Decorating & Remodeling - October 2006

EX. Wood, Bricks...Steel.

2006-10-25 14:43:42 · 5 answers · asked by paulinekin 1

my older home has hardwood floors throughout..i had an estimate on the cost to finish three good size rooms and it was about 2 g..
i would want to do probably about 6 g worth of floor finishing..i bought the home last year for 120,000....the floors now are in ok shape, nothing great, but ok...would i get my money out of beautiful wood floors??

2006-10-25 14:03:42 · 20 answers · asked by jstrmbill 3

i'm twenty and want to redo my room to be more of a music theme . . . i have some old band shirts (queen, blondie, the clash, etc) that i'm going to make into pillows, but i need some ideas for the rest of the room . . . i want a new duvet cover, any thoughts? i'm more into the 80's thing . . . and i LOVE pink and turquoise . . . but i can't paint my room :(

any ideas are appreciated! i want my room to look more grown up, and not so teen-ish! thanks!

2006-10-25 12:37:34 · 6 answers · asked by *twilight* 2

2006-10-25 12:24:23 · 4 answers · asked by CANOOKERMAN1 1

What is the best way to hang a very heavy 4' wide x 8' tall x 1/2" inch deep piece of wooden art on a wall so that it is secure?

Challenge... This piece of art is a 20 piece puzzle.

Option 1 - We can secure the completed puzzle to a wood backing of the same size. Hence the question, how to hang heavy art?

Option 2 - To make the weight easier to manage, we can hang each puzzle piece individually. However, the challenge is how to hang each individual piece so that the puzzle fits together?

We're open to both ways, but looking for ideas on how to execute on either.

2006-10-25 12:22:48 · 3 answers · asked by jennifergrosser 2

I really love the modern look. Red, Black and White are the colors i'd like to decorate with since they fit so well together.

2006-10-25 12:21:32 · 16 answers · asked by Mia 2

2006-10-25 12:19:06 · 4 answers · asked by wen3ks 1

I have a horrible feeling the floors of a friend's mobile home are particle board... she wants to shampoo her carpets - is this ok to do?

2006-10-25 11:57:32 · 5 answers · asked by Jennifer 3

getting rid of old beds.

2006-10-25 11:50:38 · 5 answers · asked by aj 1

i am trying do some paint color mixing to see the differents colors i come up with is there a site that comes close to you what colors you might get when you mix so i can stop waisting my paint just got some paint around the house and i'm trying to mix some nice colors right now i have some baby pink color can i get a salmon color out of that 2nd can i paint a formica counter if so how 3rd i'm looking for good deals and i know the stores are seasonal for there sales so when is it a good time to buy and where 1.fabric 2.lumber 3. home decor items 4. and how do you get leftover items the stores don't sell or want

2006-10-25 11:14:03 · 3 answers · asked by flipper 2

2006-10-25 10:48:53 · 6 answers · asked by ladybug54 1

2006-10-25 10:17:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-25 10:08:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking to do my living room and hallway. Considering AC3 or AC4, not sure what to go with

2006-10-25 10:07:59 · 11 answers · asked by Kirstie T 1

hey wanting to replace bathroom suite in flat. need everyone one who gets involved ie plumbing. tiling, electrician. live in meadowbank edinburgh. anyone got any ideas. would love some recommendations of folk thanx

2006-10-25 10:04:11 · 4 answers · asked by melnurse 1

I was just wondering... I wanted to paint my basement... but i wanted to pant it a dark green, and a lighter green... I want to paint two walls one color and two walls the other color.... but my question is... i dont know which walls to paint what color... i want my room to look bigger then what it is and i know the paint has to go on a certain wall for it to happen.... please help!?!

2006-10-25 08:45:14 · 6 answers · asked by Tonella's Baby 2

I am trying to locate a 20 foot Christmas tree. I have searched google and I can't find anything. The biggest tree that I found was 9 foot. I have 28 feet ceilings and I need a huge tree this year. Does anyone know where I can find one???? Help please!!

