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inexpensive: How to Replace a Doorknob in 5 Easy Steps - 07/17/08 03:29 PM
Doorknobs are small details that can have a large impact on a space, while remaining within a budget.  Doorknobs come in many shapes and sizes, but be careful not to go overboard when shopping for new doorknobs; they should complement the room, but not be the focal point.  
To replace your doorknobs, follow these simple steps:
Remove the screws holding the old doorknob in place and unscrew the striker and pull it out.  After you remove the screws, the doorknob can be pulled apart and removed. Install the new doorknob by reversing the removal procedure.  The holes for the new doorknob … (0 comments)

inexpensive: How to Create More Storage Space in the Bathroom - 06/16/08 03:51 PM
The bathroom is often a small room with a big clutter problem, and it can be a challenge to deal with its space limitations.  To conquer this problem, first get rid of as much as you can, and then explore some of the following options for the rest of your bathroom necessities.
Over-the-Sink Storage: Medicine cabinets are no longer the only option for over-the-sink storage.  Wall-mounted cabinets, wall-mounted racks, and open shelving can all replace the extremely shallow and often insufficient storage space of the medicine cabinet.  Think you'll miss the mirror?  Just use a wall-mounted extension mirror like this one … (0 comments)

inexpensive: Corcoran Gallery of Art - 05/14/08 05:52 PM
On May 22, the Corcoran Gallery of Art will commemorate the return of its world-renowned American Collection, with "Celebrate America."  This elegant event will provide a chance to explore our nation's art, food, and ideas, while enjoying a glamorous cocktail (Cosmopolitan, Gibson, or Hollywood Martini) and sampling scrumptious hors d'oeuvres.  It's an evening not to be missed.
Details:
May 22, 2008, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.                     
Information: 202-639-1786
Price: $25
Advance reservations are recommended
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inexpensive: Have Bike, Will Travel - 05/02/08 02:31 PM
Spring is just about the most beautiful time in D.C.  The sun is shining, the cherry blossoms are in bloom, summer humidity hasn't kicked in yet, and it's light out past 5:00 pm.  One of the best ways to see DC in the spring (or any time of the year) is by bike.  You don't have to fight traffic or the sometimes unreliable Metro service and you can get some exercise while seeing the sights.  However most people don't own a bike simply because they wouldn't use it often enough.  The Smart Bike program may change that and bring bikes to … (3 comments)

inexpensive: Duke Ellington's D.C. Walking Tour - 04/07/08 03:05 PM
What better way to celebrate the birthday of famous jazz master Duke Ellington than to have a walking tour of his birthplace? Born on April 29, 1899, Edward Kennedy Ellington grew up on U Street, Washington's Black Broadway where the great African American entertainers headlined.
On his birthday weekend, we'll visit the houses where Ellington spent his childhood, including one in historic Le Droit Park. We will also visit other elegantly restored landmarks like the gilded Lincoln Theatre and the Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage which is home to the nation's first black YMCA. Next will be nearby Howard … (0 comments)

inexpensive: Strange Name, Good Sandwiches - 04/04/08 04:26 PM
Booeymonger on 3265 Prospect St. NW in Washington may have a silly restaurant name and just as silly sandwich names but they're serious about food. The price is cheap, but the sandwiches are tasty and won't leave your stomach grumbling an hour after eating.
At Booeymonger, special orders are the specialty. Don't want alfalfa sprouts on the Scheherazade? No problem. Hold the avocado on the Pita Pan? Absolutely! Or you can just customize your own sandwich, from scratch, and pair it with one of the 10 side dishes. With so many delicious, reasonably priced creations, it's hard to go wrong.
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