Spring Cleaning May Give You More Than a Pristine House


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Why Spring Cleaning Can Cause Injuries

You're well on your way to giving your life a healthy Spring cleaning, but what about your house? Have you dusted everything thoroughly, cleaned your window treatments, and taken that pile of items in the basement to Goodwill? Don't worry, I haven't either. But it's never too late to start chipping away at your Spring cleaning chores. Once you do take out the rags and rubber gloves, make sure to Read more

Pixelate Your Life: Design Ideas For the Home


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Pixel Furniture

Pixelated furniture and accessories aren't just for the geek at heart anymore. These days, pixel-inspired home goods are chic, cool, and totally sophisticated. Just look at the examples from Cristian Zuzunaga — not only did he craft that beautiful couch (that I'm still lusting over), but the pixel bag and scarf could jazz up any ole outfit. Now that I mention it, that rug is his, too. He must Read more

Simple Solutions From The Healthy Home


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Simple Solutions From The Healthy Home by Dr. Myron Wentz and Dave Wentz

A new book called The Healthy Home ($14) by father-son duo Dr. Myron Wentz and Dave Wentz is an insightful read that takes you on a tour of the standard home while exposing the health risks prevalent in most homes and in typical family behavior. This book doesn't preach eco-living, but it does advise you with the knowledge and tools you need to lessen the health risks posed by common living Read more

DIY Kitty Ramp


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DIY Cat Ramp For Home

We spotted this amazing cat ramp on Lydiat's OnSugar blog and just had to share it with you! Lydiat's husband constructed this impressive kitty ramp from this design that's simple, attractive, and unobtrusive enough to blend in nicely with the room while providing a way for their feline to get upstairs. Check out my slideshow to see more pics of the finished project! Read more

Dangerous Liaisons Rug: Funny or Frightening?


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Theater Poster Cat Rug From CB2

When I saw CB2's Dangerous Liaisons Rug ($229) — a reproduction of the Canberra Repertory Society's 2009 theater poster for Les Liaisons Dangereuses — I thought the fat-cat floor covering could be a funny and interesting conversation-starter. However, when I showed it to a co-worker (and cat lover), she deemed it "frightening." What's your verdict? Would you sport it in your home? Read more

DIY Cleansers to Keep Germs Off Hands, Produce, and Yoga Mats


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DIY Cleansers: Hand Sanitizer, Produce Wash, Yoga Mat Cleaner

Confession: I'm a bit of a germaphobe. Working in an office, commuting by bus, and frequenting the gym puts me in the line of fire when it comes to viruses. Now that it's Winter, there's a lot of extra sniffling going on. Since I can't hibernate, I wash my hands a lot. I'm also fond of DIY cleansers for keeping the germs away. Here's what I mix up to keep myself, my food, and my yoga mat Read more

Say Hello: 5 Geeky Doormats


Updated 09/09/10 9:56 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

5 Geeky Doormats

One of the most exciting things about going away for college, or moving into a new apartment is being able to decorate a space on your own terms. Resist the urge to one-stop shop at Ikea; instead fill it with little touches of who you really are. Since first impressions matter, start outside with these geeky doormats. Nerd, gamer, or coder; there's a little something here for all of you. Read more

Su Casa: A Welcoming and Wonderful New Home


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Photos of Su Casa Sugar Community Reader's Green and White Home

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member brechtiejj from the Su Casa group: Me and my partner just moved to our first home. We did some painting (most white) and decorating. Here are the pics. Check out the gallery for the complete house tour. I love brechtiejj's new casa, and his color palette and furnishings are absolutely fantastic! Have you moved into a home recently or redecorated? Be Read more

OnSugar Blog: City of Illustration


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Artist Illustrations by Janice Jong

Here's a post from OnSugar blog Think Magazine: These happy whimsical illustrations are by Janice Jong, who seems to have a fascination with cities. Illustrations are hand drawn, scanned, then colored in digitally. I love collecting art, especially illustrations so this is right up my alley. For a second illustration,  read more Read more