Decorating & Remodeling - November 2006

First time putting up my own Xmas tree. Should I get real tree or fake tree? Pros and cons to either one? I live in Australia - It is hot as christmas

2006-11-29 12:44:51 · 9 answers · asked by trueblue_aussieacdc 2

Can anyone tell me the best way or the best product to hang christmas lights.. i know there's hooks and stuff you can buy.. but does anyone have a specific brand that is better than the rest....

2006-11-29 12:17:38 · 4 answers · asked by stephanieclavan 1

Can I cut through some of the truss supports as part of my remodel?

2006-11-29 12:07:17 · 6 answers · asked by Fosteramicanicus 1

I have Corian countertops (Silt: a dark gray color with brown and white speckles but mainly gray) we are looking to put an Island and I would like to do something different. I have been told that black granite would look very nice with my natural color cabinets. Appliances are stainless steel with black. I am not sure!
What do you think?
I would like to hear from people who have solid black granite to tell me how it looks! I also would love to hear from Interior designers! Thanks

2006-11-29 11:57:47 · 4 answers · asked by rose 3

I need the addresses near that area... thanks!

2006-11-29 11:57:10 · 4 answers · asked by *AdRiX* 4

I'm considering purchasing a great new home, but unfortunately, they used styrofoam for some elaborate crown molding. It looks awful - you can see the "dots" of the styrofoam under the paint. Also, where more than one piece was joined together, you can see the seams. Is there anyway for me to salvage the molding without ripping it all out and having real molding installed? I'm concerned about how expensive that would be. As long as it doesn't look like styrofoam, I'd be happy.

2006-11-29 11:52:30 · 3 answers · asked by epicchris 1

Any other tips on keeping it healthy until Christmas? Are there any kind of special treatments added to the water to help it out?

2006-11-29 11:16:42 · 2 answers · asked by Kyle3701 2

Has anyone read the "Prop 65" warnings on the back of Christmas tree light boxes... ???!! Oh my goodness!

They are warning that the plastic coating contains LEAD and that it can cause reproductive and birth defects.. and can cause cancer! It's in all Walmart stores under the brand "Holiday Time"... Other stores carry different brands, and they all have the warning!

Why do they allow this??????????????????????????????

2006-11-29 10:59:48 · 3 answers · asked by singingmom 3

What I want to build is a cube made out of semi-transparent acrylic sheets with a lightbulb ballast screwed down to the floor of the cube and the electrical cord leading out. This will look really cool because it will be a soft white light cube that can be used even as a side table. I don't know where to get the acrylic sheets or how to attach them to each other. I imagine using epoxy, but if anyone has better ideas please provide them. Thanks!

2006-11-29 10:49:02 · 3 answers · asked by Amnon B 1

I just had new Onyx (a form of marble) countertops installed. They stain very easily and I heard it is possible to use a high quality pure carnauba wax to protect them. There are many polishes available for stone countertops that have carnauba in them but based on how it polishes cars I would think it might be good for Onyx. Anyone know?

2006-11-29 10:44:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 10:44:13 · 6 answers · asked by geoff a 1

2006-11-29 10:40:18 · 9 answers · asked by GORGEOUS19 2

Just had a complete refit on my bathroom & main prioty was having a decent power shower, however just tried it out & feel a bit disappointed! The basin tap & bath tap seem ok however, could it be the type of shower head that makes the pressure seem slower??

2006-11-29 10:27:55 · 4 answers · asked by mita 1

We got a couch from a friend, but it's too wide for the door by 1/2 and inch. The way the apartment works, you go up a flight of stairs then the door is at the right, so there isn't a lot of wiggle space. We unhinged the door, which didn't work.

Someone recommended taking off the door molding which scares us. Anyone ever done this? Hoisting through a window is not an option. Thanks!

2006-11-29 10:21:47 · 5 answers · asked by rocksnobb 2

my walls are dawn want to off set with other color.

2006-11-29 10:07:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 10:06:11 · 6 answers · asked by Tinker Bell 2

We're renovating in New Orleans and hadn't been able to stain our new front doors. Now I'm noticing little mold or mildew spots? What's the best way to remove them so that I don't damage the wood?

2006-11-29 09:52:17 · 7 answers · asked by hmcreations2 2

2006-11-29 09:21:34 · 2 answers · asked by M smith 1

2006-11-29 09:19:17 · 6 answers · asked by Courtney(: 3

2006-11-29 09:01:31 · 2 answers · asked by Asif B 1

2006-11-29 08:56:51 · 9 answers · asked by oneangryasian 1

how much does it cost for a nice natural tree, around 7-7.5 feet?

2006-11-29 08:56:24 · 4 answers · asked by Bryce R 1

2006-11-29 08:54:15 · 3 answers · asked by oneangryasian 1

I have a Victorian dump which is green with white lace flowers inside. The object is so I was led to believe over a hundred years old, somebody has said it is a reproduction. How can I tell. The base is rough to touch, it leans to one side and it has what feels like grip marks when you hold it. There is one virtually identical in the Sunderland winter garden museum.

2006-11-29 08:48:37 · 5 answers · asked by Mick H 1

We have been looking for the best candle out there. We want a candle that fills the room with its fragrance FAST! all teh candles we have found dont smell, they are just a light! Please, give me your personal experience!!! thanks

2006-11-29 08:44:43 · 15 answers · asked by JuSt AsKiNg 2

2006-11-29 08:29:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband never wants me to turn them on.."Its too expensive!!"....Oh come on now!....So how much do you think it really costs to run Chrismas lights for month??...I do run quite a few....Maybe 1000-1500 mini lights...I like to have them on for say 6 hours per day...guesses?...math whizzes?...random thoughts?...lol....Thanks!

2006-11-29 08:09:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read it's the trendy and fashionable thing to do is to have the blueprints of a recently built home framed and matted to hang as a picture. My question is what blueprint should you display. My parentes are building a new house and there are a ton of blueprints. I've seen it before in new homes. I wanted to give it to them as an xmas present but unsure what Blueprints to choose.

2006-11-29 07:16:09 · 3 answers · asked by Droppin Knowledge 1

Are there any other picture hanging applications i can use?

2006-11-29 07:13:24 · 7 answers · asked by buck 2

2006-11-29 06:14:37 · 4 answers · asked by manny2000 1