Decorating & Remodeling - February 2007

2007-02-03 03:59:41 · 5 answers · asked by ssrsmama 2

It is not cabana... it is lots of plants and whicker furniture. Also usually people like to mix in some tribal masks. Is it mediteranian? It's really popular. I'm trying to describe it to my mom for her bedroom.

2007-02-03 03:49:40 · 9 answers · asked by cheshirecat 2

They sit above your toilet tank, but the legs go all the way to the floor so you don't have to mount them to the wall. They're made to save room in small bathrooms. Here is a picture of one:

http://www.autumngalleryforthehome.com/images/1109ac.jpg

2007-02-03 03:00:08 · 3 answers · asked by Rockstar 6

I KNOW I ASKED THIS QUESTION THE OTHER DAY!
I am looking for old circa 1900 heart pine interior trim for my home. I am looking for window trim and base boards not flooring. Flooring is the only thing I can find. I live 100 miles south of Chicago, Illinois. Can anyone tell me of some place close to me that sells reclaimed wood mouldings? I have been all over the internet with no luck.

2007-02-03 02:49:38 · 2 answers · asked by dutchessdog1 2

I am having an outdoor party for a 13 year old girl and the theme is Hawaiian. There will be a DJ, a table with food, and a "surf hut" for lounging.

2007-02-03 02:35:56 · 9 answers · asked by football dad 1

I'm doing Harlequins in two different bathrooms ceiling to chair rail which is about 4'8" and 6ft long on 2 walls and 8'7" on the other walls, she wants them long and skinny. My math skills are not good, but these aren't going to come out right in the corners are they?

2007-02-03 02:22:17 · 1 answers · asked by fauxnaround 1

I have a rental that currently has sheet vinyl in the kitchen that is in bad shape. I am considering putting in self adhesive floor tiles over the vinyl. I have installed similar flooring in a bathroom but used inexpensive tiles. It looked good, but the tiles tended to "slide". I'm thinking it was because I used bargain tiles rather than better quality.

I just need comments as to longevity and problems you might have encoutered with self adhesive tiles. Also, do you have any particular brand or type you recommend?

2007-02-03 02:08:02 · 10 answers · asked by DM 2

I am remodeling a house that is about 60 yrs old, while removing old drywall above a door i found the top plate eaten away by termites as well as several of the cripples. I also discovered damage next to the door in the floor plate. i would just like to repair it and be done with it. There were no termites, or even dead ones, but their damage was thorough. Should I notify the property owner w/ more costs and slow the job, or should i just reapir the visible damage and put up new drywall. The property owner is trying to keep costs low, it's a rental that will either be resold, or torn down in a few years. What is the best course of action, I'm ready to paint!

2007-02-03 01:57:26 · 4 answers · asked by NIGHTSHADE 4

Without getting a plasterer in to do the job is there another way of making the wall smooth and ready for emulsion.I heard somewhere that there is a product on the market that is simple to use but i can't remember what.Thanks for reading.

2007-02-03 01:53:07 · 10 answers · asked by loopofeternity 1

2007-02-03 01:37:12 · 9 answers · asked by ALLEN D 1

My husband and I are buying a house and he wants to have architectural shingles put on, and extra $600.00. Whats the diffrence and what's a good brand?

2007-02-03 00:55:39 · 6 answers · asked by bamagrits84 3

In a couple of places in my house I have made some small display shelves by finding a studspace(in a NON load bearing wall) and cutting the drywall out between the studs 2 to 3 feet high then making a wooden display shelf to slide in between the studs then trimming the shelf out and it makes use of otherwise wasted space. My question is, I would like to put just one shelf in the hallway but the wall I want to put it on is a load bearing wall. Can I still do this so long as I don't cut any wall studs, just the drywall?

2007-02-03 00:36:35 · 10 answers · asked by Willie_the_weasel 4

I just moved and I'm getting a brown couch for my den and i'm going to be replacing the carpet because its shot. The walls are white and i was wondering what color carpet to use that would go with brown couches.

2007-02-03 00:20:13 · 7 answers · asked by spitzna 1

We have a huge basement that we have bamboo flooring to lay down on. The question is...I heard that floating the floor will actually devalue the house because it is a cheap way to do the floors. Is this true and we have a cement slab to install the flooring on...how would you do it?

2007-02-02 23:58:13 · 7 answers · asked by violamom74 5

approx 20sq,m on floor boards in kitchen

2007-02-02 23:47:27 · 4 answers · asked by dyslexic 2

This includes knocking down a wall (making a 2nd bedroom smaller) and is on the 2nd storey.

2007-02-02 22:58:30 · 2 answers · asked by jackw w 1

2007-02-02 22:54:15 · 5 answers · asked by Mark R 1

I have a terracotta settee and i have had my front room red and cream and terracotta and cream and i now want to redecorate but need some ideas on what will look good.

2007-02-02 22:33:08 · 6 answers · asked by kim 2

got deep fat fryer food procceser and steamer no storage

2007-02-02 21:47:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 21:46:38 · 5 answers · asked by guclu@btinternet.com 2

In my bedroom next to bathroom I have a sink and next to it there is a wet area 1'x2' in size and it is not coming from sink. Could it be a broken pipe under ground?

2007-02-02 21:33:55 · 4 answers · asked by Karmy 2

We have been quoted £1,800.00 for 3 windows. This includes one large bay window (3 sections) and 2 large windows for other rooms. Is this a good price or should we continute to look elsewhere? They are white uPVC double-glazed windows.

2007-02-02 21:15:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 20:05:09 · 3 answers · asked by fastfreedombailbonds 4

2007-02-02 18:19:02 · 1 answers · asked by suparman 1

I just bought a really nice hungarian goosedown comforter but I'm worried it will be too warm for all the seasons except winter, I'd like to keep it but I will need a real lightweight, breathable duvet cover. I am a single guy so I don't want a feminine one. I don't understand why so much bedding seems to be for women.

So help me find a lightweight cover! thanks.

2007-02-02 17:24:35 · 0 answers · asked by Ironman1911 2

2007-02-02 17:24:31 · 7 answers · asked by gogojean71741 1

I'm 22, and my room is an office white. It's so bland and depressing. I am trying to improve my mood and I don't know what would work. Any ideas?

2007-02-02 17:00:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-02 16:31:07 · 11 answers · asked by mike j 1

I am painting the interior of my home and am having problems with paint pulling off when I finally take off the painters tape. Help!!

2007-02-02 14:53:20 · 9 answers · asked by chris w 1

I read that high pressure sodium lighting, the kind used to illuminate streets and parking lots, is very effecient, 140 lumens per watt. That represents a substantial cost saving over other types of lighting, such as incandenscent or fluorescent. The only drawback is the monochromatic amber color, but I figure I can get used to that. I mean, how important can it be it to see colors in the home? Will I have a hard time persuading my wife to agree to this?

2007-02-02 14:38:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous