1. Metal bistro chairs may look cool, but they’re not very comfortable. Tiffany S wrote with experience: “I have metal chairs and, let me tell you, you freeze your *ss off in the winter! But they’re cute!” See the chairs and decide for yourself here.

2. Toy storage is a conundrum we have yet to solve. As Aris says: “I wish all kids rooms had furniture bolted onto the wall with floors that opened like trap doors! (warning: make sure to remove children before activating stow function).” See one solution we like, here.

3. With a little know how, almost any stain will come out. Leeners82 recommends: “Mix dish soap with hydrogen peroxide and pour on the stains. rub it in a little and let sit. the stain will disappear. also amazing on red wine stains.” Got any more advice? Leave it here.

4. There’s an easier way to cut up butternut squash. Leah suggests: “Prick the squash all over with a fork and microwave it for about 2-3 minutes. It just softens it a little and makes it so much easier to cut into.” See a couple of easy things to cook with squash once you cut it here.

5. We celebrated inauguration night with chili and cupcakes. See these Obama-riffic ones here! Thanks Rachel from One Pretty Thing and Alpha Mom.