The window in my bathroom is inside the shower. My rental company requires that a second shower curtain remain hung in the shower to protect the window. This second shower curtain drives me insane. You know how the curtain billows in the steam? I’ve got that on two sides. SO annoying. So I was thinking […]
This is a fun, stylish–not to mention lawful–way to use roach clips. For those of you who don’t know, roach clips can be found in the electrical department of any hardware or home improvement store. The technical name for the little pinchers are alligator clips, however, so if you have to ask a salesperson where […]
Here’s how to make vinyl record coasters from all those old LPs you have lying around (assuming, of course, that they’re not worth listening to anymore) … These are by no means an original idea. I saw them on all sorts of websites when shopping for unique Christmas gifts. However, $20-45 for six or eight […]
Raymour & Flanigan has rather handy, easy to use, and not to mention FREE, room planner on their website. You pick the dimensions of your room’s size and then start plopping down furniture, rugs, and accessories inside it. When you’ve settled on a favorite, you can print your design, or, if you sign up as a registered user, you […]
The fictional home of Mary Richards is for sale. Located at 2104 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, the eight bedroom, nearly 10,000 square feet Queen Anne Victorian has undergone significant renovation over the past few years, which as culminated into a significant asking price: $3,620,000. According to the listing agents, this price is not unreasonable considering its […]
So, not exactly a major re-model, but this is how I made the windowless kitchen in our flat a bit brighter, using a can of paint, and stuff from the local Dollar Store. BEFORE AFTER Firstly I should say that I get that the baby-poop yellow cabinets have integrity and are totally in […]
“Mexican food without corn tortillas is like Chinese food without rice…The centrality of corn tortillas in Mexico may come as a surprise…, since many of us north of the border don’t choose corn tortillas with our Mexican food. The reason: We may have never eaten a good fresh one- a just-made one. Corn tortillas…are at […]
Let’s talk about cleaning. Cleaning is a drag. I hear there are people out there that actually like to clean, but I am not one of them, even though I used to work as a housecleaner. The good thing about having that job is, I learned to clean very quickly and efficiently. Now, I pass […]
Recently, a fellow Curblier posted a question about painting natural wood interior trim. With several total house remodels under our belts we’ve been faced with a lot of ugly molding. Some of it we’ve replaced, some we’ve refinished and some we’ve painted. Along the way, we’ve come up with a few rules that work for […]
We all know that paint is one of the most inexpensive ways to really change the look of a room. Knowing how much paint to buy is important. Buy too much, and you’ve spent money you didn’t need to spend. Buy too little and you have to make a frantic run to the store for […]
Valentine’s Day requires a cherry on top of recent reviews of outrageous romantic furnishings. But what could top a red heart-shaped bed and whirlpool? Why, a seven foot tall champagne bathtub, of course. Hours were spent cruising the internet, trying to find manufacturers of said stemmed vessels, but luck was not on this blogger’s side. […]
With very minimal woodworking know-how, I built a mid-century-ish, Isamu Noguchi-inspired “spaceship” table for under $80. The top is similar to Noguchi’s 1948 “Noguchi Table” and the legs are inspired by Noguchi’s Akari series of table and floor lamps. [When I first made the table, there was no Curbly.com, so I didn’t think to […]
Anybody that has hard water can attest that cloudy glassware can be a major pain. I’ve always used the standard advice to soak them in warm vinegar, and it works, but not for very long and it always comes back worse. Check out my funky glass: Yep, that’s pretty heinous. I was […]
There’s a company out there called WeGo, that sells facial tissues in a take-away coffee cup. In the interest of DIY-ism, I bought one of these cups of 50 sand-paper-rough tissues for 3 bucks so I could pop off the top, rip the guts out and figure out how to make them. Here’s my easy, […]
Hi all! This is my first “how-to” post, so let me know what you think. As a part of my job, I work with 20 Mule Team Borax, and while most people know it’s great for laundry and cleaning, it can pull a couple other pretty unique tricks! The one I like the most is preserving […]
I first saw this quick and easy to make pillow slipcover technique on BBC America’s fabulous DIY make over show “Changing Rooms” three or four years ago. It’s an oldie but a goodie. What You Need A pillow form or old pillow you no longer love Fabric one inch wider and 2 ½ times longer […]
Thought the heart-shaped bed was reserved for cheesy hotels and 1960’s romantic comedies? Think again. Playhouse USA offers several styles of heart-shaped, king-sized beds, one with a mirrored headboard and (dare I say?) a mirrored canopy. These love cushions measure approximately 7′ by 7′. And if you don’t like the idea of a gigantic red […]
I rent an late 70’s townhome, and the kitchen hasn’t been updated since. My evil, corporate landlord could care less about how depressing and uninspiring the space is, so my only decorating options are a few colorful tea towels. So, I decided I could at least up the functionality of my kitchen, and I actually […]
Originally published on my blog, decor8, 1.23.07 I’m hearing lots of buzz about the Moroccan look, derived from Hispanic-Moorish style influences, bursting with warmth and energy. Before Canadian House + Home spotted the Modern Moor as a hot trend for ’07, I was already seeing it popping up here in the states and last year, […]
Another easy little DIY project that anyone could do. Click here for the original post with more pics and links to supply resources!
