Decorating & Remodeling - March 2007

i have a light blue sofa, and was going to get a chocolate carpet, and paint my main wall in a creamy chocolate, what do you think, or should i go for the beige carpet wih the hint of chocolate in the curtains and cushions, i have pets, would this be a bad idea

2007-03-24 06:37:56 · 15 answers · asked by CLAIRE H 1

Once I saw one large piece of paneling or material tacked to a wall, which made the wall look brick(but there are other psuedo textures). It was not paint, wallpaper, or anything like that. It was something you could easily apply and just tack on all four corners. Where would I find something like this, and what is the name? I'm looking for something to cover an entire wall and add personality without a lot of work. Also, how can I cover an entire wall with a glass mirror without having to do a lot of drilling or adding multiple holes to the wall?

2007-03-24 06:29:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-24 06:17:46 · 6 answers · asked by Hunter A 1

My queen mattress will fit up stairs with some significant persuasion but the traditional box spring will not fit up the stairs due to dimension of the stairs. It seems that an obvious solution would be to purchase a split-box spring if they exist?

2007-03-24 06:00:59 · 2 answers · asked by ross w 1

will the floor look better in dark wood laminate or cream carpet?

2007-03-24 05:49:38 · 8 answers · asked by michelle l 1

I have already looked at the usual places , big box stores, all special orders , I want to see before I buy

2007-03-24 05:21:51 · 6 answers · asked by david77232000 1

i have taken the wall paper off my bathroom wall but the plaster is not so smooth, i would like to give it a skim, can i skim over the current plaster or do i need to prep it first....thanks

2007-03-24 05:04:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mostly use my computer in the corner of the basement, an area which was insulated and panted white a few years ago, but was otherwise rather drab. So, I took to printing out pictures on my color printer and taping them to the wall. However, when some of the pictures needed to be removed or moved, I ripped the paint off some places. So now, I have a two part question. First, what's the best way to remove pictures taped to a wall without damaging the wall? Second, is there a better way to attach pictures to a wall besides tape?

2007-03-24 04:55:43 · 6 answers · asked by kvn8907 3

I have a large window in my living room that is double paned and it has kind of brownish spots in between the panes. I tried to make an insurance claim for mold but the adjuster said that it was just spots from where the gas that was in between the panes had escaped because it had lost its seal. Is she right or was she just not wanting to pay up? Any help would be apreciated.

2007-03-24 03:19:20 · 3 answers · asked by Jayson Kane 7

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2007-03-24 03:18:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Up or down for the direction of ceiling fans in the summer?

2007-03-24 03:09:35 · 7 answers · asked by Pat 1

2007-03-24 03:07:33 · 19 answers · asked by KENNETH J S 2

2007-03-24 03:03:09 · 5 answers · asked by mulderlx 2

I wonder as it seems you can never choose what someone else likes.

2007-03-24 02:48:53 · 4 answers · asked by martino13 1

It is a large mirror - very heavy with a carved wood frame. The design is not intricate or ornate, but rather, more of an '80's Spanish furniture motif - if you remember that look. Kind of rustic and knobby. I'm sure it was originally a dark wood, but someone painted it white.

My daughter worked on it, but I am not pleased with the result. I wanted a dark, antiqued gold or a burnished gold with some subtle darker shadings to highlight the knobby swirls and lines of the carvings. I don't want it just a solid gold - I want it toned down. She has worked with antique gold, burnt umber, and sienna colors, but the frame is still too brassy and bright.

I don't want to scrap it, because it is a nice, heavy piece. I couldn't replace the quality without spending big $$$$. Help?

2007-03-24 02:42:56 · 0 answers · asked by Joyce A 6

2007-03-24 02:40:00 · 10 answers · asked by Elaine G 1

I believe that my kitchen cabinets are sitting on top of the hardwood floor. If so, what would you suggest to get up the hardwood without bothering the cabinets. I am wondering what types of tools might be applicable for cutting around the cabinets. Help, please??

2007-03-24 02:35:47 · 3 answers · asked by Robert C 1

2007-03-24 02:32:55 · 5 answers · asked by faye r 1

There is a company that either sandblast or pressure washes kitchen cabinets to make look like new again. Found site once but can remember name help! Only takes a day.

2007-03-24 02:23:16 · 2 answers · asked by adrienne p 1

It will be contemporary cream gloss units with black granite worktop. We definitely want to put a solid wood floor in but aren't sure what colour wood will look best with this combination. Any ideas?

2007-03-24 02:07:12 · 9 answers · asked by crosbie 4

I just painted my bedroom pink.Its not light pink..its pretty bright.I got a brand new furniture set that is white and a twin bed.I now need to find a bedspread and aa area rug (hardwood floors) to match my room. Does anyone know any stores or websites thgat i can go to?

2007-03-24 01:32:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know it doesn't improve the design of the cabinets but I am wondering about the material that is being used

2007-03-24 01:15:32 · 3 answers · asked by mikeyeggs 3

I don't have a ton of money, but I certainly don't have a heart breaking story like those on extreme makeover - home edition. I'd love to have one of those shows (like PBSs 'this old house') redo my house.

How can I make that happen?

2007-03-24 01:04:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We would like to extend our kitchen and bathroom on our bungalow, the extension would be one storey and would not be viewable from any road as our garden backs onto fields with 60ft trees between.

This would increase the house size by about 15%.

Also we would like dormer windows upstairs facing the back garden once again, would that require planning permission?

Any idea of costs for the extension including a nice new kitchen and bathroom?

UK answers only please.

Thank you!

2007-03-24 00:22:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have found a few sites and stores but nothing so far that I like. Does anyone know of any good places to look or any stores in Missouri that would be good to look at?

2007-03-24 00:06:31 · 2 answers · asked by wildcandie 1

our new tiny kitchen has this cherry-looking cabinetry made of a material like pressboard. i wish to change the color and perhaps install some glass on some of the doors, but i am unsure if i could paint or cut such a material. will cutting and/or painting over it destroy this material? please help!

2007-03-23 23:57:15 · 2 answers · asked by porcus_uxor 1

2007-03-23 23:53:42 · 12 answers · asked by redpeteathome 2

fitted and need to cover the pipes, just for that professional finish. the pipe is only 8mm wide, but i guess a 10mm pipe cover in chrome will do the trick, any help would be appriciated

2007-03-23 23:32:14 · 4 answers · asked by sleeping dragon 1

Hi everyone.
On Friday 23rd's BBC1 'To Buy or Not To Buy' they showed some students around a show home for a new development. I really want the light fitting they had there! Has anyone seen it for sale? Or perhaps know the name of the development or where it was?
Bit of a long shot I know!
Thanks

2007-03-23 22:48:59 · 2 answers · asked by ten 2

Do your parents let you do whatever you want with decor?

2007-03-23 21:11:16 · 7 answers · asked by Yellowstonedogs 7