Home & Garden - 22 February 2007

It has: 2 windows (lots of light),that have white, pleated fabric shades. Ceiling is brocaded white... Walls are a very, very light, taup/pinky color....2 support poles in the center of the room, that are gyprocked and square....Carpet & glue have been stripped off the cement. I would like to do a distressed, or old look, on the walls... a "Fibre Wall" product, on the square support columms, to round them & make them look rough, and rustic.... Paint the floor to look like big rock, marble, or ceramic tile...Windows leave the pleater shades,& drape, unfinished muslin fabric, onto the floor. Trim..?? What colors, different treatments, and How To'S, for the floor, support poles, windows, walls, and trim, would you suggest, to give it an old world or rustic charm? Furniture Colors and Accessories Burgundy/wine colored leather couch and loveseat. Other couch done in tapestry with large leaf patern, predominant color is taupe & dark green, with smaller amounts of a darker taupe,burgundy,aqua

2007-02-22 01:08:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

i need sofa, loveseat(or 2 chairs), bookstands,small desk,i set of bunk beds. can anyone help

2007-02-22 01:04:31 · 3 answers · asked by Donna Mills 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I am looking to keep down cleaning maintenance on my windows, I now have venetian blinds that are very narrow about an inch at best and get dusty very quickly. All my rooms have one entire wall made up of windows approximately 13 feet wide and the ceilings are 8 feet high (of which 5 feet are windows). I am interested in hearing any ideas that can be done to either replace the venetian blinds with inside casement verticals and curtains which I originally planned to do, but I am sure that this would cost alot of money, along with the labor to install them. Please email me with any suggestions.

2007-02-22 01:03:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

We have put beams up all around and cross beams for support and the paneling is under this so it is unre movable. Please help in an inexpensive way. Thank You.

2007-02-22 01:01:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

Please help: how do u remove ballpoint ink from leather? Esp if the stain was discovered late? Some hv suggested using alcohol ... what is meant by that exactly, please? Grateful for any help!

2007-02-22 01:00:35 · 6 answers · asked by DL 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

This O ring needs to stretch some so it will have tention on it. I can not order another ring so I need to repair if possible this ring.

2007-02-22 00:53:23 · 4 answers · asked by ken j 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-22 00:51:43 · 26 answers · asked by dempo 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

Hello,
I found out last night that a small leak is occurring on the baseboard heating I have. The leak is a slow drip and is coming from the "control box". The "control box" is what I believe to be where the thermostat controls the amount of heat.
I don't have any knowledge when it comes to baseboard heating. But would like to know if this is something minor and if I could fix myself or do I need to call in a tech?
I'm totally in the dark about baseboard heat.

Thanks.

2007-02-22 00:49:47 · 3 answers · asked by FlyByNight 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-22 00:49:14 · 20 answers · asked by hightower101 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-22 00:46:35 · 3 answers · asked by Bover3 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

My friend has just bought a house in France, he has a problem that the fuse box doesnot disconnect the power when turned off or fuses are removed. Does any one know why this could be please. Thankyou.

2007-02-22 00:45:48 · 6 answers · asked by iloveliz 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

I would like to wash the doors etc in our house but i dont want to use anything too abbrasive. what can you suggest?

Many thanks x

2007-02-22 00:44:26 · 3 answers · asked by zbfinlove 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

Got new appliances yesterday. I bought Zep Commercial stainless steel cleaner to clean my appliances, but it leaves smudges on my stainless steel fridge. I'm using new microfiber cloths to clean it. Smells nice, but would prefer to use something that won't leave smudges. What works for you?

2007-02-22 00:44:17 · 7 answers · asked by hello 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

The fridge is 15.2 cu ft and is no-frost.

2007-02-22 00:41:15 · 4 answers · asked by the_quiet_storm2 3 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-02-22 00:38:32 · 14 answers · asked by J W 2 in Other - Home & Garden

We started some corn seeds indoors. They are probably to wet because white fluffy mold is growing on the tops. How can I save them?

2007-02-22 00:37:17 · 4 answers · asked by MB 3 in Garden & Landscape

its not bad, buti want to get air in house clean and rid the smoke smell..... its not bad but its still cigg smoke so any cleaning products or candles of some sort to kill the smoke smell , for good... i am a smokiner but smoke outside now due to a new born in family...

2007-02-22 00:33:19 · 9 answers · asked by flowerlegz 3 in Cleaning & Laundry

I have recently built some wood furniture and columns out of real maple and MDF with maple veneer. I’m about to finish the wood, and need some advice regarding filling gaps, joints and finish nail holes in the maple. One person has told me to use a wax crayon after staining the wood, and another person has told me to use stainable wood filler before staining. I’ve used filler before on another project, and had negative results when staining. Because of the cost of this project, I plan on thoroughly testing anything before making a decision. Can anyone give me advice on which method (wax crayon or filler) is the best?

2007-02-22 00:32:34 · 5 answers · asked by egandb 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-02-22 00:30:56 · 12 answers · asked by opihidiver 1 in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-02-22 00:09:48 · 3 answers · asked by magic 4 in Garden & Landscape

I tried to paint over the existing paint and it is peeling of in big sheets. What do I need to do to prevent this?

2007-02-22 00:04:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling