Decorating & Remodeling - October 2006

Any cool ideas? I could use some interesting stuff. Even if its painting-ish as long as its cool and different it will do!

2006-10-28 18:07:27 · 20 answers · asked by josephenecat 2

Thinking of installing radiant heat under the floors, My wife says that it only keeps the floor warm. I was told it makes the whole room warm. Anyone have an answer?

2006-10-28 16:51:45 · 5 answers · asked by sheltz32tt 2

I am dreading even thinking about having to paint my bathroom. I have to wash the walls. Make up a mixture to cover the nail holes, let it dry, and smooth it over. Then paint. My bathroom is small. Lots of little nooks and crannies to paint. I also have to get painting tape and cover certain areas I don't want to paint.
UGH!!!!. HELLLLLLP ME!

2006-10-28 16:14:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-28 16:05:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need a new kitchen table with more room, do these counter height ones really have enough room to fit 8 or is it better to go with the bigger rectangle. for the most, I just want 6 chairs so either is fine. I just like the counter ones, but are they practical. I do have three small kids too!!

2006-10-28 15:56:11 · 6 answers · asked by motherofthree 2

2006-10-28 15:56:07 · 2 answers · asked by LEX N 1

2006-10-28 15:51:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to be a little original, what color balls/decorations would you put on the white tree? Thank you.

2006-10-28 15:20:28 · 16 answers · asked by bonbon 5

My china tea set has a pitcher, creamer &sugar, 6 cups & saucers.
I don't know how to arrange it on a shelf for the best display. I want to show it off as a decorating piece in my kitchen instead of keeping it in a cupboard.
Anyone have any ideas?

2006-10-28 14:33:56 · 3 answers · asked by Carol K 2

I am looking both for inexpensive way to dispose of the spa and also the best way to deal with it environmentally. I live in the SF Bay Area.

2006-10-28 14:33:22 · 4 answers · asked by Janna K 2

I know after Christmas they get marked down a lot so I'm going to wait until then to buy a lot more but I would like to atleast buy bulbs, lights, and ribbon for my tree before Christmas but don't want to spend a whole lot since I want to save my money for buying gifts.

2006-10-28 14:19:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

When need to repaint my daugther's room, but first I need to remove the flowered wall stickers we put up. These are the ones you find in craft stores and places like Lowes or Walmart and are made specifically to go on the wall with a bit of warm water. I am wondering if there is any simpler way to get them off other then to just scrape and peel.

2006-10-28 14:01:14 · 8 answers · asked by Annie 6

What is the best way to remove wallpaper? This has been up for 20 + years and rather outdated. Someone once told be about Fabric Softner and water mixture -- can someone tell me more.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

2006-10-28 13:52:06 · 12 answers · asked by WildBill 1

Low maintence, durable

2006-10-28 13:23:25 · 3 answers · asked by D 1

i have an old tub, white in color, ive try the spray cans didnt like them now i need a name of an epoxy paint i can use on it

2006-10-28 12:43:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard you can use vaseline where you have carved out your picture on a pumpkin to keep it from drying out. Is it still safe to light a candle in the pumpkin with vaseline on there?

2006-10-28 12:29:00 · 10 answers · asked by Babygirl 2

Ok, I did something stupid. When we started painting the outside of our house about a month ago, I taped off the around my windows, (I taped on the glass). Now the tape has become part of the window!! If I scrape and scrape and scrape with a razor blade, it comes off but in really small pieces. Anybody know of an easier way to get it off?

2006-10-28 12:17:34 · 3 answers · asked by marcia_mahoya 3

I have bought a lovely 3 piece suite in leather, dead comfy electric recliners , the lot, BUT I bought it while still renovating my house and now I have moved in (I have cardboard carpets at the mo!) I cant find a color of carpet that will go with it. I have had laminate floors laid upstairs and tiles in hall and kitchen but one of my dogs has arthritis and even though I know the best option would be more laminate she is having a few problems coping with the tiled kitchen when getting up. She is only 7 so has loadsa time left with me and I love her to bits and dont want her to fall in the living room. The colour of suite is TAN, the only way I can describe the colour is to compare it to a leather school satchel-the kind that you carried on your back (thats showing my age!) I will be grateful for any SERIOUS suggestions as Im getting a bit fed up traipsing around carpet shops-seeing one that I think will match only to find that the sample doesnt look right when I get home! HELP

2006-10-28 10:32:15 · 18 answers · asked by tiffin 1

i have two estimates for siding my house. one is seamless, prefered because of the look, the other is seamed, contractor says this is better because it allows for expansion and contraction. i live in upstate ny, so we do have vast differances in tempuraters throughout the year. would like to hear from contractors or homeowners with experiance. thanks

2006-10-28 10:26:14 · 3 answers · asked by darlin12009 5

I have a solid wooden desk. Just freshly repainted it completely white. The top Use to have glass so now it indents down somewhat. I would like to decorate the top before replacing the glass..either decoupage or paint art so it can be seen when looking down at the desk and then the glass place ontop of it.

Do you have any unique ideas to decorate the top of the desk?

2006-10-28 10:24:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

we are putting old doors on a cabinet and want them to look aged

2006-10-28 10:20:04 · 5 answers · asked by skee_dee 1

2006-10-28 10:07:03 · 4 answers · asked by beaumooney@rogers.com 1

2006-10-28 10:05:19 · 1 answers · asked by Chas 1

2006-10-28 09:41:38 · 5 answers · asked by naeem8095 2

2006-10-28 09:29:41 · 10 answers · asked by Augustmoon 1

2006-10-28 09:24:05 · 1 answers · asked by greydove52 1

He used to be in the oil business in the 80's when it crashed. He does beautiful work, but I don't know how to contact him! Help!

2006-10-28 08:40:51 · 2 answers · asked by spyglassnews 1

at first they looked fine but now they look "ashy" I contsantly clean them but they start looking ashy again. What could this be? Should I use some sort of special cleaner? Help!

2006-10-28 08:11:59 · 3 answers · asked by winc 2

I have a 700 square-foot two story wood-frame house with a basement. (700ft per floor) I want to rearrange the internal layout of the 1st and 2nd floor. If load-bearing walls are preventing me from doing this, is it usually possible to somehow (with an architect and professional contractor) to work around the load-bearing walls or somehow change them? I just want to know what I'm getting into.

2006-10-28 07:58:20 · 7 answers · asked by Webby10003 1

i need two windows in the house tinted because of the evening sun. it's so bright.but i would still like to grow flowers in the window.i live in northern calif. any help?

2006-10-28 07:58:09 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2