Decorating & Remodeling - November 2007

Trying to match the dacor of a new home. Should the bathroom and kitchen fixtures match the finishes of the door knobs and/or lighting or can you mix and match. We are looking into having brushed nickel fixtures and door knobs while having oil rubbed bronze pendant lighting and wall sconces.

2007-11-14 13:11:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

im looking 4 bright bedding. i want 1 with hearts or kisses or somethin like that so please help (websites would be very helpful)

2007-11-14 13:09:24 · 5 answers · asked by m 2

Trying to get green algae off of vinyl siding. have pressure washer. Does anyoneknkow of a GOOD chemical cleaner. I mean one that really works. Thank you.

2007-11-14 12:59:28 · 3 answers · asked by jerseyjoker310 1

I ask because I am scared to death of them and a co-worker told me that they can get in brick homes too. I thought if you lived in a brick home that's on the ground and not "uplifted" like many older houses are, that mice don't usually get in.

2007-11-14 12:37:38 · 7 answers · asked by moe520_71104 3

2007-11-14 11:20:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-14 09:36:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two beige couches I want to sell. One is a loveseat and the other has three cushions. They both recline on the ends and I originally paid about $1500 for both. They are approx. 6 years old and in Excellent condition.
I'm getting a new sectional and I'm wondering about how much my used couches will go for on craigs list. Thanks for any input!

2007-11-14 09:36:20 · 4 answers · asked by normajean_81 3

I'm remodeling the 1st fl bath & don't know if just a shower would limit resale value.

2007-11-14 08:14:35 · 22 answers · asked by Sara R 1

2007-11-14 07:59:16 · 2 answers · asked by Kathy M 1

We are hanging a door on a bathroom and my husband wants the door to open out because the room is small, but I think the door to a bathroom should open into the room.

2007-11-14 07:47:38 · 7 answers · asked by kelly k 1

2007-11-14 07:30:38 · 15 answers · asked by Dannie 1

I just moved this past summer into my first home and it has a conventional masonry fireplace. I've never had a fireplace before, so I am not too experienced, although I'm learning quickly. I was told that it was still functional by the previous home owner, and I had a chimney sweep come in to clean it in preparation for the cold months ahead. I've been using it for about a month now, but I find that the wood doesn't catch very well, it makes the house smell like smoke and barely gives off any heat. On top of that, it was pretty cold last week and I tried starting a fire, with the damper open of course, but it ended up filling the room with smoke until it warmed up. Very frustrating. The more I read about it, the more I hear about having an advanced combustion insert installed if I want to get the most out of the fireplace. But of course, they aren't cheap, so I'm wondering, should I bother with the fireplace altogether this season or just leave it be until I can afford the insert?

2007-11-14 05:55:42 · 3 answers · asked by nomad2224 1

They are very old, the seats have detatched from the frames, not worried about 'restoring' them, just need new padding and seats attached to the frames. I have the fabric. Suggestions on padding types? Is there a way to make sure the fabric is thight/lose enough? should I use a staple gun? ....

2007-11-14 03:37:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

italian name would be just wonderfull

2007-11-14 03:00:51 · 4 answers · asked by abouseven 1

I wanted to know the difference in cabinets. How are shaker cabinets different from other cabinets. Thank You!

2007-11-14 01:49:43 · 9 answers · asked by amy m 1

i am looking for a complete set with server. web add or local store name would be helpfull

2007-11-14 00:05:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

THIER HOUSE HAS FLOODED ONE TO MANY TIMES

2007-11-13 14:01:40 · 3 answers · asked by tctharris 1

2007-11-13 13:55:31 · 7 answers · asked by B 1

2007-11-13 13:26:45 · 3 answers · asked by Eggington 1

do they sell any kind of corner covers for aluminum filing cabinets, i ask this because my cabinet has a sharp edge, and i have gotten cut,

2007-11-13 13:23:57 · 3 answers · asked by WellaTeam 2

My family room was originally a one car garage. Let's call the walls A, B, C and D; the shorter walls are A and C. A is a solid wall except for a closet on the left end of the wall. To the right is wall B. There is a window on the end up against wall A. Just before the window ends below it is the left end of a fireplace. A second window starts just before the fireplace ends. This configuration takes up about 2/3 of the wall. The last third is just wall. The third wall, C, has a section parallel to A about two feet wide but then justs out at a diagonal to become a wall shaped like a bay window with three sections, each with waist to ceiling windows. The far side of C angles back into the room ending with another 2 foot long segment parallel to A. The fourth wall, D, is solid but where it meets A there is a doorway into the kitchen which is a step up. Any ideas on where to place sofa, chairs, 32" TV, etc? Thanks!

2007-11-13 13:20:37 · 4 answers · asked by LoB 2

My slate tiles are not even ,how can I place them on concret floor and make them look flat

2007-11-13 12:52:55 · 6 answers · asked by alma l 2

We just put gray slate flooring down in the kitchen and bathroom area. The problem is we have brownish Berber carpeting that leads into the two rooms and it clashes with the gray tile. I would love to do a hardwood floor in the next room but can't find a type/color of wood that goes with the gray (besides black which is not an option). Any ideas or suggestions???

2007-11-13 12:48:35 · 4 answers · asked by Bridget B 1

2007-11-13 09:20:48 · 4 answers · asked by kalah7647 1

2007-11-13 08:56:52 · 6 answers · asked by curtis 1

2007-11-13 07:54:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need help arranging my livingroom, wich is oddly shaped and small. Here is a picture of my floorplan currently: http://www.freewebs.com/jennifaer/floorplan.JPG
Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated. Myself and my husband would like to entertain some guests (at the moment there's only room for 1 guest at any given time). The bird cage is a glass exhibit, it is beautiful so it should stay in the living room. The entertainment center is where it is because that's where the cable outlet is. The table is small and seats four. The couch is a typical 3 seater. Flooring is carpet unless marked as tile. Please help me figure out a functional and somewhat open floorplan. Thanx!

2007-11-13 06:06:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

how would you do it.

2007-11-13 05:01:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Bought a new bed, and when i bought new sheets for it (Queen) the fitted sheet doesn't fit. I think I need what they call deep pocket sheets. Where is the best place to get them.

2007-11-13 04:42:06 · 5 answers · asked by goodgirlabout2gobad 6

I have hardwood floors in my home. My couch left some surface scratches on the floor. some rubbed right off but some wont come off. any suggestions?

2007-11-13 03:42:46 · 3 answers · asked by vibemm625 2