Decorating & Remodeling - December 2006

I watched one of the those decorating shows as they used painters tape for making squares on the wall,and as they peeled off the tape there were clean crisp lines with no touchup work they used something clear..but not sure what it was does anyone know what i could use ?

2006-12-19 21:24:40 · 3 answers · asked by SAYURI 2

Empire or?

2006-12-19 21:19:18 · 4 answers · asked by kikaida42 3

2006-12-19 21:15:48 · 15 answers · asked by SAYURI 2

can is almost full, but the nozzle is blocked...

2006-12-19 20:48:38 · 17 answers · asked by Ian F 1

2006-12-19 20:44:46 · 19 answers · asked by Underlined name. 4

2006-12-19 20:06:01 · 7 answers · asked by kenmac 1

2006-12-19 18:20:24 · 5 answers · asked by Osmel L 2

I just need to put up some blinds from Ikea.

I live in Boston and the moldings (mouldings?) in this apartment are old hardwood. The walls are plaster. I have a hard time hanging anything.

I just spent forty-five minutes trying to get six screws into the window moldings. Three of the screws broke. One was stripped. The others went in, but took forever.

I am using an inexpensive cordless drill from Black and Decker. I tried changing the bit (both a larger and a smaller one): no luck.

What is going on?? Is my drill too cheap? Is the wood too hard? I asked the man at the hardware store today, and he said that as long as it wasn't metal (it's definitiely wood), the screw "should go right in." I haven't used power tools since I used to build sets in high school, but I don't remember having this much trouble with such a basic project.

Help!!

2006-12-19 17:05:48 · 7 answers · asked by lotf629 2

Mine are blue flannel with black and white cows jumping over the moon.

2006-12-19 16:23:13 · 9 answers · asked by sparkie 6

I've done a little drywall finishing before with good results. Some people have told me that I should damp sponge the finish for a better result and less dust. I've tried it this way, but I can't get as good a finish as I can by sanding. Am I doing something wrong, or is sanding the way to go for a pro's- finish?

2006-12-19 15:58:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is red white and blue all over and you can read it?

2006-12-19 15:43:42 · 9 answers · asked by Spring_Belle 1

I have been searching the internet non stop and am still empty handed. If anyone has one or knows where I may purchase one, please let me know. Thank you.

2006-12-19 15:06:15 · 3 answers · asked by ddcctx 1

i always use up all of my supplys when making my decorations

2006-12-19 15:02:30 · 6 answers · asked by J girl 1

2006-12-19 14:49:24 · 14 answers · asked by etk107 3

my son has one of those bunk beds with a futon on the bottom...couch that folds out to a bed. It doesnt take wear and tear very well so, I need to cover it with a sheet.

2006-12-19 13:32:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What type of paint is used as well as the process ? Are these items available at any paint store ?

2006-12-19 13:15:00 · 5 answers · asked by qkersh61 1

2006-12-19 13:03:19 · 6 answers · asked by sbinky7 2

picking paint colors for a bedroom

2006-12-19 12:12:42 · 11 answers · asked by jonathan_922 1

The new room I am moving into has gorgeous Edwardian woodwork throughout, giant wood & glass cabinets, white plaster walls (I'd like to paint them light powder blue) and very dark, chocolate brown beams on the ceiling wainscoting and chair rails for the bottom half of the room. The carpet is light tan and will be covered up with rugs. But should I go with matching choc. brown furniture? The bed frame in the room is black iron, matte finish. I'd like to keep as much of the original details in the room as the focal point but find a more modern color scheme for the bedding and accessories. I'm stuck on what color to go with for the furniture. The room is dark so a little bright accent here & there would help. Any ideas?

2006-12-19 11:50:38 · 10 answers · asked by edwardian_room 1

2006-12-19 11:44:47 · 6 answers · asked by amazedmaize 2

2006-12-19 11:22:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-19 10:59:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-19 10:34:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-19 10:32:14 · 27 answers · asked by Valerie M 1

There must be a way to find and repair the nonfunctional bulb that is causing my string of lights not to work. Does anyone know how?

2006-12-19 10:21:19 · 7 answers · asked by suzy qt 1

2006-12-19 09:25:10 · 5 answers · asked by DaveL 1

i konw this is a place to hook a phone up but how? theres a circle hole in the wall with a thick grey wire in it.do i cut that wire?how.then what?i only have one phone jack and am trying to put a second one in another room.how and what do i need?

2006-12-19 09:19:48 · 1 answers · asked by sue_z_qt_pie 2

Do I need a special permit? Will my housing assoc. need to approve?

2006-12-19 09:15:43 · 3 answers · asked by Andrew A 2

2006-12-19 09:11:25 · 6 answers · asked by Stella S 2

2006-12-19 09:08:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous