Decorating & Remodeling - August 2007

Is there a paint that is low-voc or low in toxins that I can use to paint over my 70's linoleum fake brick floor?

2007-08-17 08:12:24 · 1 answers · asked by fanny gardener 3

i need to have drawings created for a bedroom & bathroom single story extension drawn up to apply for permission to build. i think i have to see an architect but arent thy expensive???

2007-08-17 07:50:38 · 3 answers · asked by jmcgrath4370 2

I'm having a window removed from my kitchen above my sink and would love to replace it with a cabinet/plate rack sort of unit (if you watch Fresh Prince of Bel Air re-runs there's one in their kitchen). Problem is, the space is 3.5 feet wide and I can't find a plate rack/shelf in conventional sizes anywhere, let alone a custom size. I did find one at IKEA.com but it's only 30" wide. I don't want to spend a whole lot of money because I'm already just about tapped out with my current home renovations.

2007-08-17 06:47:54 · 3 answers · asked by ScentualFlorals 1

2007-08-17 06:35:34 · 2 answers · asked by smiley101 2

I have a house share and only have one room to myself. Can any of you innovative people think of the best way to make the small place more cosy and homely with simple touches?

many thanks

2007-08-17 06:30:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey guys. I'm getting charged $10,000 for doing laminate flooring on a one story 1500 sq. ft. house all throughout. Is that a good deal or am I getting overcharged. This includes everything. Thanks

2007-08-17 06:04:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-17 05:35:56 · 8 answers · asked by david b 1

I want to put a fire pole in a section of my house so I can slide from my second story to my first floor. One question though, where the heck can you get one?

2007-08-17 05:15:10 · 2 answers · asked by Jaryd M 2

does anyone know what type of paint you can use on stairs
also can you buy carpet tiles anywhere

2007-08-17 05:13:40 · 9 answers · asked by debs 5

Im thirteen, and I am going to redo my room.
I want to make it a little vintage-y looking but not anything too old like my granma's living room. haha.
im thinking about doing it it a light pink, maybe to make it a little bit more modern then i should do darker pink vertical stripes.
my room isnt that big so i dont want to do anything that would make it look too crowded.
so if you have any ideas for decorationg or any websites i can go to for bedding that would be really great.
thank you so much!!

-ashlee

2007-08-17 04:35:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am going to design a wood shelving system for my closet and its going to be a kinda dark (maybe stained) wood shelf system... I am fond of the colors red, blue, but dont know what exact color might look best, like light or dark blue ect. any advice?

2007-08-16 23:22:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm only 15 and im going to paint my bedroom just one color but i don't really know the steps. in the best details you can give me, thanks

2007-08-16 22:34:01 · 2 answers · asked by TJ T 1

I mean on the walls. I know they are big but would they make my small bathroom look bigger? Isn't that what most new houses are using?

2007-08-16 19:03:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-16 16:59:33 · 2 answers · asked by Rob G 1

This is what I was trying to do...........

http://dutchboy.com/gallery/interiors/kitchens/color-depth-charge/index.jsp


This is what it came out as.........

http://www.slide.com/r/-nUBgDco0z_68hELcVZx0eWIa1cUhCJk?previous_view=mscd_embedded_url&view=original

2007-08-16 16:45:17 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3

The floors are light wood and there is a hunter green tile FP (which I will remodel at a later date, but have to make it work for now)
I do not want to choose colors that will look bad with the red. The FP is NOT on the accent wall(that would look like Christmas!)

2007-08-16 16:33:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi. Me and my husband just bought a vacation home in SW Florida (Ft. Meyers area). Anyway, we also have 2 kids - 7 year old girl and 3 year old boy. The house is only 2 bedrooms, so the kids will be sharing a room when we go.

Need help with some decorating ideas. Do you like the idea of blue/white flowery comforter set for daughter and blue/white stripes for son? Or maybe just bright colors - like bright pink and green? Not sure what direction to go. Any help?

BTW, the furniture is like a white distressed wood. Thank you!!

2007-08-16 15:38:12 · 2 answers · asked by hotmomma 4

My tubs finish is awful and trying to decide which way to go, buy a new one or have it reglazed. My house was built in the 50s so I'm assuming it's cast iron.

2007-08-16 15:07:01 · 1 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7

2007-08-16 14:28:56 · 7 answers · asked by radreader 1

I am a 2nd year teacher and I need a rug for my classroom library. I am on a budget so I was wondering if anyone knows stores that sell cheap rugs?

2007-08-16 12:25:29 · 5 answers · asked by kcleighb 3

my living room has one dark red wall thats the focus point and the other walls are still white but im trying to find a color or colors to paint the other walls. Most of the furniture is dark wood and theres lots of flowers and plants around too. If you could tell me what colors would match and look really good, thatd b great. THANKS!!

2007-08-16 11:56:30 · 9 answers · asked by ♥ ♥ 2

I was told I could just use a good adhesive since I am laying the tile on a new subfloor. Then just grout between the tiles. I don't want to take a shortcut if it costs quality.

2007-08-16 11:06:16 · 3 answers · asked by friends4life 1

A poor finish with the wrong type of sealant; I want to use bathroom/kitchen sealant and not the outdoor uPVC silicone sealant. Problem is, its been put onto the ceiling (my a bodger) and emulsion / water-based paints won't help.

2007-08-16 08:30:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heard of some sort of little plastic things, but I don't know what they're called and where to find them. Basically, I am about to move my dinette set in the kitchen on the linoleum. There are four parsons chairs and each of the chair legs have a little hard black thing on the bottom. I think it's a little black circle. The base of the table is stone (or that heavy material) and I want to make sure the floor doesn't get damaged.

What can I buy and where do I get it from? Also, are there any other alternatives other than buying a 5x8 rug?

2007-08-16 08:20:47 · 5 answers · asked by Hoping he will bless me with #1 4

We just pulled up some kind of tile in our bedroom that had a cardboard type underlayment and under that were thousands of nails nailed into the hardwood floors. Is that how people put down those tiles in the 70's or 80's? What can I do with the 1/4" holes that were left when we pulled the nails out? I can't beleive someone would ruin floors like that!

2007-08-16 07:32:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Currently, my walls are white & beautiful. I would like to paint the walls because white feels temporary. However, I am not painting the ajoining hallway or kitchen... just the living room. I don't want to use an off-white color because I don't think it will look right with 2 connected white rooms. I need a color. My other furniture is burnt red (2 chairs) and green (2 chairs). I have not purchased any wood furniture and would love your input on that as well. Thanks.

2007-08-16 07:20:39 · 5 answers · asked by Velo Princesse 2

Do I have to sand the floors after or just sweep and POLISH? Please help!

2007-08-16 06:04:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

The walls in the kitchen are like a tan/sand color and the living room walls are like a pine green color. The master bedroom is maroon. We're trying to sell the house. We could change the pine and maroon colors too I suppose, but just to do the kitchen cabinets, what color would you recommend? Right now they're white, and I hate to go white again because they show everything. If it helps, the kitchen floor is tan/brown hard tile.

2007-08-16 05:42:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What would you consider to be a standard price per linear foot for curtain rods?
You can give a general answer or break it down between wood/metal/plastic.
Thank you.

2007-08-16 05:13:01 · 4 answers · asked by Cyrus A 2

2007-08-16 04:48:03 · 5 answers · asked by michelle3156 1