Kurt, Can We Have a Home/Condo Decorating and Maintenance General Link?

maybe we could get "craigslist" for sowal!

Yes on piping...just used cotton cording and cut the fabric strips on the bias. Yes on zippers....had a hard time getting the right size. The cushions can be a real pain...I like perfection and one was a little skewed. Never could quite make it look great, so it was covered with loose pillows. Just take your time, cut carefully and make the corners crisp. It really doesn't take too long. Good luck!

http://www.craigslist.com is awesome. That's what we used to search for a new residence for our daughter in ATL. I really don't think we could have had a grasp of our options without Craig's list!

After checking in on the remodeling bathroom thread and a few others, it could be useful to have a Decorating and Maintenance general link on this message board. Many of us in SoWal share the same concerns when it comes to maintaining our SoWal property (as rentals or second homes or as primary homes). I've seen discussions about maintaining carpets, fix bathrooms, bleaching mold off porches, light bulbs (sorry, that was mine...), paint colors, gardening problems, requests for maintenance people, etc.

What do you think? Would that be too many different general topic boards for this forum or would it be helpful as this group grows?

I'm on board with Paula and Donna. As a newly-minted SoWal owner, I know that I'll be looking for resources sooner or later, whether it be leads for good painters, electricians or simply a good shop for decorative items. Anything that helps me maintain and/or improve my property is worth knowing about.

Is this like ebay for other things you need to find?

BR...why did your daughter move in the middle of the year? We are just now getting calls from Steven about apts. for next year and looking at 16 page leases!