Decorating & Remodeling - March 2007

When building a house, how much does the contractor make? What percentage, should a contractor expect to make?

2007-03-15 05:27:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

does anyone know where to get acheap kitchen table and chairs, like a good store . i am in minnesota

2007-03-15 05:25:35 · 6 answers · asked by Lynnie T 1

2007-03-15 05:25:01 · 2 answers · asked by JOE N 1

i'm moving house soon, i want to re-fit the kitchen pretty much as soon as i move in.

i like the look of real wood worktops, i want fit the units & appliances myself but i dont have have the know-how or confidence to fit the tops myself.

i would install an undermount sink, and a inset hob.

is there companies that sell and install worktops?

would it be better to have worktops delivered then get a local joner/carpenter to fit the tops for me, including cutting a hole for undermount sink and hole for hob?

2007-03-15 05:23:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking of installing Schon Quick Clic engineered bamboo flooring (from Lumber Liquidators) in my basement. Does anyone have any experience with the product or the company? Thanks

2007-03-15 05:11:59 · 2 answers · asked by Neophyte 1

I would like for it to be a three spout one.

2007-03-15 05:01:54 · 3 answers · asked by QUESTION222 1

Would like to start coming Monday. Already purchased frost resistent tile. Winters are rarely freezing cold. We may get one week of 50 degree temps here and there. Otherwise climate here is somewhat mild. This is also a screened porch so minimal rain water touches floor. I live in Norfolk Va if that helps?



also your opinion would be helpful: Do you believe a pebble mosaic rectangle medalion 3'x5 1/2' in a daimond geometric pattern on a screened porch floor would hurt my resale value or help it?

here's a link to actual image of how medallion looks
http://www.exbali.com/images/Prbble_mesh_floor_example.jpg

2007-03-15 04:42:31 · 5 answers · asked by bbdne4lyfe 2

I'm turning a small, spare room into a "zen zone". I already know I want lighting that adds ambience to the room, painting it a purple or teal, and putting a canopy and lots of pillows in it but so far that's about it. Any other ideas to make this space really nice to hang out and meditate in? Thanks in advance!

2007-03-15 04:27:12 · 4 answers · asked by Bee 1

When I recently tries to wallpaper a ceiling the weight of it with the paste on meant it would not stick to my ceiling. How can I stick the paper to the ceiling without looking like Charlie Chaplin?

2007-03-15 04:12:12 · 14 answers · asked by Keith B 1

right now the walls are white but i wanted to try something diff more of a modern look

2007-03-15 03:49:24 · 11 answers · asked by princess 1

The space I have to work with is only 17" wide/33" tall/and 23" deep.

2007-03-15 03:46:28 · 5 answers · asked by donnalotsakids 1

2007-03-15 03:44:12 · 8 answers · asked by ravish2006 6

It would be about 10 feet or so high off the ground. We already have stairs and a landing, just need a deck.
We live in a relatively rural area in the south.

I'm looking for a ballpark figure on how much it would be to have someone build it. We can stain it ourselves.

One website listed about ~$2000 or so, but said it would be $3000 if you are not the "contractor".

2007-03-15 03:42:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The manufacturer that made my carpet no longer makes my entry carpet. Where can I get a custom one online? Thanks

2007-03-15 03:40:19 · 2 answers · asked by Peter M 1

2007-03-15 03:31:21 · 5 answers · asked by Colonel Chaos 2

I am told that there are kits or paints that can be used and that can also be removed years later if I want to take it off or change it. I don't know what products to use though and can't find any. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

2007-03-15 03:13:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-15 02:49:52 · 1 answers · asked by debi2453 1

I have a gallon of latex tan and a quart of a rusty orange. I am trying to match a strip in a rug.

Here is the challenge, can I add a quart of gold (the decorative accent style gold and I think it is not latex) to the latex mixture.

Latex, of course drys quickly, I tested this gold and it took about 2 days to get totally non tacky.

What would happen if I mix them? Would they just take longer to dry or would it just make a total mess?

Thanks in advance for all knowledgeable answers.

2007-03-15 02:09:16 · 3 answers · asked by ? 7

What are the things I should be looking for in this initial frame walk? I will have my sales person and the construction guys there with me so any questions or concers can be addressed but this early in the process what are some things I can look for?

2007-03-15 02:06:23 · 2 answers · asked by joeinchino2000 4

We made an offer on a new home. The ONLY negative is there is not an upstairs bathroom where all of the bathrooms are. How difficult and expensive would it be to put a bathroom upstairs by running pipes upstairs? There is a room upstairs directly above the downstairs bathrooms and laundry room.

2007-03-15 02:05:29 · 2 answers · asked by Lisa S 3

I've seen people make mosaics for kitchen backsplashes and under bars in their kitchen/family room, but I've never seen a mosaic in a bedroom. I want to make one for my room, but I don't know where I could put it! Have you ever seen mosaics in a bedroom? Where did the person put it in the room? Thanks :)

2007-03-15 02:00:26 · 2 answers · asked by ..rae..♥ 5

2007-03-15 01:47:19 · 6 answers · asked by harsh s 1

do they have to be ground floor only due to the weight?!?!

2007-03-15 00:41:11 · 3 answers · asked by Katie 5

i want a vibrant color for my walls but somthing that will go well with my bed.......thanks

2007-03-15 00:34:46 · 6 answers · asked by sam 2

We presently have a large velux window (50 inches wide 35 high )fitted into the roof in the loft , The loft is being converted and a dorma window is going to be built. Could the velux be reused in a vertical orientation as the new window in the dorma?

Any ideas on this appreciated

2007-03-14 23:30:42 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2

Going to paint my living room..My rug is baige.......So what colors are good to match the rug.......

2007-03-14 23:13:31 · 4 answers · asked by Marta L 1

2007-03-14 22:40:11 · 1 answers · asked by Matty 1

2007-03-14 22:38:20 · 3 answers · asked by Jerry 1

I have about 10 or 11 14inch by 14 inch mirrors (salvaged from my boyfriend's childhood bedroom) that are all in decent shape. I would love to make a wall of mirrors somewhere, or just have them all throughout my house. I need ideas of what to do with them besides just hanging them on the wall. (i.e. so far, i have attached one to an old worn 17" x 20" board, for another one, I cut bamboo sticks (like the posts of tiki torches) and framed one of the mirrors with those...) Anyone have any creative ideas of items i might find in my garage or house or nature to add some individual flair to each one of the square mirrors??? Thanks!!

2007-03-14 20:48:18 · 19 answers · asked by stcroixalta 3

I want to make my bedroom have an old hollywood theme(breakfast at tiffanys, dancing in the rain kind of stuff) i also want to paint my walls a vibrant color to go well with my bed sheet solid red. So what would be some good ideas for this? thanks!

2007-03-14 20:25:27 · 2 answers · asked by sam 2