Decorating & Remodeling - September 2007

So we bought the heated floor system at the Home Depot..the one where you roll it out..its like a matt and comes with a thermostat. While looking at it, this guy was standing beside me and said are you buying that. I told him I was thinking about it for under our floor tiles in the kitchen. He said his bill went up by $150 per month and he only has abit in his bathroom which is on for 1 hr each morning! He also showed me the box says it uses as much energy as a lightbulb or 2 and he says maybe this is false advertising because it made his bill go up so high. I asked a worker after at the store and they said there is no way that could have happened. What do you think? Do you know anyone that had or has this? I bought it anyways and am abit nervouse..I only bought the 8 foot one..just one box..Will It make my bill go skyhigh?

2007-09-09 15:24:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to replace a chain link fence around my house in Austin, TX. I want to replace it with a wooden fence, that is taller in height. Is there a restriction on to how high it can be? maybe 8 feet? Thanks

2007-09-09 14:32:53 · 6 answers · asked by Tryst 1

I'm moving into an apartment. Won't have a bed to sleep on and cant afford one right now. I was wondering if its ok to sleep on the floor and what kind of cushiong do u use to sleep on the floor? Do some cultures do it, who? Any comments will be great. Thanks!

2007-09-09 14:28:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

currently in the process of having wooden (pine?) board & batten shutters built for home. want to get the distressed look when painting the shutters black or slate. I heard there is a distress ink that can be applied to the shutters. Has anyone done this before, or know how to paint the shutters with a distressed look? Thank you.

2007-09-09 14:01:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

see I'm moving into a new home and i would like it to look nice .but i don't know any remodeling sites or any site with great tips i would like to know you top favorite sites. even though i like all the help i would also like some easy how to tips

2007-09-09 13:23:01 · 4 answers · asked by 13 1

Ok I am purchasing a home that has a huge kitchen/livingroom/breakfast eat in area all in one. It is about 45 ft by 20 ft. Any ways... the kitchen area has white cabinets but we are going to reaplce those with a spicy maple cabinets. The floor in the kitchen and dining area is dark oak. The living room has carpeting that is maroon (I don't like it much). Right now it is all light tan. It looks very cold. I would really like to warm the whole area up. I really like red walls and the right shade would match the carpet. I am just afraid all red would look too red. I decorate primitive so I really do not like anything too modern. Ok now it is up to you!! THanks!!

2007-09-09 11:58:17 · 6 answers · asked by Jaymie W 2

2007-09-09 10:40:35 · 2 answers · asked by lafizzel07 1

I am 13 and I like bright colors, but i am on a budget...HELP!

2007-09-09 10:30:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is the pattern that people used in the civil war times...like the kind of silk wallpaper they would use in their homes. Like the wallpaper in the movie "the skeleton key".. the weeping willow patterns. I want to know some kind of pattern they used during that time.

2007-09-09 10:20:15 · 4 answers · asked by Kip 1

It has a single center rail on the bottom of each drawer. Can't seem to find a release or magic way to remove the drawers.. is it not possible on a nice set of furniture?

2007-09-09 09:55:49 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-09 09:53:28 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5

Is he a poor housebuilder?
Does he use brittle supplies?

2007-09-09 08:34:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-09 08:31:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-09 07:51:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-09 07:36:29 · 4 answers · asked by mommy to be of 3 3

I want to finish my basement becuase for now, it is just a concrete box. The dimensions are 15 by 20 and I would liek to know prices

2007-09-09 07:33:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-09 06:54:44 · 1 answers · asked by Stick 1

2007-09-09 05:53:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friends put glass chalk on the windows of my car and it smeared onto the paint and rubber. Does anyone know a way to get it off?

2007-09-09 05:48:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its on sale this week at Target for 89.99

2007-09-09 05:47:21 · 3 answers · asked by Rebecca M 1

2007-09-09 05:43:31 · 3 answers · asked by Momsdiamonds 5

2007-09-09 05:19:53 · 11 answers · asked by judi m 1

i have some painted boards from an old house, want to paint some stenciled designs over them for decorative signs for a countryish look.

2007-09-09 05:08:56 · 2 answers · asked by Aaron 1

How can I protect the floor from any scratches? is it true that if I keep a portion of the floor covered with a rug, the floor may lose uniformity in appearence?

2007-09-09 04:58:30 · 4 answers · asked by SRINIVASAN P 1

A few months ago I painted the ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Now I hate it and don't know how to remove the paint(latex).Pleeeeeeeease help me.

2007-09-09 00:09:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

a friend is planning having a 8'x8 conservatory(all upvc) built on back of house.do they need planning permission?

2007-09-08 23:38:40 · 6 answers · asked by patsy67 1

2007-09-08 22:56:30 · 6 answers · asked by a.billings4@btinternet.com 1

i am very interested in purchasing a property for my large family,the house we are looking at has a basement that i would be using as a 4th bedroom,it has it's own door to exit outside into the garden.is planning permission required for this basement room to be used as a bedroom.the sellers are currently using it a sitting room.

2007-09-08 20:36:55 · 8 answers · asked by patsy67 1

I want a design that doesn't cover my whole phone with rhinestones. Maybe something around the front screen and a cute design in the back

2007-09-08 17:48:31 · 1 answers · asked by rawr 2

2007-09-08 15:20:55 · 1 answers · asked by BERT 6