Home & Garden - 10 October 2006

I have a dresser with mirror and two nightstands. Once upon a time, the dresser was a shiny dark wood, and the nightstands were a duller medium wood. They were painted black a few years ago. Can I remove the paint and make them look like wood again, but this time the same wood?

The furniture is about 50 years old and still sturdy. I'm not sure if it's solid real wood, or if it has a veneer or anything.

2006-10-10 02:42:37 · 5 answers · asked by Pink Denial 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-10 02:41:42 · 5 answers · asked by mike_guy24 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-10 02:41:05 · 21 answers · asked by Reanne lou 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

i just want some ideas on cleaning houses if someone could help me

2006-10-10 02:38:42 · 9 answers · asked by lisa p 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-10 02:32:39 · 6 answers · asked by faye01 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-10 02:32:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-10 02:27:33 · 14 answers · asked by wonderwoman 4 in Other - Home & Garden

I put the dish washer on and then after about 3 mins it bleeps continuously until i open it. The flap hasnt opened to let the tablet out, the dishwasher has plenty of salts in it and the filter isnt blocked. The power light flashes when i open it when bleeping and in the manual it says its something to do with the filter but i have checked and nowt is wrong....

Help Its Driving Me Mad....

2006-10-10 02:26:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2006-10-10 02:25:40 · 7 answers · asked by BangieB 1 in Garden & Landscape

I have st. augustine grass.

2006-10-10 02:23:40 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-10 02:23:16 · 4 answers · asked by iriscrrll 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-10 02:23:01 · 7 answers · asked by mah_mcc 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I've just moved into a rather funky warehouse type shared apartment- not uber ritzy or anything- and it's got a really good artsy vibe. However- I'm a little frazzled as to how I can separate my living and bedroom areas without causing too much damage OR costing far too much money.

Firstly- there is ZERO natural light in my area- as it's partly underground. The fluro's work well to illuminate the place but it's really draining. Lamps are obvious- any more creative ideas?

Second- there are exposed beams/rafters for the ceiling. Fine for most of the place- but I feel a little put off when trying to go to sleep. How can I go about covering/ disguising this? It's just bad Feng Shui!

Lastly- there are no solid walls either- they are half cut out or benches or recesced alcove things. How can I make an illusion of a more solid wall without breaking the bank to build one!

Floor Plan:
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2006-10-10 02:21:25 · 5 answers · asked by Claire M 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have a new apartment that we're fixing up. Well the people that owned it before we did made the bathroom floor out of that indoor\outdoor carpet(that green plastic stuff.) They glued it to the cement and I don't know how to get it off so I can put tile down. If you know how will you please let me know....thanks!

2006-10-10 02:21:09 · 5 answers · asked by Amber R 4 in Decorating & Remodeling

2006-10-10 02:20:41 · 8 answers · asked by HiRene 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Drain pipe is cast iron rated for commercial application. The closer the toilet is installed toward the bathtub the better as room is very small and floor space is already a concern.

2006-10-10 02:15:00 · 6 answers · asked by Brandi Finch 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

When I bought my home, it was assessed at 90k. Now, two years later, the assessed value has dropped to 74k. Should I notify my mortgage company? Would it help me, or hurt me?

2006-10-10 02:13:49 · 10 answers · asked by Betty 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-10 02:12:54 · 6 answers · asked by OhWoizme 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

We have a well and septic. Water pressure at the pump is great. You can turn the valve on at the tank and it gushes from there. Water pressure in our upstairs bathroom shower and sinks is very poor. Even when the pump kicks on, the pressure is not that great. Any suggestions as to what would cause this and a way to fix it?

2006-10-10 02:12:32 · 7 answers · asked by twobournes 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-10 02:11:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2006-10-10 02:11:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2006-10-10 02:04:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

from a bath tub,we bought this old house and are redoing the bathroom and someone painted the tub,we love the old fashioned tub and dont want to buy a new one,Ive been scraping at it for 2 days and still have lots to do ANY IDEAS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED

2006-10-10 02:02:07 · 6 answers · asked by NickyB 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

black biro marks on leather jacket.

2006-10-10 01:57:00 · 5 answers · asked by Bec 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

and new all the time? What sort of black paint do you think they use?

2006-10-10 01:54:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Maintenance & Repairs

2006-10-10 01:51:45 · 12 answers · asked by Nicky P 1 in Garden & Landscape

2006-10-10 01:29:02 · 16 answers · asked by mini_4_sam 1 in Other - Home & Garden

Our garage walls are ready to be finished with either paneling or drywall. Several questions - which is cheaper to do? Which is easier? Which is quickest? I have some experience with paneling and it is fairly easy to work with - around light switches and things and I know I can get some decent looking paneling for around $10 to $12 a sheet. I know very little about drywall. After this is done we will drywall the ceiling - if that factors into your answers. Other considerations I am missing? Thanks!

2006-10-10 01:26:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

We are going to replace our current old wood floor boards and we like stained oak planks. Does anyone have this type of solid wood oak flooring - I want to know just how well it wears - will it mark easily (stilettos etc;) it will be laid in our lounge and dining room and a small hallway so fairly heavy traffic areas.

2006-10-10 01:23:58 · 7 answers · asked by lisaandmax 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

i would like to use a natraul product

2006-10-10 01:23:06 · 6 answers · asked by jay 2 in Cleaning & Laundry