Decorating & Remodeling - November 2007

2007-11-07 03:14:11 · 5 answers · asked by mary 1

Candles

2007-11-07 02:39:15 · 13 answers · asked by hugs_2002_99 2

We just bought a house that was built in 1876. Our wood work is ornate with lots of detail, however, someone painted it all white : ( I have begun the task of stripping it and restoring it to its original beauty. I have been doing this for 2 weeks and have not even got the one wall done.

I am using strippers and a sander. I keep thinking there has to be an easier way. Any suggestions?

2007-11-07 02:23:27 · 8 answers · asked by mis_astro 4

we have a 10 month old son and a 5 year old as well?

has anyone been through this? was it necessary to temporarily move through the house?

2007-11-07 02:16:52 · 12 answers · asked by Mark 1

We rent a house and one of the bathrooms has no ventilation fan (I think this might actually be illegal). We open the window but the room still gets very foggy and there is some mold on the walls. The owner isn't allowing us to install a fan... are there any alternatives such as portable fans, or anything?? Thanks, advice is appreciated.

BTW: I'm Australian, so would be good if information was relevant. Otherwise i can just seek equivalents here. Thanks.

2007-11-06 23:38:13 · 2 answers · asked by veggie_fta 2

I've tried a few products marketed as 'book lights' and they don't seem to be particularly helpful for their purported use. I've tried the old clip on reflectors -- ones that you can vary the wattage yourself -- and they seem to work at least as good, and are more sturdy. Is there a truly good 'book light' that is easy to use, not cumbersome, and actually give you sufficient light so you can read for a couple of hours without trouble?

2007-11-06 20:40:22 · 2 answers · asked by holacarinados 4

I'm afraid to go to department stores and get totally ripped off but I think that's where I may have to go. Any sales or offers or suggestions? I have looked at Neimans already and I might as well be bending over.

Thanks!

2007-11-06 16:37:43 · 9 answers · asked by Stephanie S 3

I am adding an apartment onto my house and I need to know what is a good fondation to sit it on and how close to the septic tank can I build it. One more question what comes first the foundation or the plumbing?

2007-11-06 15:59:41 · 2 answers · asked by mdjgirl7 4

I am leasing a small home in New Orleans, and I don't really know what I need for it. This is my first home. My grandmother is coming to visit me and asked me to make a list, but I can't think of anything. So, what are the basic essentials I need that I can tell her to bring for me??

2007-11-06 15:10:06 · 6 answers · asked by ms ambitious 4

I'm an Interior Designer and I am working with a client who would like new carpet. I specialize in color consultation and have not shopped for carpet before. I found some carpet by Shaw that she likes - retail priced at $32.50/sq. yard - my cost is considerably lower than that. This does not include the pad and installation.
Is this price out of the ordinary (for the Seattle area)? Am I supposed to give her a percentage off of the retail price? With most items I just charge the retail price, but with carpet I wasn't so sure that ANYONE really pays retail. You know when you buy a mattress, or even gold jewelry - you can always find a 30 to 70% off kind of deal. This is a great client and I don't want to rip her off - nor do I want to cheat myself out of my profits. If you have read this far then THANK YOU!

2007-11-06 15:04:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need tips and how-to cover some ugly kitchen cabinet doors;
It cannot be permanent like paint. I once saw an article
on this topic but did not save it. Like some type of
wallpaper that was not permanent type. Something more
like a cling on ? Or any ideas would be appreciated. And where to buy the stuff???

2007-11-06 14:07:44 · 3 answers · asked by WiseGal 6

Help. I purchased a sisal rug from Pottery Barn a month ago. When I first unrolled it it was very wavy. I thought it would flatten out eventually. Didn't work. I reverse rolled it. No Luck. I even tried ironing the small one. How can I fix this problem?

2007-11-06 13:28:54 · 5 answers · asked by paint 2

my son is a cars fan and that is all that he like nothing but cars and that is too much red for me but he has other cars and trucks that he plays with and just was figuring out what color should i paint for son room nothing to dark or light just a basic color

2007-11-06 13:14:49 · 11 answers · asked by MRS DEE 2 U 3

is wake up frankie a good site to order from...do the quilts last a long time?...is there any way for discounts

2007-11-06 12:24:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to add more color to my hallways, kitchen, living room, etc., but the problem is that i would like to avoid the color brown. The reason is cabinets in the kitchen, couches, dining tables are all brown or tan based, but I do have white tiles floors throughout the home that include brown 1/4 grout spacers. So, ideally i would like to use some green, purple, blue, pretty much any light color to make my house seem bigger.

2007-11-06 11:34:49 · 8 answers · asked by patsios21 1

I'm in the middle of a remodel and buying appliances. Is there any way to ensure that the stainless steel is the same tone if you get different brands?

2007-11-06 11:28:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dad is doing it to our home now. He hired some contractors to do it. They started today, and im just wondering how is it really done?

So far i have seen they use some big piece of foam substance and place it on the old siding of our home. Is that legit? I mean how do these big pieces of foam last during winter and summer days?

I live in jersey by the way.

2007-11-06 10:06:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

What size rug should I get?

2007-11-06 10:02:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have contractors re-doing the bathroom and I was instructed to wait a certain amount of time before WALKING on the floor. It hasn't been grouted yet. I am wondering if the shower/tub can be used or if my household has to forgo bathing for the night. Ya I forgot to ask the contractor :P

2007-11-06 10:00:36 · 3 answers · asked by iceteaplz 1

Between the apt stove and vent/fan above, I have a blank wallspace about a 2 and a half feet square. It can get heated as the stove/oven-vent points upward . . . and it can get greasy from cooking. Do you have any ideas what I can put there? What do people normally put there (is that what's called a back splash??).

2007-11-06 09:41:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We want take out 5 large (7'5"x4') single pane windows and replace them with glass block. Are there any special restrictions or requirements regarding building structure? The house is 10" cinder block and 6" brick. Would a special window frame or support system need to be installed?

2007-11-06 09:37:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are in the process of decorating the staircase/hallway. The architraves and skirtings are from when the house was built over 100 years ago. We are wanting to strip the paint back to the original wood and varnish it so that the hallway looks brighter. We have been using a heat gun and nitro morse but it is taking weeks, is there any other way to get this done quicker?

2007-11-06 09:03:49 · 4 answers · asked by Trix01 1

I need it by November 16....

2007-11-06 08:48:53 · 1 answers · asked by AquaxinxMarch 2

We have a 1970's brick home that has white, brown, red & black spots in it. I like it & from the road it just looks tan to me but my husband thinks its ugly & wants to paint it. I dont think that we should paint it...Has anybody ever painted brick before? What do yall think that we should do? Thanks so much! :)

2007-11-06 08:33:01 · 11 answers · asked by She is Beautiful! 6

2007-11-06 08:19:03 · 4 answers · asked by Gucci 2

i want to paint my bedroom ,are the above colours calming , or what would you sugest for relaxing colours ,,

2007-11-06 07:56:31 · 22 answers · asked by ? 6

Need to paint bathroom . Should i buy shower curtain 1st to decide?? and what colors are best for reallt small bathroom??

2007-11-06 07:22:27 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am moving by myself into a small Studio apartment (no bedroom), where is the best places you have seen offer inexpensive furniture, new or used?

2007-11-06 07:18:28 · 57 answers · asked by simply_sweet_lovely 2

2007-11-06 06:54:38 · 6 answers · asked by chilipepper 1

I don't want to spend more than 25 for them, and don't really care about the quality, as long as they look decent.

Thanks

2007-11-06 06:52:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous