Archive for February, 2009

I am looking for a closet organizer that is so easy to put together?

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

its wire, with a back and 2 sides that open up and the shelves just snap on. where can I find one

Rona in Canada, Hommers depot everywhere ,Ikea, Canadian tire, Zellers, Wallys Mart,

Installing a closet organizer?

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

We have just recently moved and I want to install the closet organizers that I have taken from our old house. Recently I've been seeing ads on tv where they use glue instead of screws on things. There's a commercial where they glue a basketball net up on the front of a house (instead of bolting or screwing on) and the kid hangs off it.
If I need to attach support pieces in my closet, should I simply glue them right to the drywall? Will the glue & support bars / pieces simply rip off from the drywall?

Any thoughts?
Thanks!

I'm kind of skeptical about the glue thing. I think it would be best to install them the way the manufacturer meant for them to be installed.

$19,000 burning a hole in your pocket?

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

Does anyone have $19,000 burning a hole in their pocket? This delightful chandelier could be all yours. I actually thought it was really clever and funny and quirky. The artist Winnie Lui has made a limited edition of 50 black and 50 white ones. I would totally use this for an inteâ?¦
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How to Build a DIY Wind Turbine at Home

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

To build a good DIY turbine what is needed is a good instruction manual, which has good wind turbine blueprints available from one of the online retailers. With the use of a DIY wind turbine you can become eco-friendly, eliminate the start up costs of buying a wind turbine and save big on your electrical bill. All the equipment required to construct a unit will cost less than $200.
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Vitra Polder XL Sofa

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

A couple of weeks ago we ordered a Vitra Polder XL sofa for a client. It was the client’s idea, and even though it totally mucked up the design direction, I was thrilled because I have always admired the design of this sofa by my favorite designer Hella Jongerius. The design of the houseâ?¦
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Do it Yourself Wall Murals Using Vinyl Lettering

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

When most people hear the terms vinyl lettering they assume we’re talking about banners, business signs, and maybe even automobile signage. However, many don’t realize that the use of vinyl for decorating a home is a rising trend, and not without good reason.
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