I'm a big fan of armoires, shelves and cabinets that also function as desks. They offer a great way to hide away all your work mess and tech when guests are over, and are also ideal for small spaces. On top of that, I think it's just fun to have things hidden spaces at home! More

Q: I currently live in a rental with no soundproofing at all (no exaggeration). I didn't realize how bad it was until after I moved in. While I've lived in other apartments with varying levels of soundproofing, this apartment is far worse than anything I thought possible. More

Q: What are the best plants for this area at the front door of my house? We want something that won't ruin the facade from moisture (we just removed a flower bed which did just that). More

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Considering how prevalent iPhone use is amongst the design set, these iOS themed business cards by designer Frederic Tourrou are a memorable way to make an impression and spark a conversation. More

When it comes to green buildings, most people think of either sleek, super modern architecture, or weird, organic forms. For the past three years I worked on a LEED Platinum home that was specifically designed to blend into its surroundings. Located in an older north suburb of Chicago, the house was surrounded by hundred-year old buildings, and this project, while using modern technology and building techniques, fits right in. More

I don't know if you're anything like me, but when I was a kid I had glow in the dark plastic stars scattered across my ceiling so I could look up at them at night. There is something that is both soothing and overwhelming about staring up at the stars at night that being an adult (especially one that lives in the city) can make you tend to forget. Here are a few ways to bring that feeling home, minus the cheesy-but-awesome plastic stars. More

Q: I am looking for chairs similar to Michelle's from her Small Cool entry. She stated that she got them from Pier 1 a couple years ago, but of course they don't have anything similar. Anyone seen something similar? More