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Termites can swarm as spring and summer set in. I'm from Louisiana where we have termite issues down to a science:

Finding termites in your home doesn't mean your home is infested - your home may be in the path of their migration. Termites swarm just after sunset for about an hour and will be very attracted to the light emanating from your home. They will come in through any crack they can find, so make sure your windows and doors are weathertight. Limit light in the house (we just go to bed early for those few weeks) and/or set up a bright spotlight outdoors to lure them away.

Hope this helps!

I think for your everyday flatware, this is a great idea, and yes, removable storage so you could clean the drawer would be a must. But ever since I waited tables after college, I have kept my everyday stuff upright on the counter - it's just so much easier! Keep grandma's real stuff in the silver chest.

Chalk another up for Team Nothing.

Other options: If the mirror is big enough to anchor between two studs, you can use a 'french cleat', or you could hang it from the picture molding which is often found in plaster-walled homes (if you have that).

Tulips, peonies, gladiolus, hydrangea...I am truly a southern Girl! I also second "what's cheapest". Five dollars once a week at the grocery store can't hurt your budget that much to bring such beauty into the home!

I love the mondrian/blown-up-pictures ideas! Also, are you absolutely sure you can't paint? My landlord doesn't care if I make small changes that improve the space...and I decided long ago that I would gladly forfeit the security deposit to be comfortable in my temporary home.

And I completely disagree with Kittn... as long as you stick to a limited palette of colors and vary the scale of your patterns, they will not clash. Pick what you like and remember that decorating is like life...It's not that serious! PS love the grey and white panels.

Also would like to see those side tables in a bright contrasting color...Why is there no art on the empty wall? Also I think the reason the room looks so small is the lens used on the camera, and the angle from which the picture was taken.

Is it possible to center the bed on the wall, and then fake a window on the other side (with *opaque* drapes)? Then all you would need is one piece of art that truly speaks to you or has personal meaning, hung above the bed. Don't totally get rid of the bedding, just work with it, layering some more pieces.

Vinyl? Really? Have you test-driven any of these sofas? You don't mention comfort at all in your list of requirements.