Decorating & Remodeling - February 2007

I need to get some 100% cotton Pottery Barn slipcovers dyed and do not want to attempt it myself. Mine have faded and the sofa size has been discontinued. I have found 3 companies on the Internet--1 in Oregon, 1 in Canada, and 1 in San Francisco--that advertise that they provide the service. It looks like it will be around $400. Has anybody used such a company and what was your experience?

2007-02-20 04:07:32 · 1 answers · asked by dbrcymry 3

I live in chesapeake, va and was wondering if there is affordable carpet and installation in the area, any advice?

2007-02-20 04:06:30 · 3 answers · asked by d w 2

Our climate is cold and snow in winter and hot and humid in summer.

2007-02-20 03:55:43 · 3 answers · asked by Sharon 1

i have an outdoor building that instead of painting, i'd like to cover in wallpaper. is there anything that will seal wallpaper to make it all-weatherproof? thanks!!

2007-02-20 03:24:53 · 1 answers · asked by androdameia 2

2007-02-20 03:13:07 · 4 answers · asked by hendu2875 1

2007-02-20 02:21:49 · 1 answers · asked by hendu2875 1

I saw Lisa LaPorta use this on one of her designed to sell shows.

2007-02-20 01:25:20 · 3 answers · asked by normaj18@verizon.net 1

My mother is moving from her victoria house and has 4 victoria low radiators currently being used as garden ornaments - she's had offers but i'm not sure if they are being fair - where do people go to buy them so that i can check...

2007-02-20 01:06:24 · 2 answers · asked by dedicated daughter-in-law 3

2007-02-20 00:52:17 · 11 answers · asked by Patty F 1

Help please does anyone have any ideas want to do my childrens room up but the problem is i have a 7 yr old daughter and 3 yr old son sharing.
has anyone got any ideas in how i can decorate there room.

2007-02-20 00:32:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a two story house. The roofline starts at the top of the first level then goes almost flat at the top and then does not slope back down in the back of the house. I have that flat roof look that the side of the house has. The roof is not as steep in the front as others we have seen and I am wondering if there is a way to make it go higher at its highest point so that it isn't quite so flat when it comes back down at the back of the house. There are dormers on the front of roof that provide more ceiling space in the bedrooms.

2007-02-19 23:58:33 · 5 answers · asked by Minneapolis Mamma 2

We are in the process of buying an older home with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The only problem is when the previous owners decided to pain the house they obviously never thought of covering the floor or even using tape to limit the mess.

I was wondering if any of you have any ideas of how to remove the paint splotches, but not destroy the hardwoods. They are the real deal that is found in older homes, not the cheap laminate that you find now a days. Thanks for any and all help.

2007-02-19 23:55:57 · 5 answers · asked by Michelle B 1

2007-02-19 23:29:59 · 19 answers · asked by milliebach 1

I have a loft type space in Clerkenwell and am looking for something really amazing, possibly a lamp or two as well if I find the right thing but I'm a bit picky about lamps. Something with a concrete or cast iron base would be good.

2007-02-19 21:51:58 · 3 answers · asked by sunshine 2

Its got to be awsome! Me and my friends love "dress up" or themes... but this party has got to top it all... you know talked about for yearst to com... Its a 2 bedroom flat, about room for 20 guests.. please help!!!!

2007-02-19 21:51:02 · 2 answers · asked by feel_like 2

something which is low maintenance and can withstand steam

2007-02-19 21:04:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok kiddos... Ive looked and looked until my eyes have crossed. I really want to find a photo/poster/wall hanging of Robert Indiana's Love Statue. The one that is in NYC, or Philly. I would love to find it in black and white though... and one that I can order. Not just one to save to my computer... I want to hang it on my wall!
Thanks!!

2007-02-19 20:02:48 · 1 answers · asked by brannilee 1

I have already tiled under my flush fittings and it does look neat, but i'm not so sure about the surface mount ones? A picture of either finished result would be really helpful if anyone happens to have one!!?

2007-02-19 19:36:53 · 13 answers · asked by ten 2

Hi all, imaging a chimny breast which is made of ... concrete or whatever walls are made of lol.. well the front is concrete and the sides have been boarded up with wood, its all neatly fitted up etc.

Well heres the question, my friend is coming to plaster on Sunday for me, can he plaster over the wood? or do i nede to get it ripped out and something else putting there? im hoping its simple enough just to plaster over it..

2007-02-19 19:25:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-19 16:50:52 · 2 answers · asked by SM 2

I want to purchase approx. 400 square feet of floor tile in the San Antonio, Texas area. The tile that I am looking for is; Il MONTEFELTRO HSF10 P14G 5 1. I am looking for a vendor other than Royal Tile Co. Can anyone help with this??

2007-02-19 16:48:07 · 1 answers · asked by Lawrence S 1

This chair is solid oak, 24 in. high to arms 30 to back, 24 in wide and 21 deep. I rescued it from a dumpster (had a cracked leg which I wood glued and has been fine). It's a really neat old thing and i was wondering if any creative creature out there had any spiffy ideas that someone with not too much artistic capacity could handle. Thanks

2007-02-19 16:44:54 · 3 answers · asked by m3rdbell@sbcglobal.net 1

So I'm taking Housing and Interiors this year as an elective. We have to design our own houses. Mine is more of a contemporary style and for my great room I chose blue-green walls with black furniture and want orange accents in it. But anything that I happen to find for an accent is always a diffrent shade of orange. I was thinking about breaking it up but throwing some white in there but I'm not sure what to do. Any ideas.

2007-02-19 16:32:08 · 5 answers · asked by Keyleigh 2

My washer drain hose popped out and for some reason my over flow drain didnt catch all the over flow water. How can I fix the soft spot in my dinning room ceiling??

2007-02-19 16:31:25 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cabinets are red birch/natural finish; my floor is cork stone. Looking at silestone or granite. Want a relaxed look...

2007-02-19 16:27:58 · 3 answers · asked by joeystl 1

trying to make a collage on paint

2007-02-19 15:50:58 · 1 answers · asked by lemes03 4

2007-02-19 15:45:24 · 3 answers · asked by nene 1

2007-02-19 15:37:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

i've had the same room since i was 9- medicine-pink walls and a stained off-white carpet, with boring furniature. Now i'm 15 and want something a bit more mature, with things that i love as a part of it. Colors i was considering were a soft, springy green, a mint, a light seafoam and a dark turquoise. I'm passionate about theater, acting, and movies. Does anyone have any ideas about color schemes/things to do for my room? [oh, and i'm getting the terrible carpet taken up, there's hardwood floor underneath]

2007-02-19 15:34:27 · 5 answers · asked by Skylar 2

I live in an apartment that apparently has some kind of wall blocker thingy that prevents screws from being inserted into the wall itself to install a curtain rod. What kind of rods could I possibly use that don't require a deep hole to be put into the wall, or possibly no holes at all?
And no - I am opting to NOT take the thumbtack/pushpin route :)

2007-02-19 15:23:10 · 6 answers · asked by shibabigirl 2