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Hey, we're not all MacGyver. Sometimes our best DIY intentions end up a little - okay, or a lot - less than perfect. New website There, I Fixed It finds some of those more unfortunate "fixes" and records them for posterity's sake... and possibly the insurance company's too.

Room and Board's Leo bar stools retail for $349 a piece, but put in your best offer for this set of three and you could score quite a deal. More finds after the jump...
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For the first day of Escapes Month, we thought we'd share a place that's long been on our list of possible weekend jaunts. Located on Tomales Bay, Nick's Cove is a collection of 1930's bungalows and a roadhouse on State Route 1 that have been recently restored to become relaxed luxury lodging...

Nowadays it seems that every big box retailer has a selection of infinity-style, or frameless mirrors. So how to tell which one's right for you? We've picked five here and given our two cents on what to look for when choosing your own...

A white "almost new" full-sized Petrie Sofa from Crate and Barrel is available in the Presidio for $850 (retail price: $1499). Check it out, plus more finds, after the jump...

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Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and if you don't have a yard/balcony/porch or a friend's barbecue to crash, you might be feeling a little glum. Take matters into your own hands and claim a stake at your local park this year - with these portable accessories you can make it feel like your own backyard and possibly won't require a pack mule (or car) to carry it all...

A whole post devoted to quilted coasters? Yup, and here's why: get them stained, watermarked, and as funky as can be, and a quick wash in the laundry makes them as good as new. It's economical and eco-friendly, and when the choices are as attractive as these what more reasons could you need?

This like new Angela Adams 5' x 8' "Betty" rug is available in Russian Hill for a sizable discount off its retail price of $899. We've got more finds (including several vintage card catalogs) after the jump...
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What a perfect example of the benefits of working with what you've got. This home garden provides the owners with privacy without sacrificing the beautiful sprawling oak tree in the center...

Is there anything better than sliding in between crisp cotton sheets on a summer night? We can't think of much. But if your linens need a bit of an upgrade, now might be the time to take advantage of the deals on bedding out there...

West Elm's Parsons Desk is an extremely versatile piece, so it's no wonder you often see them in our House Tours. Snag one in an espresso finish in Noe Valley for $125. More finds after the jump...
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We usually shy away from primary color groupings when decorating, assuming the space might end up conjuring images of a kindergarten. However, we have to applaud these homeowners for incorporating the iconic style and palette of Piet Mondrian's work into their homes to successful - and by no means juvenile - effect.

It seems that the 1970s are on a lot of people's minds right now, and we can't think of a room that encapsulates the good style points of that decade better than this library designed by Nicole Hollis for Metropolitan Home's Modern by Design show home. You'll have to bear with us on the quality of the photos here - sexy ambient lighting may be conducive to a lot things, but taking a good picture isn't one of them...

This sofa from Design Within Reach easily converts into a queen size bed for guests. It retails for around $3000, but there's one in Los Altos now for $1850. More finds after the jump...
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