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Assuming that you park vehicles in the garage, I would leave the room above the garage as a hobby room. I don't think it's safe to have someone sleeping over a garage on a regular basis. I also hope that you have a carbon monoxide detector in that room. I agree with the previous comments of removing the closets of the smaller bedrooms and making that a hallway into the master bedroom. You might be able to make that small room off the garage by the patio into a closet for the 11'9 x 8' bedroom. I wouldn't put a dining table in the living room. I would go with a square/rectangular shape table (depending on how many people you seat on a regular basis) in the same area as your oval one. I would also get a garbage can that goes in the cabinet under the kitchen sink to give you a little more space.

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You really have many different options to go with for that space. You could always do something like the IKEA PS which is basically a nice looking locker, or you can do something like the Lerberg which is more open than the expedit. You may also want to do something like the melltorp which is a small sideboard. Whatever you choose please let us know!

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Very cute!

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Or you can get one from Target for $24.99 and save two hours.

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I stick them on my refrigerator with magnets

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I wonder if they will be on sale after Christmas. I bought my fake tree in January at 75% off. When I brought it home I assembled it and plugged it in just to make sure it worked and put it away for this Christmas.

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I usually have a couple standby gifts available for those "just in case" times. It was something my mother did for years. I always make sure it is something that I will enjoy so that if I don't give it away I can use it myself. Some of my usual standbys are a body wash/lotion set, a gift card to a coed clothing store, a bottle of consumable alcohol, and or a fancy picture frame. I usually try to get something for a child also. I was given a gift once by someone at work with nothing to give in return and though I agree with Sherry it still makes you feel crappy. Lesson learned ~ extra gifts on standby!

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I kinda like the moving blankets/ furniture covers.

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I would check craigslist's free section in your area. You would be amazed at what people part with. Also, be creative. I once saw an old door propped on two saw horses for a really rustic dining table.

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Gregory can you be my neighbor? I want someone to wash and wax my car without having to pay for it. LOL

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