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Display Name:	hmo
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I pared down clothes on hanger, now that I would have to be sharing a closet. We also had a very serious discussion about which pots and pans are Very Special and require Certain utensils. There was also paring down overlapping books, and whose version would be kept. But we didn't just chuck them all -- six years later, we still have four copies of "Pride and Prejudice." Moving In Together Means Getting Rid of All the Ratty Old Granny Panties Flag this comment	5/6/13 11:12 AM
@chellyt84 That is exactly what Honey and Fitz did! http://honeyandfitz.com/2012/10/18/diy-starry-ceiling-tutorial/ Wall Decals for Stenciled Effects Flag this comment	4/22/13 11:20 AM
I vote http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/raccoonfur What Color Is This House? Good Questions Flag this comment	4/10/13 4:08 PM
We moved to a larger unit in the same building. We thought we were just moving to a larger space, but the move from the back of the building to the front was just ... AMAZING. The back of the building was in a flightpath for helicopters, and we used to be woken up every Saturday at 6 when some general would fly by. The front of the building was some motorcade route, but at least those are marginally quiet and more interesting to watch than the traffic backups in the back of the building. They also offered us a "premium" apartment with granite countertops and fancy appliances. But in a galley kitchen with less than three feet of actual space, it was not worth the additional money. Cakes bake at 350, whether it's a Viking or a Magic Chef. Making a \"Small\" Move: Is It Worth It? Flag this comment	4/9/13 2:28 PM
That's a Broyhill Saga! A dark walnut would be lovely. Please keep and shine up the hardware; it has wonderful details. Finishes for Vintage Credenza? Good Questions Flag this comment	4/5/13 1:41 PM
We have deep drawers in the kitchen and it is The. Best. Thing. In the World. Nothing ever gets lost or forgotten. I will never go back to cabinets ever again (I'm talking to you, bathroom. I'M COMING FOR YOU). Do You Store Your Dishes in Drawers? Kitchen Inspiration Flag this comment	3/28/13 9:55 AM
I like how it transforms something that is a seat into a seat (yoga ball to stool). The Stooler by Andreu Carulla: Turn Any Object Into a Stool Flag this comment	3/14/13 10:13 AM
This frosting: http://bakingbites.com/2010/04/chocolate-cupcakes-with-milk-chocolate-sour-cream-frosting/ After the Dip is Gone: 5 Ways to Use Up Leftover Sour Cream Ingredient Spotlight Flag this comment	2/6/13 3:07 PM
GO ANDI GO Introducing Andi's Kitchen Renovation Renovation Diary: Andi's Kitchen #1 Flag this comment	2/6/13 2:17 PM
I love buying cookbooks where someone has already made notes and substitutions. I like to make the recipe both ways, and see what this mystery person liked and didn't like. Do You Write In Your Cookbooks? Flag this comment	1/29/13 11:49 AM
Why risk it? Are Old Lentils and Split Peas Safe to Eat? Good Questions Flag this comment	1/28/13 5:35 PM
Pull credit reports and have a frank discussion about finances. What Should You Know About Each Other Before You Move In Together? Flag this comment	1/22/13 12:48 PM
I vote for paint + a professional to do it. That dark color is going to require a frillion coats of Killz. Should I Repaint the Red Walls in Loft-Style Living Room? Good Questions Flag this comment	1/3/13 4:14 PM
Calphalon used to make these heat diffusers which were just flat discs of hard-anodized aluminum you put over the burner. They were super smooth, and prevented the kind of scratches Andy is talking about. The downside is that they did diffuse the heat (requiring more energy for cooking) and they were really smooth -- like, full pot of food goes sliding off smooth. How Can I Protect My New Pots and Pans from My Beat-Up Stove? Good Questions Flag this comment	1/2/13 4:07 PM
I like Bittman's books too, but for a real novice they can be a challenge because they do not have any pictures. I gave a boyfriend a cookbook geared for children and it worked out well -- lots of pictures, focus on technique, suggestions for variation. We had a long and thoughtful talk BEFORE I bought the book so he didn't think I was being condescending and terrible. Good Cookbook for a New Dad Who Is Learning How to Cook? Good Questions Flag this comment	11/9/12 9:49 AM
Well, how SHOULD kittens be stored? Before & After: From Closet to Wine Bar The Sweeten Flag this comment	11/8/12 3:17 PM
I freeze the flour, all types, for at least a week to kill pantry moths. http://www.thekitchn.com/kitchen-storage-the-best-place-66194 Should You Freeze Whole-Grain Flour? Flag this comment	9/27/12 10:19 AM
You and me, Cherner chair. There's a place for us, Somewhere a place for us. Peace and quiet and open air Wait for us Somewhere. We'll be together one day, chair! Modern Classics: The Cherner Chair Flag this comment	9/19/12 6:01 PM
Extraordinary! Before & After: A Trashed Curbside Dresser Eve of Reduction Flag this comment	9/19/12 9:53 AM
For those of you who own them : is it difficult to change the bulb? is it difficult to keep clean? how frequently do you dust them? and how? Modern Classics: Nelson Bubble Lamps Flag this comment	9/6/12 1:52 PM