Decorating & Remodeling - May 2007

Me and my family moved into this house like 2 years ago. One of the family memebers have become pregnant. So of course we are painting the walls over again. The walls are white. And we wont be able to paint until we get this goo off the walls. We tryed using a razor and clorox and all that stuff. So if there is another way out there then please let me know Immediately!!!! Thanx!!!

2007-05-27 12:25:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i found the cutting in tool for cornices, is there one for that job? or any hints to make it easier and neater.

2007-05-27 11:53:13 · 1 answers · asked by Mel 2

2007-05-27 10:52:30 · 6 answers · asked by gadgesxi 1

Anyone ( preferably a builder etc) know if planning permission is required to convert an integral domestic garage to an extra room?

2007-05-27 09:22:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am working on a room that is 19x14. This is my first time doing a laminent floor. I am about 40% done when I realize I don't know what I am doing, after researching I found out that I am doing it all wrong. I didn't leave any expansion space and I didn't remove the trim arround the edges of the room. I did lay the waterproof plastic down and cleaned the baseboard very well. My question. I also found out that I should not be nailing the flooring down. I read somwhere that I should let it float. So two questions.

What happens to a house / floor si you don't leave expansion space.

what happens if you nail the laminant flooring down?

Thanks

I am a bigtime rookie at this and I think I really messed up

2007-05-27 05:57:51 · 6 answers · asked by Daniel G 1

hi, am trying to paint the floor trim and i also had carpet i was wondering wut the best way to cover the carpet, but still be able to paint the trim w/ out getting any paint on the carpet.

2007-05-27 05:04:05 · 10 answers · asked by Hang B 3

It doesn't make sense. My husband heat stripped and refinished the surfaces and the sills are coming back as positive. We did get new windows and while the old windows were not lead, the outside framing that was covered is. Could just contact with lead paint cause other paints to test positive?

2007-05-27 04:30:01 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-27 03:07:51 · 8 answers · asked by babscabs 5

We have recently had an extension to a garden wall and some bricks replaced on the original one.The bricks replaced are a different shade.I would like to make them all the same.

2007-05-27 03:06:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

my wife and i were at an antique shop today and saw a piece of furniture made from an old door. a bench was attached and hooks put on the door. she tinks it's called a "hall-something". can anyone help?

2007-05-27 02:35:45 · 6 answers · asked by knarfwiz 5

looking to re grind and polish concrete floors in my house in kerry

2007-05-26 23:15:09 · 8 answers · asked by mikec 1

2007-05-26 17:56:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The folks at the lumber yard told me people typically use untreated Douglas Fir to make outdoor patios. I'm wondering why I shouldn't use more durable treated wood.

2007-05-26 17:19:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was at the building supply place today and they have some cute shapes for walking stones, but couldn't one easily make a form and then pour in cement and add stones ?

2007-05-26 12:43:22 · 2 answers · asked by I Love Jesus 5

I want to know if anyone knows of any product in the market that may do the job without stripping the wood.

2007-05-26 10:42:02 · 9 answers · asked by tmwrkjustice 1

Ive always wondered if real house painters spray paint on using like compressors or those wagner guns or do they still use a crew of guys with brushes?

2007-05-26 09:48:29 · 8 answers · asked by Runner88 1

are there special nails or hooks for stucco?

2007-05-26 07:53:45 · 5 answers · asked by lost girl 1

I am able to take the covers off, but need to clean the foam inside, any suggestions?

2007-05-26 07:05:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-26 07:00:18 · 5 answers · asked by ssgtlnc 1

The cabinets in my kitchen look like this (click on harvest):
http://www.kitchencraft.com/finishes_palette.aspx#oak


Currently, the walls are an off-white color with a slight red tint. I didn't pick it; it was just there when we moved in- as was the rest of the house!! Anyways, I'm looking for a country, rustic, or cottage feel. I don't want to paint it white, and I don't do wallpaper. Thanks! :)

2007-05-26 06:54:55 · 15 answers · asked by punchy333 6

ok, i'm NOT an organized person..but sometimes i get the sudden urge to clean my room so i do...but then i either don't finish or can't find anything because I don't know where I put it. How can i get my room organized...and keep it organized easily??

thanks! :D

2007-05-26 05:21:32 · 3 answers · asked by ♣swirley_gumdrops♣ 4

alright...so im 13, almost 14.
my summer project this year is to redo/repaint my room.
right now, two of my walls are bright yellow and the other two are blue.
they're good colors but im really getting bored with it.
i would like a room with NO PASTELS!!
...im not really a big fan of pink.
i guess you could say im pretty mature for my age.
i want a room that i can feel relaxed in...but colorful enough that if i had a few friends over, we'd be able to party!!! =].
im kinda into 80's music, hiphop, alternative...if that gives you any ideas.
my room is farely small...and i have a twin sized bed.
my favorite colors are blue, orange, a redish pinkish color, yellow, purple, black....idk i like all colors lol.



im open to any answers!!!!!

2007-05-26 05:04:02 · 9 answers · asked by brookelynn! 1

Ok, so we moved into our house......the kitchen countertops are a burnt orange (think University of Texas orange). Ugly! Since we don't have the money to replace the countertops at the moment, I'm going to live with it for now, but I need a kitchen theme that will make the orange countertops fit in. (By the way, the cabinets are white)

2007-05-26 04:58:45 · 4 answers · asked by HelloAngels 1

the pouffee is for a ten year old and needs to be pink and fluffy

2007-05-26 04:32:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Husband put those little white sticky things onto corners of posters to put up in sons room. Now I want to paint it they are left on the walls refusing to come off.

HELP

2007-05-26 04:04:47 · 11 answers · asked by Yoga Wifey 3

any advice for how can i decorate my room?

2007-05-26 03:46:36 · 9 answers · asked by . 2

2007-05-26 03:32:44 · 3 answers · asked by Jimmy J 1

I want to make my own slip n slide this year. What should I use? I don't want to buy one either.

2007-05-26 02:04:30 · 8 answers · asked by Adam D 2

I want to make my lawn have a strip look - one line light and the next dark.
Any ideas?

2007-05-26 01:50:15 · 12 answers · asked by m4zzo 1

I've painted this room 3 times! Every color looks wrong - i think because of the dim lighting. Any suggestions for a color that looks good everywhere?

2007-05-26 00:50:17 · 5 answers · asked by freshfris 1