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Display Name: michel
Member Since: 8/28/08

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Hello

Congrats. I was a stay at home dad for two boys under 3 for approx. 3 years. It was at first an adjustment - however - it turned out better than I expected. When I first approached the moms groups that my wife had previously joined - it was a little awkward. When the play date was at a person's home - i learned to never arrive first - the women became uncomfortable (at first) and I learned through the grapevine that one woman was afraid her husband would become jealous. My sons and I visted probably every museum in the bay area and probably every playground. When my oldest started sschool - I felt a little empty and really missed him. After 7 years back in the work force - I recently got downsized and my wife has gone back to work. I am back in the same place I was - however one is in 7th grade and the other is in 4th.


Solitary Man: Reflections of a Lone Dad at Playgroup
4/1/12 9:44 AM

Seth and Desiree - once you send me an email - I will send you a series of photos on how I have used these bricks in my Eichler. michel_graff@hotmail.com


Source for Eichler Bricks/Blocks?
Good Questions

10/15/11 10:12 AM

Sorry - forgot to add - the cavities have to be completed filled with concrete. The joints have to be scraped - they have a special tool to do this. Check out this link - you will find my water fountain with the bricks. http://www.eichlernetwork.com/article/modern-water-features


Source for Eichler Bricks/Blocks?
Good Questions

10/13/11 8:56 PM

I have an Eichler and have used these for planters ect. You can buy them at any distributor of concrete blocks - there exists two sizes - 6 inches deep x 16 inches long and 4 inches high or 4 inches deep x 16 inches long and 4 inches high. To get the look - you want to specify a stacked bond as opposed to a staggered pattern bond. Every bricklayer will try to talk you out of the stacked bond because they have to add rebar. email me at michel_graff@hotmail if you have any questions.


Source for Eichler Bricks/Blocks?
Good Questions

10/13/11 8:49 PM

They will never get it they should rename the company - Design without Budget.


DWR's New Strategy for Success: Relocate & Realign
11/24/10 9:02 AM

I do not get the ashamed comment on the TV.
I think the mistake people make is that they position the entire room around seeing the TV. As a result - the TV takes on almost something that you kneel down a worship. I go to great lenghts not to let the room be some sort of idol worship - so - if that is how you define ashamed - then - I am ashamed.


TV Shame: New Ways to Hide the Television
Roundup

8/2/10 6:36 PM

who is the mfg of the ping pong table?


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Decorating An Outdoor Party
5/28/09 4:49 PM

must have a small one.


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Gender Differences and Decorating
5/7/09 5:16 PM

it has not stuck because it is too damn expensive. DAh


Apartment Therapy Boston | What's the Matter with Prefab? Stick Stuck via The New Republic
2/26/09 3:45 PM

do not paint the wood!!!! Or the fireplace if you ask.


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Good Questions: To Paint or Not to Paint? Los Angeles
1/20/09 1:56 PM

looks flimsy


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | IKEA Hack: Paola's Entryway Organizer
1/14/09 1:42 PM

This picture seems staged like the IKEA catalogs. Do people really live that way?

Have you every noticed those California Closet ads have very few clothes in the pictures?


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Clutter Control Sunset Magazine
1/9/09 8:58 AM

Nice - yes. Orignal - No. A lot of changes have been made to call this an "original Eichler". Floors, awning, windows to name a few.


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Look! Cindy and Harvey's Eichler Original Featured on LA Times
1/7/09 10:47 AM

http://www.eichlerforsale.com/eichler_kitchen_remodel

The second picture - on the right represents the cabinet.

The picture you sent is NOT Ikea anything.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Good Questions: Where to Find this Smart Storage Piece?
11/18/08 11:22 AM

http://shop.housefish.com/

Check this out - you could build your own by either stacking them or buying their doors and have a custom cabinet built.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Good Questions: Where to Find this Smart Storage Piece?
11/17/08 6:44 PM

BTW- drive through any Eichler neighborhood in either nor cal or so cal - many people place these into their garage for storage during their remodels in the 70's.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Good Questions: Where to Find this Smart Storage Piece?
11/17/08 5:22 PM

This was custom built storage cabinet for Eichler homes.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Good Questions: Where to Find this Smart Storage Piece?
11/17/08 5:19 PM

Ikea with an attitude. Way too expensive - are they turning into DWB - Design Without Budget?


Apartment Therapy New York | Sneak Peek: Blu Dot Opens in Soho Tomorrow#comments#comments
11/14/08 8:05 PM

Please

Do not paint this. It looks great the way it is I believe you will reduce the value of your property.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Good Questions: Should We Paint the Brick and Timber?
8/28/08 3:05 PM