Decorating & Remodeling - January 2007

I will be painting my 2 year old son's room. I am going for a modern look. He has white furniture. I am stuck because of the tile color... My brother was living here with his wife and daughter and they chose this tile, I would hate to get rid of it as it was put in only a few months ago..

here is a photo of the tile so you can get some idea...
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b333/betty_h/tile.jpg

2007-01-11 21:43:16 · 20 answers · asked by hwlatmon 2

Alright, let me try to make this question as simple as possible. I live in the home that I grew up in as a child, and, there were tennants living here for a few years before I moved in. My parents were generous in allowing them to renovate as they liked, but now that I'm here I want to pull my hair out. lol. The kitchen had brick paneling on the lower half, which they painted white, and in turn I have painted back to brick. The dining room however, had wooden panels on the lower half of the wall, including baseboards installed by my great grandfather, and chair rails. The previous tennants painted over the wood panels and chair rails (and, to boot, put the ugliest tackiest wallpaper I have ever seen on the upper half.) I don't have a ton of money to restore this room, but I would like to put it back as close as possible to the way it was. What would be the cheapest, yet still attractive way to fix the wooden panels? Is wainscoting expensive?

2007-01-11 21:34:18 · 1 answers · asked by The Only 3

bedroom is currently painted white with black trim.

2007-01-11 20:34:13 · 13 answers · asked by hwlatmon 2

2007-01-11 19:54:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I always feel cold and grosse when im in my kitchen. It just feels drap. Are there any cheap ways to spice it up or make it warmer. We just painted it but that didnt do the trick. Thanks a lot

2007-01-11 19:49:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I currently have a linoleum floor that is very cold when you step on it bare foot. I hate that cold feeling, especially in the winter. How can you make your kitchen feel more warm?

2007-01-11 19:47:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 18:15:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a very big island; so the installer has to use 2 pieces of same granite to fill up the whole island. After the installation, I found out the color of those 2 granites are a little different. One is darker then the other. Is there any easier way to correct it? The granite is Tropical Brown. Thanks for the help.

2007-01-11 17:47:59 · 2 answers · asked by Lionel H 1

http://www.goldduo.com/fct-8187.html is this for bathroom sink or bathtub?

2007-01-11 17:17:05 · 3 answers · asked by all business 1

I am adding a closet to a room that didn't have a closet. I guess now this room would be considered a bedroom now. How much does that increase the value of the house on average.

2007-01-11 17:08:28 · 7 answers · asked by Peggy Pirate 6

This may sound lame and pathetic, but I need a strategy to keep my room clean. I clean it and it looks nice, but in two weeks, its a disaster again and I hate it!

2007-01-11 16:40:38 · 22 answers · asked by BA 3

2007-01-11 14:39:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a beautiful ceramic plate I would like to hang on a wall, but I can't find a device capable of holding such a large plate. The plate is 22" in diameter in 4" deep. It weights about 20 lbs.

I have spent hours searching the net and I have found plenty of plate holders, but none that hold a plate this large.

Does anyone know of a device I can buy? Or is there something I can make?

Some restrictions:
* I don't want to glue anything to the plate
* I don't want to build a shelf on the wall

I am essentially looking for a solution similiar to the standard wire hangers made to use small plates.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

2007-01-11 14:37:48 · 4 answers · asked by tykyle 2

By this I mean, What wall decorations do you have? What are the colors of the walls? what size of bed do you have? where is your closet, windows, door located in your room? What furinture in general do you have, desk, bookcases, bed (of course), dresser,? What would you change about it if anything?

2007-01-11 14:35:04 · 2 answers · asked by Princess Ann 2

2007-01-11 14:22:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to have glass guard /glass railing (shoes system, poles system, austrarian system whichever work) on my stair and my second floor. My stairs lenght is 14' and 2nd floor is 11' with 3/8 tempered glass. 36" height. If you know someone does this, please give me telephone number. Thank you very much for your help. apollo007@hotmail.com

2007-01-11 14:10:40 · 1 answers · asked by reica 2

Any other options for buying a reliable but inexepnsive matress..?

2007-01-11 13:48:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

anyway's ..we just bought a 2 Bd condo and would LOVE to hear your ideas of decorating a small condo ..( Small areas made to look Bigger ) ... Again, Thanks for all the great replies

2007-01-11 13:41:29 · 8 answers · asked by sabu1212005 2

She likes polka dots...she wants a new bed with storage, such as drawers under the bed, and like bookcase headboard...her room is really small...any websites on furniture?? And any ideas on making the room look bigger?

2007-01-11 13:10:39 · 8 answers · asked by bob 1

It seems to have some type of adhesive on it.

2007-01-11 13:08:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 12:29:39 · 7 answers · asked by woody 1

So, I have this clear, glass, thick, goblet type cup. Trouble is, I need to paint it black somehow. Anyone have any ideas on what paint to use? I need it to be permanent and water proof. No peeling or washing off. PERMANENT. Thanks.

2007-01-11 12:28:23 · 3 answers · asked by Savvy 2

I have a bunch of latex house paint in my garage and I am curious how long it is good for?

2007-01-11 12:01:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

looking to redecorate tuscan style and what a great web site to find ideas and decorating items....
BESIDES HGTV

2007-01-11 12:00:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 11:59:10 · 3 answers · asked by eddievanhalen11111 2

I am about to paint two rooms. I have searched the web for easy solutions regarding the necessity of washing walls, ceiling prior to painting. Some sites say yes, others say no - and just give surfaces a thorough dusting. I would like to avoid the washing step if possible. Any suggestions regarding this disgusting chore.

2007-01-11 11:52:36 · 11 answers · asked by Pacifica 6

2007-01-11 11:44:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to paint the outside of my mobile home but I don't want to have to do it every year so do u know of some good paint that would last for a few years?

2007-01-11 11:25:29 · 2 answers · asked by Ms J 2

I have a double wide that is about 30 yrs old it has carpet now but I would like to put something else down. I was thinking about ceramic tile but some say I can and some say it will crack cause it's a mobile home. Does anyone out there know. It will be used in a living room, dinning room and kitchen. And if u know do u know someone who can do this THANKS

2007-01-11 11:23:22 · 3 answers · asked by Ms J 2

My husband and I know that there must be some good mom and pop shops that have good quality inexpensive furniture. We go online to Ebay as well as some outlets but they over charge or the items are already used. Any stores out there that want to advertise to me.. I will be your biggest customer. Looking in L.A.!

2007-01-11 11:14:06 · 3 answers · asked by chandeeo 2