http://www.househacker.com/ househacker/tags/filter FiltersOnTime.com offers a service that promises to send you furnace filters in the mail throughout the year. The beauty of the system is that the filter's arrival is also a reminder to change the old filter currently in your furnace! Very clever. It looks as though the service is available to US destinations only, unfortunately. Send a note or leave a comment if you know of any similar services for people outside the US.]]> http://www.househacker.com/permanent/Receive-Filters-in-the-Mail-and-Forget-about-Forgetting-with-Clever-Service unique "three dimensional, form pressed plywood element for modern interior decoration with wood."
The unique 3D style of the panels would look super cool in a recroom or bar. The brochure (PDF) indicates that the panels definitely aren't the most inexpensive ceiling option in the world, however...

Ceiling Scenes "utilizes state-of-the art technology to print images or patterns directly onto acoustic ceiling tiles, creating truly custom ceilings. Whether you desire bright, colourful scenery or a subtle and serene visual treatment, our capabilities offer limitless potential to create genuinely unique environments." These images seem suitable mostly for a child's bedroom or play area, but an adventurous decorator might be able to work them into other spaces as well.

These tin ceiling tiles offer a very elegant, sophisticated look that can also be mounted as a backsplash.

via metafilter]]> http://www.househacker.com/permanent/A-Few-Unique-Ceiling-Tile-Options post on Ask Mefi caught my eye. Seems like an appropriate enough way to launch the site, no? Lots of great ideas, including:

The oft-recommended Hidden Door to a secret room - which would of course necessitate the obligatory Shakespeare Bust switch.

These soon (?) to be released Temperature Sensitive and LED enhanced faucets by German based Hansa.

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