Decorating & Remodeling - January 2007

2007-01-06 14:47:12 · 7 answers · asked by msckec2 2

2007-01-06 14:40:35 · 5 answers · asked by deedy 2

Are there laws for landlords to have smoke detectors in all apartments? If so, refer me to that particular law.

2007-01-06 14:13:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my mom and dad are struggling and i cant see that they worked their whole life for us now its my turn . im looking for help in curbing costs on redoing a duplex that is in need of repair it needs a roof and foundation work and im not rich but its repairable and the price is right so any help with places or grants would be great

2007-01-06 14:01:05 · 3 answers · asked by James F 1

My boyfriend and I recently moved into a trailor out in the country to "update" a few things for a friend of the family to rent it out. I'm interested in painting the kitchen cabinets (they're BLACK!!!) and I'm wondering if anyone has ever attempted this on such cheap wood? And do you have any suggestions? And in simple words, can you tell me exactly how to do it? (I've never painted anything in my life.)

Also, there's other small things, like light fixtures, that in my opinion would look better with a satin nickel finish, rather than this horrid 80's gold that's in here. Do you have any idea if it's possible to paint over these small metal pieces? I thought I had read somewhere that it was, but was looking for someone to validate that "fact", if you will. That way I don't make TOO much of a mess, lol. (If an easy solution doesn't work out, I just might have to replace them all, eh?) Thanks a bunch!!

2007-01-06 13:54:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

all true the house except the kitchen and bathroom

2007-01-06 13:44:12 · 4 answers · asked by jeff b 2

We are about to buy a new home. The kitchen cabinets are white and we prefer a wood look along the lines of honey oak or cherry. Has anyone tried to reface white cabinets with a wood? What suggestions would you have?

2007-01-06 13:29:15 · 4 answers · asked by biglonodon 1

If so, do you have a favorite?

2007-01-06 13:18:40 · 5 answers · asked by helpplease 1

2007-01-06 13:10:46 · 5 answers · asked by barkusmuhl 2

2007-01-06 12:26:16 · 6 answers · asked by NEWTOME 3

i have 2 big fireplaces in my house but i've never used them or plan to use them, so do they still count as the "fire" element?

one is located to the south, and the other is directly east in a 2nd livingroom. they are both covered with black marble, lots of it

2007-01-06 12:24:37 · 8 answers · asked by eject911 3

2007-01-06 12:05:18 · 17 answers · asked by coplandap 1

I have been looking for new house for awhile I finally found one in a good location and I am considering buying it.However it is quite ugly from the outside (the inside looks fantastic)

What measures can I take to make this house(minus garden) better from the outside? I really dislike the orange bricks and white roof.

My budget is probably 10k. Thanks in advance for your answers!

This is the picture : http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/6674/z103544935ml1167829840cr2.jpg

2007-01-06 11:56:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a whole month to do the work. Do I need to tape seams once scraped? Do i need to re-texture the ceiling? Can I just prime and paint the ceiling?

2007-01-06 11:39:03 · 7 answers · asked by purple65bug 1

Of course, if the carpet cleaners are careful and don't bump the walls, it won't be a problem, but you never know! I'm guessing 1-2 days? Obviously the shorter the better!

2007-01-06 11:34:52 · 3 answers · asked by Carolyn S 1

I'm considering building a home from scratch and I heard that prefab has come a long way from the flimsy trailer-looking things...

There are two attractive aspects:
(1) cheaper
(2) faster

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on prefab homes, especially if you've had one built, or live in one, know someone who does...

thanks for any input!

2007-01-06 11:15:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im talking completely bare, down to the grayish smooth surface. What is the first step in making it a beautiful hardwood surface? You could even share step two, three for four if you care to do so. Thank you for your help.

2007-01-06 11:11:26 · 4 answers · asked by Bistro 7

My husband and I just bought a new house and are in a dispute over the decor. Should The hall match the Living room or the Bathroom? Both open to a long hall which leads to the front door. I know it sounds petty but it's a long hallway and it 's the first thing people see. What do you think?Any tips or advice would be helpfull.

2007-01-06 11:06:03 · 9 answers · asked by queenlandry 2

2007-01-06 10:53:01 · 1 answers · asked by budgie 1

I've seen a lamp but don't know any of the details to research it further.

The shape is that of a traditional table lamp, but the entire thing is cast as one white piece that all lights up. Additionally the lamp is tilted on its horizontal axis so that it appears to have sunk through the surface it is placed on.

Any ideas?

2007-01-06 10:38:46 · 2 answers · asked by Baffled by Lighting 1

Maybe an outdoor bar, barbacue area, and small swimming pool.
The house is big and have a wonderfull view.

my kids want to live very close to the city, so i need to sell the house.

2007-01-06 10:36:29 · 6 answers · asked by MIkE ALEGRIA 1

I have a carpet that is on top of hardwood floors. Does anybody know how i would go about removing the carpet and fixing the hardwood underneath?

2007-01-06 10:21:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it true that dry cleaners give away free hangers if you go and ask them for some??

2007-01-06 09:09:10 · 4 answers · asked by beautifully.chaotic1987 2

I'm refinishing my floors and some companies put on 3 coats. This one company said 2 was fine since I'm selling the house. I also save about $400 too.

2007-01-06 08:44:15 · 4 answers · asked by Bill Spry 4

2007-01-06 08:12:25 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

That the guest room has no windows but connected to the dinning room which has two windows?
Do you think that the guests will feel uncomfortable?
What should I do to fill all those walls?
Any ideas please
Thanks

2007-01-06 07:40:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a rug that is too long. I want to cut it, but I don't want to ruin it... advice?

2007-01-06 07:17:51 · 5 answers · asked by heidi v 1

Random question I thought of when I was cleaning the bathroom this morning.

Is it patterned? One color? Does it have fish?

2007-01-06 06:34:30 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

basically the walls cold and damp but have been striped and painted with damp proof paint but the carpet and underlay are damp to in one corner of the room and the walls are geting damp still

2007-01-06 06:12:45 · 17 answers · asked by Diddley 2

I am switching my room into a different one in my house. it is a square room that isnt huge, but not tiny. i want a sort of modern style with pink,yellow,orange,red. my comfroter is red white pink yellow and orange stripes but i need help thinking about a wall color. any ideas? are there any good websites to look at?

2007-01-06 05:41:06 · 6 answers · asked by =) 2