Decorating & Remodeling - March 2007

The stain looks very thick under the faucet running down to the drain. Otherwise the tub is in great condition

2007-03-31 22:21:56 · 6 answers · asked by sepultina24 1

i'm painting the walls, ceiling and all the trim in my bedroom... should i paint ceiling and trim first or walls?

2007-03-31 20:15:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I purchased a house that was built in the 50's. The original mahogany paneling is still up on the walls in the living/dinning room. There was only the one coat of stain put on the paneling and there's no damage to any of the panels. I purchased the house from my grandmother and I have about 2,000 square feet of paneling. I'm putting up drywall in a few months and I'd hate to just throw the panels away. Are there any places that will re-buy the panels?

The boards are tongue and groove, 4" to 9" wide, and 2' to 10' long.

2007-03-31 15:43:14 · 4 answers · asked by jeffreyriggs1 1

It's an electric pump type, stone/slate with a wide path, and holds 2 gallons. Tried a little clorox, but worried about pump.

2007-03-31 13:12:10 · 8 answers · asked by James 4

Struggling with the choice of sling-style patio chairs or the solid type that have seat cushions on them. Both test out comfortable in the store and the prices are similar. Do the cushions hold up to occasional rain? (we live in the pacific nw)What are the pros/cons in your experience?

2007-03-31 12:12:22 · 5 answers · asked by irishhorizon 2

2007-03-31 12:05:11 · 9 answers · asked by Carlos & Christina 2

is there a simple clear gloss i can paint on or do i have to repaint it in the same color with a gloss??? thanks.

2007-03-31 11:57:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wanted to refurbish an armoire - began to sand it and sanded too hard along the rims of the armoire. What do you do when that happens? Also, upon sanding down the top of the armoire, there are a bunch of stains in the wood. Ideas to fix this too? Obviously, just beginning my woodworking career.....Thanks!

2007-03-31 11:52:16 · 4 answers · asked by leilani_blossom 1

9x12 storage shed

2007-03-31 11:37:26 · 1 answers · asked by Liteyes 7

Underheating cable was buried in 50mm screed but the surface is not level, some kind of floor leveller is needed, 15mm variation in some places.
on top of the floor leveller I intend to use ceramic tiles with flexable adhesive.
But will the floor levelling compound (b&q of febfloor) be likely to crack ??

2007-03-31 10:38:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to paint my front door a nice deep fuschia pink! But having trouble finding anything other than red, black, blue or green. Anyone spotted any others colours anywhere either in a chain store in the UK or online?

2007-03-31 05:09:56 · 8 answers · asked by SallyVK 1

Could really use some advice from people with good decorating sense. Our home is really rustic with exposed oak beams and tonge and groove cealings, wood walls (not paneling) and wood floors. The room for we are buying for is open so you would see my whole kichen, eating area and livingroom area when you walk in. We have already picked a really rustic oak table with antiqued black windsor chairs but when it comes to the color for the couches we are at a total loss. My husband is dead set agaist microfiber after a spill test at a furniture store last night and with 2 kids our better option is leather. With so much wood I'm hesitant to do brown but don't know if black would make it look too much like an office. Any ideas are appreciated.

2007-03-31 04:54:27 · 7 answers · asked by CountryGirl 3

2007-03-31 04:47:58 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-31 01:16:56 · 7 answers · asked by karan 1

what do i do about that webbing stuff thats stuck around the edges ( do you know what i mean?) i'm not sure what its called but i think its stuck down with pva. should i just paint over it or cut it off and while i'm here i'll ask which is the best way to prep the ceilings for painting

2007-03-31 01:11:18 · 12 answers · asked by Ivan R Don 4

Have items,such as, paintings from France circa 1960,sterling silver mid 50's,1950's guitar acoustic seen on similar on Roadshow sold for 60,000 dollars.

2007-03-31 00:38:52 · 6 answers · asked by musictreble911 1

our college celebrates an event every year, where each engineering department presents its projects, me and a group of my colleagues are in charge of decorations, any ideas?

2007-03-31 00:16:52 · 2 answers · asked by Alicia 3

know the distance allowed to the nearest boundary. i am hoping i do not need to pay for planning permission and understand having 'permitted development' would be free. The council told me the maximum size allowed for the conservatory is 70m3. My conservatory will be around 39.6m3 but can be altered if needed. Thank you xx

2007-03-30 10:43:16 · 4 answers · asked by nicky 1

Using a mix of neutrals, honey-colored woods, and pops of wave-crested blues, the Amalfi Coast is the inspiration for the color palette of my new hotel project, The Fairfax in South Beach. It's beachy and easy, but with a certain elegance.

2007-03-30 10:20:57 · 1044 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-30 10:17:37 · 10 answers · asked by nutritionist34 1

Do builders usually make good the walls that they disturb when doing extensions?i.e. get them back to plaster stage.Also would it include the cost of RSJs ?

2007-03-30 09:49:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or do you have to call someone to install it?

2007-03-30 07:58:31 · 9 answers · asked by an_amazing_author 2

All the 4 foot recessed lights are made for a drop ceiling and I want to sheetrock the ceiling up to the fixture and then push up the trim,just like a recessed can fixture. Where can I buy them ? Do they make them?

2007-03-30 07:16:28 · 1 answers · asked by Eternal Teenager 2

I need to cover uneven plaster work is masonry paint as thick as dulux Once paint

2007-03-30 05:55:07 · 10 answers · asked by jorga 2

Hi am doing wedding centerpieces and am adding ribbon and pearls to a glass bubble bowl with a hot glue gun, but when I see them the next day the are falling off. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to use gorilla glue?

2007-03-30 04:59:56 · 12 answers · asked by Mayra M 1

2007-03-30 04:57:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My grout is discoloured (a sort of reddish brown colour) but doesnt have any mould in it. I've used grout pens before but they always seem to end up painting half the tile as well. Any suggestions or products which can do a good job?

2007-03-30 04:28:31 · 12 answers · asked by pinksparklybirdy 2

I have a a marroon comforter and cutains? I don't want the room to look to dark. Any idea on paint colors.

2007-03-30 03:18:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I will be living in a room above a friend's garage for about 6 months, moving from a 2 bedroom house, and I will need some help putting it together so that I won't go crazy. Any ideas? I also have 2 mini dachshunds.

2007-03-30 02:56:12 · 1 answers · asked by J girl 1

I live in Upstate New York and we had a sudden thaw 2 weeks ago. Three feet of snow melted in 3 days. This is the first time I've seen standing water in my cellar. I have no sump pump, but there's a hole in the center of the poured concrete floor that goes directly into the sewer line so water can drain off. It has somewhat abated now, but there are still very damp spots on the concrete. The water looks like it's coming in right where the floor joins the stonework wall (the house was built around 1900).

I've had three contractors come and give me estimates, the least expensive was for $1000 and they just spray some sealant chemical on the cellar walls and floor where the damp spots are. The most expensive was $14,000 and was to install some sort of drainage system around the entire interior perimeter along with a sump pump. The other alternative is to do nothing, but will a damp cellar eventually weaken the house's structure?

2007-03-30 01:32:13 · 2 answers · asked by debodun 2