2006-10-25 08:28:41 · 6 answers · asked by tonibananas72 2

I know rickety nails aren't always the best method. I don't have a drill, so should I get one and use screw and drywall anchor, or is there another easier method?
Mirrors, pictures, shelves, etc.

2006-10-25 08:14:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have done it based on the job size/ time- but never on sq footage. I would like to know what to charge for sq footage.

2006-10-25 07:52:16 · 2 answers · asked by dpegra 2

I have just bought a small Victorian mid-terrace house and need to furnish it. Problem is; the front door is so narrow and the largest window (back dining room) is only 90 centimeters across/wide. I think alot of the front window and door space has been reduced because of double glazing ... still, I have looked and looked online and in department stores for a nice, comfortable sofa, not large but at the same time I really don't want something too small and uncomfortable. So, I can't be the only person who has this problem. How do I fit furniture into the house. Most of the sofas I have seen and liked are more than 90 cm (D) I assumer this means depth. When measuring, is that the number I need to be aware of? Can't furniture be brought into the house at an angle? Very frustrating; want to spend my money on something nice but can't seem to! Any help or suggestions would be really appreciated. Thanks, in advance.

2006-10-25 07:50:47 · 8 answers · asked by Sophie 3

I have just bought a small Victorian mid-terrace house and need to furnish it. Problem is; the front door is so narrow and the largest window (back dining room) is only 90 centimeters across/wide. I think alot of the front window and door space has been reduced because of double glazing ... still, I have looked and looked online and in department stores for a nice, comfortable sofa, not large but at the same time I really don't want something too small and uncomfortable. So, I can't be the only person who has this problem. How do I fit furniture into the house. Most of the sofas I have seen and liked are more than 90 cm (D) I assumer this means depth. When measuring, is that the number I need to be aware of? Can't furniture be brought into the house at an angle? Very frusrating; want to spend my money on something nice but can't seem to! Any help or suggestions would be really appreciated. Thanks, in advance.

2006-10-25 07:49:56 · 8 answers · asked by Sophie 3

Help! I have a beautiful Expresso Wood dining set with minty green cushions. The floors are a cream/ beige/drk brwn Travertine. What would be a good color to paint the walls? Any advice will help. I was thinking a coco brown, but thought that may be to "bland" HELP! :-)

2006-10-25 07:41:24 · 7 answers · asked by mysunshine90045 1

2006-10-25 07:10:30 · 22 answers · asked by meggy 1

It it i possible let ne know how and where?

2006-10-25 06:45:36 · 6 answers · asked by Lee P 1

I am looking for a classical/traditional sofa, preferably in a bright colour (not neutral). I would love one that is comfy, new and has a kind style belonging to a nineteenth century parisian cafe. Just wondering if there's anything out there that's not dfs or mfi. Thankyou!

2006-10-25 05:48:02 · 8 answers · asked by Ally 1

I plan to install a direct to stud kit in my bathroom. I do not want to remove the wallboard, but rather go over top of the existing tile. I need to remove the outer row of tile so the kit will sit flush against the wall. I don't know if there is a stud behind where I need to screw it to the wall; probably not. Can I just use adhesive to attach it to the wall or do I need to screw it in? If so, what is the best kind of adhesive?

2006-10-25 05:23:17 · 2 answers · asked by Jim C 5

I'm thinking of making my dining room, that is in the center of the house and goes unused for most of the year, a family room. Then turn an unused bedroom that is adjacent to the kitchen into the dining room. Just wondering the size of an average dining room? Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated

2006-10-25 04:44:57 · 7 answers · asked by mommawe 2

If shopping online how do you preffer to see the item displayed? What information is most important to you. If style is a factor what priority is it?

2006-10-25 03:45:33 · 1 answers · asked by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6

I have a platform bed that attaches to a storgae headboard that is 2 feet deep by 6 feet across and a 6 drawer dresser. I need to come up with a weight for a claim with my insurance company.

2006-10-25 02:17:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-25 02:03:38 · 11 answers · asked by jackie b 1