Decorating & Remodeling - September 2007

Okay, so we bought a house a couple of months ago and would like to replace the windows before the winter season hits us. We had someone from Lowe's come out and he told us he would not do the windows through Lowe's, that we would need to hire a contractor and get "new construction windows". What is the difference between regular replacements windows and new construction windows?

This house was built in 1986 and it still has the original windows. Is there a big price difference between regular replacement windows and new construction windows? How do we go about getting this accomplished? Is this something you recommend or should we call another company in the area and get a second opinion?

Thank you for any help!

2007-09-24 16:11:21 · 6 answers · asked by mom2abigsis 2

Let's say my current furniture, is in very good condition, I'm just sick of it. It's boring to me now, I want something new. When I buy my new furniture, would the furnishing company pick up my old furniture? It's in excellent condition, no scratches, dents, marks, stains, nothing. Do they offer discounts if you do that? Even if they don't would they just pick it up for me? I don't know what else I could do with it, and it'd be such a shame if I just threw it...

2007-09-24 16:00:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have been quoted $1600 to buy 53.3 sq feet Stainmaster Pacific Coast brand w/ waterproof pad for two rooms, eight stairs with runners. Does that sound like a good price for materials? I was surpised to find that Home Depot charges $1700 for the same thing. what do you think of this price? Should we keep shopping?

2007-09-24 14:47:24 · 5 answers · asked by Lighthearted 3

Benjamin Moore
Kelly Moore
Valspar
Behr
ICI Dulux
Sherwin Williams

Please rank the above also. Thanks!!

2007-09-24 13:39:00 · 6 answers · asked by Pranata 2

i nead to redo my room and i was thinking that i should have a graphiti wall and paint it a really cool color (or 2 or 3 or.......)and in huge letters write my wall and them have all my frends write or draw on it whenevr thay come over. i'm 13, do you think that's a good idea for my room?

2007-09-24 12:08:08 · 3 answers · asked by ♠♣♦ME♦♣♠ 2

My husband and I are moving into a house in November in Denver and the house is amazing...BUT it has DARK wood paneling that is awful. We are renting the place so painting is out of the question since we can't just undo it when we leave. Please, I need help! Any ideas?

2007-09-24 12:03:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking to buy a fridge, the color doesn't matter to me. But I will be moving overseas in 1 yr and will need to sell it. I want to know which one will be easier to sell.

2007-09-24 12:01:01 · 22 answers · asked by af 1

2007-09-24 11:45:36 · 7 answers · asked by Gordo 2

I don't want it to look so boring! I would like ideas on accesories, colors, anything I can use!!

2007-09-24 10:47:53 · 9 answers · asked by fiona1 3

I have never been in an ikea store but I just looked at a catalog and most of the items look pretty cool. I did notice that they say you must put most of the items together yourself so that made me wonder about the qualtiy of the furniture. If anyone has any good input or some horror stories please let me know. Thanks.

2007-09-24 09:40:11 · 21 answers · asked by caz 3

Does it mean that the base will be split in two pieces?

2007-09-24 07:34:49 · 10 answers · asked by Jos S 1

I'm completely lost on this one. I've been leaning to a cream/beige colored curtain, something in a traditional style. Any ideas or help? Will a natural colored curtain look bad on a stark white wall? I can't paint in my apartment. Thank you!

2007-09-24 07:19:35 · 6 answers · asked by hmm 5

I bought new furniture and i dont know what type of colors would go with olive green. i need to pick out a paint and carpet color.

Also..does it matter when decorating if it is too cool warm or neutral in room?

2007-09-24 06:45:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

we're trying to repaint the kitchen so it catches more light and looks more cheerful yet modern... right now its a light yellow color that i HATE so my mom and i were thinking maybe red and lighter orange... or???? gimmie your suggestions and why!!

2007-09-24 06:38:33 · 7 answers · asked by fashioneestahh♥ 1

I'm not talking about those thin horizontal blinds you see at old motels, but the wooden looking kinds. Most apartments use vertical blinds, but I've seen the at fancy houses too. The horizontal blinds I'm refering to are the wider ones. In your opinon, which one looks classier for an entire house?

2007-09-24 06:02:01 · 9 answers · asked by Jeannie B 2

Hi experts - I am trying to sell my condo after a divorce so alot of the furniture has already been moved out. Unfortunately the condo looked 10x better with our furniture in it so I'm trying to figure out a way to get nice furniture back in the place temporarily, just for the showings until it sells. I feel like I have heard of some kind of service like this before, however I can't seem to find it on the web. Does anyone know of anything like this or have any other suggestions?

Thanks so much for your time and help!

2007-09-24 04:35:40 · 3 answers · asked by Curt F 1

I never really thought there was a difference, but I guess there is because if my boyfriend and I get married I want to keep his full bed, but he said he wants to get a queen. so what's the difference?

2007-09-24 04:13:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

the siding is white and never been painted b4, i want to paint it, any advice?

2007-09-24 02:04:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

A mate of mine has a leather sofa which she left in her garage for 2 months, It is covered in mould and has an unpleasent smell. . .is there anyway i can remove the smell and the mould?
PLEASE!!!

2007-09-24 01:18:05 · 4 answers · asked by RedSnook 5

2007-09-23 23:33:39 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

can anybody heeeeeeeeeeeeelp!!!

2007-09-23 21:19:31 · 4 answers · asked by sunshine. 2

2007-09-23 21:07:18 · 3 answers · asked by Ibedennis 1

the installer wasn't sure of the name of a product that we should use. Does anyone know of what to use?

2007-09-23 13:58:58 · 3 answers · asked by nobs 3

I have the plainest, beige ugly old carpet in my apartment. And I want to do something to conceal it. Would it be tacky to get a rug, like say 5x7, to cover some of it up? I'm not sure if that's weird or not.

2007-09-23 13:56:04 · 9 answers · asked by erinlvtt 1

2007-09-23 13:41:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-23 13:24:47 · 9 answers · asked by Phil 3

I have a rollaway bed that I put plastic on when not in use. I would like to put a better cover on it. thanks

2007-09-23 11:18:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I do.

2007-09-23 11:00:23 · 46 answers · asked by D 7

We live in a 90 year old, 2 story home (plus basement). We are thinking about hiring someone to raise the home 2-3 feet so that the basement would be considered "usable square footage" (it's only 6' 6" now). Each level of the home is 700-800 square feet. We believe the foundation is in good condition, but are pretty sure there is some settling that has occurred. Any ideas on cost, time, and problems that may occur would be greatly appreciated.

2007-09-23 09:51:54 · 1 answers · asked by annie78 3

I keep hearing differnt things. Yes i do need a permit for everything. And no just additions, fences,and sheds, maybe.

2007-09-23 09:12:43 · 9 answers · asked by craig 1