Decorating & Remodeling - February 2007

I have read that below grade (ground) level, solid wood floors are not advisable due to fluctuations in moisture levels & humidity. Instead, it is recommended that you use engineered real wood flooring, which will not expand or contract as solid wood might.

In the room in which I want to install wood floor, only one wall is below ground. Is it okay to install solid wood, or will moisure levels still be too high and unpredictable?

2007-02-28 23:19:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking to paint the ceiling light fixture in my baby's bedroom. I am doing a Dr. Seuss theme and I haven't been able to find a ceiling light fixture and that's what I want. So, I want to know if it's possible to do and if so what type of paint is safe to use (non toxic, non flammable and so on) to paint Dr. Seuss characters on it. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

2007-02-28 23:04:51 · 5 answers · asked by msdaisy432 1

i am moving into a new house that has plasterboard walls (only 5 yrs old) could someone help to tell me the best things to use to put pictures and shelves up? i am used to old house walls and brickwork. Dont want to ruin walls or have shelves fall down and am a novice at the DIY since husband left thanks.

2007-02-28 22:10:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an old house with radiators that I'd like to hide or at least disguise. The standard radiator enclosures/covers aren't very stylish.

2007-02-28 21:48:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-28 20:50:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-28 20:39:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-28 20:38:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

my room is 12 x 10. what would make it look larger? one color on all walls or half & half? Should Iuse soft colours or bold colours? I'd really like to see cranberry...would this be to dark? thanks for any advise

2007-02-28 18:14:01 · 7 answers · asked by Kutzie 2

2007-02-28 17:23:21 · 5 answers · asked by kitty 1

I read on hear that I could put new ceramic tile directly on top of the old. My old tile has cracks in it and I want a larger tile than what I have now. Will it still work to put new on top of old? This sounds alot easier and faster than removing the cracked tile and backer board first.

2007-02-28 17:14:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-28 16:24:59 · 8 answers · asked by alsar 1

Does black and dark brown furniture go together?

2007-02-28 16:23:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought a beautiful baby afghan that I would like to hang in my room as a tapestry. I want to be very gentle with it. What methods do you recommend?

2007-02-28 16:22:15 · 4 answers · asked by the_sweet_things 1

We live in a prefab where the furnace is kept in the hallway outside of the living room. it is really loud when it kicks in. We don't have a basement, just a crawlspace. Is there anyway to move the furnace or get a quieter one?

2007-02-28 15:35:22 · 5 answers · asked by dierboy 3

my furnace and water heater are in my utility room as soon as you walk into my back door and it looks horrible how can i hide it???

2007-02-28 15:30:49 · 4 answers · asked by rachel h 1

2007-02-28 15:08:41 · 3 answers · asked by Flying bear 2

I'm building a bathroom vanity and would like to use a rich espresso stain. What is the best type of wood to use that will absorb the espresso stain well and leave a smooth finish?

2007-02-28 14:51:50 · 2 answers · asked by mam98 1

Any ideas about any outlets or internet sites where you can find formal european furniture? Thansk a bunch!

2007-02-28 14:25:46 · 9 answers · asked by Neda 2

2007-02-28 14:10:57 · 4 answers · asked by firerookie 5

I recently moved into a house and noticed puddles of water on my basement floor. I could not figure out where they were coming from. The previous owners had placed a non skid bathtub mat in the bathtub and something told me to pick it up and check under it. Well I discovered where the leaks were coming from. The bathtub had about 4 inch crack in the bottom of it and they had tried to use some kind of fiberglass sealant to fix it, then they placed the mat over it so I could not see it when viewing the house. Can I do anything about this now since I own the house??

2007-02-28 14:05:27 · 6 answers · asked by hokiedokie24 2

What would be the plumming cost to move a toilet to where a shower is currently located?

2007-02-28 13:53:58 · 5 answers · asked by Joe Y 1

2007-02-28 13:29:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am designing a night club for my interior design class it is in Hawaii:
Location: Hawaii; beachfront
Target Market: Locals, tourists 21-up
Anticipating to visit: Culpeppers and the Coney
Upscale
Our Vision
~3 Floors
~ First Floor- Main Bar area &Dance Floor
~Second Floor- Lounge Area & Mini Bar/VIP room ( becoming a major trend )
~Third Floor – Server area- appetizers& Lounge/live entertainment
Tiki Lounge -on ground floor; off the beach- with beach access.
With seating and built in circular table around fire pit.
Staircase in center of building made of concrete and plexi-glass
Elevator to meet ADA requirements
Large Window extending up to all three floors adjacent to staircase looking out over the beach
Modern
Leather seating
Materials: Steel, Glass.
Upper level floors made of plexi-glass

2007-02-28 12:55:39 · 1 answers · asked by Megan M 4

i was wondering if u could give me some creative ideas to put stuff away and not be crowded the main things are like the toys i got rid of a bunch but theres still alot of stuffed animals and learning toys i have a bunch of movies and cds but no room for another shelf, toybox or stand set her toys all around the room but it looks crowded i have movies and cds that get piled on my stands everyone says its to crowded and i agree i just don't know what to do please help

2007-02-28 12:31:35 · 6 answers · asked by J_money 1

The entire room is wallpaper.

2007-02-28 12:21:32 · 9 answers · asked by coach 1

Before paint my baseboards, (wooden, preprimed) what should I use to fill the nail holes, caulk, wood putty, etc? When I caulk it, it seems to dry and shrink, then when I paint it, it sticks out.

2007-02-28 12:18:15 · 3 answers · asked by chiponthesnap 2

I want one similar to this http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0Je5x5aKOZFtRMAmUejzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=13bifjeh5/EXP=1172797914/**http%3A//images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/L425893.jpg

I know I need some of that cotton-like-fiber, and wood. But I want to installed on my wall, you know like a frame that you put against the wall.

2007-02-28 12:14:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

shower, etc. etc. Just how is that possible? How big is 100 sq. feet?

2007-02-28 12:01:32 · 7 answers · asked by birdy 3

we moved into a new house...the carpet is really very very messy..my apartment guys refused to change the carpet....looks like it has not been cleaned for months...they are number of stains on the carpet(very old ones).....i have new bisell carpet cleaner...but it is of no use.....i hate to see my carpet like this...is it possible to make it look like a new one....plzzzzz help

2007-02-28 11:59:14 · 2 answers · asked by plz help 1

Im shopping for furniture for my new house and badly need some good ideas. I really love the red suite of furniture but not sure how it would look. 3 Seater and 1 and 1 red leather recliners. Would it be nice with wooden floors red rug cream curtains and cushens?
Also is there anywhere on the internet where I can see nicely laid out rooms for ideas. Any ideas? Id be very grateful. Thanks

2007-02-28 10:54:30 · 13 answers · asked by Teresa M 2