Decorating & Remodeling - November 2006

I have a large house and everthing is stain. Stairs, windows, doors, base moulding, etc. I was wondering, what is the best way to paint over this wood? The only coat of stain that has been applied is the Minwax brand. Most oft he wood has been stained over 10 years ago, but some of the wood was stained about a year ago. Should I prime this wood first? And if so what type of primer should I use? Or is there a better way without priming and then painting?

2006-11-02 07:45:55 · 5 answers · asked by foxnews 1

live in a studio apt. and want to make it look as homey as possible

2006-11-02 07:37:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 07:13:18 · 13 answers · asked by reptilebloke 2

I have an exterior (front) door with some glazing/a window in it, approx 24" x 36" in size. For privacy/security reasons I need to cover over this window at night. I haven't yet been able to find anything suitable - light enough, easy enough to open, easy to install on the door. Does anyone make blinds or covers specifically for this purpose? Or has anyone come up with a DIY solution?

2006-11-02 07:03:05 · 3 answers · asked by J A 1

My husband and I are building a house, and we like this one. What is your opinion on it, and opinion on building a log home? Do you like it?

http://quailcreekloghomes.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=36

http://quailcreekloghomes.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=378

http://quailcreekloghomes.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=396

We were also thinking about making the loft a study, what do you think?

2006-11-02 05:58:43 · 10 answers · asked by Wonderious 3

Want to make centerpieces that are original but easy for about 20 tabletops at my job. The centerpieces need to be fall theme but can last through Christmas. The centerpieces must have no glass or breakable products in them because it is for a nursing home facilty and the patients can not injury themselves with them by accident.

2006-11-02 05:58:38 · 1 answers · asked by Jewel D 1

I have a brown leather 3 seater & 2 seater in my lounge. I want to decorate, I have 2 small cabinets in a dark walnut finish & 1 picture in a similar finish. I want advice from someone with taste....what colour carpet & what finishings etc should I get the room is about 13 foot square. There is also a walnut dado rail.... Only sensible replies please

2006-11-02 05:52:12 · 23 answers · asked by janice 2

Just wondering how long they last.

2006-11-02 05:33:32 · 7 answers · asked by Tricia 3

2006-11-02 05:28:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 05:20:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 05:14:58 · 1 answers · asked by rubysmom 1

I am trying to decide between alder or oak. which is more durable for kitchen applications?

2006-11-02 05:13:16 · 9 answers · asked by looie_e 1

A friend of mine is crocheting a name doily and the intructions require bedspread weight thread, but neither I nor her know exactly what size thread that would be.

2006-11-02 05:00:44 · 1 answers · asked by AthenaGenesis 4

2006-11-02 04:46:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Connecticut and would like to get wood floors in our kitchen. What is the average cost for materials and instalation, the whole thing, per square foot?

Thanks!!

2006-11-02 04:46:11 · 6 answers · asked by phnick 2

2006-11-02 04:41:02 · 7 answers · asked by jos q 1

2006-11-02 03:55:43 · 13 answers · asked by ur4a 2

2006-11-02 03:41:12 · 3 answers · asked by katbrev 2

2006-11-02 03:40:10 · 1 answers · asked by katbrev 2

They've stopped carrying it, and no one remembers the brand name. The designs are different than anything else I'm finding.

2006-11-02 03:25:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 03:16:46 · 1 answers · asked by tammy d 1

The stone is about the size of you hand and it disinigrates as you use it little by little. A lot of people used to use it before all of these crazy products started coming out?

2006-11-02 02:50:28 · 4 answers · asked by Sean H 1

What is a kind of business called where you can call someone to paint a Mural on your wall?

2006-11-02 02:31:40 · 4 answers · asked by Tracy 4

I have a couple that have the paint chipping off of their faces, and some with chipped bases. I have the green and flesh colored paint, but have been too chicken to do it yet.

2006-11-02 02:24:58 · 1 answers · asked by lisa 5

We have a hand-woven 3 X 4 foot rug from Guatemala that we'd like to display.

2006-11-02 02:18:18 · 5 answers · asked by krismasself 1

2006-11-02 02:12:23 · 4 answers · asked by Jose L 1

in a 35X20, 80 year old wood frame house? I'm talking about the internal walls on the first, second, or third floor, not basement. I want to move the rooms around in this apartment. The present landlord tells me there are no load bearing walls, and I could make the space into one large 700 sq foot room if I wanted.

I will get a pro to check it out eventually, I just want to know if this is uncommon or not before going much further.

Thanks!

2006-11-02 02:07:06 · 4 answers · asked by Webby10003 1

year,person,country

2006-11-02 02:04:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 01:45:44 · 5 answers · asked by malcolmg 6

2006-11-02 01:39:57 · 4 answers · asked by starlightdanceinthewoods 1