Decorating & Remodeling - July 2006

2006-07-09 06:44:57 · 5 answers · asked by New Mommy :) 1

I'm moving into a room with a dark blue rug and I want to paint the walls. It's pretty much a straight dark blue with no other hints of color. It's a dining room being converted into a bedroom, so it's about twice the size of a normal bedroom. I'm male and my furniture and wall hangings are of an old european theme (dark wood, tapestries, old maps etc.). I want to convey a masculine, yet warm and inviting feel to the room. Since the carpet color doesn't afford me many painting options, I wanted to see what you thought.
I have a color in mind, but I wanted to see what other people thought because perhaps there is something I haven't thought of myself. Thanks for your input.

2006-07-09 06:43:29 · 12 answers · asked by maniacal_tulips 2

We just moved in and the window is beautiful, i hate to have to put curtains, but you can see directly in the house. i would like to get some ideas or maybe a site where I can see some pictures.

2006-07-09 05:39:54 · 11 answers · asked by marshaarnaldy 1

So, I just started dating this guy who does remodeling sorts of stuff. His hands are very rough, but it really bothers me that they are DIRTY. I mean, sure he washes them, but there's still black gunk under the fingernails. Now, I don't have a problem looking at them, but the thought of these hands inside of me is gross and makes me worry about infection!! I tried to tell him nicely to clean up his hands and he told me that they are "stained." Now I know that some crud is hard to get off, but that's not stains, that's dirt and glue and god knows what. I don't do nearly as much dirty work as he does, but when I do, I tend to wear gloves and then I clean my hands thoroughly afterwards. He tried to scrub them off better, but really I think he need to keep them cleaner to begin with and use the right solvents. Am I being unreasonable? Do any women out there feel the same? Have you guys gotten this request from other women? How can I get teach him to keep his hands clean?

2006-07-09 05:10:27 · 12 answers · asked by pamgissa 3

particle board subfloor

2006-07-09 03:35:39 · 12 answers · asked by jlejlo1 1

Prefer one made to measure but its not a have to have thing.

2006-07-09 02:46:34 · 11 answers · asked by K's Mom 3

To cut down on my heating bill we are replacing the windows in our house built in 1906. Any ideas on what to do with the old glass and wood frames. I have 9 windows altogether.

2006-07-09 01:25:37 · 9 answers · asked by Kipper 6

2006-07-09 00:49:34 · 4 answers · asked by Dr Drew 10 2

this private dwelling occupiers not on any state benefits. have state & private pension

2006-07-09 00:48:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-09 00:41:04 · 3 answers · asked by Hank 1

I would like to paint a large world map onto one of the walls in my boys bedroom, I really believe that kids should know about other countries and where they are etc, plus my kids are really interested in this.
Does anyone know where I can get a large worldmap stencil or any other ideas on how to get the map on the wall reasonably accurately? Any other suggestions on further brightening up the room with a 'world' theme would be appreciated - it is a very large room which both my boys share.

2006-07-08 21:49:50 · 11 answers · asked by BusyMum 2

I'm needing a banister made for the stairs in the house I'm buying. I have a picture on my blog. Please take a look. http://19thcenturyplantation.blogspot.com

2006-07-08 19:56:39 · 3 answers · asked by Fulita 4

I'm redecorating my bedroom. I was wondering if anyone had any feng shui tips at all? Even simple things like placing a cloth over your computer monitor at night. Anything, from furniture placements to colour to integrating a work environment (computer and desk area) into the bedroom. I don't need to read comments about feng shui being bull, design to my own liking, etc. (inevitably, i will be.)

thanks!

2006-07-08 17:51:36 · 7 answers · asked by junkie77 2

2006-07-08 17:24:10 · 2 answers · asked by prezmfl 2

My husband and I have a great opportunity to buy an older fixer-upper home - this will be our fiorst home together!!! The foundation and the basics are in good shape. However, we will need to remodel and redecorate alot of the home- I want to know where we should spend alot of money (ie:Kitchen, Bedroom, etc.) We're hoping we can make good profit off this house in a couple years.

If we were to sell this home in a couple years, what would you look for?
As a buyer, Is the kitchen important? Bathroom ??? Etc. And if so, what features do you look for???
Thank you for your answers!!! :) Look forward to hearing them

2006-07-08 16:57:56 · 30 answers · asked by danae_rachelle 3

2006-07-08 16:10:27 · 4 answers · asked by dawn 3

2006-07-08 15:57:32 · 1 answers · asked by Nicolo109 1

I ordered almost a thousand dollars worth of stuff from this catolgue and never got my things. They took the money from my card , but never sent my things. Anyone else have this type of problem ? Please share

2006-07-08 15:38:57 · 7 answers · asked by Tate 2

2006-07-08 15:27:13 · 3 answers · asked by beanies 1

why some buildings are shape into circle form? ano bang meron sa circle na pwedeng makatulong sa paggawa ng isang magandang building? anong meron ba ang shape ng cirlcle na wala sa ibang shapes?

2006-07-08 15:23:25 · 7 answers · asked by sLoowOrm124 1

2006-07-08 14:21:39 · 1 answers · asked by LeAnne 7

Next door's water feature was bad enough, a-bubblin' and a-grubblin', all night. Now they've added a dozen solar powered plastic flower lamps lighting up me bedroom. Do we want Disneyland taking over the English country garden?

2006-07-08 14:18:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-08 14:00:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to paint a room. It has a few holes from screws I want to cover before I paint. What do I need for that?

Also, do I have to use Primer or do I just start painting away?

Any recommendations regarding brand or type of paint?

Thanks so much!

2006-07-08 13:49:31 · 3 answers · asked by gggg 3

Hi! I'm converting my super ugly garage into a home gym. I found these mats (getting the ones without the border). http://www.interlockingfloormat.com/tatami_interlocking_mats.htm

I have shelves that I'd like to cover w/ fabric or something. I want something somewhat Japanese or asian, or something generally calming, but that brings in other colors. I'm considering bamboo blinds, but I can't find any that are 84" long yet (super long shelves). Any ideas?? I also need pain color ideas.

2006-07-08 13:31:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-08 13:24:26 · 2 answers · asked by sirduke731 1

in stealing other peoples bulk pick up furniture ? like chairs or dressers ect , I do it every month , I love hunting and refinishing used furniture and useing it im my home . It feels so risky too so much fun ..lol

PS : too the haters not like food or matresses or nothing just hard wood or glass furniture .

2006-07-08 12:03:51 · 8 answers · asked by insertstrawhere 4

I am using a wood screw but for some reason it will not drill tight. Is there another type of screw that would work better or is there something I could do or add to make it work right? I am trying to build a bed for my daughter which is something I have never done before but I had an idea and decided to tackle the project myself. I just keep running into the issue of the screws being too loose. Any ideas would be great! Thanks!

2006-07-08 10:40:27 · 13 answers · asked by jennanna 4

2006-07-08 10:31:33 · 13 answers · asked by ANGEL 1

My Front Window is approx.112 in long... I think it is an odd size. Anyone know who sales Curtains that big?

2006-07-08 10:22:37 · 10 answers · asked by froggylove 2