Decorating & Remodeling - September 2006

My son is into nascar and likes Matt Kenseth #17, and his car colors are black and gold. We want to redo his room so he will be more comfortable sleeping upstairs and make it feel like it's his own. He would like to have 3 walls painted gold and one black. I am concerned that, even though the landlord said we could do what we want paint wise, is it still okay to paint a wall black? Plus the house is also around 100 y ears old. I want him to like his room, what would you do?

2006-09-20 02:45:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

just trying to decide if i should go with a thick shag pile for looks or a flatter carpet easier to vacuum

2006-09-20 02:25:21 · 7 answers · asked by oz r 1

There is some emulsion or masonary paint painted directly onto unsealed Sandstone which I want to remove. It will chip off but I don't want to damage the stone behind. I think that solvent may make the paint bleed into the stones pores so would prefer to remove it with another [easy] method.

2006-09-20 01:15:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-20 00:39:15 · 1 answers · asked by Eagle 1

i tiled my bathroom last night and now have a load of dry grout on the tiles.does anyone no a quick way of getting this off.i have visitors due around shortly and i need it off b4 then,wothout ruining the tiles.please help if you no how.thanks

2006-09-19 21:55:19 · 3 answers · asked by sammydeea 3

I'm painting the interior of my house. Without knowing the difference between oil-based and latex paint, I purchased oil-based primer, and primed a hallway and a room. My wife chose the walls' paint color and purchased a latex-based paint.

Is it OK to put interior latex paint on top of interior oil-based primer?
Or should we sand the walls, and start over with a latex-based primer?

It appears to be more difficult to get the color we want in oil-based, and web research seems to indicate that oil-based primer was a bad choice for vast regions of interior wall.

2006-09-19 21:03:39 · 5 answers · asked by jgarzik 1

2006-09-19 18:13:06 · 7 answers · asked by Gracie 1

2006-09-19 17:38:46 · 33 answers · asked by 2528 1

While retiling my bath wall, I realized there is an area about 2'x2' that is rotten behind my siding and I can see a gap in one of the siding pieces at the bottom (about 2 feet long). Any alternative way to fix this problem without taking off the siding and putting in a new backing board in the area? I recently replaced the siding and now I know why that piece wasn't flush as I couldn't see the missing area. It is on the second level of the house and not an easy area to reach on the outside. Thanx

2006-09-19 16:58:59 · 2 answers · asked by candoil 2

Just moved. Livingroom has off white walls & solid wood flooring which is a golden oak color. Am buying olive & off white livingroom furniture, but need to know what colors would go well for a large rug? The curtains are also green, but more pale. I'm not picky about the style rug; can be contemporary to Oriental, as long as the colors look good.

2006-09-19 16:26:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm replacing the drywall in my bath with hardibacker then going to tile. I have a piece that is about 2 1/2 feet where there will only be a stud on one side. I'm putting up 13x13 tile. Should I recut the other piece and get more to make sure it is nailed into a stud on both ends or can I tape or morter it to the next piece? Thank you!

2006-09-19 16:26:16 · 1 answers · asked by candoil 2

2006-09-19 16:21:41 · 5 answers · asked by princess 2

2006-09-19 15:49:18 · 6 answers · asked by r l 1

I just got a new couch and now have three couches and a chair in my living room and it's driving me crazy! One couch has a matching chair...and the other is green. Some guy was suspost to come look at it but never did! So now i'm stuck being crowded! Can I just put it out by the road? Do I have to call a certain number for someone to take it off? I live on a military base so not sure what to do with it!!! HELP!!!

2006-09-19 15:32:59 · 10 answers · asked by ? 1

The bedroom is 15x12, it is a 1952 ranch style house that just needs needs updated.

2006-09-19 15:17:22 · 12 answers · asked by NIcki R 1

This is a little confusing. If I don't explain this clearly, please let me know so I can add details.

I recently moved into a new home. There is a combo lock on the front door that consists of two locks(top and bottom) encased in a silver rectangular cover. There is one keyhole on the outside of front door, and one key unlocks both locks at one time.

Ok, from the inside I must turn the latch on the top lock, to the right, for it to lock the door. For the bottom lock, I must push the button in, and turn it to the right, for it to lock.

Now here is what's weird, when both the top and bottom lock are turned to the right and locked from the inside, so no one can get in from the outside, if I turn the knob to the left, without unlocking either lock, both automatically release and I can open the door.

Is this supposed to happen? What type of lock is this, and is it secure? I've never had a lock like this. Thanks

2006-09-19 15:15:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband and I had a contractor look at our upstairs to give re-modeling estimates. It's an older house and we are looking to re-do walls, carpet, new windows, change the bathroom, update electrical and add heat/cooling vents. There are 2 1/2 rooms and a bathroom. The estimates came back totalling $30,000! We only paid $97,000 for the house. Does this sound right? I'm no construction expert. Would it be better to sell the house and buy one that's finished or save up the money to do this?

2006-09-19 14:46:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was wondering if I could use exterior paint to paint my son's bedroom? I want something that will be very durable. If I can't use exterior paint to paint his room then I would like to know why I can't and a suggestion for something else that can hold up to being in a child's bedroom. Thanks!

2006-09-19 14:05:38 · 12 answers · asked by ladydragondale 3

We recently built a new house and I am having a hard time trying to decorate! I would like to decotare my master bedroom in palm trees. There is a master bath that is attached...the question is should I do the bath in the same thing as the bedroom or can it be different? I would like to do the bath in maybe bright beach colors with a beach picture over the garden tub. Help!

2006-09-19 13:12:10 · 7 answers · asked by swanseaemtgirl 4

I currently have a stand-up shower which is beginning to corrode and leak. I am having a contractor look at it, but he seems to think installing a new a bathtub would be the best bet. On average, how much should this cost?

2006-09-19 12:08:57 · 8 answers · asked by Holly Mig 2

2006-09-19 10:55:17 · 3 answers · asked by sirspadealot1 2

2006-09-19 10:17:37 · 7 answers · asked by referencearea 2

2006-09-19 10:08:57 · 6 answers · asked by Sar 1

i have cherry wood entertainment center, coffee table, end tables and cabinet...that would go together wouldn't it...

2006-09-19 09:20:48 · 4 answers · asked by monkeytail_77 4

2006-09-19 09:15:45 · 13 answers · asked by cindy h 2

We are looking for replacement windows. We are looking for good quality windows that we last but not cost too much. Which are the best value for the money and are long lasting.

2006-09-19 09:10:13 · 4 answers · asked by LAURIE S 1

They have to be able to hold more wt than 5lbs. Help

2006-09-19 08:46:48 · 4 answers · asked by gammadede 1

I have a small kitchen about 8 ft wide and 13 feet long. There is one glass door which goes out to the balcony. I am thinking about putting a colored Venetian blind up instead of a curtain. Friends are telling me that it will look awful not having a curtain. What should I do? I have a cream colored kitchen and wanted to do a colored blind that will add some color: Thanks for any input!!!

2006-09-19 08:42:58 · 14 answers · asked by cam57 5

Hi, I just got a brother vx-1120 sewing machine from my mother. I cannot seem to get it to sew correctly. The top thread is in correctly, but when I sew- nothing happens. The needle moves up and down and maked holes in the fabric, but the thres does not peretrate the fabric. Any ideas, Is there a bobbin somewhere? I don't know what to do. I opened the access panle on the bottom of the machine and nothing is caught. I do not know where the instructions are. I am trying to make a blanket and some pillows. Thank you.

2006-09-19 08:41:49 · 7 answers · asked by yummymummy 3

2006-09-19 08:36:51 · 7 answers · asked by River rock 3