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mid-century modern and modern design for real humans in the real world

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

The Reality of Cork Flooring (they're just not as durable as they claim)

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I recently came across this article about cork flooring on the Atomic Ranch website... https://www.atomic-ranch.com/architecture-design/al...
Thursday, July 23, 2015

Removing Scratches and Rings and Polishing Wood

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I could write a long post on all kinds of ways to tackle water spots, towel marks, glass bottom rings, scratches, etc.  I could talk about d...
Thursday, April 30, 2015

“Organic” (not Roundup) Weed Killer

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Our midcentury modern home has nearly an acre of xeriscaped gardens (most original to the house).  This means we have a lot of gravel and ro...
Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Closet Storage Systems: Elfa vs. Rubbermaid vs. Closetmaid

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While closet systems might not be the most mod thing I can imagine, they definitely meet the criteria of those who pioneered modern design: ...
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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Cork Flooring (revisited)

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I previously posted on the topic of cork flooring, but having recently replaced several panels due to a popped compression fitting under th...
Tuesday, July 16, 2013

How to Fix a Squeaky Platform Bed

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We scored a fantastic, vintage King Size teak platform bed recently at a local vintage store . After having it set up for a couple weeks, we...
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