Decorating & Remodeling - October 2006

I have these stone things that I find when I go to the beach. They are usually about 1 1/2 inches wide, 2 1/2 inches long and 1/4 inch thick. They are smooth stones with rounded edges and are usually really pale colored and have sort of a grain to them (but they're still smooth) and have rounded edges. If I get enough could I tile a floor with them or a backsplash maybe? Also, do you know what these things are even called?

2006-10-03 04:07:11 · 5 answers · asked by BeeFree 5

I've heard horror stories about contractors promising to do a job (i.e. remodel a kitchen or a bathroom or a deck, an extra room addition) by a certain time and at a fixed price. But as time goes by, they need more money to finish a job. Usually, the home owner goes broke and/or job never finished.

My parents remolded their entire home. The work was promised to be finished w/in 6 month. It's been a year and the house is still uninhabitable. We have a contract and everything has been paid for as scheduled. We have a lawyer now. But what can cause an established contracting company to fail on their word/contract? Is there a legitimate reason?

2006-10-03 03:04:03 · 6 answers · asked by Zoila 6

I need to order on line 250 corks for a 2cm diameter bottle i am not sure witch corck size I need to order. the sizes come in fractions of an inch so I cent undestand withch one fits best

2006-10-03 01:55:57 · 1 answers · asked by xihuitl 2

What colour would give it the most look of space ?

2006-10-03 00:02:29 · 14 answers · asked by Mary O 1

2006-10-02 23:42:27 · 22 answers · asked by Pebbles 2

2006-10-02 19:45:15 · 2 answers · asked by Clementine 2

Over 20 years ago, we used a stucco pre-mix solution on the walls in our hallway, applying it with a sponge to give it a textured appearance. Now we want to get rid of it and make the walls smooth again. Would it be easier to sand the walls down -- and if so, is there a tool that can be used to do this easily? -- or plaster over the stucco? Any suggestions are helpful.

2006-10-02 17:49:29 · 6 answers · asked by black widow 2

We were given a bunch of old ceiling tile and we were going to sell it as is but I got online and started researching it. I found out that people are framing it and making mirrors out of it and selling it for alot of money. I am not very creative so does anyone have any other ideas or know of a website that shows how to do this? Here's what it looks like. http://photos.yahoo.com/jeffandlori3901

2006-10-02 17:38:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What would be a reasonable price with the purchase and installation of 5 standard and one picture window? We were offered the highest-quality windows one company had for all 6 windows for $2800. The agreement was that we must keep their yard signs up for one year. I haggled on the basis that we have prime "real-estate" for marketing as our house is visible from a major roadway. The problem is that I have no price comparison basis (this is our first home) and want to know if this price is good or if we will be had if we agree. We live in Michigan if this helps for pricing. Thanks.

2006-10-02 16:48:47 · 3 answers · asked by mlaurie406 2

looking for a eurolook ss pull out at the best price

2006-10-02 16:21:20 · 11 answers · asked by freebirdish 2

It will be used by old & young alike,& the room is about 12' x 20' with neutral gray carpet...which I plan to change once I decide on the 2 colors.....thanx~~

2006-10-02 16:18:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I knew I can order the vinyl fence on the line but I can't get an installer. I went to "ServiceMagic Matching Pro" requested a contractor. I got some for other but I can't get one for vinyl fence installer.

2006-10-02 16:14:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its for a large living room with beamed ceilings,& dark wood trim through out the room......thanx~~

2006-10-02 16:14:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My house overlooks beautiful countryside and so the builder put in tons of windows. The problem with that is there is not much wall space so I wanted to know if it is ok to decorate high. Anything I hang will be hung above the windows. I have high cathedral ceilings 9 or 10 ft and the windows are probably 6 1/2 - 7 ft high

2006-10-02 16:11:23 · 7 answers · asked by Lisa S 1

i am remodeling our kitchen and looking for some unique features or different useful additions.

2006-10-02 15:03:34 · 15 answers · asked by mongo862001 5

2006-10-02 14:53:02 · 2 answers · asked by tinyone 3

2006-10-02 14:15:35 · 7 answers · asked by franky2006 2

the family room is cookie crumb color with creme brulee moldings and the kitchen is metalic blue with a beige molding. there is no dividing wall or molding between the kitchen and family. the kitchen and the family room only share one wall.

2006-10-02 14:14:13 · 15 answers · asked by franky2006 2

im starting a game room and i m working in a 14"x15" room i have a pool table (regulation size) in here and plans for a small bar. how ever i have two concert speakers in here that are huge the type you could dance on if you wanted to and it's starting to get cramped. so do i keep the speakers and use them as tables until we turn it up!? or go with a 80's style jukebox that plays records. my other option is to get a new reciever im thinking marantz.
what do you think?

2006-10-02 14:03:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is a house down the street from me that I absolutely love and I want my house to be just like it. It has EVERYTHING that I want in a home. Do you think it would be disrespectful to go to the house and ask the owner questions about their home? I want to get the dimensions and all that stuff. I am really tempted but I don't want to them to think that I am crazy or staking their house out or something! What do you think?

2006-10-02 12:49:57 · 9 answers · asked by geraldine 1

I finally have the room to put in a home studio so I can write, paint and find out what else I can create. I don't have a clue how I would go about setting this up though and want to make sure I do it with the best colors, furniture, etc so I can get maximum use out of it. Does anyone know where I can find this type of info? When I've done online searches, I just get back the names of different artists or names of studios. I'd like to do this as soon as possible, so any tips or resources you can provide would be really appreciated.
Thanks!

2006-10-02 12:32:48 · 3 answers · asked by sassy_lassy70 2

2006-10-02 12:13:12 · 4 answers · asked by van 2

I wanted to find cheap artwork for my house, so I thought I could take pics myself and blow them up. I like the look of black and white, but my furniture is all wood. Do black and white pics have to be in a black frame? Will it clash badly to have black frames and wood furniture? Thanks for opinions!

2006-10-02 11:12:26 · 4 answers · asked by trixi 1

Was removed from the classrooms of a defunct local military academy. Nails have been removed but years of wax and grime add character. Reverse side shows all the colors of this beautiful wood. Approximately 2500 sq. ft to sell. Need professional questimates.

2006-10-02 11:09:02 · 1 answers · asked by carolyn w 1

We have tiled bathroom floor and are getting a new quadrant shower. We are not sure which tray will be best. Hi density foam or stone?

2006-10-02 10:56:59 · 9 answers · asked by Melanie I 1

I just purchased a 5 x 8 foot area rug made of olefin. It was rolled up tightly and wrapped around the middle with plastic. There is flattening of the pile where the plastic was, and creases where it was tightly rolled. Will these things ever go away? Will the creases and flattened pile come out after it lays flat for a while and with vacuuming?

2006-10-02 10:56:32 · 3 answers · asked by Artsy Lady 2

2006-10-02 10:32:39 · 16 answers · asked by steeple54 2

Is this a new trend (instead of white) and do you like it?

2006-10-02 09:08:04 · 6 answers · asked by DeeDee 6

2006-10-02 08:55:44 · 20 answers · asked by iamthemullit 2

I also plan to do lighting and kitchen faucets in an antique brass finish. The cabinets are inset cabinets with the antique brass hinges showing as well.

2006-10-02 08:53:58 · 10 answers · asked by tantuiam 1