Sometimes you need a surface, but don’t have room for a table. Or you want a moving surface that’s like a breakfast tray, except it doesn’t try to wedge itself lopsided down between the cushions of the couch. They’re making these portable tables with legs that slide under a couch or chair. The Table-Mate (pictured here) is one example.
A friend of mine has one of these, and they really are ... READ MORE
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If you’re one of the fortunate few who could not possibly be better organized than you already are, good for you! But most of us could use some help. Who doesn’t occasionally spend a lot of time looking for stuff we put, um, somewhere? Who doesn’t need more drawer space in the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, garage, or anywhere else?
One of the most flexible, functional and affordable storage systems you can ... READ MORE
Why settle for boring asphalt or plain concrete for your driveway, patio or pool side? Now you can get more interesting options at affordable prices. If you’re looking to re-pave any of the areas outside your home, consider your options. Even if you have no plans to sell your home, curb appeal is something you can appreciate – and you’ll see these pavers every time you leave the house.
Interlocking Pavers
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Seems like you never have enough shelves. Many built in cabinets – especially under bathroom and kitchen sinks – are very tall, which means you have a lot of empty space above the items sitting in the cabinet. There are a couple of ways to take advantage of that space and create extra shelving without doing any carpentry or making any changes you can’t change back later.
Undershelf basket
The undershelf basket ... READ MORE
In the market for a new desk? Consider the possibility of converting a table into a desk. Not only can this save you money (tables are generally cheaper than desks), but it also gives you the opportunity to customize a desk that’s exactly what you want.
The main considerations
The first step is to determine how much room the table can take up. Get exact measurements for both the width and depth. ... READ MORE
Running out of floor space in the closet for your shoes? Moving to a place with a bigger closet is not your only option. Nor must you make due with one of those boxes that slide under the bed, that you have to drag out and open up every time you think there might be a pair of shoes in it that you want.
Another really clever option is to get ... READ MORE
Steel shelving has been around for ages because it’s cheap, sturdy and built to last. These shelves are designed to hold items other than books. The problem is, they’re kind of ugly. There’s no known home decor style that they belong with. So what can you do with them?
In the garage, where they’re out of site, put plastic bins into a shelf like this and store tools, nuts and bolts, ... READ MORE
If you have a home office with carpeting, you probably already know that desk chairs with casters don’t roll around so well on carpet. And yet those plastic mats they sell at office supply stores are just so ugly. What can you do?
Bamboo chair mats to the rescue! These give you a very smooth rolling surface. This particular one is coated with UV so it resists scuffs. They come in ... READ MORE
Chandeliers can add a touch of style to a foyer, a dining room or a high-ceiling room. If you think they cost thousands of dollars, you’re thinking of the ones made out of very expensive materials, like crystal. It’s actually not that hard to find elegant, attractive chandeliers for less than $100. Here are some examples:
The 2-light Trinity Chandelier in Antique Bronze has a romantic Old World feel, as if ... READ MORE
