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Annette + Gustavo's 100 Year Old Hollywood Craftsman Home
House Tour

2/6/12 4:38 PM

I also clicked through to say, "What leftover bacon?"


Leftover Bacon? Make a Bacon Whiskey Sour
2/3/12 5:10 PM

I don't know about finding an outlet with a switch, but here is a plug that "adapts" an outlet to be able to do so:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MYN3OO

There is also the one (I think reviewed here somewhere) with a timer on it, so you can set it for a 1/2 hr, 3 hrs, or 6 hrs.


Cultural Exchange: Lessons to Learn from Australian Homes
1/17/12 1:18 PM

Ha - Candy Land & Chutes and Ladders! Ah, childhood memories. Does anyone else feel that if you have one, you have to have the other?


Un-Shopping: Tips for Using What You Already Own
1/12/12 4:00 PM

Ha - I think I have the adult-sized version of that set, which would also probably look better in pink & black.


Before & After: Kids Table & Chairs
SugarScout

1/11/12 6:17 PM

For what it's worth, working in the online retail industry, I can tell you that tax nexus issues are incredibly annoying, detailed, and time consuming. Having to figure out all the details on who gets taxed, what gets taxed, and when is so intricate, there is a role in my organization just for that purpose. And we deal with some of the largest online retailers and have been for over ten years. So, to Bibliovore's point - yes, an online small business owner would probably want to pull his/her hair out trying to get it all figured out, and it might even discourage some from selling online at all. Not that our infrastructures don't need all the support they can get, but our tax laws are FAR from simple to implement.

Also for what it's worth - if it's really going to come down to needing the additional sales taxes for state initiatives...then perhaps stronger income tax reform needs to actually happen as well.


The Amazon.com Sales Tax Man Cometh!
1/11/12 11:35 AM

I'm not sure it was clear that this wasn't your property or that you hadn't actually run any of your ideas by your landlord first. Otherwise, I think there would have been a lot more of, "Make sure your landlord is okay with this...then do it."

And I don't know that I'd recommend doing that in a rental.


Thoughts on Replacing Plaster Wall with Insulation and Drywall?
Good Questions

11/22/11 11:31 AM

Hmm...I may be taking the comments the wrong way, but what ever happened to "it's the thought that counts?"

I understand some of these gifts may be annoying or unwanted, but it's a gift. It's (usually) given with good intentions.

Be appreciative that someone took the time to think of bringing you something as sign of appreciation for inviting him/her into your home. Yeah, he/she may have gotten it wrong...but would you rather be taken for granted?

I read this to get some tips and maybe some new ideas. Because while a bottle of wine is my go-to gift, I know when given wine, I usually take it, say thank you, and then end up bringing it elsewhere (but not as a host/hostess gift :) ). But I still appreciate the thought behind the gesture.

So thank you to those who suggested good alternatives instead of just complaining.


5 Things You Should Never Bring as a Hostess Gift
11/17/11 12:10 PM

I'm currently remodeling my kitchen and had this same dilemma. I opted to forgo my current 24" range in favor of a 30".

There were times when trying to use all four burners was challenging, and the oven only has one rack, but I never really had any issues with baking though or fitting anything in the oven. (Caveat: I live alone and usually only cook for two at the most.)

The biggest factor in moving up in size was that I was adding about eight square feet of counter space by way of a peninsula - so "losing" those six inches wasn't that big of a deal. Also, I think it will just add to the kitchen when it comes time to sell. But that's just an added bonus.


What Are the Disadvantages of a 24-Inch Range?
Good Questions

10/25/11 10:30 AM

To reiterate all the above statements - wow. This is just truly fabulous. One of the best house tours I've ever seen. There is nothing that I don't love.

I am so unbelievably jealous and so admire what Sue's done to not only get her home, but to make it the beautiful and tranquil place that it is today.


