Category Archives: Furniture

Two by Two, Hands of Blue

Farmer: Well lah-dee-dah, Mr. Park Avenue manicure. Homer: I’m sorry, I believe in good grooming. – Homer Simpson Most paint and hardware stores sell boxes of disposable gloves. Generally, you have a choice between latex or nitrile. These are great for particularly … Continue reading

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Quest for the Elusive Storage Bed

Ms. Hoover: First, we’re going to construct paper mailboxes to store the valentines. Lisa: Isn’t that just pointless busy-work? Ms. Hoover: Bull’s-eye. Get cracking. – The Simpsons One of our 2013 home improvement goals is to expand access to our bedroom closet. … Continue reading

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Introducing Our Golden Ratio Calculator

A paper-based thing-a-ma-jig? What are we, cavemen?! – Homer Simpson Check out our new Golden Ratio Calculator, where we’ve done the work for you. People often find beauty in objects with certain proportions. This proportion is often seen in the natural world, … Continue reading

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Recent Projects: Providing Closure

British Fonzie is right. -Homer Simpson A kind friend (above-referenced) pointed out that I’m quite keen to blog about the process, but not so good on posting results. That is, of course, because I’m rather judge-y about my results, and more … Continue reading

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Using Craigslist for Home Improvement and Decor

Internet? Is that thing still around? – Homer Simpson I recently read an excellent post on Young House Love about buying and selling on Craigslist.  There are a lot of posts on the topic, but the YHL edition is the most … Continue reading

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Before and After: French Provincial Dresser Made Manly

Homer: Quit running, son! I just wanna give you a big hug. Bart: It’s gotta be a trick. Run like the wind! – The Simpsons Stepson Ben is coming to town for Christmas, and the excitement Chez D’oh is PALPABLE.  … Continue reading

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Reader, I Spraypainted It

Mmmm, free goo. – Homer Simpson For me, one of the most memorable comment threads from the past year was a bit of a scuffle on Apartment Therapy over a painted furniture project. (I’ll let that sink in.) One entry … Continue reading

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