. They must have spray painted them red, but those legs are fun and cheap!