Decorating & Remodeling - September 2006

I need to replace/repair rush seats on 2 pine ladderback chairs. Do you know anyone in Chicago/suburbs who knows how to do this.

2006-09-14 07:18:57 · 1 answers · asked by dbrcymry 3

We are remodeling our bathroom and while we were tearing out the cupboards we found that there are three layers of linoleum, the bottom layer of which is asbestos. We can't afford to have a professional come out and do it. Is there any way that we can remove the tile ourselves? We don't want to encapsulate the floor either, we just want to get the asbestos out of there. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

2006-09-14 06:45:12 · 9 answers · asked by ~*Mrs. GM2*~ 5

we have a chandelier that requires 7 60w standard bulbs it is too bright

2006-09-14 06:43:28 · 3 answers · asked by joan schwartz 1

I purchased cambodian wooden dolls and my dog chewed one up ,and i wood like to replace it.

2006-09-14 06:41:55 · 2 answers · asked by cara_davis@sbcglobal.net 1

i would like to lay tiles in my home. i was suggested to go for rectified tile.let me answer it actually mean

2006-09-14 06:41:04 · 5 answers · asked by venkat b 1

I am making a "Princess crown" to hang over my daughter's crib and need ideas on how to decorate it. I have the basic shape cut out. I don't want a website that I have to buy something off of. Just one with good pics to get some ideas from .

2006-09-14 04:46:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Thank you all for your suggestions. Decided to go for wooden flooring but still need help with choosing a colour to show off my decor. My sofas are black, wooden flooring and apple white(white with a hint of green). I would like to introduce a new colour using a rug,cushions and accesorises to give the lounge a brighter look.

2006-09-14 04:28:02 · 6 answers · asked by Otas E 1

I'm moving into a new place that has a really ...interesting... mint green carpet. The carpet is in great shape and since it's a rental I am not really about to replace the carpet. It's a pretty bright green, but I'm not sure which colo(u)rs of paint would make it look good.

Any suggestions?

2006-09-14 04:25:51 · 22 answers · asked by Tim M 1

2006-09-14 04:04:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just dont know what colors to use !!!!

2006-09-14 03:27:29 · 23 answers · asked by bdmrplemons 2

just dont have the time to do it myself, anytakers that could help me out??????

2006-09-14 03:21:35 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

The previous owner of my home painted the entire interior an Antique White (satin, except the kitchen and bathroom which are semi-gloss) including all of the walls, front, rear and side doors, floor trim, door trim, closet trim, etc which makes it all look a bit boring. I had considered painting the trim along the floors/doors/closets white (semi-gloss?) to add some much needed contrast but I have heard that may cause the antique white on the walls to look "dingy" Other features of note in the home are a large red brick fireplace with black cast iron wood stove in the living room, the carpet is kind of a steel grey berber throughout, the kitchen and bathroom both have a wood grain vinyl flooring, and all of the interior doors (bedrooms, closets) are wood also. It's all a bit overwhelming (in the dull sense) with too much of the antique white on the one hand and wood on the other! I need help! Any suggestions for guy with no color sense? (yes maybe thats a bit redundant!)

2006-09-14 03:01:55 · 13 answers · asked by Glen 2

2006-09-14 02:49:51 · 5 answers · asked by robert m 1

The reason I am asking this is because the wooden flooring at the moment is a light pine colour and the thought of replacing the whole floor is very expensive and a messy business.-

2006-09-14 02:21:33 · 9 answers · asked by Kim O 1

im trying to think of a way to brighten her room without having to hang sheetrock.we were thinking of stucco on the walls but do i have to worry about mold? the walls are from 1972 and very damaged in places.we did a wall in fabric only to find out spiders were nesting behind it!HA! so we took it down. thank you tj

2006-09-14 02:11:19 · 7 answers · asked by TERESA B 2

I'm thinking about painting my front door before I sell my house. The outside of the house is red brick with black used as the accent colour above the windows.

The wooden front door is currently stained brown and has a brass knocker and a brass-effect letterbox.

2006-09-13 23:31:20 · 26 answers · asked by icerunner77 2

We just got new couches that are tobacco brown ( almost chocolate) Our wall - art, frames, and such are black, it went perfectly with our old couches. Will black frames go with the tobacco brown. I don't want it to look to dreary or muddy. What colors can i add to make it flow. I really like burnt orange. there are no pillows on the couch or window treatments yet. Painting is out of the question in this apartment. The rug is brownish beige, and walls white, with hideous blinds. But I can't change that, What do you recommend? I'm lost

2006-09-13 21:11:50 · 11 answers · asked by humdrum 3

I am developing my house and have been told I need an RSJ as I am creating an open kitchen diner.

2006-09-13 20:54:38 · 3 answers · asked by Saffron 1

Im thinking about redoing my kithen cabinets and the previous owner has them painted baby blue... i think it might be a latex paint... when i clean them with a sponge it starts to come off... i was wondering about using a paint thinner .. . but i dont know how to use it..how does it work? would i be able to just brush it off and it would just peel off or wipe off or what? help!?

2006-09-13 18:19:12 · 8 answers · asked by cl200036 2

The shower is in the scene where the "Voice of Britian" is watching his show. I saw it in amagazine, and I wanted to get one kind of like it. Basically does anyone know where to get a free standing steam shower. I am remodeling my bathroom. Thanks.

2006-09-13 18:15:19 · 2 answers · asked by dd_7788 1

I am moving from a large apartment to a small house.
thx for ur ideas.

2006-09-13 18:08:37 · 15 answers · asked by ? 6

I need about four and like all colors.

2006-09-13 17:25:03 · 5 answers · asked by whrldpz 7

2006-09-13 17:06:20 · 11 answers · asked by lxr 1

2006-09-13 16:57:42 · 9 answers · asked by not4u_72 2

I have this room and it is not really getting lots of light so i was wondering what colour i should paint it cause i'm beginning to hate the pink. its just a 10ft by 9 ft room where one side is a built in wardrobe and on the other opposite side is a window which covers 2/3 of the wall. but i have to cover that window up 24/7 cause then everyone can see me!

2006-09-13 16:33:29 · 12 answers · asked by lynn_zie9 1

we just painted our master bedroom in a ralph lauren gold(metalic) paint and its looks awful 2 coats were applied.. will a 3rd coat cover the roller marks and brush marks??.. you can see it... it looks really really bad and this paint was expensive the painters may have applied the 2nd coat to soon.. can we fix this ...help it is a beautiful color.... but what went wrong

2006-09-13 16:32:56 · 5 answers · asked by goldee492002 2

2006-09-13 12:54:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

a square foot price would be helpful

2006-09-13 12:35:38 · 7 answers · asked by plowman70 4

I was doing some decorating, so I got out my step-ladder. I don't get on with my real ladder

2006-09-13 12:02:39 · 15 answers · asked by postmaster2000uk 2

live in Antigua & can't get hold of any polystyrene.
Any alternative ideas ?

2006-09-13 11:22:54 · 3 answers · asked by Chris H 1