Decorating & Remodeling - April 2007

Rendering, what do i need to get to render a brick wall, what are the mixing measurements ie. 3 to 1 etc is there a time limit to it setting and finally whats the best stuff to do it.

2007-04-20 02:01:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My pool has been under construction since sept. 2006. Chris Esposito(owner of Windmill Pools) has no intention of finishing our pool He won't even return our calls! Buyer beware!!!!

2007-04-19 19:11:45 · 2 answers · asked by dwmc_flash 1

I recently removed wallpaper that came down failry easy. After it was removed I noticed it leaves glue residue on the wall. I also noticed in a few places where it looks as if the very outside layer of sheetrock was removed. I have sanded the wall and it is pretty smooth, but I can still see the speckled remnants of where the glue was. When I wash the wall with a sponge and paint it with primer will these spots be noticable? Also, do I need to put mud in the small places that the outside layer flaked off? Do I need a heavier grit sand paper to take more off?

2007-04-19 18:35:08 · 6 answers · asked by thespartan19 1

what equipment to use and if there is any chemicals which can take out old paint and what is the good quality paint for this iron gait and fence

2007-04-19 18:25:28 · 6 answers · asked by Jackozy 2

2007-04-19 17:15:25 · 3 answers · asked by Gladys L 1

Does crown moulding have to form a triangle when it touches the ceiling...or can it just be flushed against the wall...will it look bad?

2007-04-19 16:53:45 · 9 answers · asked by flako1 2

I just redid my bathroom with a rustic theme - earthtone calls and ceiling, twig shelves, barnwood towel rack, mason jar soap dispenser, etc. Now I'm trying to think of what I could use for shower curtain rings (to put the curtain on the rod) that would fit in with this theme. Many cabin stores sell "lodge" type cutesy pinecones, moose, elk, etc. type rings, but I'm not looking for cutesy. I'm looking for truly rustic.

2007-04-19 16:30:09 · 8 answers · asked by KristenCO 4

2007-04-19 16:16:29 · 2 answers · asked by whitewizard07 1

like remodeling a kitchen or putting in a new furnace.

2007-04-19 10:48:19 · 8 answers · asked by jaycee23 1

We aren't trying to make a statement with the carpet, just want something basic. We will be living in the house a few years so it has to hold up. I can't think of any obvious reason for lots of stains (like untrained pets in the house), but our mid-priced carpet looks worse from stains than from wear. No pets, babies, or special demands on the carpet. Recommendations of any sort appreciated.

Thanks,
Houyhnhnm

2007-04-19 10:41:53 · 3 answers · asked by Houyhnhnm 6

I need to repaint a bedroom that is sunshine yellow (yuck!). What can I do to avoid having to put on ten coats of the new color?

2007-04-19 10:06:10 · 10 answers · asked by ~hustler~ 1

I live in Quebec. Our foyer has a door to the garage (steel, sealed, auto-closing), and also another interior door to the rest of the home. I other words, there is a door between the interior garage door and the rest of the house. I want to remove this door to open up the foyer.

Does anybody know if this second door is required by code? I don't think it is, provided that the interior door accessing the garage is to code, but it would be nice to know for sure. I can't find the relevant code information online. I will probably end up calling a code official but thought I'd try here anyway!

2007-04-19 07:40:22 · 1 answers · asked by cheddler 2

I have a 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch. I want to add a 1/2 bath, but don't know where to put it. Does it need to be near the original plumbing? what is the smallest space I need to install a sink and toilet? thanks

2007-04-19 06:46:36 · 7 answers · asked by M L 3

It seems bare. What should we put above it? We have quite high ceilings.

Any ideas?

2007-04-19 03:53:33 · 3 answers · asked by Christina H 4

kitchen is very small 10' by 11' want to rip out cabinets and get other newer pre fab ones, how much $ am I going to be looking to spend, nothing fancy, small first house.

2007-04-19 03:25:06 · 5 answers · asked by kdube151 3

I want tropical flowers....

2007-04-19 02:43:04 · 4 answers · asked by Hairdresser T.O. 2

I want to hang tealights form the celling of a gazebo with clear fishing line, so they look like they are just hanging. What is the best way to do this? Thanks for all your answers!!!

2007-04-19 02:24:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

people told me that if you paint your front pourch ceiling blue like the sky that wasp want build their nest there,is there any good answers out there

2007-04-19 01:11:33 · 2 answers · asked by thomas s 1

I live in Michigan and my house is 45 years old and has plastered walls and people have been telling me that the walls will crack,the hardwood floors might buckle and the furniture could fall apart. Some people tell me if I winterize it everything should be ok. I'm confused! Can anyone help me?

2007-04-19 01:10:59 · 5 answers · asked by william s 2

I stripped wallpaper from two adjoining areas so that I could paint. With one area, which did not have a layer of paint underneath, I had to do a fair amount of wall repair - spackling, sanding, priming, etc...

The other area had been painted before the wallpaper went up, so I thought it wouldn't be too difficult. I used hot water, a scraper, a sponge, Crunch... I got TONS of glue off, and thought the wall was ready to go. But now that the paint is up, I am noticing a few spots that seem like there was still some glue that needed to be removed. They either have this puckerish look, like I totally missed them, or else they look like smooth raised areas where I scrubbed but some got left behind. There's not a ton of these spots, but I know they'll irritate me.

So... is there anything I can do about it, or does the paint I put on make them permanent? Would the spackle/sand/ prime/paint routine I did on the other area help?

HELP!

Thanks!

2007-04-19 00:46:37 · 5 answers · asked by Kris 4

2007-04-18 22:43:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-18 20:23:30 · 3 answers · asked by nikki m 1

2007-04-18 19:05:37 · 5 answers · asked by BERT 6

2007-04-18 18:07:16 · 12 answers · asked by jen p 1

in ceiling no electrical box or wire.is this a good price?

2007-04-18 11:34:41 · 10 answers · asked by jim l 1

I would like to put a small decorative tile boarder around the top of my tub and didn't know if I would have to install the tile backer just fot that little bit.

2007-04-18 11:31:24 · 2 answers · asked by BERT 6

Do I just use the Kilz paint or the kilz primer and then the Paint?

2007-04-18 10:46:36 · 7 answers · asked by tperrigo7582 1

http://modernhomeonline.com/pro499399.html

It's inexpensive, but with three kids under 6 and a dog maybe I should consider it. Or do you think it is a real peice of crap and should be avoided because I'll be dissaponted with it.

2007-04-18 10:19:35 · 8 answers · asked by Aaron S 2

2007-04-18 08:44:29 · 1 answers · asked by lionqueen57 1

The room is beige/light tan(very neutral) and so is the ceiling.The living room is pretty big,open,has a medium height vaulted ceiling. I like warm colors and most of my furniture is wrought iron,marble (black and beige).

2007-04-18 08:13:28 · 7 answers · asked by Bebe 2