Decorating & Remodeling - October 2007

we are painting the inside of the house. there is a chair rail around the entire interior. the lighter tone will be on top of the chair rail. the darker below the rail, and the rail will be a tone slightly darker than the top.
is it best to leave the chair rail until last?
what would you do?

2007-10-20 12:43:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

we just wanna no!

2007-10-20 10:48:10 · 10 answers · asked by sophie f 1

2007-10-20 10:39:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't really afford the drapes that match the set and I don't want to chance trying to find burgundy drapes that will match the set. Would beige or gold look ok?

2007-10-20 08:47:19 · 4 answers · asked by Sexy_Bunny 4

its currently white walls and a bit dirty, i want to re-paint it white again. what are the steps i need to prepare and how do i paint?

1.do i have to put some type of primer on the walls to take off the existing paint? or can i just paint over it because im using the same color?

2. is there a certain technique to paint or do you just put the brush to the wall and finsh up?

2007-10-20 06:21:43 · 4 answers · asked by makavelli405 1

I need a few shades of yellow for my bathroom. The shades in the Home Depot don't work. So figured I would just ask here and look up the color on the internet and buy the paint from there. thanks!

2007-10-20 03:07:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Family have been through hell the last three months.My brother was murdered by my other brother ( who is mentally ill) and my father recently had a major stroke. He was in intensive care for a week and we arent shore what level of disability he is going to have. Currently he is totaly paralised on his left side. I would appreciate it imensley if the BHG team could do a makeover on my parents house to make life easier for my dad when he eventually can come home. Thanks

2007-10-20 02:39:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

If there is a standard rule can anyone please advise and we can check on our plans to see if they are deep enough before we go ahead. Any advice is much appreciated.

2007-10-20 00:19:26 · 9 answers · asked by glitzy 2

Whats a inexpensive way to cover an old laminate countertop?

2007-10-20 00:09:30 · 5 answers · asked by Mrs.Blessed 7

It is vintage and I want to see if I can find a price for it. White with small green and gold pattern on it.

2007-10-19 22:08:18 · 1 answers · asked by ali 1

I'm 13 and recently moved to a new house. My friends are dying to see how it looks like, but I'm afraid they won't like it. I hoestly like it, but I need you to tell me if you like it. BE KIND!! (but truthful) PLZ!

front house
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z89/shrimpgurl786/my%20house/4f5f.jpg

dining room
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z89/shrimpgurl786/my%20house/7661.jpg

bath
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z89/shrimpgurl786/my%20house/5cd8.jpg

kitchen
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z89/shrimpgurl786/my%20house/ee3f.jpg

living room
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z89/shrimpgurl786/my%20house/1e97.jpg

backyard
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z89/shrimpgurl786/my%20house/881c.jpg

my room
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z89/shrimpgurl786/my%20house/faf4.jpg

2007-10-19 16:35:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need some extra stucco to fix some small crack and for future use if need, my question is how do I get the stucco to match the color of the original? By looking at the wall, I can't tell what color it is for the original stucco.

Thanks

2007-10-19 16:13:53 · 2 answers · asked by Yan 1

I want to buy my fiancee a full set of satin sheets and satin comforter and satin pillow cases and i thought I found what i wanted but I thought wrong I think. I found kind of what i wanted on this site http://www.fingerhut.com/search.aspx?searchstring=satin&cxid=0 but as I was looking, the thing that I first wanted didn't make sence. Apparently on the site besides the price difference (which is that the satin comforter set is cheaper than the woven satin bed set) is the satin comforter set comes with satin sheets and the woven satin bed set does not. Does that make any sence? I am guessing the only reason why its more expensive is because its woven satin I suppose. Anyway I was just wondering what the differense was and as a side question does anyone know where I can just get the WHOLE COMPLETE SET for her bed? When I mean COMPLETE SET I mean like the skirt, the sheets, the blanket (or comforter i beleive it is originally called), and pillow cases. Thanks for the help!

2007-10-19 15:41:49 · 1 answers · asked by BETO 1

2007-10-19 11:22:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to redecorate since my walls are white in my room. I want a colour thats, relaxing, and helps me get to sleep. Any Ideas?

