Decorating & Remodeling - November 2006

Bought a home and wanting to know what homes around the early 20th century (circa 1903) colors for the exterior. any web sites or other resourses with colored pictures would be great.

2006-11-06 12:11:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am wanting to redecorate my kitchen and I am in search of suggestions to consider for giving the ceiling a chrome look. I am going to go with a retro theme.

2006-11-06 11:55:01 · 7 answers · asked by ace 3

2006-11-06 10:46:08 · 11 answers · asked by steven_differ 1

I live in the basement and I have a total of 3 windows which are extremely small. The ones in the study and the kitchen are 1 ft in height X 2 ft in length. The ones in the bedroom are 1 ft in height X 4 ft in length. These windows are located near the ceiling and not in the middle of the wall if that helps. Putting up regular sized curtains seem inappropriate and I'm scared it may overpower the look of the room.Not to mention it may look weird. What are some ways that i can cover up the windows for privacy reasons? Are curtains the only way to cover the windows and if so, what can I use? What are some alternative ways if there are any?

2006-11-06 10:27:29 · 4 answers · asked by secret 1

i have a really open living, dining and kitchen area... its always a struggle for me to decorate when i am missing walls and the floors are all different.... i need help!

if anyone has any experience decorating and open concept house, please lend me your suggestions, or fave websites that i could visit!

2006-11-06 10:25:21 · 5 answers · asked by don't be rude. 3

we will probably buy used, so what do we need to look for in the stove?

also, how much wood does it take for a winter in maine?

what is seasoned wood?

2006-11-06 10:22:17 · 4 answers · asked by don't be rude. 3

Currently i'm living with my parents and sleeping on an air mattress that i'm in love with (8XD). I'm in the process of moving out and want to get a bedframe for the air matress but my mom says it wont work becuase it will pop. She says the sides of the frame will put pressure on it and make it pop. I think thats wrong but i want others opinions before i buy a bedframe. Its a standard twin so logically i can just buy a twin frame and put the mattress in right?

2006-11-06 09:53:21 · 3 answers · asked by mindi s 1

2006-11-06 09:33:31 · 8 answers · asked by Big E 3

I have bags of this stuff and don't know what to do with it , other than put it in a bowl. any ideas..

2006-11-06 08:58:20 · 6 answers · asked by ladytee 4

I would like to decorate my sons bedroom in a 50's old car type of theme. OR any other COOL ideas would be appreciated. I found some wallies to put on the walls but need some more ideas for unique room!

2006-11-06 07:49:10 · 4 answers · asked by Sona S 2

We move into a new house in a few weeks and know that main room that needs re-doing is the bathroom.

Looking around on the internet we have found some nice bathroom suites with toilet, bath and sink for around £700. Obviously this doesn't include the fitting

Is it cheaper to get a fully-fitted suite from a big chain or order the suite online and pay a local guy to fit in?

So what would the costs be to get someone in to fit it all out? It's difficult to find this information online.

2006-11-06 07:37:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am refinishing my kitchen cabinets and find that acetone does a pretty good job of knocking the shine off, but is there another product that would work easier? I will be repaining with oil based enamel.

2006-11-06 07:11:01 · 4 answers · asked by lmartin625 1

I am thinking of buying a house that has the old ugly wood paneling in all the rooms. Is there anything cheap I can do to not make them look so out-dated? Can they be painted without a lot of sanding and prep work? If so, what is the best type of paint?

2006-11-06 06:40:19 · 5 answers · asked by Someday Soon 2

Its a good size space with good lighting, plus electricity already. There will be no loud music but kids playing.

2006-11-06 06:05:02 · 6 answers · asked by Mrs.Juanita Harvey 2

The curent color is dull pastal pink.

2006-11-06 05:43:59 · 24 answers · asked by Mrs.Juanita Harvey 2

I am building 15 shelves for a childrens worship center and I need to know what type of wood to use, Pine or MDF give me some pros and cons of using them please thanks.

2006-11-06 05:37:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have no idea where to start, who to call first, things like that. I have no idea. Any help would be great. Also we are in florida if that helps at all.

2006-11-06 05:35:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We just bought the English Country House a month ago. We are planning to remodel the attic.but don't know how much will cost to build the master suite or living/working studio? If anyone who knows roughly it cost. Thanks.

2006-11-06 05:34:28 · 3 answers · asked by John C 1

Hello,
I purchased an earthy green colored down comforter and plan on purchasing accessories, etc, but would like to know what
color(s) I should paint the room. I want it to be relaxing, but fashionable and exciting as well. Any interior designers out there?? Thanks!

2006-11-06 05:21:59 · 6 answers · asked by Jenn B 2

2006-11-06 04:39:40 · 6 answers · asked by Diane 2

Buying a flat in Indirapuram Ghaziabad, working out how much a modular kitchen is costing there right now. Need not be very high fi, just need to know the basic cost.

2006-11-06 04:34:46 · 5 answers · asked by chandangreat 1

I started removed wall paper and it is so hard to get off. I noticed it is glued directly on the sheet rock. My house is about 90 yrs. old and I can't paint over it, cause it will show the seams. I need help.

I would love any suggestions.

2006-11-06 04:29:52 · 5 answers · asked by T 2

How would I paint over gloss that is aplied to wood?

The wood is currently a nasty orange/cream colour and I want to paint it black gloss.
What would be the proper way to prepare and paint the wood?
Would I need an undercoat considering I wil be painting over in black or do I need to remove all the old paint first?

2006-11-06 03:53:03 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Spiegel used to sell them about four years ago.

2006-11-06 03:51:48 · 3 answers · asked by Kim 5

in colder weather notice a space of about 1/4" between some of the slats - where you can see wood underneath. seems to close up in warmer weather. what can be done to alleviate this opening to protect the wood underneath? don't want to remove siding if not needed.

2006-11-06 03:40:14 · 5 answers · asked by try 2 help 6

I have recently painted my living room a new color. Unfortunately the wall is darker than where I cut in at the top and bottom with a brush. Is there any way to fix this without repainting the whole wall? Any help would be appreciated. This whole painting project is turning into a disaster.

2006-11-06 03:33:41 · 3 answers · asked by detlionfan82 1

I am painting my mom's house and obviously the ceiling is one color in each room, and the walls a different color. So, how do you paint EXACTLY to the edges? The roller doesn't completely go that high. Is this some sort of device I can buy that will make the painting job look professional?

2006-11-06 03:20:42 · 8 answers · asked by robert7 1

2006-11-06 03:09:50 · 5 answers · asked by Food Dude 1

is hinge placement standard relative to door measurement (i.e. will new doors fit over existing hinges?

2006-11-06 03:04:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-06 02:23:40 · 3 answers · asked by malcolmg 6