Decorating & Remodeling - December 2006

I collect cookbooks and I own over 2000. I just bought a condo and decided I wanted floor to ceiling shelves. Last night a contractor came over and gave an estimate of about $2000 but he's a custom cabinet maker and I think he's used to making more elaborate furniture. I want these shelves basic in so not to take away from the look of the books. I was hoping that I could get this done for $1500 at the most.

What is a good way to a reputable place to do this? Someone said to go to Home Depot and put in a request for the work and they will find someone for me. Has anyone ever done this?

2006-12-15 04:44:50 · 5 answers · asked by ShrunkenFro™ 7

im tired of hearing the same old songs. here are some bands i like:
jack's mannequin
panic at the disco
my chemical romance
pilot speed
the cure
quietdrive
stefy
hellogoodbye
shiny toy guns
does anyone know any??? thanks for your answers....=]

2006-12-15 04:02:33 · 4 answers · asked by :] 3

2006-12-15 03:58:44 · 3 answers · asked by asif a 2

Whenever we sit down on our couch the cushions always slid right off. We have to keep pushing them in every minute. Do you have any ideas on how to keep them put?

2006-12-15 03:49:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there any product that would adhere to this surface and also bring back the slightly glossy black appearance? Would liquid rubber work or perhaps some other art supply material? The item is a small rubber surface on a binocular. Thanks if you can help...

2006-12-15 03:41:55 · 6 answers · asked by Douglas M 2

I am framing about 25 posters and need to find the "plastic" to frame it....What should I use? I find glass to be too expensive. My posters range from 8 x 20 to 26 x 36. Any help is much appreciated

2006-12-15 03:40:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-15 03:17:36 · 2 answers · asked by fedo4you 1

2006-12-15 02:51:17 · 4 answers · asked by Give And take M 1

Are there any suggestions/tips before we get started on this weekend project? We'd like to strip the walls down as well as the framing to save money on the cost of refinishing it. Previous owner finished the basement himself and used the wrong type of wood and did a bad job cutting the drywall to size so there are alot openings at the seams, doors hung upside down, not to mention all the scrapes I've gotten from the popcorn walls while trying to turn on the light switch and I dare not bring the kids down there yet. We'd just like to "DO THIS ALL OVER"!

2006-12-15 02:48:13 · 6 answers · asked by oblivious m 1

2006-12-15 01:56:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am remodling my bathroom and came acroos a shower curtain that is called woodland birds and now i am trying to find the accessories for it. they did'nt have the accessories at the store i bought the shower curtain. i have looked everyewhere.

2006-12-15 01:53:46 · 8 answers · asked by jmpoct03 1

I want to revamp my bathroom on a budget. I have white tiles with old mosaic transfers that are starting to peel off in areas. Can anyone tell me where, or give me a good website, to get some new, modern transfers please? I have looked everywhere withoug success. Dont like the ones in argos at the moment.

2006-12-15 01:04:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

They set up these display units in the plumbing section which resemble fully functional bathrooms. How was I supposed to know that you aren't allowed to use the toilet?

2006-12-15 00:41:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-15 00:07:44 · 1 answers · asked by james t 1

In a shower room is it best to lay the floor tiles or wall tiles first?

2006-12-14 22:00:02 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have just painted all of them and I would rather not do it again for a few years! Around here the shutter paint is damaged more by the strong sun than cold weather.

2006-12-14 20:26:29 · 5 answers · asked by XT rider 7

pay weekly scheme

2006-12-14 19:27:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-14 19:20:37 · 3 answers · asked by ray k 1

2006-12-14 18:28:49 · 3 answers · asked by sgee 2

it seems weird
y cant u just push?

2006-12-14 16:53:39 · 11 answers · asked by funny.bones 2

Please suggest wat can be done to avoid the bad energy from that window.

2006-12-14 16:18:38 · 9 answers · asked by nm19822001 2

Im redoing my bedroom. I already have a sketch of what i want. To see the measures of the room click here:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l82/Rick-la/RICKLAPLAN.jpg?t=1166159076
I only want ONE wall with the wallpaper, the other walls are a plaint white paint. The wall that I want with the wallpaperis the one labeled "BROWN WALL" on the pic (click link). The wallpaper I want is similar to the one shown in this site:
http://www.stencilease.com/db/display.asp?input=1120.
Still not sure of the color, it maybe a a sort of raspberry red,or black & white. So tell me what you think...

2006-12-14 16:07:13 · 4 answers · asked by R B 3

Links with videos, tutorials, etc. will be perfect

2006-12-14 15:07:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-14 14:19:06 · 5 answers · asked by wifey 1

2006-12-14 13:59:59 · 3 answers · asked by a_cnote 1

they wont even let you get through halloweenand they are pushing christmas down your throat

2006-12-14 12:39:48 · 4 answers · asked by jessicagarner75 1

i want to paint my front door with red paint but will the door take the paint since it been stained and finished? its an old door so the finish is kind of wearing off anyways.

2006-12-14 12:31:53 · 11 answers · asked by shortstoperic7_2000 2

modern name req. simple and catchy MAKE THEM GOOD THERE WILL BE A REWARD FOR A WINNING ORIGINAL NAME GOOD LUCK

2006-12-14 12:26:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

These are traditionally done at Christmas, and given as gifts. The dishtowel is the "base".

2006-12-14 12:01:31 · 1 answers · asked by locked_andloaded 2

i want to paint my bedroom walls but over the years there has been 5 layers of paint and 1 layer was a mural so everything is uneven and need ugly, what should i do ?

2006-12-14 11:27:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous