Decorating & Remodeling - July 2006

My dining room wall is a load bearing wall. Its about 6 feet wide I want to knock the wall down to make the area bigger.

I want to hire a company to do this for me, so its professional.

I want them to take down the 6 foot wall and put in a large support beam to help with the weight.

The second floor is above the wall and nothing heavy is above it, but I don’t want to ruin my house.

How much would something like this cost? I was thinking maybe $1500?

2006-07-24 08:52:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any ideas on what color would look best on the walls? I want to avoid blue or green. And I want to keep it light to brighten up the room. Thanks.

2006-07-24 08:42:25 · 12 answers · asked by felixflower 1

How should I decorate my future bedroom? I am in the age group of 9-13 and my favorite colors are: green, white, pink, black and red!

2006-07-24 08:35:33 · 6 answers · asked by Stylin' Chick 4

2006-07-24 08:19:49 · 9 answers · asked by Teen_Trouble01 2

I came up with an idea to raffle my house, but have heard that i might need a game license or run it has a comp. Whoever wins gets a £250,000 four bedroom house for £25 (price of tickets), which i thought was a great idea, but noone seems to be able to help me & that's including solicitors!

2006-07-24 08:11:15 · 12 answers · asked by Irish 3

I wanted to replace the ceramic tile in my bathrooms, dining room and kitchen with travertine marble.

Someone told me that travertine would be a bad choice since it can stain easily.

I don’t want a ceramic tile that looks cheap. I want something that looks really nice.

Can I find a ceramic tile that looks good, maybe even resembles natural stone?

What is the best flooring for my house? What do you suggest?

2006-07-24 07:54:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a web site called Catering To Your Needs. The url address is written as cateringtoyourneeds.com. I've had it about a year now. I built it myself and searched out real quality products with what I think are Very Competitive prices. My products are guaranteed and some even come with a 25 year to lifetime guaranty. I've paid marketing fees, signed up with all the major search enjines and tried to make my site as professional as it can be. I ship my merchandise quickly and also respond quickly to any questions. I've seen many fakes out there, but I am the REAL DEAL. My problem is I'm not getting orders. My site isn't even paying for itself. I see that up to 1500 people a month are looking at my site but only about 1% or less are buying anything. I feel I've invested too much in it to quit, but I can't keep paying all my fees and not make any money. Can you PLEASE look at it for me and offer some suggestions on what I'm doing wrong or how to mke it more applealing?

2006-07-24 07:53:04 · 9 answers · asked by divaxl 2

2006-07-24 06:59:04 · 8 answers · asked by maria c 1

I'm looking for a quilt/comforter.

2006-07-24 06:51:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to add some decor to my otherwise plain home. but i need to do it cheaply. any website where i can find good ideas? i have an 'arts and crafts' style home and would maybe like to reflect that in the interior. otherwise, i am in my early 30's, so don't send me to sites that my grandma or mom would like! lol.

2006-07-24 06:47:09 · 3 answers · asked by animal_mother 4

the underlying point is that when windows were made of wood they incorporated hooks to support the curtain rail-now the upvc windows leave no option but to screw in a curtain support and rail separately above the window
incidentally i can see how the net curtain stretche
after two nightmare days of being turfed out of bed by poles replacing the windows i was then left with no curtains
i need the latest in curtain technology bearing in mind that the section above the windows seems to be composed of plasterboard and flakes when i try to insert a nail;who is responsible for this fiasco or have i finally become feeble minded?how much for the equipment or any other suggestions short of defenestration
i can see how the net curtain stretched between the two hooks but i am damned if i can see how the two plastic bits with the screws through them secured the curtain
my revered ancestors on both sides were builders and i have to admit that this question is beginning to seem like a wack job

2006-07-24 06:03:47 · 7 answers · asked by Patrick O 2

please i need some help ...

2006-07-24 06:01:56 · 22 answers · asked by woahohhriot! 1

I'm thinking of calling California Closets to redo the garage. Do you have a story to share? Good or bad. Costs?

2006-07-24 05:32:56 · 4 answers · asked by lisadumbgame 2

2006-07-24 05:10:10 · 21 answers · asked by veryberry 3

i need honest reasonable licensed carpenter 2 install new microwave w/fan that wasn't there before. also i need painter, man to put up 2 mirrored closet doors & a mirror on wall in living room, ceiling fan & reface cabnets. where do i find him besides the church which i've asked?
thanks in advance & may God bless u.

2006-07-24 04:48:10 · 2 answers · asked by JOANI C 1

I've been to supermarkets, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target and drug stores. Other than tourist shops where the hell does one get fridge magnets?

2006-07-24 04:24:26 · 11 answers · asked by tryoutcle 2

can i paint over normal wall paper?not textured! it will be much easier coz i know we will be doing much palstering if we take it off. not being lazy, its my bedroom i want doing and if its too much hassle, my mum wont agree.she hates mess and my house really needs doing coz its been 20 yrs since it was last done.i knw, its my mum but atleast if i could get my room done, it'd be nice.

2006-07-24 04:21:41 · 17 answers · asked by allgiggles1984 6

Has anyone install solar engery panels? What at pros & cons? Any recommendations regarding brand?

2006-07-24 03:10:03 · 6 answers · asked by Miguel O 2

i'm moving to co op in 2 wks, want to get place painted & put up mirrored closet doors in 2 rooms, ceiling fan put up & the new sliding door doesn't have a screen to patio so can i get a screen. also measurments for it are 82" in length so i can't get ready made vertical blinds, any suggestions. thanks & God bless u.ps i want 2 get microwave & have it put over stove,it's very expensive at sears,home depot doesn't do it.

2006-07-24 02:14:30 · 5 answers · asked by JOANI C 1

I want to paint and the paste is still sticky.

2006-07-24 02:13:47 · 9 answers · asked by buttercup 1

my husband and i bought an old house and are remodleing it, i pulled up the old linoleum and to my surprise found an oak hardwood floor. the floor looks like someone made an attempt years ago to sand it, there are dark areas where the floor joins the wall. need info on sanding and refinishing.

2006-07-24 01:08:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-23 20:08:22 · 3 answers · asked by mattman_19782002 1

Okay so I'm moving into a bigger house and I want to start new on my bedroom and I was thinking of having an Asian influance with red walls and white chinese lanterns. I've allready got some bamboo but I need more Ideas!!!

2006-07-23 19:06:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2006-07-23 18:16:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok part of my room is wood and i have a closet i painted it a light green and i have this doorway thing and its right by my closet but i didnt want to paint it the same color. what color should it be? and the wood is kinda of a dark wood. and the green is called window garden...

2006-07-23 17:48:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-23 17:15:38 · 7 answers · asked by umrebels 1

i have enough money to redecorate my room but not if i am buying from there .. does anyone have suggestions ?

2006-07-23 16:45:12 · 8 answers · asked by woahohhriot! 1

I want to hire someone to put down pergo tiles after I pull off the carpet. I know that it can differ, but about how much might this cost. I don't want to get charged too much so I would just like an estimate (the area is 377 sq ft). Thanks

2006-07-23 16:39:29 · 5 answers · asked by KittyKat 1

have tiles which have been chipped from stuff been dropped on them and want to know how to cover them

2006-07-23 16:39:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-23 16:35:06 · 6 answers · asked by carm soprano 1