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Display Name:	sandyliz
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I am completely in love with your kitchen! I especially adore the thought put into making the cabinets work for you, and the flat green against the black tile. Gorgeous! Dakota's Green, Shaker-Inspired Kitchen Kitchen Tour Flag this comment	4/17/12 12:49 PM
Dr Bronners SAL Suds. I use it for dishwashing, floor cleaning, counter cleaning, even a spot remover for laundry detergent. Its even more versatile than Dr Bronners castille soap. Reader Roundup: Add Your Picks for the BEST Natural Cleaner Flag this comment	1/24/12 9:13 AM
I use an Eureka ReadyForce Bagged Canister Vacuum, 900A. Bought on Amazon for just $60, and its perfect for hard floors & a couple of rugs. Super portable, very effective, and comes with a very long extension for dusting. Reader Roundup: The Best Vacuum? Flag this comment	1/23/12 12:51 PM
I really want to build a unit with wire baskets as drawers. Does anyone have a source for the baskets? Preferably at a reasonable price... Basket Storage in the Kitchen: Cheap and Pretty Organization! Flag this comment	1/20/12 10:24 AM
I own the only sleeper sofa I've ever liked, and its fantastic. Its an amazingly comfy couch, and a better bed than any of the expensive futons I've owned. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams - Alex II Deluxe Queen Sleeper It was expensive, and worth EVERY. SINGLE. PENNY. We've had several guests extend their stay just to sleep on this bed, and its the best couch I've ever sat on. Plus its slipcovered (easily removeable), and I can get new slipcovers in more colors whenever I want. I highly recommend their sleeper sofa. Form + Function: 5 Favorite Sleeper Sofas Flag this comment	1/18/12 12:09 PM
@jess13, I definitely needed to be taught to make a budget. My parents never taught me anything about handling money, except seeing my mom spend like there was no end to it. So when I became an adult and responsible for my own bills, I overspent constantly. Its taken years to break that cycle, and I'm still fighting it now. Budgeting definitely needs to be learned, or taught, preferably before you're 18. You Can Do It: 100% Realistic Budgeting Tips & Resources Flag this comment	1/13/12 2:33 PM
@upndown, try Dr Bronners Sal Suds. I wouldn't use it full strength, like theforce says - I dilute it with about 80% water for dishes, 50% for counters/floors/surfaces, and save full strength for really really tough jobs. Its magical, and way better than using their regular castille. Homemade Cleaners Toolkit: 5 Essentials to Make Your Own Flag this comment	1/3/12 12:37 PM
I use the strainer as sifter method. One of the fine mesh strainers just smaller than your bowl, shake until done. I looked for a good sifter for years before doing this, and its by far the best method. Can You Help Me Find the Very Best Flour Sifter? Good Questions Flag this comment	12/15/11 4:16 PM
But its only with the same model you're likely to grab the other person's phone by accident. Final Frame: His and Hers Flag this comment	11/30/11 2:38 PM
I love EVERYTHING in this room. Amazing! Jae's "Red & Turquoise" Room Flag this comment	11/9/11 4:55 PM
Stunning! Sacha's "Fornasetti" Room Flag this comment	11/9/11 4:45 PM
I love everything about this room. Fantastic! Elizabeth's "Rose & Clover" Room Flag this comment	11/4/11 10:06 AM
In non food uses, it makes a great hair rinse. Just make tea as usual, let it cool, then pour it over your hair. You can leave it in or rinse it out under warm running water (after sitting for a minute). How Else Can I Use Loose Leaf Green Tea? Good Questions Flag this comment	10/27/11 12:01 PM
I use this for my oatmeal, it makes sense it would work for pasta. Does Cooking Pasta Using the 'Passive' Method Work? Flag this comment	10/12/11 2:40 PM
Why would you recommend plastic plates while advising against plastic storage wear? Your own "don't do it" link points out all plastics are bad. Fantastic Plastic Tableware Flag this comment	9/8/11 1:47 PM
i just finished this. it was SO HARD. 1. the foamcore paper side sticks to the plaster. 2. the plaster bulges out at the sides quite a bit. 3. i ended up using WAY more plaster than i expected. something i expected but many people may not realize - plaster is really, really heavy. How To Make a Plaster Townhouse Planter Flag this comment	8/14/11 2:10 PM
The most basic way to cook grits is just to boil in salted water. I believe 4 parts water to 1 part grits is about accurate, but I personally just boil a lot of water and then add some grits, and watch to see if it needs more of either. With good stone ground grits, you'll want to whisk every few minutes, and cook 20 to 30 minutes. From here you can add seasoning, experiment with milk/water combinations, or let them get cold, add stuff, and make polenta like grit cakes. What Is the Best Way to Cook Stone-Ground Yellow Grits? Good Questions Flag this comment	8/9/11 3:43 PM
I think we have twin kitchens. I have the same green, a similar weird layout, and the fridge is covered in chalkboard (instead of a door). Which is to say, I love it :) Qimmah's Cozy Green Rental Kitchen Flag this comment	7/8/11 10:40 AM
Great job adding the steps to the picture captions. Much nicer than scrolling back & forth. Street Fair Food at Home: How to Make Frozen Lemonade Flag this comment	6/30/11 5:20 PM
The irony here is that the duvet cover I was thinking of is super cheap, but that's the thing that most people seem to have made. Fabric in wide widths is very close to buying expensive sheets, I just didn't want to spend $100 or more on two sheets.... Maybe I'll just deal with the seam. Can't be that bad, right? High Quality Fabric Sources for DIY Bed Sheets? Good Questions Flag this comment	6/30/11 3:44 PM