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5 Secrets Your Contractor Doesn’t Want You to Know

You think of your general contractor as an ally and partner — but he’s a primarily a businessman who may not reveal all his secrets.

What A Murphy Bed Says About You

Are you the type of person who likes the idea of sleeping in a bed that folds down out of your wall? Believe it or not, Murphy beds are actually a very hot addition to homes throughout the world. Could you be the type of person who owns a Murphy bed?

Michael Murphy: How Can We Design Spaces To Heal?

Architect Michael Murphy believes that buildings can offer far more than shelter. Considering factors both material and human, he explains how thoughtful design can make us healthier and happier.

How to Build a Murphy Bed for Your Dog

A mutt-sized Murphy bed hides your dog's crash pad inside a fetching built-in cabinet

NYC Renovation Questions: Murphy beds may be more practical than you think

Q. I’m about to move into a tiny studio, and am considering a murphy bed. What should I know?A. Murphy beds -- also known a hide-a-beds or wall beds -- are most attractive when they're part of a built-in case or cabinet (fixed or attached) to your apartment wall. The idea is that when folded or in the closed position, no one would ever know that the cabinet is indeed a Murphy bed.

How to Build a Murphy Table: Easy Build To Save Space.

Have you ever wanted more room in your home but still want a desk? A murphy table/desk is a great solution to this problem and you can build one yourself!

Have your say: What is your favorite car color?

Voice your opinion on the poll: What is your favorite car color?

Murphy’s Law As It Applies To Motorcyles

I saw a picture earlier of how Murphy’s Law applies to motorcycles. If you think of it Murphy’s Law really does apply to everything. So here is the motorcycle version of Murphy’…

Different Styles of Murphy Beds

Our Murphy beds, which come in a variety of styles, are installed inside of a system of customized cabinets that can be lowered to the floor.

Planning for Failure: Murphy's Law of Combat

Murphy’s Law implores us to plan for failure. But we rarely do. Instead, we stumble on and flail about when things inevitably go wrong.

The Pre-Mortem As Antidote To Murphy's Law

Things go wrong. Murphy of Murphy’s law fame says so. In fact Murphy goes further by stating that whatever can go wrong will. It’s my experience that Murphy is usually right. So I am not taking a faith leap to tell you that right now things are going wrong with your customer experience. And some of those things are costing you, costing you dearly. Some of those things are obvious, and you are likely trying to fix them. Other things,…

I'm David Murphy, Lifehacker Technology Editor, and This Is How I Work

Every week, we share the shortcuts, workspaces, and productivity tips of our favorite experts. This week, we’re going behind the scenes at Lifehacker. I’m David Murphy, and this is how I work.

DIY Murphy Bed; Making Room For Guests

Early this Spring we found out I was pregnant and expecting our 2nd child in December. Before we found out the gender I had decided that if it was a girl she wo

This Company Will Build Secret Passageways in Your Home

Hidden passageways. Everyone knows them. Everyone loves them. Everyone has secretly wanted one in their home. And now, thanks to a company called Creative Home Engineering, you can make that dream a reality. They specialize in building concealed doors into bookshelves, walls, mirrors, wardrobes, staircases, closets, fireplaces, and even vintage phone booths. We have a feeling that having an old phone booth in the middle of…

Ahem, Cheap Dressers *Do* Exist

Can You Guess The Rent Of These San Francisco Apartments?