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I'm not sure if this has been mentioned, but for those of us in the (southern) fly-over states, Storehouse Furniture is going out of business. Everything is 30% to 50% off, but it looks like they have given up on the website (other than a store locator.)

This might be more of a 'house therapy' (vs. apt) question but here it goes.

I have to replace very old aluminum windows. These windows are very inefficient but have very thin frames. Does anyone know who makes thin frame windows these days? Could be aluminum, wood...

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Got my book "AT the eight step cure" last weekend, as one of the first 100 entries for the "Fall Color Contest".
I would like to take 2 bytes to thank Maxwell for the kind offer. I have a lot of reading to do and really looking forward!!!

Thanks again!

joel+maria

ND -
You question needs to be more specific. By thin frame are you referring to the width of the frame or the depth? In other words, is the issue in elevation (width) or plan (depth)? Do you want them to maintain the look? and what look do you care about - the depth of the sill inside, the amount of glass? Do you need to maintain the look for a Historic District approval? (they review for sightline and profile but not necessarily for materials). In other words, it would help knowing what the parameters are.
I don't know of a narrow frame aluminum window in the market today - and I do know some architects are using old windows (salvage) in new construction to get the look they want.
There are still steel windows available with a very narrow profile. Hope is probably one of the better known companies.

Alex -

I want to maximize the glass area. This is for purely aesthetic reasons.

I live in a large, old building with radiator heat, and my only heating options are on (blasting) or off (freezing). I've been trying to be all Al-Gore-y, saving energy and whatnot by keeping my radiator off, but it's occurred to me that if the steam for my radiator is basically being piped through my pipes anyway on its way through the building, then I don't save any energy by turning the radiator off. Does anyone know how this works? I was feeling so virtuous being chilly, but I'm not going to suffer unnecessarily. Thanks!

bird - thank you thank you for posting that - although some of us will have a large number of cats in our old age even though we aren't of the smiley and lol set.

Question about creating storage space under the bed. I've seen some nice bedframes, but want more underbed storage. Is there an attractive yet not too difficult way to lift up the frame so that maybe nice rattan crates can be put under the bed? Thanks!

Does anyone own a Nani Marquina rug?

We are thinking about purchasing one, but I am worried about the care of the rug? Anyone have experience with these shag rugs?

Olivia,

I had the same issue with needing more under the bed storage and came across bed risers at Linens and Things. They sit under the posts or wheels of your bed frame, and add about 5" to 6" in height. They would need to be covered by a bed skirt, as they're not gorgeous. I hope this helps.

Olivia, have you seen the storage beds that Pottery Barn now offers?

Click my name for one example.

Thanks for the welcome, Maxwell. I'm finally feeling like I'm starting to make progress...as long I close my eyes when I go into my bedroom.

Melanie,

Since you live in a building with radiator heat, I would recommend not being miserably cold, and finding other ways to save the earth like recycling, bringing your own bags to the store, using public transportation, using Tupperware rather than plastic bags, buying eco-friendly products, using low energy bulbs, not overly consuming, etc, etc...

Grabbed the new issue of Oprah's Home magazine on the newsstand today.

SHOCKED to see two Smallest Coolest entrants featured in the magazine.

Very flattering for the folks whose homes were showcased, but boring for me as I was already familiar with their lovely abodes...

Those ATers in O at Home were mentioned twice in Open Threads last week.

I enjoyed seeing them in print, and found lots of new details to love, in addition to hearing more from the talented homeowners.

Melanie -- Not only is the steam already in the pipes, but it's likely that the coldness of your unit means that your neighbors need more heat to keep their units warm.

Rather than freezing, conserve energy by asking the building manager about fixing either your radiator valve or the boiler settings (whichever is the problem) so that it's possible for everyone to have a pleasantly warm apartment rather than overheating and opening the windows.