Decorating & Remodeling - April 2007

2007-04-27 09:09:45 · 3 answers · asked by Big Killah 1

I have a neutral colour scheme in my bedroom - coffee and cream type colours. I quite like it but feel it would benefit from the addition of another colour - how do I know what will work best? I have seen some bronze coloured accessories that would look nice but it's going down the brown route again. I would like to use a colour that isn't too bold but that will help give it a warm, cosy feel as the neutrals can feel a little cold some days.

2007-04-27 08:57:27 · 9 answers · asked by hotdog_deluxe 1

My sister bought me a collection of vintage french postcards. I really want to decorate my wall with them, but I don't want to use tape and ruin them. Is there a way to put them on the wall without destroying them or the wall?

2007-04-27 06:47:23 · 17 answers · asked by Gina 1

Is there an easy way to take a new largish tile off of a plastered wall without breaking it? It is in the wrong position and i need to take it off, I haven't plastered round it yet, so I can get to it from all sides. How about wetting the wall behind it? would that soften the adhesive up and make it easier to take it off? any suggestions?

2007-04-27 05:47:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My contractor just asked me if I wanted smooth or orange peel textured walls for by bathroom remodel. What do you think? What are the pros/cons

2007-04-27 05:19:10 · 17 answers · asked by David M 2

We want something fun and inspiring. My husband LOVES Jimmi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vahn, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, etc. Any ideas on wall color, decor, etc?

2007-04-27 03:50:38 · 11 answers · asked by Me 2

2007-04-27 03:33:58 · 4 answers · asked by chaim m 1

Books, Websites, Blogs, Anything?

2007-04-27 03:15:50 · 6 answers · asked by Miry 2

i always thought the way to do it was to run it wich ever way the room is longer , but i have an open floor plan , so even though some of the rooms are seperated , (study and living room are seperated by foyer,study is east of foyer,living room is north, in the study i ran the wood n to s should i do the same in the living room even though the room is longer east to west?

2007-04-27 03:02:08 · 7 answers · asked by ern d 2

moved into a house and cant afford to decorate, the wall paper is ok but now looks grotty. Ive heard rubbing bread on the paper helps but not sure if someone is having me on

2007-04-27 02:43:45 · 8 answers · asked by johnmyers001 1

it is now tiled but i want to put up a wooden ceiling will the wood go the same or will i have to treat it

2007-04-27 02:02:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi there, i'm doing a coursework on estimation of quantities and concrete. Included are plans and elevations (with not many measurements) of a residential house. I'm a bit confused regarding Question 2, which has asked us to determine the volume of concrete needed to build all the concrete elements of the house.

The length and width of the house is 13.3m and 15.2m

the Height of the house from ground to roof is 8.805 m

There is also a figure giving the slab level SSL 30 -250 (not sure what this is)

I think we are suppose to just assume the depth of concrete needed, as it has not been stated on the plans. What would be a realistic figure? What do I have to take in account? Footings, slabs?

I understand the formula used to work out the volume of concrete is:

Length x Width x Depth

But, In GB do we order concrete in cubic meters or cubic yards? I just want to make sure I give my answer using the correct unit.


thanks for any help in advance...

2007-04-26 20:20:00 · 6 answers · asked by Tyrone J 1

Can we not just glue the tiles together without any space in between? I neither have the time nor have any enthusiasm to clean grouts. Asian homes with marble flooring have no grouts. Why don't we have the same technology?

2007-04-26 17:25:05 · 7 answers · asked by nima k 2

2007-04-26 17:16:41 · 9 answers · asked by La red 1

i lived with my grandmother but my mom just got costudy of me and i am now moving in with my mom. I am getting my own bedroom and she said i get to do ANYTHING with it!! she said she wants me to like choose the color of the furniture, color of the walls ect. currently the color of the walls are this wierd type of orange and my mom hates and i hate so do YOU know any steps on how i can make my bedroom into a beautiful place???

what are the steps on making a complete bedroom?
any color ideas?
any ideas for the theme?
what color should i paint my walls?
what color furniture?
ect

get the idea? i need LOTS of ideas!!!!

ps: my mom said no black walls because it's to dark


i am 16 years old and please don't say like BARBIE, RACE CARS ECT.

2007-04-26 16:45:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a mobile home and the walls have like wall paper on them. The wall paper that is on the walls it came like that from the manufaturer. I was wondering if I can use a primer over the walls and then go ahead and paint the walls. There is no way you can remove this that I know of. The wall aper is very thin not like regular wall paper.

2007-04-26 12:27:12 · 4 answers · asked by Steve C 2

2007-04-26 12:16:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-26 11:55:34 · 4 answers · asked by tim d 1

My 14-year-old daughter is doing her room because we just moved in & she has no idea what colors to pick. She doesn't want all of her stuff to clash horribly, and she doesn't want to leave the walls the boring beige they are now. Help? Thanks!

2007-04-26 10:16:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

These stickers are old ones and I'm having a difficult time removing them from the bottom of the bath tub. Any ideas?

2007-04-26 08:53:31 · 6 answers · asked by keesmom23 1

I am planning my son's baptism/first birthday party and we are expecting over 80 guests, I need ideas for centerpieces for the tables.

2007-04-26 08:39:19 · 6 answers · asked by worrywart 1

And I would like to know if anyone has done or seen that anywhere and can give me pointers to keep it from looking like a (nearly literal) hole in the wall?

2007-04-26 07:27:26 · 11 answers · asked by persaunna 2

My bedroom door is really old and the white paint is starting to chip off. I don't have the money to replace my door and I don't really want to repaint it. Does anyone have ideas that I could use to make it look more attractive?

2007-04-26 06:50:11 · 3 answers · asked by farmergyrl23 4

2007-04-26 06:39:43 · 7 answers · asked by david3 1

2007-04-26 06:05:54 · 2 answers · asked by Sethstar 1

I have one bathroom and I want to do a one day tub and souround replacement. I have Bath Fitter and Empire Today coming out for estimates. They advertise allot, but I don't know anyone that has used them. Please help!

2007-04-26 05:21:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was looking at a house online,and it said it has a (back splash).What it that?I never heard of that term.Can someone explain to me exactly what that is,and how is it good to have one for the house.

2007-04-26 05:06:52 · 6 answers · asked by aejr2005 2

I have to redecorate and was taking old wall paper off and found two more layers of prehistoric paper underneath! It is really hard to get off any suggestions?

2007-04-26 04:21:02 · 6 answers · asked by rottiesam 2

The shaped floor tiles are ginger brown, and interlocking, I bought the originals in 1985. I am now refitting the kitchen and require some for infilling. They came in boxes of 40 and the size given on the box was 6.5 x 7.75 inches. a photo for idetification is available.

2007-04-26 03:51:59 · 2 answers · asked by wardeda 1

They are small 8 inch square mirror tiles that are attached with double sided tape(that's really sticky!).

2007-04-25 18:17:16 · 7 answers · asked by ~Phoenix~ 1