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I don't know about cancer, but reusable non-paper filters can have an adverse effect on your cholesterol. We only use paper filters now, on doctor's orders.

http://www.texmedctr.tmc.edu/root/en/TMCServices/News/2007/07-15/Paper Filters Reduce Cholesterol.htm

Dear Apartment Therapy,

You guys post prolifically, so I usually overlook this, but I'm seeing it so frequently lately that I'm driven to comment. Please, please, please, learn the difference between its and it's. I am otherwise ecstatic about your work.

Thank you.

We chose the Ikea Rast nightstands for our room. They are so inexpensive, and quite versatile to finish. I painted ours with a thin coat of white paint but the grain still shows through and the overall effect is quite pretty. The only drawback is that they don't provide much storage, and none of it is hidden, but given that you have survived this far with only boxtops, it seems you could get away with it. If you're painting your room white, I would either just seal them as they are to complement the wood colour of your bed frame, or paint them quite dark.

I had a bathroom with similar colours in my last apartment which I painted a sunny yellow. It definitely brightened the room and made it loads more cheerful, but I have to agree with bepsf -- it's really not ideal for applying makeup.

Definitely paint the cabinet white if you can. Ask your landlord, you might be surprised at the answer. I'd opt for a pale ocean blue-green for the walls (think tropical beach!)