2007-10-19 09:22:18 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm moving out of my parents house tomorrow and I'm pretty sure I have most of what I need but I know I'm missing some stuff. I have all the big stuff like a table and couches and what not. I just need help on remembering small stuff, such as kitchen utensils. Thanks so much!

2007-10-19 09:18:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I rent from local authority, no central heating or double glazing and chilly and droughty! I am trying to make my house look and feel reasonably contemporary but at the same time cosy and inviting. In the evening you really feel a chill from the living room door, which is only a few feet away from the front door - the hallway is tiny. Would a door curtain on either the front door or living room door look totally naff? I guess this is like asking if it is better to wear nice stylish clothes that aren't so warm, or stop freezing and get a bloody great thick jumper on, if you see what I mean...

Is it a total no-no or do you think I can possibly get away with it in some way? Thank you!

2007-10-19 09:16:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

my new bedroom has burgandy rugs. if they were cream or so i really wanted to paint the walls olive or a form of green. now what can i do? please list some colors that would look good. my furniture is black

2007-10-19 05:31:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-19 03:25:58 · 12 answers · asked by Osman K 1

I'm 21, so im kinda grown up but still want bedding to bed young and cute--- nothing too grown up. Ive been to websites like bedbathandbeyond, target, linens n things... what are some other good places to find pretty duvet covers?

2007-10-19 03:17:10 · 13 answers · asked by PinkFloMo 2

i want like a bright, colorful room. i can't think of how exactly i want to do it. i don't want a girly room though. i'm more into the rock/screamo/emo stuff. but i need help trying to figure out what colors to do my room, and furniture and all that good stuff. any websites with pictures would be very helpful too!

2007-10-18 18:03:10 · 13 answers · asked by kristy 1

hello,
i am really confused what colour should i choose for my bed room walls... My room is small and have low light. with blue curtain and wooden brown wall to wall cabinet i am confuced what colour should i paint my walls with. I am thinking of combination of two coours. so please guys help me with this.
Thanks

2007-10-18 17:58:09 · 26 answers · asked by ankit suha 1

we are looking for a futon under $200 for our apt. the other one is messed up and well things have happened on it lol but we looked at wal*mart and target they have some cute ones but theres not many where eles can we look

2007-10-18 17:49:36 · 10 answers · asked by Sarah F 2

http://www.raymourflanigan.com/catalog/details.asp?ID=10877


Should I get it? I have green walls and hardwood floors. What color rug or carpet should I get? My curtains are green and gold also but I'm thinking of switching them to some dark wood colored blinds.

This is for a living room.

2007-10-18 16:38:58 · 14 answers · asked by strawberry 3

2007-10-18 14:58:50 · 3 answers · asked by Lorna 1

This house is old and we have been using fabiric softer mixed with water and rezor blades....also scrapers...what do you suggest...to be easier...we still have another whole bedroom to do.

2007-10-18 14:56:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am having a holloween party and there is a pumpkin decorating contest. Please give me some ideas.

2007-10-18 14:07:50 · 6 answers · asked by ehtary 1

I have a large master bathroom about 12 x12ft.
What should I upgrade or change for the best increase in resale value.
Right now have big garden tub (fiberglass) and separate shower unit( fiberglass with glass door), vinyl floor, a 9 foot long older double vanity with cabinets below(MDF not wood) put in by contractor who build the house.
I will definitely need to replace the shower and the vinyl floor because they need to be repaired.

Do you think replacing the vinyl with ceramic tile floor is a better idea, or keeping it vinyl and upgrading the vanity/cabinets. The cabinets don't look bad, but are a bit outdated and match the ones in the kitchen and half baths. The similar homes in my area are selling for about 160K. I bought this one for 130K so I don't have much room to spend.

2007-10-18 13:32:53 · 4 answers · asked by violetkites 3

2007-10-18 13:14:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would screws be better? Or do I have to use one of those stick-on 3M thingies?

2007-10-18 13:04:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous