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California Closets
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on September 10, 2007
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Hi,
We live in a small (1100 sq ft) home with very limited closet space. I've lived in apartments with bigger closets than our house! :) So, we are trying to make...
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- I had California Closets give us ideas/bids when we were trying to decide. It was way too expensive but we liked some of their ideas and not others. I'd have them co...
- We just went to Menards and Home Depot and found what we needed. Home Depot has some really nice units that are a lot like the California Closets. I like to make thi...
- I just looked into having custom closets installed. I did not price California Closets, though I have heard they are very good but a bit pricey. I did have someone ...
Standing Closets and Toddlers' Rooms
Asked by A.F. from New York
on September 24, 2011
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My husband and I bought a house a year ago with very limited closets. In fact we only have three closets in the entire house. Right now one closet is for me and one is...
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- what about just building something yourself. Then you can go solid wood and still spend less. This webpage, knockoffwood.com has some great plans with nothing but s...
- just be sure whatever you buy, you bolt to the wall. I had a terrible accident with my son at 3 yrs old with a dresses falling. So I am talking from experience. My son...
- I like Armoire but they can be way too pricey. I did this in my daughters room when we lived in a crappy apartment for work purpose, it didnt have a closet at all. I h...
Closet Organization Systems
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on April 3, 2008
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Hi Everyone! We recently moved to the Palatine area and are remodeling our home. We're to the closets, which we ripped apart and rebuilt to prepare for new closet door...
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- We used Closet Works and they were a lot cheaper than California Closets and a few of the other ones. They all use the same materials so we didn't see a difference in ...
- I've just had 3 types of doors MADE for my utility area and 2 closets. I wanted louvre doors for utility area. Wood with slats on the top and solid wood on the bottom....
- I agree that the Container Store's ELFA system is great. I had two of our closets designed and priced. The price was more than my budget could handle. My husband is...
Oak Park-Lkg for Closet Organizer Installation Services (Wire Ok & Affordable)
Asked by G.R. from Chicago
on July 26, 2006
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Would love to get closet organizers to maximize our bedroom closet space. White wire organizers are ok as we may add on to house and don't want to invest a lot in the...
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- Hi G., I installed new closet organizers in all of my closets. I would suggest going to The Container Store to have all of your closets designed. Then take the desig...
- We checked out a few services along these lines, also hoping to go the white wire route. We never found someone willing to install the white wire for us, but we did fi...
- Hi G.. I looked at California Closets and also at having The Container Store install for me, and both were outrageously priced (at least in my opinion!). I ended up bu...
Living Room Help!
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on January 9, 2011
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I have a good size living room, but do not have an entire free wall. I have four windows, two sets of french doors and a stair case in my living room. Needless to say...
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- Can you get bookcases that come just under the edge of the stairwell? Use nightstands for coffee tables that have drawers -for storage. If the living room is large, ...
- It's okay to cover windows... entertainment center for the TV, couches in front of the windows, etc. As for your last question, something about closets and rooms in th...
- I think we all need more info on what you need & what you want to do! My living & dining rooms are all part of a great room. The living room has 2 windows on 1 wal...
Ways to Organize/make Better a Small House with Lots of People
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on October 10, 2010
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Our family size keeps getting bigger, but our square footage does not. The house we currently live in is somewhat old and needs a LOT of work. We have already done a...
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- we are four - in a 800 sq foot mobile home - to say we are cramped is an understatement! like you my kitchen is in such a state it is awful - I did paint it though, I...
- First, your guest are lucky they don't sleep down the street...it is very nice of you to put them up especially if you don't have the room. I use a 2-hole punch a...
- i use file cabinets for end tables and they are cheap with lots of storage. you can hang cooking utensils on the wall or cieling. I use a hope chest for a coffee table...
Low Self Esteem or Just Completely Full of Herself?
Asked by L.A. from Chattanooga
on August 26, 2011
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I know someone who can't have a conversation with ANYONE without in some way bragging, talking herself up or relaying annoyingly personal information that implies that...
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- i think we have the same friend... its super annoying! shes always telling me im too easy on my kids and they are spoiled.... she gave her youngest up for adoption and...
- It sounds to me like she has SUPER low self esteem. I know a psychiatrist who said that ppl with low self esteem either brag SO much that they are trying to bring the...
- That is a good question. she could truly have a narcissistic personality disorder. Sounds like she has a lot of the symptoms: http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx36.ht...
Birthday Party and Potty Training Help
Asked by K.S. from Las Vegas
on May 3, 2007
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My Son will be 3 in a couple fo days and he is potty trained. he is trained in the sense that he doesn't mess in his pants. if I tell him to go potty he will go in the...
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- As far as the potty training, my suggestion would be to put a little potty in there (so you won't have such a mess) and maybe put one in the bathroom. That way he will...
- You are a busy mom! Well, I remember when my firs son was 3, he would always use my computer chair as the potty. What I did is that I put up a poster board in the ba...
- Looks like you've gotten lots of good advice about the potty issue. So sticking with the party.... The fact that you are having a pool party takes lots of pressure ...
Work
Asked by S.A. from Kansas City
on July 3, 2010
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Does anyone know of a legit "work from home" job? I need a part-time job, but need to do it from home. I don't want to do any selling.
Thanks
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- This is being asked a lot lately. Some ideas: What are your interests, aptitudes, skills or talents? There might be a particular service you can offer. A friend of...
- consider owning a consignment sale... my husband and I both work FT but also own three kid's closets locally... it is a great way to help the community... and after a ...
- Wish I knew - I would like to find something like that, too. No pyramids, no selling, etc. Good suggestions below. I love to scrapbook and design cards, etc. but I hav...
Adult Halloween Costume
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on October 9, 2008
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So my husband and I are going to a Halloween party and we need to wear costumes...nothing too "adult" because there will be small children there too. Any ideas? I ha...
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- ok- I went as a basket of laudry- it was so funny- Took a basket- cut a hole in the bottom wore it at my waist leve- used shoulder straps for support and popped clothe...
- I saw the cutest costumes on Craigslist - the husband's was big bad wolf - and the wife's was little red riding hood - they were only like $55 for the set.
- Here are some articles with LOTS of ideas to help: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1057362/cute_and_unique_halloween_costume_ideas.html?cat=74 Also this...
