Decorating & Remodeling - January 2007

I live in downstairs in a house built in the 1920's. As a result, there is little or no closet space either upstairs or downstairs.

There are plenty of windows and wood flooring. This makes it both wonderful ( I love the sunlight because it brightens up the place and the view is terrific) and not so wonderful( the sun makes it hot at times). I live in the South and that makes it difficult at times to put things near windows because of the heat.

Have you got any ideas ?

2007-01-29 03:46:08 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2

trying to decide what to replace old countertop with, granite looks nice, but people are Sutherlands say that we ought to consider something else, granite requires too much work, just to look nice.

2007-01-29 03:40:43 · 3 answers · asked by stonemelisa 1

I have this unsightly "electrical box" flush with the wall (you know the one where all your power stems from throughout the house) in a newly remodeled laundry room. Does anybody have any suggestions on how I could disguise it to coordinate with my new room, but still have access to it if and when needed.

2007-01-29 03:30:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'll be using it mostly to make clothing and some drapes and other home decor. I've been sewing for over 20 years so I'm fairly experienced. I've used both White and Singer machines and don't care for either. I'm thinking of going with a computerized machine but have no experience with them. I'd like to stay under $300 if possible. Thanks!

2007-01-29 03:13:35 · 6 answers · asked by Rachel R 1

2007-01-29 02:58:55 · 4 answers · asked by f.ann 1

We've had some success with laying plexiglass over the wire shelves, but are there other ideas that are cheap and attractive?

2007-01-29 02:14:55 · 4 answers · asked by cmsb705 5

I am building a new house for sale and am installing cornice to the lounge/dining room and normal coving in all the bedrooms. However, I am undecided as to whether to intstall coving to the hall, landing and kitchen? What is the fashion at the moment and what do you think most buyers prefer?

2007-01-29 02:13:52 · 7 answers · asked by htamber 1

im going to have a go at painting my ceiling im trying to work out the easiest way as ive got disabilities with a lot of pain in my arm and legs i can do most things but i need to have a go at the ceiling and ive got no one to help me any advise please?

2007-01-29 02:00:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The carpet is kind of a deeper red? color.

2007-01-29 01:18:37 · 27 answers · asked by lsvettek 2

I have two 16X20 pictures of my kids when they were 15 mos. old (They are now 13 and 15) that I would like to reframe and hang in my living room. My living room is decorated in muted reds and golds. The picture of my daughter is a light blue background and she is wearing a white romper with baby pink and blue flowers. My son's picture is also a light blue background. He is wearing a white sweater with primary red and blue shapes on it. How can I mat these pictures in such a way that they would fit into my living room. I am very proud of these pictures and NOT hanging them in my living room is not an option. Thanks in advance for your help.

2007-01-29 01:03:37 · 5 answers · asked by comet girl...DUCK! 6

I just bought a home and it has a ceiling fan that works just fine and instead of replacing it with a new one I was thinking of just changing it up a littile. Can I just buy dfferent blades and paint the rest?

2007-01-29 00:47:03 · 6 answers · asked by earth_magik28 2

just painted the walls and house looks messy

2007-01-29 00:26:48 · 3 answers · asked by alex_headvertising 1

I have heard the color can be distorted and the tile strength can be compromised? any one heard of this?

2007-01-29 00:21:34 · 1 answers · asked by chasin_jasen 2

2007-01-29 00:19:44 · 8 answers · asked by tash 1

or tips on Laminate floors?

2007-01-29 00:11:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-28 23:27:01 · 6 answers · asked by Pony dude's girl 3

2007-01-28 23:25:31 · 9 answers · asked by suehinkley 1

2007-01-28 23:10:58 · 7 answers · asked by JANET C 2

i have a copper birch tree that needs to come down it is about 30ft and i am trying to get some idea how much this will cost to remove any ideas please would be great

2007-01-28 23:07:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I must admit that I am always captivated by the modernity and simplicity of a well-designed minimalist space. In fact, I believe that the emergence of minimalism reflects a certain mindset of those who adhere to the minimalist religion: a sense of the “less is more” theory, and the reliance on the imagination for perceived beauty (as in modern art, which I also adore). So why is it that when I am downtown with friends, and I point into a shop window saying “That’s interesting,” they’ll reply with, “No, it’s boring.” Not only that, but then they’ll point to some ornate, carved thing, made of only the finest mahogany and say, “That’s beautiful!” (I, of course, will reply with, “No, it’s excessive, and probably ugly too.”) So, what I want to know is, Why is there all this hatred and prejudice against minimalism in today’s modern society?

2007-01-28 22:43:56 · 4 answers · asked by MC 3

I am putting a darts board up on a stud wall between 2 bedrooms and I want to do it properly and drill so it's solidm, but I want to know if you can buy raw plugs for stud walls as normal plugs won't have anything to grip to? Can you buy these or am I just dreaming??

2007-01-28 22:03:49 · 10 answers · asked by Ali 1

Ever seen a bar or table with bottlecaps or something else sealed in with some kind of clear liquid that hardened? It looks like a glass top but it's not. What is that liquid and where can I buy it?

2007-01-28 21:11:43 · 3 answers · asked by Me 4

how can i ensure my living room is attractive to my visitors

2007-01-28 21:06:33 · 15 answers · asked by Lee 2

finishing a bathroom down in my basement. wanting to texture the ceiling. to cheap to buy the texture sprayer. mainly since it is just the one room. any ideas on how to still get the knock down look? with out using the sprayer

2007-01-28 19:32:42 · 3 answers · asked by emmitjok 1

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2007-01-28 18:13:54 · 3 answers · asked by kunal g 1

2007-01-28 17:20:15 · 7 answers · asked by tballw32 1

2007-01-28 17:12:16 · 10 answers · asked by sheronna 1

2007-01-28 16:49:37 · 4 answers · asked by tina 3

a few months ago yahoo photos had it where u picked your photos and they made them on ur quilt im tryin to find another place that did that.

2007-01-28 16:24:13 · 2 answers · asked by "you know what it is" 1

now 15yrs old) my furnature is beige( Both couch and loveseat) I have two dark maple tables( one is a coffee table and the other is an end table) and I have a very large picture window taking up most of one wall, and last but not least, by carpet is an ugly very ugly grass green.

I need help sprucing up this room, right now funds are limited and I can't afford much(like changing the carpet) And advice will be greatly weclomed...BTW my budget is $600.00 to $800.00

2007-01-28 15:57:51 · 9 answers · asked by Mommy Dearest 5