Home & Garden - 7 December 2007

I am wanting to redo our kitchen, but we are on a tight budget and we have everything worked out except the backsplash which is an ugly white and cranberry color. I would just remove the tiles, but they were laid down before the cabinets were installed so they go up behind them. I am a doing this all myself and looking for any suggestions on any neat or creative ways to cover it up so it will look good!

2007-12-07 06:42:19 · 6 answers · asked by Mommy_1030 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

EXCEPT black. Why is that? A black cordless drill would be cool. I think it racism! ;-0

2007-12-07 06:38:00 · 8 answers · asked by AmigaJoe 3 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to create a herb and vegetable garden along with a wildflower garden. Any suggestions as to what grows well in zone 7b? Also, do you know where I can get wild confederate jasmine? Please let me know. Thanks!

2007-12-07 06:34:51 · 4 answers · asked by youngk 1 in Garden & Landscape

I am thinking of selling my house in the spring. I have had lots of jobs done and the structure is fine but the kitchen is about 20 years old. It is sound but a bit dated. Should I fit a new one and add it on to the price or just clean up the existing one and sell it cheaper.

2007-12-07 06:32:11 · 12 answers · asked by ann b 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I live in an apartment building that was built in the 70's. When i turn on my sink faucets or bathtub I get brownish water for the first minute or so. About 1 out of 10 times, I don't get discolored water. What is causing it and is it safe to drink/bathe in? Is there any way to filter it to make it safe to drink?
I live in Los Angeles, and my building manager is a real jerk, so there's no chance of getting him to replace the pipes.

2007-12-07 06:30:43 · 4 answers · asked by Nicole W 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

2007-12-07 06:29:22 · 5 answers · asked by summers1k2003 2 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I live in a small apartment and the dining area is virtually part of the living room. I have a small rectangular wooden table (antique) that isn't especially attractive. How can I make this look more attractive? The dining chairs are small and very pretty Victorian. My furnishing style is a blend of modern (mostly leather) with antique.

2007-12-07 06:24:28 · 3 answers · asked by zoeskylark 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-12-07 06:18:36 · 10 answers · asked by Allergic To Eggs 6 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I want to decorate or put something in my front door for Christmas but I don't want to put any holes (nail, or thumb tax) in the door. What can I do to decorate? And what type of decoration you recommend?

2007-12-07 06:13:34 · 6 answers · asked by Big Daddy 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

Okay, we just brought home our beautiful Chrirstmas tree. The roots are wrapped in plastic. Do I need to trim the tips of the roots before putting the tree into the potting soil in the pot? Or do I just toss it in, as is? How often do I water it?

Normally we have a cut tree, this will be our first year with a live one. Thanks for all the help and any other tips would be great. Happy Holidays!

2007-12-07 06:11:02 · 3 answers · asked by Erica 5 in Garden & Landscape

with youre friends when you were a little kids ,if you had build something . what was it is ?

2007-12-07 06:03:53 · 4 answers · asked by statecalifornia2009 7 in Decorating & Remodeling

2007-12-07 05:51:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm watching Pride and Prejudice and all the rooms have hardwood floors with large rugs. How did they get them clean? It seems strange they would have dragged them outside to beat them twice a week.

2007-12-07 05:37:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cleaning & Laundry

I wold like to lay a vinyl covering over the old tiles but the pattern may show through in time. If I used a levelling compound then whatever it sets against would be glued into it. Can anyone give me any advice, please?

2007-12-07 05:26:31 · 9 answers · asked by ERNEST M 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I'm trying to find sheets, pillow cases and othe stuff to decorate and put in my dorm room any ideas?

2007-12-07 05:15:52 · 7 answers · asked by Christina K 3 in Decorating & Remodeling

I have found houseplans.com but want something original and different (no boring american built mediteranian mansion plans please)
Im building my own house

2007-12-07 05:13:26 · 2 answers · asked by Dave 2 in Other - Home & Garden

2007-12-07 05:10:18 · 7 answers · asked by Mary 2 in Decorating & Remodeling

We just moved in and I got stuck with the tiniest room just because im the youngest! Here are some pics. They are not that great sry lol. and ignore the ugly floors. we r putting carpet in.

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2007-12-07 05:05:35 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

15 pound and 30 pound

2007-12-07 04:58:26 · 8 answers · asked by samuel s 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-07 04:54:56 · 9 answers · asked by jillianspencer43 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

So, my basement has flooded twice in the last two years. This last time, i had two inches of water. The basement is fully furnished, we have a drain that is outside our basement door but it goes straight into the ground, it doesn't connect with any drains. I need a simple soulution to this huge problem. I've been hearing about French Drains but everything i've looked up on the internet on French Drains doesn't say where the water goes. Does there need to be an outlet? How does the water get into the pipe that is in the ground? I hate being so naive about this but I really have never heard or know how they work....

2007-12-07 04:54:30 · 2 answers · asked by koolandthegang20032003 2 in Other - Home & Garden

What is a do-it-yourself way to soundproof a thin wooden wall between two rooms? It is the back of an alcove in one room which is matched by the back of an alcove in the other room. The two rooms are opposite each other, at the top of the stairs, in a two-bed terrace house.Thank you.

2007-12-07 04:23:20 · 9 answers · asked by Lynd 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

I would like this to be from your experience and would like to know why you suggest the brand you do.

2007-12-07 03:52:52 · 5 answers · asked by ▒♥▒♥▒♥▒♥▒™ 5 in Maintenance & Repairs

A few months ago Family Handyman Magazine had a qucik and easy plan to build a butterfly house. I have lost the magazine and wanted to do this as a Christmas gift. Do any of you "yahoos" have back issues, that could retype the info for me? Or a fax would be great too! I can send along my e-mail or numbers if any of you have it. Thanks!

2007-12-07 03:52:14 · 2 answers · asked by sisal06 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-12-07 03:50:52 · 8 answers · asked by Theresa J 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

My boiler is approx 50 years old.

Also, do i need to turn off the heat in order to drain?

2007-12-07 03:49:00 · 3 answers · asked by oneakmusic 2 in Other - Home & Garden

Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee---can any one tell me where I can get these to grow in the spring?

2007-12-07 03:45:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Home & Garden

2007-12-07 03:42:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Do It Yourself (DIY)

My daughter (5) wants to redo her room.
the colors she has chosen are chocolate, magenta, and baby pink. HOWEVER! We cannot reach an agreement on a theme for the room.

Here is a list of themes we both can live with, but nothing has been made definite.And the painters will be here first thing monday morning.

THEME A) one wall mural of a fairytale kingdom

B) princess and crown decorations.

C) retro flower power and swirls.

D) pin-stripe pattern on walls w/ chocolate, magenta and light pink

2007-12-07 03:40:22 · 5 answers · asked by ஜMallymkunஜ 6 in Decorating & Remodeling

In my area we don't usually get more than 6" of snow. any info or suggestions is appreciated.

2007-12-07 03:39:47 · 6 answers · asked by clemenza222 3 in Garden & Landscape