The Nelson Marshmallow Sofa is not a piece of furniture that is easy to forget. Much like an odometer, it goes so far into the ugly range that it starts to turn over into the classic range. Yesterday I was flipping through a catalog of (what I thought) were the latest...
While I can't say I am much a fan of the show, this is an apartment conversion that made me say, "Wow, that guy really loves Star Trek." In late 1997, Tony Alleyne of Leicestershire, UK, began the arduous task of remaking his entire 500 square foot apartment into...
Everyone loves a good slideshow. But those days of having the neighbors over to sit through 2 hours of “Our Road Trip to the Grand Canyon” slides are long gone. Sure, you can post photo albums to the Web, or invite friends to view an online slideshow, but it’s in the...
When I was young, broke, and living in the city, I faced the constant problem of furnishing my empty apartments. The answer lay in lowering my standards. It took some time, but I gradually adapted and accepted the cinder-block bookshelves and the TV propped up on a...
I have a confession to make—I am the most inept home repair person in the world. My wife laughs at my attempts at fixing things before pushing me aside and fixing it herself. This might seem odd given that I work for a man who's name is synonomous with home...
What better way to tell the world, "I like building things and I also drink A LOT of wine" than constructing your very own Cabernet Couch (pictured at left). The Carlo Rossi website has released pictures and project plans for furniture using old wine jugs. If you have...
To be honest, I’ve always liked the look of recessed speakers in ceilings or walls. This touch says the homeowner takes pride in his or her whole-home audio, an amenity worth showcasing. That said, I can definitely see a niche for these decorative speaker grilles from...
The only thing better than watching World Cup games is watching it with a bunch of similarly passionate soccer fans. Get a group of us together and it’s mayhem. But it can also mean a shortage of places to sit. Let’s face it—anyone who has hosted a large gathering for...
The Reversica Cabinet—Makes Kids Disappear! (at least in this pic). Ok, that’s not part of the deal. Actually, Hooker Furniture has been making innovative entertainment pieces for some time now and this “Jekyll and Hide” console continues that streak. The rotating...
It’s always the “easy” tasks that get mucked up the fastest, even by seasoned DIYers. Hanging picture frames falls squarely into that category, even with our fancy laser levels and such. The Picture Wall Company feels your pain and wants you to use their soup-to-nuts...
