Decorating & Remodeling - January 2007

We have a small (long and narrow) area, with the family area on one end, and the kitchen on the other. The family area has a cherry entertainment unit built into the wall. On the other end, our kitchen cabinets are standard oak. The floor is light beech Pergo. Walls are off-white.

Do we:
- leave the kitchen cabinets as is, and put some decorative elements (e.g. vases or flowers) in "cherry" colors to somehow balance with the big block of cherry wood on the other side of the room?
- change the kitchen cabinets to match the cherry entertainment unit (our kitchen is small with one window -- cherry might be too dark and make the space seem smaller?)
- change the kitchen cabinets to match the light beech floor?
- paint the kitchen cabinets to white, light yellow, something close to the cherry, or some other color?
- paint the walls?
- other suggestions?

2007-01-02 09:47:41 · 5 answers · asked by jessc 2

without having any support beams in the way, how can I do this?
Is there a way to do it from the attic, like supporting it from above???
Do you of any good websites that can give some advice on thsi????

2007-01-02 09:45:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have three 120 year old walnut carved wood legs and a brand new carved leg made from pine. The pine- though stained twice already with a walnut oil based stain is not near dark enough to match the genuine antique legs that at their darkest points are near black. How can I reach this efect?

What are some SPECIFIC ways to get pine to match antique walnut. I live in a rural area and do not have any specialty stores (so bizarre extremely hard to find items are really not an answer for this question).

Are there alternative products to give that balck appearance? Ist there a homemade stain? Could I use something like black show polish to give the new piece the apperance of old or even thinned down black oil paint used like a stain?

2007-01-02 09:10:53 · 4 answers · asked by Isolated Productions 1

I am installing a soaking tub, a pedestal sink with no granite, putting tile on floors and two walls of 8' by 7' bathroom. Also, we are installing a new high end commode. Other variables are a robern medicine cabinet, two scones, two vents.

2007-01-02 08:46:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've checked ebay, all the major hardware stores, on-line shopping searches, etc. Every search delivers only drywall tools and accessories. I would like to be able to shop for drywall on-line.

2007-01-02 08:41:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a older heavy chair i use a big plastic mat under chair but every 6 mo or so i need a new mat how can i make mat last longer the carpet under mat isold in good shape just well matted down been useing a mat on for 20+ years

2007-01-02 08:38:00 · 2 answers · asked by DANIEL H 1

I think its pee and other stains. How to get it out?

2007-01-02 08:10:32 · 4 answers · asked by HAHAHAHAH 1

What is the best paint to use on MDF is there any treatment it needs before painting?

2007-01-02 07:55:50 · 12 answers · asked by Kelly D 2

ITS JUST FOR ONE ROOM WHICH IS 12X10 FT AND 10FT HIGH

2007-01-02 07:53:42 · 2 answers · asked by romy g 1

I like Winnie-the-Pooh for my daughter and wanna paint her room to go along with that...

2007-01-02 07:39:38 · 4 answers · asked by rhiamon 3

sorry kinda stupid question, but i've searched evrywhere and no find.

2007-01-02 07:36:05 · 9 answers · asked by Christie 1

2007-01-02 07:31:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've asked this question before but I didn't get enough answers so I will ask again.

I would like to know difference between studio, bachelor, bachelor suite and loft apartment. If anyone knows about it, please let me know. I think I kind of know what studio and loft is...but not exactly sure about bachelor or bachelor suite.

Thanks in advance!

2007-01-02 07:08:18 · 5 answers · asked by Este 7

I am painting a bedroom, where three walls are the same colour, and one wall is a dark brown. I am having difficulties getting the ediges to line up, and the original colour (Pink - yikes!) is coming through. I have tried using a paint brush, and an edger but neither of these are giving me decent results. Any suggestions would be great :)

2007-01-02 07:07:10 · 10 answers · asked by Midwest 6

I live in a dorm, and my bed is directly against my roommates desk. It is literally within 6 inches of his desk. So, when I go to bed, he is at his desk, typing and doing homework, and this involves lights being on. I am an early riser, as I exercise in the morning before class, so I go to bed about 2 to 3 hours earlier than him every night. The light on his desk is a flourescent light, so it is very bright. I've talked to him about it, but we really can't do anything about him moving the desk, because the dorm room is small. I actually have another roomate, so you can imagine 3 people in the azie of a room meant for one person. So, my mom was thinking that maybe I could put a sheet between my bed and his desk, but I can't nail anything into the ceiling. Ideas? I would like to completely block his desk from my bed....

