Decorating & Remodeling - October 2007

we have a celing, artexed (argh!)
it needs painting, is there a trick to making it easy?
Or is it a case of it just does take ages?

2007-10-22 05:35:41 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-22 04:48:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

How big of a difference is there in the look of brush nickel and brush steel?

2007-10-22 04:32:14 · 4 answers · asked by Spank M 2

My daughter spent the night with a friend over the weekend and said their home was so "cozy". I've often thought that something warm and cozy was missing from our house.

2007-10-22 04:26:55 · 9 answers · asked by Alisa C 2

Do I have to stick with white? There is no natural light or window; the lighting is an incandescent light bulb, and I'm not sure what effect that will have on color. It's a small bathroom with a high white ceiling. The floor is white tile.

The rest of the house has dark blue carpeting and blah light beige walls. Right now our big room (living/dining) is painted yellow, but we're planning on painting that white.

Thanks in advance!

2007-10-22 04:04:57 · 10 answers · asked by 1selkie 6

I would imagine it will be awkward because of the mesh.
So, any tips would be helpful.

2007-10-21 19:00:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

The roof is new and my contracter said it was from condensation. I was worried that it might be dry rot in the ceiling since the roof leaked for a while b 4 we purchased the house. The house was built in 1950, and I had a new home b4 this one and have never seen condensation turn the ceiling brown. We have a similar issue in one of the bed room upstairs where a patch keep turning brown.I posted a question about it on here.

2007-10-21 17:23:08 · 5 answers · asked by GabbyGal 4

I want to redecorate a family room from the ground up. I thought I should start by picking carpet and wall colors, then buy a new sofa and accessories. Is that the best way to start? The only feature in the room that I cannot change is a brick fireplace with an oak mantle. It's very nice brick with variegated colors (putty, sand, etc.) and gray mortar. I don't know if I should go with a traditional brown leather sofa or get more creative and choose a colored leather, like a burgundy or navy blue. Thoughts?

2007-10-21 16:17:40 · 3 answers · asked by nhij 4

I'm on a budget, have a smaller cheaper home (worth $250,000) in a nice neighborhood (homes cost $300K+), but I'm on a tight budget now and want to install new nice quality "carpet remnants" from the flooring store. HOW BAD IS IT IF 2 BEDROOMS AND MAIN LIVING AREA ARE EACH A DIFFERENT COLOR CARPET? example, kids room had new blue pile installed 5 years ago, I can get a 400ft sq remnant for 85% off ($50) and a 250 ft sq remnant for master bdr for 85% off ($35) and do the labor myself...I am also thinking of just "rotating" the old pad, but I haven't pulled up the old carpet yet. Ideas..opinions?

2007-10-21 16:05:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

an it says acrylic paint for ceramics and glass.
Please help me get it out!!!! I have standard carpet that is beige.

2007-10-21 13:08:38 · 3 answers · asked by Jenni D 1

We need new interior doors. I found that you can purchase them "prehung". What are the benefits to purchasing "prehung" verses just the door panel? What is your preference?

2007-10-21 12:58:46 · 5 answers · asked by Ahphooey 2

im trying to paint my bedroom..that will have a molding in the middle to divide top and bottom.. I want to the bottom part with crackle paint finishing.. and the top part soild color. is that a good idea?

2007-10-21 12:35:12 · 2 answers · asked by abovedaline07 1

I just moved into a new apartment where there is very large black and white alternation tiles. The walls are basiclly white and the oven, fridge and cabinets are white as well.

I would like to add some color to my kitchen. Anyone know how I can make my own floor decals that won't come up when I wash the floor?

2007-10-21 11:03:11 · 1 answers · asked by ??? 2

2007-10-21 09:48:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-21 09:03:03 · 10 answers · asked by Las Vegas 2

Wouldnt it be better to take them straight to your local waste recycle centre?
Why wait 2 years?

2007-10-21 08:07:12 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've completley redecorated my room and painted it light blue and it looks nice. But the one problem is my curtains - Their this really discusting green colour. My mum says I can't change them urgh because their a hassle to change. Is there a way to make my curtains look blue instead of green?

2007-10-21 06:48:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok so im a 13 year old girl who just redid my room. its 2 shades of purple.

ive got 3 matching small pictures to hang up and one plain white shelf.
but i dont knwo how to put it to get my modern look.
it has to divy up between 2 wals taht are touching....and my bed is toucging both walls.

l---- << how can i divvy it up?

2007-10-21 06:42:18 · 1 answers · asked by Smarts 2

I have a red brick house bungalow style and would like some advice on what color to paint my front door and window trims??

2007-10-21 06:30:52 · 6 answers · asked by Denali 4

ok so im redoing my room. 13 year old girl. i have a grey rug covering the whole floor. (the room isjust a square shape)
i always wanted a cute little colorful rug with a design on it....but i cant have hardwood floors. how do you think it would look on my carpet???

THANKS!

2007-10-21 06:29:37 · 5 answers · asked by Smarts 2

With a white fur rug...the floors are a beachy sand color wood

2007-10-21 05:32:31 · 6 answers · asked by Rachael 2

I live in a rented apartment that still has the hideous avocado bathroom suite with matching tiles (white with avocado green lines through it). Two tiles got damaged and I want to replace it before I move out. If I don't the landlord might charge me to get the whole bathroom redone! I can't find any place that still sells them. Any ideas?

2007-10-21 03:07:46 · 4 answers · asked by BT50 1

My parents gave me a 1920's-1930's bedroom set that belonged to my great grandparents. I have all the pieces, vanity...original seat, etc. The most amazing piece is the bed with a WORKING turbe radio in the headboard. Has anyone ever seen such a thing? I can't keep it in my house, but it seems to be such an oddity, I was thinking of hanging on to it. If it's valuable, I can't simply throw it in the shed. If it's more common than I realized, then I might just sell it off. Anyone seen one or know where I can find out more info? Thanks!

2007-10-21 03:02:14 · 3 answers · asked by txhartford 2

2007-10-21 02:55:06 · 6 answers · asked by sudhakara s 1

We would love to hang a light from our ceiling, but our ceiling is concrete. And we dont want to run the cord across the ceiling. Is there any other options??

2007-10-21 02:44:25 · 5 answers · asked by residual_incomeluver 1

i bought a home that has no banister on the steps in my house. i live in PA in the USA and was wondering where i can purchase a banister? i didnt see any at my local lowes or home depot.

2007-10-21 02:19:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What the best product tto "wash" emulsion painted walls.
I proposed to repaint them but me old mum...likes the old colour...
Nothing too agresive....just to take off about 20 years of 'dust' with out radically changing the colour ???
Thanks in advance D.

2007-10-21 01:19:29 · 8 answers · asked by Fishtalk 4

What is the cost to put a new carpet or hardwood floors in a 650 sq. foot studio. I dont want to spend too much because im looking to rent out or sell my apt. soon. thx

2007-10-20 15:29:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a sunroom that I just built that has deck boards for flooring that I stained with a "cedar" toned "deckstain". It looks good and I like the color but want a nice glossy finish on it that will also stand up well. Also want the same result on some cedar trim on the outside that is also stained with the deckstain. What can I use that will apply over the existing stain to give me the gloss? Thanks

2007-10-20 15:00:10 · 5 answers · asked by gonejetskiing 2

Does any one know where to get a Cute Beadspreads or Comforters or Curtians??? My room colors are BLUE and PINK and BROWN? Any websites? Please help me find stuff for my room that are pink brown or blue, and please cheap. I am trying to design my room. Any help!

2007-10-20 14:10:53 · 15 answers · asked by Nah W 1