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Are there any other suggestions for dog houses in inclement weather? That is what she really wants to know. The op gets the idea that most here think that the dog should be allowed to sleep inside, and she has stated that he is allowed inside as well. We all have times where we have to leave our dogs outside, like while at work, what are some solutions that she could consider?

mate, he won't want to live anywhere apart from you. this is my Zara below, and that is the maximum distance apart from me that she ever is. save your money and just get a decent indoor dog bed.

Hi Sharon! There's plenty of well ventilated dog kennels that will be suitable during both summer and winter. I've seen some that have roofs that can open up during summer and close during winter. If you're keeping your pup outside during winter maybe put a nice dog beds and a few blankets to keep your pup warm!

Pick a fabric that you like and have one made. Purchase the plastic piece separately, they come w/ little suction cups on the edge to adhere to the wall. I think that something that is light would be best so that you don't get that wall effect.

Aesthetically and spatially I think the train rack style towel holder would be great above the toilet. Big art where the towel rack is now will bring cohesion to the room. I agree about mounting the rod higher. Finished curtains w/ large grommets are at Bed Bath n Beyond and TJ Maxx, (as are liners) you might have to sew two together, large grommets would look cool and cast interesting light shapes into the room.

They come in different styles, called train rack because they mimic the rack above the seats on passenger trains, search train towel rack on houzz for more examples: [houzz= ]

I bought this panel that looks silky at winners and folded it over at the top I added some trim and it's quite dressy.

Looks very nice...

For me it is more about the season, I like a light. clean floral scent for spring and summer, and a warm piney, cider scent in the fall and winter. The scent of herbs and lemon are great all year round.

Apple and cinnamon

beeswax floor polish, unfortunately I'm approaching the time of year where the main smell will usually be wet dog

I cannot stand the scent of dryer sheets wafting through the air when I run through my neighborhood.

Amazon sells Seventh Generation.

This is an old thread. And very odd to see such back and forth about environmental issues. I'm really surprised to find multiple people who have no interest in the subject and being hostile to people who do.

But today, even though it's only a few years since this thread was published, I think there is even more reason to make smart decisions about the products we buy and bring into our homes. If you don't care about the environment, I would think you would care about your family's health. We are all overloaded with chemical exposure in our homes, at work and in the environment. Products made by companies whose primary concern is not anyone's health and well being. Profit is the bottom line. PR departments that cover up their lack of safety concerns.

I haven't used fabric softener for decades, and after reading about it's effects on the website ewg dot org, I have even more reason not to use it. It is the Environmental Working Group that evaluates all kinds of products and the water we drink, etc. I've made a lot of changes to what I buy in the past two years, but fabric softener has been off my list for decades. I have always hated the fragrance added to clothes. When I pull clean clothes out of the wash or dryer, I want them to have no odor at all. Just clean. I do add white vinegar to the rinse cycle instead of softener. It helps to remove detergent residue and is supposed to do a little softening.

Adding fabric softener helps neutralize soap but it does leave its own residue.

For only those clothes that would be uncomfortably stiff with out it, add fabric softener to the FIRST rinse.

Adding fabric softener to towels will decrease how much moisture they can absorb.

Adding fabric softener to pillow cases can make your hair be more oily.