Here are my (bad) ideas. Maybe they'll curn some better ones.

a) 2 science fair boards taped together going up to the celing.
b) sheets

Thats about it. HELP!!!!

2007-01-02 07:06:38 · 8 answers · asked by unfguy2006 2

2007-01-02 07:01:37 · 1 answers · asked by Matt R 1

2007-01-02 06:50:07 · 10 answers · asked by Matt R 1

I want to hand some pictures in my bedroom but I don't have any frames. I am not a very creative person because I am only a teenager. I don't want to scratch the walls because my parents would go insane! Help Me!

2007-01-02 06:45:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

put up thousands of crappy outside ones are regretting it now I bet.
1, they looked shite anyway
2, It just showed all your neighbours what knobs you are
3, you will have to spend 2 hours taking the tacky crap down.
4, you did your bit of environmental damage, well done.

Myself I have one small cheap fake tree, I like to think its practical and unassuming, unlike you people mentioned above, who seem to use the amount of Christmas lights you put up as an extention to your very small peni.
I thank you, I feel better now.

2007-01-02 06:43:30 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to build a subfloor and tile over a hole in my house. It used to be a fountain, but i have since taken it out, with a remaining hole and needs to be tiled. The hole is concrete. Should i build a subfloor platform, or just fill in with dirt, sand or more concrete to put the tile on top of? thanks.

2007-01-02 05:55:40 · 3 answers · asked by Youngblood 2

The house now sticks out like a sore thumb on our block, and could affect the resale value of our home. Should I leave an anonymous note? Start a petition?

2007-01-02 05:28:52 · 16 answers · asked by Pixelator 2

I am disabled and need a website to look up or instructions to build a cheap wooden ramp making it easier for me to walk with my cane

2007-01-02 05:10:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a small home here in san jose,ca my parents would like to move in, is it cheaper go up and add rooms or add a small house in the back yard. we have a .24 acre lot. and the front house is very small. my roof is about 10 years old..thanks in advance.

2007-01-02 05:08:52 · 7 answers · asked by honeystrawdewberry 2

I know this is partially personal preference, but we have a "room" in an antique/coop mall which is now a worn white, we can paint it as long as the color is fairly neutral. I think there is research about colors and moods, such as red in a dining room, it makes you hungary. What is warm and inviting that will help people to enter and "shop" in our "room"?

2007-01-02 04:48:32 · 8 answers · asked by Janni 2

Do they need to be lined? Would rather not have to sew them.

2007-01-02 04:44:35 · 4 answers · asked by prissygirl56 2

Any web site to contact HB

2007-01-02 04:43:18 · 3 answers · asked by Rick L 1

Do you paint the cealing or the walls first, when using a lighter color on the cealing and a darker color on the walls?

Thank you for your help!

2007-01-02 04:20:53 · 21 answers · asked by hollie W 2

i want to see the floor plan of mixed use buildings which are high rise.

2007-01-02 04:03:07 · 1 answers · asked by butusha 1

I am looking for large panes of glass. where is the best place to buy these online, for the lowest prices. all answers highly appreciated. Thanks

2007-01-02 04:01:09 · 2 answers · asked by Lev 2

Do wall ovens come in 120 voltes. I have one single 240 outlet, were my old one unit range-oven was. It appears that seperate cooktops and ovens need their own, seperate outlets.

Also, do wall ovens need venting to the outside, as a cooktop does.

Thanks for your answer.

2007-01-02 03:59:28 · 4 answers · asked by demaissoneuve 2