A new year, and time for one last look back at the conversations, community, and advice in 2009. We love reader comments — even spirited debate — and you never fail to surprise us. Who knew that the most commented-on posts of ‘09 would be about whether we really need cable TV or microwaves? Check out the conversations we were having this year:

Bringing up the rear, but worth a click, are your thoughts on camping recipes, living without a refrigerator, how to prevent oil spills in your pantry, and our soft toilet paper addiction (no pun intended). You also wanted to know how to fix fruit fly problems, why more houses don’t have a laundry chute, and if anyone would pay $6,000 for an organic mattress. And then we all soothed ourselves with homemade ice cream recipes.

And now for the top ten of our most commented-on posts of 2009. Talk to you in 2010!

10. Do you buy holiday gifts for your pets?

9. Blast of steam from the past: the Ironrite Ironer

8. Do you enjoy a game night?

7. Do you eat meat?

6. How do you say goodbye to a pet?

5. Oh no! My IKEA KULLA lamp is possessed!

4. Would you keep chickens?

3. What should we do on our trip to Portland?

2. Do you have cable TV?

1. Do you have a microwave?

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