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In the grand scheme of kitchen design, the sink faucet seems like a blip on the radar. But as pro renovators Cathy and Garrett Poshusta recently learned, the minor detail can be the difference between ample countertop surface and very little prep space. The couple, who document their home improvements on their blog, The Grit and Polish, recently transformed the laundry room in their Washington State farmhouse into a butler’s pantry. When they decided to add a small sink to the area, they realized there was only one logical place they could hook up the faucet: on the side wall. ...

Hi there, this is Katie.I saw a super cute rope hanging shelf online, but I knew I could make them myself for cheaper. (My super handy husband helped too). All you need is a board, rope, and a nail to hang it from. The boards we used are are ponderosa pine and the rope is a cotton/poly blend that we got from D&B. Ok, you need a few other things. Sandpaper or a sander and a drill or a drill press. Also for a finished look you can either stain or paint your board. We used dark walnut Minwax stain....

My father: my savior, my best friend, my confidante. Funder from afar of gymnastics lessons, giver of “kissies” over the phone, called me Princess, called me Peter Pan, photos of infant me sleeping on his chest, love of mine, I love you, dad. I call him with my good news, I call him with my bad. Picture him this way first, eyes squinting to nothing when he smiles. See his Vietnam photo with his hand raised like a wave or maybe saying stop, baby-man in combat, up all night forevermore drinking it away. Understand our lineage: newspaper clip from the...

If you’re new to Kindle Unlimited, here’s your chance! Amazon is offering a free 2-month subscription to new customers, giving you access to thousands of ebook and audiobooks. Below is a 30-strong list of some of the best Kindle Unlimited romance books I’ve read. I’ve divided them up by subcategory of romance, and tried to spotlight many brilliantly-written, lesser-known books which deserve your attention. As of writing, they’re all available on KU. Book descriptions are taken from Amazon, but for some books I particularly enjoyed I’ve added extra notes. It’s worth saying here that Amazon are very generous with their...

Vendor: Creative Co-Op Type: Wall Hooks Price: 69.99 Large, decorative mermaid art with 7 functional hooks. Multiple uses. by the pool or outdoor shower, in bathroom for hanging towels, in kids room or nursery as a decorative set of hangers, in the kitchen for hanging hand towels, pot holders, or utensils, in the coat room/mudroom for hanging coats, hats, brooms, etc. Design of a mermaid holding a star and swimming along an arrow. Measures 40-in L x 16-1/4-in H. Wood and metal construction. NOTE: please measure space to ensure this piece will fit with your specific application. Mount to wall,...