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Erin, I totally agree with the comment that your landlord should have to take care of it! But if indeed you're stuck with the brick floors as they are, I agree with using wax on them i.e. http://tinyurl.com/chzudne (I prefer it to paste wax, since it seems easier to apply).

These are stunning. I lived in Oak Park, IL for a time in my life and while there fell in love with Frank Lloyd Wright's stained glass designs [http://tinyurl.com/c443qmo], and these remind me of his stuff. I've been wanting to commission a replica for my home...as soon as I get the funds!

The Washington Post had a great article on working from bed and positions and pain points to avoid (similar to the laptop pain points post that you wrote, actually). I use this lap desk, and have been fairly happy with it (plus, it was cheap, which is a plus): http://tinyurl.com/cvrncly

I didn't realize this was an ANNUAL guide! Nice! The REI one is like one I grew up with, and it was unbelievably comfortable. Wish I had space for this!

I couldn't agree more about using the "zip" method. I had a conversation with my plumber who said you should never EVER use chemicals because they end up really harming the pipe (which is the reason you strip it down to the enamel in the first place). So for me, beyond calling a $100/hr. plumber, the zip-it method is best. And at less than $2, it's a perfect solution: http://tinyurl.com/d23ddob

There actually are products already made for this that don't use dyes in the fabric, resist mold, and hold up over time--and they're less expensive than the DIY version: http://tinyurl.com/d74looz

I'm planning on tying a few up to my chain-link fence!

I LOVE that you chose all wood items--I think wood gifts for children are so beautifully designed, and I am a big fan of them not using plastic. I had this block set when I was a kid, and really liked them: http://tinyurl.com/bnrk2q2 (I think now you can also buy them used, although since the wood is porous you might not want to).

I love these! I had a similar idea, and used teacups for my herb garden last summer. The problem was that they didn't have proper drainage, so I'm going to try it again with special made teacups with holes in the bottom just for this purpose (http://tinyurl.com/ckfqeo8), and I'm planning on painting a lovely pattern on them as well :). Great look, Melissa!

I love these! I'm looking to refresh my deck furniture as well with some new fabrics, and am planning on using (and spraying with scotchguard) some lovely batik in summer colors. It's a dollar over the $10 limit, but I can't help myself! http://tinyurl.com/cfxm7s3

Does anyone know anything about what kind of stuffing I should use for outdoors if I make my own pillows? Can I just use regular pillow filling?

I really like the idea of a CD rack for lids--and on that note, I'm a huge fan of "hiding" storage in your existing cabinets to maximize space by mounting things on doors or increasing the number of shelves available like this: http://tinyurl.com/cslggsu, this: http://tinyurl.com/cgz9zmo, or this: http://tinyurl.com/cttdx22. I LOVE getting organized!