Sue's Simply Stunning Houseboat
House Tour

9/8/11 1:16 PM

Fried chicken. Not the typical crispy, bone-in kind though, the kind my mother makes - fillets of chicken breast breaded and lightly fried. The rest of my family cuts it up and eats it with utensils, like chicken parm sans parm, but I just can't. Must be eaten with hands.

Also, I have been known to spoon veggies and such out of soup and onto on a saltine before eating it.


Eating Food With Your Hands
8/18/11 2:42 PM

@ Moxie - It's crazy to you, but obviously not for him. And he's the one who chooses to live there.

He'd rather be a short five minute walk from just about everything he does than load up his Metro Card for the 20 minute (or more sometimes) commute from Queens just for more space. (The "niceness" of the neighborhood is subjective.)

It suits him, he uses the space very efficiently, it's not crowded with stuff...come to think of it, if I had fewer shoes, I could probably make it work too. ;)


Luke's Barely Habitable Video Tour!
8/10/11 11:48 AM

"Because pet owners have a harder time finding a place to live, they often make great tenants and stay put longer" -- Often, but not always. And unfortunately it's most likely irresponsible pet owners that have made it harder for the rest of us pet owners to find pet-friendly places!


Top 10 Tips for Renting with Pets
8/5/11 5:02 PM

I also think you should put it to the side of the fireplace, on an angle. On the left will keep it out of view when you look through the columns (less of a focal point maybe), to the right will cut down on any window glare.

Also - I agree with whomever said to float the sofa so it faces the TV. This also allows for a slightly separated space, if wanted, and you can still get the ease of nearly straight-on viewing.

And tangent - Nicole was asking about this particular room because this seems to be the room she and her family want the TV, et al. in, and she says they're opposed to it being over the fireplace. I never understand commenters who seem to not respect the OP's question. It's like when people ask for advice and say, "Need help with ideas, but we're not (or can't) changing X," and then a bunch of commenters say, "Change X. I would do that."


Alternatives to Placing TV Above the Fireplace?
Good Questions

8/5/11 10:58 AM

I've been toying with the idea of taking off the door that leads down to my basement, since when open it just blocks the flow of traffic, and hanging up fabric. Plus the door is really cheap and crappy.

Also - I'm partial to #5, but that might have more to do with the cat than the curtain.


Small Space Solution: Curtains Instead of Doors
8/3/11 4:01 PM

Speaking of ovens...anyone know who makes the one in the second picture?


An Oasis of Cool-Colored Kitchens
8/3/11 11:35 AM

Pro-bundle method! I went to Italy for nine days last fall and in addition to the standard clothes, accessories, & toiletries...I also had to pack a 60 meter rope + personal climbing gear. The bundle method was my hero. It was ridiculous what I got into one not-quite-carry-on sized suitcase and a moderately-sized day pack.

I even had room for three bottles of wine and olive oil on the way back.

One caveat - if you're going to be moving around a lot, bundling can be a little annoying since you have to unpack the whole bundle to get to anything in the middle without messing it up.


The Organized Traveler: Packing Tips
7/28/11 5:47 PM

Paint it whatever you want - seems like it might keep her from visiting! If her need to tell you how to decorate your house is any indication...that might be a good thing. :)


Wall Color Suggestions For 1930's Bungalow?
Good Questions

6/30/11 1:20 PM

We have a sofa at our shore cottage that was some office/executive furniture that was being discarded. It's ugly as hell - in shades of rust and brown, with fabric is in raised velvet-y stripes so that when you get up you have red indentations/stripes on the back of your legs (or cheek).

However, people actually call dibs to sleep on it over one of the guest beds because it's so comfy. :)

If the back were higher (making it a better couch for sitting), I would "borrow" it and re-upholster it for my own house.


The Best Furniture In Which To Get Your Nap On
6/29/11 5:05 PM

Don't wash dishes immediately after drinking whiskey. ;)

Otherwise, as other's said - Ikea or Crate & Barrel, depending on how much you want to spend or how "nice" you want them to be.


Help Me Find Substantial, Inexpensive Whiskey Glasses
Good Questions

6/29/11 4:58 PM