Decorating & Remodeling - May 2007

It's quite old, but in good condition, just looks scruffy after all the decorating and need to be cleaned and polished, how do I do this?

2007-05-11 02:54:07 · 9 answers · asked by pliney the elder 3

2007-05-11 01:41:16 · 16 answers · asked by thabi 1

ndler's lift!!!
We recently bought a new sofa and she wants me to struggle up the stair case to our flat. She says taking it up the Schindler's Lift would be too painful and may block access for the rest of the residents!!!!!!
Funny thing is, I'd have to go up the back passage to get to the stairs anyway.

Should I just give in and do it the way she wants me to?

2007-05-11 00:48:57 · 12 answers · asked by Lord of the Sovereign Ring 1

I've just recently moved into a new apartment my father has renovated. The contractor says the cracks on the marble flooring is just part of its design but its very obvious it isnt.
Do marble flooring always crack? or should I be afraid of it?

2007-05-10 21:35:09 · 8 answers · asked by asiabunny 3

I purchased a pair of warm chocolate satin curtains and now i'm looking for a sofa and chair set, but not sure on what color or fabric to get. I was thinking about getting chocolate leather sofa. Do you think this will be to much brown. Thanks in adavance for your answers

2007-05-10 18:28:34 · 6 answers · asked by Nell 1

2007-05-10 18:17:43 · 11 answers · asked by mimi 2

I'm a 17 year old kid, and I have too much furniture! I can't change my furniture because I'll be going off to college fall of 2008 but I want a somewhat modern room - what can I do to "temporarily" modernize it for a low cost and make it look like a 17 year old lives here? I've got a tall dark wood dresser, 2 dark wood night stands, a long dark wood dress, big dark wood mirror and a queen size dark wood bed -- it doesn't look like a kid should be living here -- what can I do to make it "cool" at a low cost? Posters didn't help :/

2007-05-10 15:22:39 · 3 answers · asked by bdubbayou 2

2007-05-10 15:02:52 · 2 answers · asked by gail r 1

We are using 4 stakes to square 15 by 15 ft on the ground. I don't know the name of the tape measure we are using but it is wrapped up and and controlled by a handle. Can someone tell this in detail to me? I don't want to look like a fool doing this infront of everyone...

2007-05-10 14:44:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

this summer i'm planning to redo my room. i'm a teenaged girl and i like bright happy colors. i also like sparkly things..
my room is boring know and the bedspread and curtains are really kiddyish. i need some help and ideas?
i also can't buy any new furniture and can't spend alot of $$.
thanks!

2007-05-10 13:50:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

see i have a dark brown(sorta like chocolate color) bedspead and i dont know what colors to paint my room with it looking rockish

2007-05-10 12:31:38 · 7 answers · asked by Amanda 1

Any websites you know of or stores.

2007-05-10 11:03:41 · 5 answers · asked by aarmsbury 2

2007-05-10 09:52:05 · 1 answers · asked by Johnny G 1

I live in New England where it doesn't normally get that hot, but this year it's already in the 90's and its only May. I need to keep the rooms upstairs cool without use of an air conditioner. Every room has a fan and we have coverered up all the windows with dark fabric to try to keep the cool air in. But its still HOT. Any ideas?

2007-05-10 08:30:28 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

if i want to remove my closet door and not just have it so you can see right in.....what kind of nice looking options do i have?

2007-05-10 08:24:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

how do you mix new with the antiques to make it look ok
dont want it to look like i live back in years ago but yet want to mix help

2007-05-10 08:20:39 · 3 answers · asked by sunshine 2

2007-05-10 08:18:52 · 2 answers · asked by CHUCK C 1

it is a med size room want it to feel cheerful

2007-05-10 08:17:32 · 6 answers · asked by sunshine 2

all my house is covered in woodchip and as i rent it i dont want the hassle of stripping it because that would take forever. If i wallpaper over it would it go all bubbly and look a mess. please help!!!!!

2007-05-10 08:15:57 · 11 answers · asked by unhappy 1

I have a room in the basement of my house, thus there isnt much natural light, i cant seem to find ideas for the colour shemes for the walls, i am open for all ideas. I want the room to look more spacious and lively.

2007-05-10 08:07:50 · 5 answers · asked by superash 1

I have some light fixtures I want to replace. Two are flat, metal panels with round bulbs sticking out. The panels are mounted directly to the wall and there does not appear to be any visible screws on the face of them. They are in the bathrooms.

The other one hangs over head in the dining room. It's a tacky faux chandelier thing but instead of crystals or glass, it has these small fake candle lights. The bulbs look like flame. I want it gone.

Help!

2007-05-10 02:58:49 · 7 answers · asked by doctorbooty 3

Are plantation shutters hard to keep clean? Are there any drawbacks to woods shutters being used INSIDE the house on windows instead of miniblinds?

2007-05-09 23:52:35 · 5 answers · asked by cowartatsugarmill 1

Not sure of I should use this system. There are soo many ways to do a shower pan. This seems to be an easy way for a do-it yourselfer.

2007-05-09 16:29:35 · 1 answers · asked by brad 2

Mu husband and I recently moved into our new house (we were married a little over 3 weeks ago) and the walls are bare. We like traditional styles with clean lines, any ideas on wall decor?

2007-05-09 16:08:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my fiance and i just bought our first house and we are both excited to remodel and decorate it...but we have totally different ideas...i told him he can decorate his game room however he wants and hes excited about that but he also wants to decorate the entire house however he wants and he really just doesnt have good taste and i would like everything to be neutral so that we can have a high resale value.....i guess i dont really have a question i just need advice....or if you can let me know magazines or websites with good ideas.....thanks!!!!

2007-05-09 16:06:33 · 17 answers · asked by txbunny09 1

Hey there. My husband and I are in the process of purchasing our first home. The home that we fell in love with needs some updating...mostly cosmetic. I was curious if you could give me round-about costs for the following repairs. I know that it is hard being that there is not much info about the house, but a rough idea is good since we really have no clue. Keep in mind that we will be updating the house "on a budget." I know I can spend a million $ updating a kitchen, but what do you think is the min I can get away with.
1. Exterior siding (the house is about 1700 sq ft. not sure if that helps)
2. bathroom tiles
3. updated kitchen (cabinets and floors)
4. A fence
5. Doors (bedroom and main doors)
6. Windows (I know there is at least one bay window, then the rest seem to be regular ol' windows).

Thanks!

2007-05-09 15:54:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have tried the regular stuff like spray paints and model car paint but they are either to shiney or dull gray. I need it to refinish a mirror frame. Is there a paint or technique I can try to get a brushed nickel and or stainless steel look?

2007-05-09 15:51:12 · 7 answers · asked by robyn 1

Like a set that comes with everything? Or I have the option to get all the pillows pictured?

2007-05-09 15:44:02 · 12 answers · asked by Princess K! 3

please help..
I am in a crisis!
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♥

2007-05-09 15:07:53 · 15 answers · asked by 9876578 3

I have a room where the walls are pock-marked because of wallpaper removal. I want to texturize the walls, but not a heavy texture. I thought about paint with sand, but I've heard it's tricky to use. Has anyone used it before?

2007-05-09 14:30:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous