Decorating & Remodeling - February 2007

I have many paintings. Some are pairs, and some aren't. Some are of landscapes, flowers, and some are more industrial and urban. Basically, because of the various styles, many of them don't look right if put next to each other, thus I generally reserve each wall in my house to only 1 or two paintings. However, I have about 20 paintings that are just collecting dust in my basement because I haven't figured out a way to incorporate them into my decor. How can I display them all without my house looking like a mishmashed art gallery?

2007-02-17 08:42:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-17 08:37:12 · 33 answers · asked by Lateesha L 1

I have a bunch of various seashells that I've been given and some collected on vacations, etc... Some are pretty large (5 inches or so), others are as small as an inch. I have about 35 of them and I'd like to display them, but I have no clue how to do it. What are some interesting ways of incporporating them into a room? I tried just laying them all out on a dresser but it didn't look right. I would really appreciate some advice.

2007-02-17 08:35:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have any of you ever sewn pleated drapery panels together? I had to buy 4 (FLORAL) panels to fit my big double window and I need to sew 2 together for each side. My question is: Should I try to completely open the seams on the the side of the panel, then sew them together or just stitch them with the seams left intact? I'm not sure how they will look because I will have sheer curtains behind them. Also how hard is it to seem together the pleats at the top and make them look like they are all one piece of fabric? I'm new to sewing and fell in love with these curtains when I saw them. I hoping with some help I can tackle this project. Thank You for any suggestions.

2007-02-17 08:28:26 · 1 answers · asked by peanut 2

Hi, I need the name of the needle used for yarn knots in regular patch quilts

2007-02-17 08:26:16 · 3 answers · asked by Apple 4

I've tried a lot of things, but nothing seems to work!!

2007-02-17 08:21:26 · 6 answers · asked by marsthefreak 2

2007-02-17 08:14:03 · 5 answers · asked by leeza_seventiesbaby 2

2007-02-17 08:06:10 · 3 answers · asked by MADDIE M 1

2007-02-17 07:19:57 · 1 answers · asked by sarah b 1

2007-02-17 07:19:47 · 12 answers · asked by Nancy R 1

2007-02-17 07:18:10 · 4 answers · asked by Luann P 1

2007-02-17 07:14:33 · 4 answers · asked by J.G. 1

I'm going to be redoing my room soon. I'm painting by walls white because my bedding and other things are very bright colors. However, I don't want my walls to be boring. I'm looking for sites/stores that have wall decals/stickups and other wall decorations for teens. Can you help me?

2007-02-17 06:45:09 · 5 answers · asked by Kimi 4

I'm redoing my bedroom and i would like to make sure everything matches. I don't know what colors go together though. I'm looking for colors that match with purple, mainly, though

2007-02-17 06:39:09 · 7 answers · asked by fashion_expert911 1

We have a King size memory foam mattress that we want to convert to full size mattresses for our 2 kids. We don't know type of tool would be best to use.

2007-02-17 06:36:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've heard of sites where you take pictures of your room and you can change the colors! Does anyone know the name of the site?

2007-02-17 06:31:39 · 3 answers · asked by Kat 2

I am selling my house and have a small bedroom, was looking for a few suggestions to make it look/feel bigger...

2007-02-17 06:07:34 · 9 answers · asked by mike g 1

Has anyone ever heard of using bullnose ceramic tile as a baseboard? I'm trying to think of something that will look nice, but my rabbits won't be able to destroy. I would use something that looks like stone as a baseboard with my refinished hardwood floors. If I use bullnose pieces I'll have a nice finished edge on top and I'll just grout in between the tiles. What should I use between the tile and the floor?

2007-02-17 05:36:46 · 3 answers · asked by coulbean 2

I'm 4 months pregnant and need to have a third room and maybe another bathroom. We would really like to get into a new house but due to other financial issues we cannot afford it. We were thinking about building an addition that would include a bedroom, a small office, and a new bathroom but we're not sure if it would be a very good idea to do that. We currently have a 14X70 on a corner lot. Can some body please help me out and give me advise about the easiest way to do an addition to a mobile home and if you think it will pay off later. Thank you!!

2007-02-17 05:34:27 · 4 answers · asked by Natalie's Mommy 3

2007-02-17 05:32:23 · 6 answers · asked by Regina J 1

what would you charge someone to replace 22 wall receptacle
plugs

2007-02-17 05:21:58 · 6 answers · asked by bjbhud 1

while keeping to code in N. California.
without a need for windows or insulation
while using the existing floor
....a prefab co. quoted me $20 psf including everything, electrical, ventalation, shipping, assembly, everything. Is there a cheaper way?

2007-02-17 05:19:56 · 2 answers · asked by alan p 1

How do I cover a ugly yellow colored tile in my shower? I am in an apartment so I cannot remove tile. I would prefer no to paint it because I may get charged at end of lease.
I used cabinet shelf paper to cover vanity. Should I do the same with shower? I am afraid it will peel. Are there any temporary tiles I can cover with?

2007-02-17 05:18:02 · 5 answers · asked by honlene 1

The boiler is not boxed in and is a bit of an eyesaw, and is positioned in a very obvious place in the kitchen. From what I can tell in the manual it is OK to put a cupboard or such around it.
I would like to disguise it, a cheap solution prefered but also looking for some interesting solutions - if anyone out there has any ideas please help. I am completely ignorant and useless about all DIY things. THANKS

2007-02-17 04:58:38 · 7 answers · asked by sianinscotland 1

2007-02-17 04:55:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

...I have looked all over the 'net' and can not find out how to paint step by step faux brick. At least not so that it would look real anyway. I plan to make it appear that I have brick wall showing behind a plaster wall at certain places in my kitchen.
Could someone please help?

2007-02-17 04:32:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-17 04:30:52 · 4 answers · asked by Jerson P 1

Using blutack, and also how long before I can put masking tape on them so I can decorate the other wall?

2007-02-17 04:17:04 · 4 answers · asked by cigaro19 5

I am installing laminate flooring over ceramic tile (6X6 smoothe with recessed grout) to bring it up to the proper hieight. Do I need to, or how do I, secure the 1/8" underlayment to the ceramic floor. A local installer said I did not need to secure the underlayment and to let ot float. Sounds too easy. Removing the tile would be a lot of work. Any thoughts?

2007-02-17 03:51:10 · 2 answers · asked by Roy D 1

2007-02-17 03:47:55 · 4 answers · asked by Ms. New Cutie 2