Decorating & Remodeling - April 2007

I' m preparing to move into a flat and the kitchen has no wall cabinets. I'm thinking of fitting some myself, but the available wall space has 4 different plug sockets. I've heard that you shouldn't (or can't) drill above sockets. Is there another way I can have cabinets? The kitchen is very small so I need as much storage space as possible.

2007-04-05 12:35:32 · 6 answers · asked by x4vi4_r3d 2

2007-04-05 12:15:48 · 10 answers · asked by masonv80 3

2007-04-05 11:44:45 · 8 answers · asked by john s 1

where can i buy some wrought iron scrolls to replace some of the spindals in my staircase? i have seen the wrought iron barley twists and others fancy ones but none of the scroll ones like the letter "s". you can get them as ive seen them on other peoples staircases ...but where from...any ideas?

2007-04-05 10:15:17 · 3 answers · asked by scamp123 1

my living room is currently white,,,,even the fireplace is painted white. I have red sofas, and black entertainment center and tables. What color should I paint the walls??? What about the fireplace what can I do to make it stand out?
And also what would be a good color for the curtains?

2007-04-05 08:22:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought some red microfiber sofas from Ashley furniture almost a year ago and they are already looking rough??? Advice please. No one eats on them, the never get wet, i keep good care of them but what should I do to keep them looking great?

2007-04-05 08:20:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone give some advice on wall tile grouting.
I have tried various methods. Squeegee, grout float,finger, plastic tool.
Also I find when you wipe down with a sponge or cloth it usually disturbes the grout anyway.

Should I leave it a certain amount of time between putting the grout in and going around with a sponge? But not so long for it to dry?

I also have trouble getting a nice smooth finish to the grout.

2007-04-05 05:43:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just put in charge of decorating the office. I thought spring would be a nice, cheerful theme, but I need some ideas. Thanks for helping.

2007-04-05 04:21:13 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-05 02:32:52 · 5 answers · asked by JOANNE C 3

The couch has wooden legs and every time someone sits down it slides a little. There isn't room against the wall to put the couch due to large windows and air conditioning vents. My sister swears there are furniture stoppers to put under the legs but I have looked everywhere on line and can't find anything like what I am looking for. All I can find is floor protectors. Thanks in advance for your answers!

2007-04-05 01:20:13 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-04 23:27:22 · 22 answers · asked by Nj 2

We just painted the living room- (the paint was from walmart, its darby creek) its a tan/brown color. The furniture in the living room is all black. (black couch, end tables, picture frams, lamps) The carpet is light- its a tan color(but were going to get new carpet, so i'm not worried about matching with the carpet. So the question is what color should the curtains be???

2007-04-04 15:57:20 · 8 answers · asked by mandy_51 2

my bathroom is like bright teal blue... i need a cute shower curtain that matches and doesnt look old. maybe polka dots or stripes. something fun. im 14. can you give me a link to one i might like... or a website that has cute ones?

2007-04-04 15:50:53 · 6 answers · asked by christine 3

I need to color my house but there are some catches ! I'm getting new couches that are that leather teraccata color kind of like a burnt orange I dont know what colors would go well with that color and I need my bedrooms to stay a medium tan color ! I'm wondering whats a good color to paint my living room and kitchen so It all flows together !

2007-04-04 14:33:46 · 6 answers · asked by lola 1

Can anyone tell me the difference between pink insulation and white insulation?

2007-04-04 13:33:35 · 5 answers · asked by Daniel 1

What is the difference between plastering and stucco?

2007-04-04 13:23:53 · 3 answers · asked by mburleigh8 5

a pneumatic tool, stapler , bostitch or similar can be used to staple a metal mesh to a metal stud, steel framing, light gauge steel, or it will not even go through?

2007-04-04 13:22:09 · 1 answers · asked by joe 1

They don't have it at Lowes or Home Depot.

2007-04-04 12:01:07 · 9 answers · asked by sgregory1522 3

I have 2 bed bases here (on paper)

1.
$89.00 and slatted bed base.

2.
$50.00 without slatted bad base.

I want the one without the bed base because its cheaper but this wont wreck the bed or mattress or even make it harder will it??

Extra.. Is a slatted bed base the same and the slatts that holds the mattress??

2007-04-04 11:37:20 · 4 answers · asked by Rikki S 1

I'm about top redecorate my mothers kitchen for her and it is a very large room. The problem is it has wall paper on all the walls. For most of the other rooms I used a wall paper steamer, but this room is so big and it would take forever to steam all of it off. if that's what i HAVE to do, so be it. But I wanted to know if there was an easier way to cover up or peel off wall paper.

By the way... I know you can judt "pain over" it, but that's tacky. Are there other ways of going about it?


Thank you!

2007-04-04 11:33:33 · 4 answers · asked by ~C~ 3

2007-04-04 09:51:23 · 4 answers · asked by t l 1

I want to redo my kitchen like Rachael Ray's, but am not having any luck finding pics of it, can you help?? I have found pics of her new kitchen from her talk show but none from 30 min meals.

2007-04-04 09:04:23 · 4 answers · asked by me 2

I've been looking at Frontgate, Restoration Hardware, Crate and Barrel, ect., but they don't seem to have what I'm looking for - what other companies have high end accessories/hardware? I'm looking for trashcan, soap dispenser, towel tray, shelves, and hooks in a brushed chrome/nickel color.

2007-04-04 08:51:09 · 3 answers · asked by jillshines 2

I can't find a nice color paint to paint my living room and my furniture is a mocha color. What color should I paint the walls

2007-04-04 08:39:44 · 10 answers · asked by svictor24 6

ive just moved into a new property and after pulling off layer after layer of wallpaper in the living area i prepared and washed the walls then when i finally got round to painting them the blooming paint started peeling when it dried WHY OH WHY HAS THIS HAPPENED it has taken me sooooooooooooooo long to get this far, what is recommended without calling in the professionals

2007-04-04 07:58:15 · 7 answers · asked by kaingirls 2

Live in a rural area. New construction. There's no trees, none! We have an acre and a half, its long and narrow. The back yard butts up to the back yards of two neighbors along the right side and to our next door neighbor on the other side. Any ideas on how to create a fun space would be great. Thanks

2007-04-04 07:41:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-04 06:18:52 · 6 answers · asked by Bug 1

i want to know where i can find 3/4 size beds from in sheffield. And which stores they are in.

2007-04-04 05:58:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-04 05:46:04 · 6 answers · asked by davetheacemason 1

Okay people give me your views who would rather paint their walls the traditional white or variate their home with rich textures and colors?

ps white walls with off white trim is so pretty but I would prefer color in my home.

2007-04-04 05:09:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous