Posts by Lovesong

I second the boiling water. If you have a kettle (stove top or electric), you can pour boiled water as needed into your soapy water to make it hot enough without too much trouble. I don't recommend boiling water in a pot, since it is...

I think it is a good idea to have class time to talk problems in class through, but I do agree with the others. The voting is definitely taking it one step too far, especially the part where the teacher threatens your daughter (I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Beauchamp  I've been told to stay away from gray/cool tones with shiny gold faucets, etc, but I agree that first picture does look nice! I'll check out the Sherwin Williams website....

So it is solid, one coloured tiles? I imagined these kind of stone tiles...

I would just go with plain, stark white. I know it is not be most exciting colour for a bathroom but it is a very safe choice. Plus, it makes the bathroom appear bright and fresh.   If you want colours, I would go with a...

What you want to do (and use) depends on what kind of finish you have on your floors. Are they oiled? Lacquered? Soaped? Painted?   Are they dark or light? (Light floors tend to need deep cleaning more often than dark floors...

Quote: Originally Posted by kitchensqueen  I have a love/hate relationship with Martha Stewart, but there are some seriously comprehensive guides (with printable lists/check sheets) over on that site...

Quote: Originally Posted by DoubleDouble  Sorry for the misunderstanding, StormBride.   I guess what I meant to say was that in desperate times, people sought desperate measures. Now that the young...

Quote: Originally Posted by lokidoki  When exactly were hospitals so full up of sick people that there was not enough room to treat everyone who needed treatment? Also ~ how do you explain the statistics...

I think it is a very valid concern.   Personally I knew quite a few adopted children growing up, but because they had grown up in families just like my own (white middle class) I must say I never ever thought about them...