Decorating & Remodeling - November 2007

It is not dry strippable and not waterproof, but has been on the walls (over drywall) for more than 30 years. Still in good shape but needs to be changed.

2007-11-28 00:24:44 · 95 answers · asked by donald.macdonald44 1

I have an old dresser that's kinda ugly (paint is flat chocolate color, but I don't feel like scraping all the paint off just to stain and varnish it. Is there some kind of paint or stain I can just slap on top of the old paint to make it look semi-nice?

2007-11-27 18:07:31 · 3 answers · asked by themandrill5 2

Last year I used scotch tape, it held pretty well but there must be something better that won't make holes in my woodwork.

2007-11-27 17:01:43 · 5 answers · asked by Brokn 4

when i hang my paper snowflakes with tape, it leaves spots on the ceiling and the tape is to weak so keep the snowflakes from falling down. What can I use that stays in place and is not distructive?

2007-11-27 16:53:32 · 8 answers · asked by Kalee 1

I know ZERO about beds and matteress.....im going to buy both...for example does : a queen mattress fit any Queen frame Especially if i buy them at different stores? ANY info will Help! and of course what about comfort...Uggh!!!

2007-11-27 16:37:38 · 4 answers · asked by athooo 2

I live in an old apartment complex. The carpet is a purple with burgundy color and the walls are off white. I want to get sofa covers and curtains for the living room and not sure what colors would blend best. HELP!

2007-11-27 15:55:43 · 7 answers · asked by Mary Jane~ 1

i need a site where i can buy a white bed canopy online
i have a queen sized bed btw

2007-11-27 15:48:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in college now, so I want something sophisticated. Right now my walls are lavender, and I hate it! I am fun, outgoing person and I like contrasting tones, but that always seems to clash with being sophisticated. My furniture is white, so basically i can do any colors so long as the walls are all the same color. I need a new bedspread and decorations, too. Any ideas on what to do?

2007-11-27 15:44:02 · 7 answers · asked by =)) 2

I bought 12" x 12" ceramic tile from Lowe's branded as SURFACE SOURCE with a PEI rating 4. I bought each tile for $0.58 each. I want to use the tile for the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room and living room. The tile was made in Mexico. I think the tile was being discontinued at Lowe's. Thus, I think that is why the price was so low. Did I make a mistake? The tile looks good and feels good so I do not see a problem with. I need an honest opinion.

2007-11-27 13:17:19 · 5 answers · asked by jerry_taylor31 1

I'm using 1/8 inch masonite panels to form a lighting valence. The masonite panels are over a frame of 1x2's. What should I use to fill in the joints between the panels?? Should I stay away from drywall compound? I'm afraid the drywall compound will crack due to flexing of the panels. Any suggestions would be helpful.

2007-11-27 13:04:23 · 1 answers · asked by C S 4

Right now the walls are brown with the palm tree theme. I want something girly and relaxing but my husband has to like it too. Any ideas? What color paint would make the room look bigger other than white?

2007-11-27 12:11:25 · 7 answers · asked by honeybear 5

how much will it cost both carpet and pads if 1 side of da room is 12 feet other is 16 ft other is 5 feet other is 6 and last one os 10 ft and show how to do it

2007-11-27 12:09:28 · 2 answers · asked by Cannolie 1

Why does a bathroom mirror become fogged when u take a shower?

2007-11-27 11:36:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-27 11:07:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am redoing my daughters bedroom, and I'm having a hard time getting the border off of the wall. I thought that it would peal off easily if I just wet it, but that's not working well at all. Does anyone have any tips that will make it come off easier and cleaner? I am repainting the walls, so I need it to come off well. Thanks.

2007-11-27 11:03:39 · 10 answers · asked by mazey1967 2

2007-11-27 10:31:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I left my dog in a room so he wouldnt tear up the rest of the house. Big mistake! He completely chewed up about a foot of the carpet. Even bigger problem being that I am renting the house, which the owners are going to be trying to sell shortly. I just need to know if there is any way possible to fix it? And if its possible to get the carpet to match?

2007-11-27 10:30:13 · 6 answers · asked by Megan 2

help me please.

2007-11-27 10:09:06 · 8 answers · asked by Jenny B 1

I'm 14 year old freshman. My room is in desperate need of a huge change. Right now the walls are light pink and so are my curtains. My furnature is white and my bed is honey colored. I've been thinking of using a theme. I'm really into acting and theatre so maybe a Broadway theme. Or a NYC or Paris theme. I know I might get tired of it but in four years I'll be outta here. Another idea I had was have my room completely white with a few things that are a single color. Any ideas?

2007-11-27 09:51:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have asked a few questions on the topic over the last couple of days, because I am lost! My windows measure 36" width x 49" length.

I am trying to buy curtains, and the measurements of the curtains are confusing me. jcpenney's says that the measurements for the curtains they are selling is 50"w x 63"L. I know they say to find which curtain size to buy, you measure 1.5x the amount of your window size. Now, am I measuring 1.5x the width of my WHOLE window, or half of my window, since each curtain is used for one half of the window?

I am so confused. Please help.

Also, does it have to say on the website if the curtains are sold as a pair, or is that implied, and otherwise, you are only paying for one half of your window?

2007-11-27 09:39:42 · 4 answers · asked by mrr86 5

2007-11-27 07:37:06 · 16 answers · asked by mshachnow@sbcglobal.net 1

Some details:
I am buying it for my female friend
Its a canvas oil painting 14" by 11" in size.
the painting is dark blue on the edges and has lots of blue in it
her wall is beige in color (potentially going to be colored light green)

I am not sure what color wodden frame will look good (brown, cherry red, black, beige, etc.... )

2007-11-27 07:09:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-27 06:44:40 · 4 answers · asked by Jackie P 1

Can I mix acrylic paint with water based wall paint, they are both water based. I want to paint a wall mural and want to tint my paint a little.

2007-11-27 06:37:45 · 3 answers · asked by sexymoma 2

Before we got a digital camera we had a regular 35mm and we have boxes and boxes of photos. What's the best way to store them so they aren't just clutter taking up space everywhere?

2007-11-27 05:41:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-27 05:30:52 · 9 answers · asked by griff 1

2007-11-27 05:14:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anthony 1

They plan on staying at their new house for at least five years. What quality (fiber and type of construction) of carpeting would you recommend? Why?

2007-11-27 05:12:20 · 9 answers · asked by Candy C 2

A wall covering over paint

An area rug over carpeting

Give several reasons and scenarios where one might be more appropriate than the other to use.

2007-11-27 05:10:09 · 1 answers · asked by Candy C 2

I want to decorate my windows with lights for Christmas as part of a contest but I'm having a holiday party and I dont want the place to look tacky...is there a way to light up the windows that will look nice? Any ideas on how to do this?

2007-11-27 02:37:17 · 3 answers · asked by C404 2