Decorating & Remodeling - January 2007

I buy the real small containers and make sure that I close them tight when I am done but when I go back to use it a month or so later it has already started hardening. I end up throwing it and going and buying more. can you soften or moisten it again?

2007-01-12 06:16:03 · 4 answers · asked by Sandy D 1

We are looking at a house for sale. We really like it but know we will outgrow it quickly as it only has two bedrooms. The ceiling in the main part of the house is vaulted. Eventually we would like to add a second story, just over the bedrooms, leaving the vaulted ceilings alone or as a loft to the new second floor. The house is block and solid, would this be possible? and about how much does this sort of thing cost?

Thanks!

2007-01-12 06:14:59 · 2 answers · asked by etainbutterfly 2

1. Get all of the wrinkles out of them?

and

2. Keep them static free (only seems to be a problem while we're putting them up)

We bought a mostly polyester scarf for our sliding glass door, and of course, initially, it's very wrinkled. I followed the washing directions without detergent (wash cold, tumble low) to try to get the wrinkles out, and it removed the folding wrinkles, but it seems that if it sits in the dryer for a SECOND after it's done, it wrinkles all over again. I don't have a vertical steamer - how else can I ease the wrinkles?

And also, how can I keep them from the static while we're trying to situate them on the on the rod?

Thank you, in advance, for your help!

2007-01-12 06:07:41 · 4 answers · asked by MrsADM 2

I am doing window treatment for my new house and wondering if I should stay a consistent color from looking from the outside (both the front and the back). I mean I planning to use different blind color for the living room (front of the house) versus white for all windows upstair that also have windows facing the front. The same for the back of my house, would it be OK if all other windows are white and the masterbedroom is a different color. Thanks.

2007-01-12 05:45:50 · 5 answers · asked by heavyd 1

Daylight style light bulb have a color of 6500K. They are different, brighter, and I think I like them. However, sometimes I think they may make me almost feel dizzy and give me a headache, and I can't tell if I really like them or if I like the idea of liking them. You can really tell a difference between traditional wave length bulbs and these. The ones I used were GE daylight 75 (cool daylight color), though I think Sylvania and Philips make something similar. Thanks in advance for any replys. We are trying to decide whether to replace others in our house with these or take these back to the store.

2007-01-12 05:43:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-12 05:28:17 · 2 answers · asked by mickawilson 1

I have cream tables with glass top and escpresso pillows and mirror and rug what do u think?

2007-01-12 05:24:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband and I live in a 1465 sq. ft. house with our two kids, and my mom is constantly insulting the size of our house. We are doing the best that we can and we both work very hard. This is the biggest house that we can afford right now and everytime my mom comes over she insults how small the bathrooms are, she insults our furniture, she demands that we redecorate according to what she likes, etc... I don't even want her to come over anymore because I can't stand her comments. Suggestions????

2007-01-12 04:42:21 · 25 answers · asked by snowangel_az 4

There are 2 rooms, 1 is 9x9 and the other is 12x15 - they are attached.

2007-01-12 04:41:26 · 3 answers · asked by Michelle K 2

3 offices. Manufacturing food plant. Floors are green ceramic tile. One big front window with no blinds. One regular window with a blind in one office. Chair railing is in the hallway and one office. My boss wants me to pick out a paint color, pictures, plants or anything to spruce up our offices. HELP!

2007-01-12 04:20:24 · 1 answers · asked by spaghetti 1

2007-01-12 03:12:34 · 26 answers · asked by earthangel 1

The floor is on a raised foundation and we were told that there are 2 options: float it on thin set or use a concrete back board. Is there any perference to one over the other? I don't want the tile to crack.

2007-01-12 02:57:05 · 6 answers · asked by rdl520 1

We are buying a house and it has paneling for walls and we cant afford to put up sheet rock yet. I cant remember what it is you put up on it before you paint it. Help?!

2007-01-12 02:54:00 · 8 answers · asked by themom95 3

Hi I am a renter and in my apt the sink has no basin or cabinet I guess its called so the pipes are exposed. I have looked for something cheap that has a cutout for the pipes but I cannot find anything. Does anyone have any ideas ? Looking to spend no more that 70 dollars or so. I would also like to be able to store some things there so it has to be functional but I would prefer if it was not in the open.

2007-01-12 02:49:56 · 6 answers · asked by JCity 1

I have a fantasy room full of collector dolls, angels,and yes lots of beanie babies. I did donate some already Need a change. Any great answers would be welcome.

2007-01-12 02:41:40 · 6 answers · asked by chilly bean 3

I live in Charleston SC

2007-01-12 02:24:32 · 5 answers · asked by Falloutgirl 4

If you had certain amount of money and wanted to buy a land in USA say in a fast growing city how would you start and what kind of things would you do?

2007-01-12 02:13:35 · 2 answers · asked by justincue7 1

I'm building a house and I have't to run my own water line

2007-01-12 02:06:59 · 3 answers · asked by Michael H 1

I was told that the felt paper does not breath like Tyvac and a vapor barrier on the inside would cause moister build up(and /or mold in the walls). It seems like there should always be a vapor barrier. Shouldn't there??

2007-01-12 01:49:27 · 6 answers · asked by Pecosjoe 1

I really don't know what to expect. Is it like on the show "Designer's Challenge" where I could interview each one, have them submit design boards and choose the best one, or is that just in tv land? Should I try to find a designer whose favorite style is the same as mine (transitional) or should I just find someone who has talent and know that they can work with whatever design they're given even if it's not their personal favorite?

2007-01-12 01:46:24 · 7 answers · asked by comet girl...DUCK! 6

I want to purchase solid oak floors for my home (not the laminated stuff). I want the ones that are already finished and don't have to be sanded but can be sanded in years to come. I believe they are 3/4 of an inch thick. What is the best brand to buy? What brands should I stay away from. I know Home Depot sells them but, are they any good.

2007-01-12 01:24:12 · 1 answers · asked by k h 4

I am holding a 40th Birthday Party at my home at the end of February and as I have samll house I am erecting a 3m x 9m enclosed gazebo in my back garden leading off the kitchen door. I am decorating the room etc but how can I make it more inviting for people to enter the gazebo and not congregate in the kitchen which is only quite small. Any ideas please

2007-01-12 01:08:14 · 15 answers · asked by wendyek 4

finishing for furniture

2007-01-12 00:39:30 · 4 answers · asked by harry d 1

i did my bathroom all in a wild bird theme but now i am looking for some bathroom rugs wuth that theme on it, where can i go?

2007-01-12 00:24:21 · 4 answers · asked by jmpoct03 1

I recently purchase some 120"L silk drapes from Linen&Things, I ironed them before they were installed, but they actually look worst that out of the box, is there anything that will eliminate all those wrinkles?

2007-01-12 00:17:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see lots of people putting it in the kitchen, but never in the bathroom. Is that ok or tacky?

2007-01-12 00:13:21 · 2 answers · asked by Jim C 5

I want to remove chair rail from my hall and reuse in a bathroom .Sugesstions welcome.

2007-01-12 00:10:19 · 5 answers · asked by glove1958 1

We are having a room repainted. The painter is telling us we need to sand the walls, prior to putting on the new paint. Is this correct? Or is this simply an extreme, best practice?

2007-01-11 23:36:04 · 10 answers · asked by BMG 2

Could anyone give me a ballpark figure of how much a decorator might take to remove tiles and retile a wall that is about 8 metres squared. How easy are tiles removed. Would it be awfully hard work for me to do myself.

2007-01-11 22:14:05 · 7 answers · asked by wendyad3 2

2007-01-11 21:47:12 · 12 answers · asked by Michael W 1