Decorating & Remodeling - January 2007

2007-01-07 13:12:31 · 6 answers · asked by Sam H 1

Our basement had 4 light fixtures and I took them down and split both ends, the white and black wire and capped them. I needed to do this to do the 2 x 2 wood frames in prepartion for new can lighting and drywall on the ceiling. My question is, since these wires are still hot is it ok to leave them like that? They are looped over conduit and cannot move. Thanks! We should be chaning them out very soon.

2007-01-07 13:01:46 · 4 answers · asked by rob b 1

we hung cinnamon sticks around the house and now that the holidays are over what can we do to keep the aroma from fading and if it's possible, restore the aroma to them?

2007-01-07 12:13:57 · 7 answers · asked by S.A.H.M. 2

I recently purchased a mooth top electric stove. It is very nice, and I would like to hear other opinions.

2007-01-07 12:07:54 · 11 answers · asked by Pauly W 7

I installed some textured paintable wallpaper over another layer of priming wallpaper. I used KILZ primer on the underpaper, then painted. Everywhere except for one spot at the bottom of one of the sheets stuck well. But this one sheet has bubbles that I have tried repasting. Any ideas on how to fix this other than to hang something over it?

2007-01-07 11:58:40 · 6 answers · asked by T 2

2007-01-07 11:37:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i recently installed a black slate counter-top in my kitchen as the first stage of a kitchen reno. my faucets are chrome and the sink is stainless-steel. the ceiling is made of metal embossed tiles but has been painted over numerous times (currently white). theres no room for a table and chairs but there is a small eating nook with a built-in bench on either side (I would like to upholster these benches--fabric ideas?) the walls are about 9' high. theres a 1 foot high baseboard and a large crown molding at the ceiling. the floor is a mid-brown (tobacco) colored hardwood which i dont want to cover. the cabinets are wood which has also been painted many times and are now a dingy beige color. (I believe they are the original cabinets). the house is a art-deco style circa 1922, so i would kind of like to be authentic to that style, but a few modern touches might be nice as well. I dont want anything fussy or cluttered or floral patterns. wall colors? cabinet colors? help

2007-01-07 11:28:46 · 7 answers · asked by mickey 5

i am making a art project out of a shelf (i'm going to be puting it in my kids bathroom for them to put their tub toys on.) and i am decorating it to match the ocean theam in there.
I know i can bake and then paint styrofoam to make neat durable decorations to glue to the shelf but i'm at a loss with the baking prosses. any one know how to do this?

(i will be useing styrofoam bowls)

2007-01-07 11:26:13 · 2 answers · asked by naightengale 3

I'm 15. I HATE all those girly colors that girls my age "supposedly" go crazy over. I always like having a sophisticated look in my bedroom. My fave colors are red and blue. I just moved into this house... so... any help?

2007-01-07 11:15:38 · 13 answers · asked by veruh.neicy 2

2007-01-07 11:14:43 · 6 answers · asked by hellokitty08 1

I want to hang curtains at double french doors. I have drilled a little hole with a masonary bit but it won't go in the wall very far. Sounds like i'm hitting metal so i suspect there is a lintle over the doors. If i drill through the lintle with metal drill bits will it weaken the lintle. It is only one little hole, at the other side i seem to be able to manage with a masonary bit.

2007-01-07 10:54:25 · 1 answers · asked by poppy 1

2007-01-07 10:50:19 · 4 answers · asked by Harry K 1

They are not the best of cabinets of course but they have solid wood frames and doors. Everything else is particle board. I'm not looking to spend that much because I'm going to be moving from the house in a couple of years anyway.

2007-01-07 10:41:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

they are in an old council house and its the first time i have attempted it

2007-01-07 10:31:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I dont like suspened ceilings (Drop ceilings). I need some alternative ideas for basement ceilings that are inexpensive. The finished basement is going to be a game room with big leather club chairs, pool table, bar, and it has a nice fireplace.

2007-01-07 10:16:15 · 9 answers · asked by Miss 2

my family is redoing our bathroon and we need to know what tile is better to buy sanded or not sanded or does it not matter?

2007-01-07 10:14:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have in my bathroom a one piece vanity top with the sink all one piece. It is a ugly faux yellowish mable. I know you can paint ceramic tiles in the shower but can you you paint or somehow refinsh these?

2007-01-07 10:10:45 · 1 answers · asked by Sweet Gin 1

2007-01-07 10:01:46 · 10 answers · asked by mark r 1

2007-01-07 09:56:07 · 1 answers · asked by Abigail W 2

I have these great "block out" curtains on my big living room window but they are just blah brown...my colors are more dark chocolate, sand and deep red. The curtains are great for reducing glare and keeping my living room private but they are boring...any ideas to change them into something more WOW!?

2007-01-07 09:33:41 · 3 answers · asked by redheaded 3

2007-01-07 09:27:32 · 3 answers · asked by shakira 1

I have an old '50's-style bathroom with GREEN ceramic tile bordered in black (ugh!) on the walls in the tub and vanity area, as well as small green mosaic-style tile on the floor. I hate it! I'd LOVE to paint the bathroom all white. The tiles are in pretty good condition. Is there any easy way to paint over them and not have the paint come off ? What kind of paint would I use?

2007-01-07 09:25:50 · 5 answers · asked by kk 1

Does microfiber upolstery clean easily against pet fur?
Do cats tear up the fabric by choice?
Do cat tears show up easily with microfiber?
Do pet stains clean easily?

I have generally good cats, but a bad mark in the wrong place would ruin a good sofa.

2007-01-07 09:01:08 · 2 answers · asked by atg28 5

I am looking for great deals on Christmas Decorations. Any sources?
Thank you and Happy Holidays!

2007-01-07 08:58:02 · 2 answers · asked by Lauretta R 3

I am planning on redoing my room soon and I was looking around for websites that have a good selection of bedding. Can anyone tell me some good ones? Also, I want to paint my room a light blue but I cant figure out what a good color for the bedding and curtains would be. Any ideas on what color?

2007-01-07 08:56:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

How can I cover them up. I have solid floors 15mm pipes and a million clips looks such a mess any thing on the market B&Q etc HELP !!!

2007-01-07 08:34:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am doing on project for my backsplash in kitchen and found perfect photo in magazine, how do i get it on the tile?

2007-01-07 07:57:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have really old honeycomb tile in my bathroom and it would be extremely difficult to remove it. The surface is pretty flat .Would ceramic tile work best , or something like self stick vinyl tiles?

2007-01-07 07:49:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think I saw it on some DIY show- the plywood was cut into piesces, stained and coated with polyurethane. At least I think it was plywood. It was so unique looking! Has anyone ever0 tried this and are there different types of plywood or anything else I should know? Thanks!

2007-01-07 07:17:23 · 17 answers · asked by mattysmom 1

I am a contractor / Handyman . I mastered the work However I am Having a real Problem getting My Pricing in line. This Business is unlike service Businesses That have price lists. Every job is unique. Last week i gave a price to lay a floor of 700.00 and the cust said OK but My price was a bit high. Well I could not Do his floor due to I was too Busy. I was on the job site when the new Floor Guy cane to do it and He charged Him 1875.00 for what I was doing it for 700.00!!!! . When I go out to give a price The customers always say ( I am getting Many prices) I thank they just do this to Make me give a very low Price....

2007-01-07 07:16:01 · 2 answers · asked by joe 1