Decorating & Remodeling - June 2007

I am not sure what kind of wood it is. It was built somewhen 20 years ago. It came with the house. I am trying to not spent much money on things. Is there a way to reviatalize a kitchen counter top using less money ?

2007-06-14 11:39:58 · 3 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5

We are using black, white, and red paint.

2007-06-14 11:35:33 · 9 answers · asked by KAAD 1

We have tall people in our family so I was thinking of getting 2 twin XL mattresses but they are hard to find, and I'd like to get good quality for a reasonable price. (In other words, they should last 5 years at least).
But now, I am thinking a queen sized bed might be a better idea because they're readily available, and so is the bedding.

Our bedrooms are not too big.

2007-06-14 09:50:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-14 08:17:43 · 7 answers · asked by babymay1011 2

you sit next to it... [I'm frustrated because I can't explain it, but] it's a little part of the wall, or whatever, that's cut out, that you sit on to look out the window. You see 'em in movies somethimes, but I just don't know the name of it and I don't know how to explain it, either.

2007-06-14 07:21:03 · 8 answers · asked by adg_libra 2

What should I consider? Gas or wood burning? Vented or ventless?

My house currently has no fireplace at all and is a 1967 ranch style.

2007-06-14 07:10:14 · 3 answers · asked by Equinoxical ™ 5

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2007-06-14 07:08:50 · 1 answers · asked by fish2441 2

my room is lime green. theres a lot of blank wall space. what can i fill it with? how can i decorate it affordablly?

2007-06-14 06:49:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so, I am looking for the disney movie "Cars" Giant Sticker room decor. Anyone have any details on the cost in US dollars? I don't think those are sold here in the US. I really want to get my hands on these for my son who is a BIG FAN. Can anyone help?

2007-06-14 05:51:37 · 2 answers · asked by gracy_mendez07 1

2007-06-14 05:45:52 · 4 answers · asked by Tracy S 1

I hire contractor to remodel whole house, they dont' know where to find a skyline manufacture, I search online didn't found any one either. Need help.

2007-06-14 05:36:06 · 3 answers · asked by Guardian Angel 2

2007-06-14 04:37:13 · 5 answers · asked by Shannon A 2

2007-06-14 00:41:25 · 10 answers · asked by Lynda H 1

2007-06-13 22:44:26 · 11 answers · asked by lisa 1

I can't really afford the move in ready homes in my area. They are worth more than 350K for a 1200 sq. foot home. I've seen a few homes that are around 200-250K. However, they are very rundown. Often they were homes of elderly people, and are very dated. Think rundown 60's and 70's decor. Most of the kitchens and bathrooms need to be ripped out and completely redone. The carpets need to be ripped up and hardwood put down.

Right now, I have about 30K saved for a down payment. If I purchase on of these homes, how would I go about financing these projects. If do these repairs well, I could double the value of these homes.

2007-06-13 19:57:43 · 8 answers · asked by Answer Girl 2007 5

I have my room painted recently, its called Tea Green http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea_Green so you can see the color by following the link. I am trying to redecorate my room, I want it to be a minimalist, asian look. I am having light colored wood flooring put in and I am wondering what colors should I put in the room? Right now I have black drapes and I don't know if I should keep them or replace them. I also have a tan bedding that I would like to keep. So my question is, can I keep my black drapes, light brown bedding in my pale tea green room? And if not what should I replace it with?

My original thoughts were to use some natural wooden furniture along with some black shelving and add in a few shades of brown with pillows and stuff. I am really going for a minimal look and trying to keep it toned down and natural looking.

Any thoughts?

2007-06-13 19:52:41 · 5 answers · asked by stikynoterightr 2

2007-06-13 18:07:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am buying a house that has horrible ugly paneling from floor to ceiling in every room. Behind it the walls are plaster.

The paneling is coming off no matter what.

Assuming the plaster is in decent shape and only needs to be spackled and painted....

Am I better off fixing the existing plaster, or is it better to tear it down and put sheet rock in its place?

2007-06-13 15:03:58 · 5 answers · asked by oneakmusic 2

my house is brick and white with black trim i want to paint the trim but not sure what color to paint trim any hints the black is ugly and out dated i don't like blue and red is just OUT husband does not like it

2007-06-13 13:45:24 · 4 answers · asked by fancy 3

I have a duplex that has walls of those cynderblocks. How do I put up pictures, paintings, and so on... I am a man and I like my house to look great. I want to have people to ask me who decorated my house. I guess I am asking for help with decorating, like where do I get my ideas to decorate. What about websites with ideas?? What do you think, please help....

2007-06-13 13:41:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-13 13:25:26 · 9 answers · asked by ♥Come Break Me Down♥ 2

2007-06-13 13:13:56 · 7 answers · asked by Ron B 1

I need inexpensive decor ideas for my apartment. I cannot paint or do anything perm. Here's what I'm working with:
Living room and kitchen are only seperated by the kitchen counter. Living room floor is blue, walls are grey and white. (light grey). I have two windows in my livingroom and none in my kitchen. Kitchen counters are white appliances are mostly white. Cabinets are bright wood. I have a chest of drawers, a roll-top desk, a tall book case and some smaller kitchen chairs in my living room. They are all mostly dark wood. I cannot paint the bookcase. I need color schemes, cheap furnishing ideas (I MEAN CHEAP) and some way to seperate the two rooms if possible or bring them together color-wise without having them match exactly. I want them to look like seperate rooms. Details, color schemes, do-it-yourself ideas and links are greatly appreciated and will make a "best answer" more likely:)

2007-06-13 13:12:51 · 8 answers · asked by hollymccartney 2

It's 100 years old, cracked, repainted many times. I really don't want to peel all of it off. Is that necessary?

2007-06-13 12:15:24 · 5 answers · asked by Henry B. 3

I want to do some renovating but need to know if my cabinets are REAL wood...how can i be sure of this? they are currently painted white and i just really dont know!

2007-06-13 10:24:28 · 9 answers · asked by Staying Quiet 3

2007-06-13 08:28:30 · 5 answers · asked by Andy W 1

ok so im home alone and about 1 hour ago i made pizza. I turned my oven off and acorrding to the screen it says its off. I dont want to call my mom because she doesn't want me to use the oven so im calling last. Its still very hot and it feels like its still on HELP!!!

2007-06-13 07:35:41 · 8 answers · asked by rissyyx333 1

I am peeling layers of paint off drywall and am at the cardboard/paper level. Can I paint directly on this? Do I need to redrywall? Do I need to seal it somehow before painting on it? How do I make it look level when it's all paper looking? Any suggestions?

2007-06-13 04:40:36 · 3 answers · asked by emily b 1

it offers no privacy. I would like to add something easy and inexpensive that I could install from the inside to give us extra privacy. Also, I do sew. Is there any advise you could give.
I sure would appreciate it.
I always pick a best answer. Thanks

2007-06-13 03:16:46 · 6 answers · asked by seashell 6

2007-06-13 02:56:28 · 5 answers · asked by Carol M 1