Decorating & Remodeling - January 2007

I'm painting an apartment for the next tenant and the walls aren't in the best shape, but I only want to spend the time to paint it, not drywall over it. I've used plain white in the past, but found that it really enhanced the flaws. Any ideas?

2007-01-21 08:05:26 · 11 answers · asked by Emily 2

I actually live in Sierra Madre, so anyone close by would be preferred.

2007-01-21 07:48:02 · 1 answers · asked by ellsilverman 1

I mainly like country style but don't know how to bring my room together. I love flea market and auction finds to be incorporated in my home. I would also like to make the dining area feel like an extension of the living room since it's separated by a very large opening. Any advice on finding help?

2007-01-21 07:42:36 · 7 answers · asked by Mazysmom 1

I'm going to paint the inside of my house in Florida. The tile floors are all terra cotta. I've decided to paint all the rooms different shades of terra cotta from very light to somewhat dark. Should I paint the two small bedrooms a light color (including the ceiling using the same color) in order to make it seem larger? How about the LR which has a vaulted ceiling? Dark colors to make it cozy? Again, how about the ceiling in this large room? The rooms all have quite a bit of natural light.

How about the trim? And the doors? White? or maybe a cream?

2007-01-21 07:22:27 · 7 answers · asked by flower lover 1

I know it is a Lane, pattern #2444, "New Lane Tilt top AWMA Tilt lid" is stapled on it.

2007-01-21 07:13:39 · 2 answers · asked by bonnc54 1

Bedroom Ideas?
I am moving into a new bedroom, but it is smaller. Are there any websites where I can type in the demensions of my room and they can give me ideas. Because when I look at the magazines, they are all for big sized bedrooms. any websites?

2007-01-21 06:44:07 · 10 answers · asked by JeSuSfReAk121 2

What can I use to seal the wood to stop the knot holes from bleeding through the paint, I've already tried kilz.

2007-01-21 06:42:19 · 2 answers · asked by chrstphrvogt 1

2007-01-21 06:30:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

when i plaster over a ceiling that has been painted and it has dryed.and when i give a coat of paint thats when bits falls off.(the plaster) i did pva it . it seems to only happen at the edges. what am i doing wrong . my full ceiling with new boards allway come out fine . could the prob, be gresse?? coz of this i am ending up spending more time on the job sorting out the bits that have come off..

2007-01-21 05:59:00 · 11 answers · asked by andy 1

My parents want to redo my room. I really like this:
http://ww2.pbteen.com/cat/index.cfm?src=rmscthmgrl%7Crgift&snav=1&cid=thmgrlbbl&area=rms

But, I'm not too impressed with the bedding/rug. Does anyone know some good bedding that goes with that room?

Thanks to everyone who answers!

2007-01-21 05:53:58 · 6 answers · asked by Small Fry 5

I just bought this old house. The kitchen cabinets are old and need to be replaced. But the countertop and back splash is made of beautiful hand-painted tiles. I want to find a way to remove the tiles without breaking them, and re-install them on top of the new cabinets. Any ideas of how I can accomplish that?

2007-01-21 05:47:02 · 5 answers · asked by Wu A 1

2007-01-21 05:27:37 · 1 answers · asked by Tahir P 1

2007-01-21 05:26:34 · 12 answers · asked by Ellen C 2

i have a math project where i have to create a bedroom. i need to find out how much it costs to install carpet for a 18ft by 18ft. room, or 324ft. squared bedroom.

2007-01-21 05:19:07 · 8 answers · asked by Propaganda Panda 4

I have just bought a red leather suite but now I don't know what colours to use with it. My living room is quite small and dark so I can't use red on the walls or floor, I also can't have a very light carpet because the front door opens straight into the living room (dirty foot prints). I can't use white on the walls, it would look too cold as the room is North facing.

2007-01-21 05:18:25 · 19 answers · asked by Nah 1

Can ya send me any links? Not Ebay though, unless you can find something really cheap and that I don't have to go get. Thank you.

2007-01-21 05:14:21 · 11 answers · asked by Awakened 2

Would anyone consider swapping a house of any size for my 2 bedroomed flat in fife?
Only swapping due to a new addition to the family and need a bigger place to fit us all in.
Anything consider.
Thanks

2007-01-21 04:10:13 · 4 answers · asked by lisa_mcd1234 1

2007-01-21 04:00:07 · 1 answers · asked by Penny A 1

The bathroom ceiling has been scraped and kilz primer, sealer, painted, a bigger exhaust fan put in and now it's flaking again? What's the cause of it, and what can I do to prevent it from happening again?

2007-01-21 03:17:25 · 11 answers · asked by weasel1654 1

I'm going to do a little remodeling and was curious as to which is usually done first. I would think the walls would be first so you don't take the chance of damaging the new floor but would like other opinions.

2007-01-21 02:53:31 · 7 answers · asked by Shep 1

2007-01-21 02:43:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to design a home and I found a realy cool program on the net that will let me design pics and I need some practice I don't charge anything I just want someone to tel me if I'm good k

2007-01-21 02:40:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband says I am addicted to rearranging the furniture, is there a name for this sort of addiction?

2007-01-21 02:10:36 · 7 answers · asked by MiniME 3

2007-01-21 01:43:04 · 6 answers · asked by ajzitano 1

2007-01-21 01:09:00 · 2 answers · asked by bobbie1 1

I would like to make custom drapes for my home, I need help in figuring the measuring and calculating.

2007-01-21 00:48:07 · 3 answers · asked by saveddc@sbcglobal.net 1

This is for a bedroom

2007-01-20 23:59:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone have information (books or websites) that talk about mosaic tiling conder block walls? Like what materials, how the wall should be prepped, etc. Thanks.

2007-01-20 23:34:02 · 2 answers · asked by vintagex50s 2

i have already tried ebay

2007-01-20 21:57:35 · 8 answers · asked by Dude 2

Help, please. How can I solve the above problem? Though two apartments are separated by a wall, the floorboards run underneath. Thus, when my neighbors jump, my floorboards move; when they crank up their bass, my boards start dancing.

2007-01-20 17:08:56 · 4 answers · asked by thegoodeg 2