Decorating & Remodeling - November 2006

I want to prepare the surface to paint.

2006-11-22 02:31:42 · 4 answers · asked by givernay 1

i have an old hallway with original victorian cornicing.

there is a small section about 12 inches long that is damaged, someone suggested using plaster of paris to build it up. but is there a way of creating a mould to ensure that it looks the way it should?

2006-11-22 02:23:55 · 3 answers · asked by T M 2

i would like to put up beadboard on the walls of my bedroom and want to know the best way to attach it. should I use finishing nails and an adhesive or one or the other?

2006-11-22 02:16:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

What method do I use to a fix glass brick wall. 10 high x 6 wide

2006-11-22 01:26:53 · 8 answers · asked by ALAN W 3

Hi ,

where can I find plans/photos/drawings of houses...we are planning to build 3store building
Please suggest some links .

2006-11-22 01:12:26 · 1 answers · asked by sravani 1

I have bare light bulbs fitted on the walls. It looks like I can buy shades that are just screwed on between the bulb and its base since there are no drill marks on the walls and a piece comes off that seems to leave space for a shade. There is no name or make on the lights and I can't find anything on the internet. I wonder if anyone has anything similar in their homes and could help?

2006-11-22 00:46:15 · 4 answers · asked by Riviera K 1

2006-11-22 00:37:05 · 6 answers · asked by gandalf 1

The hanging pendant, is for interior lighting, but I just don't know if it's okay to put in a bedroom with high ceilings. Wanted something different, and didn't know if that would be too much.

2006-11-21 23:26:26 · 7 answers · asked by Claudia P 1

I have some new shelves that I want to paint. Do I have to undercoat them? The paint I'll be using is Dulux matt vinyl paint. Can I get away with not undercoating them and just giving them a second coat if they need it?

2006-11-21 19:02:52 · 14 answers · asked by basisdnb 1

The room is large and has 9 windows and oak hardwood floors. The room has beautiful cherry wood trim that goes everywhere in the house. The house is approximately 80 years old. My furniture is ecru.

2006-11-21 16:28:50 · 5 answers · asked by luannaa 1

I need a simple custom shelf built to my spefications. Does anyone know where I can find a place that can built it? (please see image urls.)

Requirements:Shelf must be well made, and constructed out of thick wood and STRONG enough to hold a large 150-pound TV set. I don't want the shelf to break under the weight.

Color:Pure white
Measurements: 25.5" W, 8" H 19" D

Front view of how it should look:
http://i1.sell.com/0/121/46531/41/202/2717992-m.jpg

Side view of how it should look:
http://i1.sell.com/0/121/46531/41/203/2717993-m.jpg

Thanks!

2006-11-21 16:15:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-21 15:47:07 · 3 answers · asked by Jason W 1

My husband thinks that the adhesive will take up enough room between tile and underlay to not have to worry about punching all the nails in completely. Is this true? What will happen if we just go straight over the nails that are still protruding a little bit?

2006-11-21 15:11:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am installing wood floors in 3 bedrooms. Only can empty, install, and replace one at a time. So that means sander rental 3 times. I would rather invest in a sander to own. If anyone has used a modest sander in the 200.00 price range that works well on wood floors let me know. Thank You

2006-11-21 14:56:18 · 4 answers · asked by thenewsupercfl 1

I am looking for the three-seater and two single seater sofa set and my budget is between, 45K to 60K. I went to a few places but they all have sofas that are fit for a hotel lobby - huge but little effective seating space.

2006-11-21 14:49:50 · 2 answers · asked by HFXashlee 3

2006-11-21 14:44:05 · 7 answers · asked by James T 1

Okay, my girlfriend watches this show called "I Want That!" and about two months ago a product came on it that she REALLY wanted and that I thought would make a great Christmas gift. However, I have no idea what it's called or where to find it! I looked at the I Want That! website, but I have no clue where to begin! Does anyone know what it's called or where I could find it?

It's this little octopus-like thing... like, a little ball with tentacles that wrap around stuff to keep it organized. Like, you can put your combs and whatnot in it and it'll hold onto it. It's kind of weird, but does anyone know what I'm talking about? God, I hope so.

2006-11-21 14:18:32 · 2 answers · asked by doomisdelicious 2

2006-11-21 14:08:34 · 6 answers · asked by cartalk2006 1

would it be durable? i figure rugs would cover most of the high trafific area. I want them to be chocolate brown, high gloss. is this practical?

2006-11-21 14:02:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-21 13:50:57 · 10 answers · asked by wannaknow 3

..Not too much weight on top - extra boxes, etc. Doesn't have to be code, but it needs to be safe to walk around up there.

2006-11-21 13:44:38 · 7 answers · asked by solita 2

Christmas is hot, temperature wise, where we live, and we are having 17 people over. We will spend most of the day on our bland undecorated pergola. Any way of making it look Christmasy and inviting greatly appreciated!

2006-11-21 13:20:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I,am about to start a tiling project using porcelain tile and was wondering if there is a special thinset I need to use in order to tile porcelain. I currently have a vinyl sheet flooring which has plywood underneath and was wondering if i could apply the thinset directly over the vinyl floor or if its better to apply it to the plywood itself in order to attach backerboard or do I even need to apply backboard and should I just tile over the vinyl flooring or plywood. I would like to use a premixed thinset if possible. Any suggestions would be helpful.

2006-11-21 11:53:25 · 3 answers · asked by bigdogcush 1

2006-11-21 10:47:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not too expensive but classy.

2006-11-21 10:30:03 · 1 answers · asked by sue 1

Where should we go to get the best possible kitchen remodel done? Criteria:
1. Budget
2. Service
3. Choice
4. Timing

2006-11-21 09:40:04 · 3 answers · asked by Aparna B 1

sticker, but it has a unique name. Does anyone know what I am talking about and where I could find one of these? I want a Tuscan theme...

2006-11-21 08:05:25 · 3 answers · asked by Sharon 5

My bedroom is the worst and the messiest. I don't have a dresser. The shelving unit/ dresser that was built for me was never built with a drawers to put my clothes, so I cram them in boxes and my small closet. My father never got a chance to build them, and now he won't. As far as organization, my room is cluttered to the max. I have a full bookshelf, daybed, a small set of drawers under my TV (they are filled by the way), a small shelf with my cable reciever, VCR, and DVD player, a small plastic drawer set. and my shelving unit. Everything that is not cluttered onto those things are stuck in boxes. How do I make the most of my space?

2006-11-21 08:03:34 · 5 answers · asked by Andigurl 2

I am looking all over for gift wrap that has a cowboy theme and am finding all of the websites I have looked at outrageously highly priced.

2006-11-21 07:43:14 · 5 answers · asked by sryan819900 1

We are remodeling a home. The main floor has 5 rooms, one is a kitchen with eat-in dining, one is a bathroom, one is a bedroom, one is a living room, and the last room could be several different things. It could be a dining room, a den/family room, or a bedroom. The upstairs has three rooms, two are bedrooms and the other one could be a bedroom or a bathroom. So my question is should we make the last room on the main floor a dining room, a den/family room, or a bedroom? And should we make the last room upstairs a bedroom or a bathroom? What is going to sell the house better? Or does it not matter and we should focus more on quality and other things to help the house sell?

2006-11-21 07:16:22 · 7 answers · asked by mommyem 4