Home & Garden - 20 March 2007

Hello...
I have two very good quality metal coffee and end tables that I would like to re-paint. Currently, they are an antique gold with a black fleck. I would like to spray paint them with a more current colour. I was thinking that pewter might work well. Does anyone know of a good metal spray paint that would work for this project and if so, could they recommend a particular colour in the pewter family.
Thank you all!

2007-03-20 15:18:16 · 2 answers · asked by petsr4keeps 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

I used nail glue to glue down a hard, thick plastic sticker that had lost its tackiness. Now it's all over the outside plastic part of the sticker. Is there any way to get it off? I've tried scraping it with my fingernails and nail polish remover.

2007-03-20 15:12:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

the squared bay windows is one window facing east, one west and 2 south. windows are 94" long by 36" wide. how would one go about decorating> Also someone capped off pocket doors and 'd like to check for sure w/o wrecking the wood. I have no clue of how to decorate a 100 yr old home with high ceilings. HELP

2007-03-20 15:07:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

i just had my box change to breakers a few months ago,the other day i got a surge and the lights got bright and then have of the house works and the other half don't.what would be the problem plz help

2007-03-20 15:06:07 · 8 answers · asked by Tina Z 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I'm looking to make them. I found a "recipe" on line that says to get a fresh tube of silicone & dip the bulbs in it, or twist them to be "fancy" but I find the silicone to be very hard to work with. It's very stiff, so I tried heating it up a bit to make it liquify & it only made it harder to work with, actually made it stiff. Any suggestions or recipes you can share? I'd like to make my own, they are expensive on line. Thanks!

2007-03-20 15:05:49 · 4 answers · asked by Sassafrass AKA: SASSY 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-03-20 15:04:13 · 2 answers · asked by yarbar04 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

i had brought one of those long containters [ about 2.5-3 ft] at home depot and i was wondering if you can grow basil,parsley, and thyme together. Should i use all of the seeds in each packet as well?

2007-03-20 15:02:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

How can I keep bugs from eating my veggies if I am trying to have an organic garden? I dont want any kind of chemical sprays if at all possible.

2007-03-20 15:00:59 · 5 answers · asked by Boo 3 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-20 14:54:01 · 6 answers · asked by jsaba 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

I live in middle Georgia and I would like to know when is the best time of year to plant a little sweet shrub tree. They have such a pleasant fragrance.

2007-03-20 14:53:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Garden & Landscape

Hello, We have community gatherings in our neighborhood almost every weekend. We meet for lunch and end up throwing a whole lot of styrofoam plates and cutlery in the trash. I'm looking to replace them with bio-degradable materials. Can anyone suggest a cost effective solution? I also would like to know what kind of compost bin we would need with it. Thanks in advance.

2007-03-20 14:49:53 · 2 answers · asked by sand123 1 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-03-20 14:49:09 · 8 answers · asked by bakerskyline 2 in Cleaning & Laundry

I am looking for a hoosier cupboard for my kitchen or something like that. I can across a tall chest that they called it a Painted pie chest. It had to glass doors on top with 6 small drawers under that going across the with of the cabnet then 3 larger drawers under that on top of each other. why do they call it a pie chest?

2007-03-20 14:47:34 · 6 answers · asked by shelby8687 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-20 14:46:41 · 4 answers · asked by nicole m 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

Why is it that ONLY my bottom sheet on my bed goes bubbly, yet everyone elses doesnt. It doesnt matter where I buy them from. They also don't fit tightly to the mattress which REALLY bugs me!! lol I know this is really sad but I do have slight OCD when it comes to beds!! Everone else's bottom sheets seem so tight!

2007-03-20 14:45:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

2007-03-20 14:44:34 · 4 answers · asked by coolchick686 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-20 14:41:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I have bought a cranberry/red couch. I have hardwood floors and a black wood chair with cream linen cushions. I have also ordered a seagrass chair with a cream cushion. I am trying to acheive the warm welcoming effect. I need a neutral yet warm color for my walls. I have 2 large picture windows also. Any help?

2007-03-20 14:40:37 · 11 answers · asked by luvanurse05 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-03-20 14:34:47 · 10 answers · asked by justasking 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

I can't beleive how these things pile up......but you never know when you might need them.

2007-03-20 14:34:20 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Home & Garden

I don't know how to pull together my unmatching furniture. I can't really pull off a theme because the shapes and colors of the furniture are just all over the place. I can't buy newfurniture right now but i still want it to look a little stylish instead of a bachelor pad!

2007-03-20 14:34:03 · 7 answers · asked by Y Y 1 in Decorating & Remodeling

Everyone has different circumstances... so feel free to answer and include basics, if you like...
We here have two adults, and two meals a day.
But, half of the time my BF is away on business, so I eat leftovers and there's no extra mess...
So, it's used, but not the same way a family of five with kids would do...
Just wondering what others do.

2007-03-20 14:32:58 · 16 answers · asked by starryeyed 6 in Cleaning & Laundry

Can it be done without takeing them down? I hate takeing them down & putting them up

2007-03-20 14:30:23 · 4 answers · asked by foxfire 5 in Cleaning & Laundry

The set I picked was honey maple. It included a headboard, footboard, dresser/mirror, night table, and a chest.

2007-03-20 14:30:04 · 11 answers · asked by Penny 5 in Decorating & Remodeling

The tree is only three feet high and has developed a lot of flower buds. I don't want to stress it out

2007-03-20 14:29:38 · 5 answers · asked by beachloveric 4 in Garden & Landscape

Can someone tell me how many uses are there in a pair of fencing pliers

2007-03-20 14:27:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-03-20 14:25:25 · 4 answers · asked by side_job 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-03-20 14:25:18 · 4 answers · asked by liz051674 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-20 14:23:45 · 6 answers · asked by sherrieweigel@sbcglobal.net 1 in Garden & Landscape

2007-03-20 14:22:46 · 9 answers · asked by heather s 1 in Decorating & Remodeling