Decorating & Remodeling - November 2007

Why do we have to have shingles on the roofs of our houses? We can still have the peek on the roof but why can't, like the sides of the house that is made with siding, why can't we have the roof made of siding or the roof made of concret or brick?

2007-11-25 12:23:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-25 12:13:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey, im looking for a bed/sofa for my room but i was wondering if theres a kind that ISNT like the ones in hotels. you know, the ones the fold out...i was wondering if there are kinds that you kind of just push down into a bed. i dont really know how to explain it but if you know what im talking about please answer....Thanks so Much :D

2007-11-25 12:12:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

if u put lights on it what r the possibilities of it catching on fire

2007-11-25 11:22:19 · 6 answers · asked by jamesthehotcheeto 3

In your opinions what is better a sofa/hidabed or a futon? BTW is it hide-a-bed, hidabed, or hide-away-bed?

It would be for an apartment. It seems like a sofa bed is more comfortable when its in its "sofa" position, but it takes longer to get the bed ready.

It seems that with futons they are easier to fold down into a bed but sitting up on them may not be that comfortable.

2007-11-25 10:35:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

im redecorating my room. does anybody know a good twin bed or daybed that has a lot of storage in it? please help me! i have a TINY room 10 x 10! so plz help!

2007-11-25 09:32:57 · 5 answers · asked by oh.my! 1

does anyone know where i can purchase the following item other than jcpenny.com. the item is no longer available through jcpenny.com. please don't give website address or ask to search on google.com. I have tried all that. I need a specific address where I can purchase the exact same item as listed below:

http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?ItemID=10a0ef5&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ShowMenu=T&ShopBy=0&SearchString=shelves&RefPage=SearchDepartment.aspx&CmCatId=SearchResults&Search1Prod=True

2007-11-25 09:26:16 · 2 answers · asked by Total 1

I am talking about stores not internet.I have tried Roseburys and Ikea,I am finding it difficult.I live in London.Thanks.

2007-11-25 09:25:23 · 7 answers · asked by Kerry 4

2007-11-25 09:05:27 · 3 answers · asked by Kelly 3

I have some fresh drywall, taped, mudded and sanded by a professional. I'm using a primer by Glidden made for drywall. Just wondering how many coats I should put on.

2007-11-25 05:33:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-25 03:32:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

..... What is the reason for this. Some builders have just finished a retaining wall with 5" blocks but the bed is 30mm, is this ok?

2007-11-25 02:30:48 · 1 answers · asked by Nero 2

2007-11-24 20:09:15 · 14 answers · asked by ish 1

a couple of bedroom radiators are looking a bit patchy where the paint has flaked off over the years.

a friend says to just paint them with normal white paint,
but won't it give off paint fumes when hot?

is there such thing as special radiator paint?

thanks

2007-11-24 19:56:25 · 17 answers · asked by tell_no_lie 2

So me and my husband are planning to get carpet by Christmas. We were measured Wednesday, but the quote was delayed because the man from Home Depot didn't enter the measurements that day as he said he would. Now we are to get the quote Monday or Tuesday. We were told that after we were to order the carpet, hopefully the same day we recieve a quote, it would take 2-3 weeks for he carpet to arrive. We expected the delivery time to be shorter, maybe one week. But having it arrive three weeks later, that would be only one week until the 25th. I am worried about the time crunch. Would we have to set up an appointment to have in installed(my husband is remove the current carpet)? My kids are fretting about getting a good tree in time. I don't know what to do, is there any way I can speed up the process?

2007-11-24 16:59:54 · 8 answers · asked by ? 3

I had some remodeling done in my bathroom. The workers installed a new electrical outlet. A friend of mine who used to work in construction says that the outlet is required to have a reset button because it is in a bathroom. Is this correct? There is no reset button on the new outlet. Can the construction company be fined for not working to code?

2007-11-24 14:04:57 · 11 answers · asked by mismicma 1

Anyone know about “DirectBuy”….Is it a money saver as they claim….I hear some good things on how they can save you money on materials for home repairs…then I hear some bad things on how its just a rip off to get you to join .....and you would be better off with out them…. If anyone is a member or you know some one who has dealings with them …..can you please tell me your experience …going to replace my kitchen cabinets soon ….and I know this can be a costly task…so I want to get the best deals possible…thanks for your replies…

2007-11-24 13:45:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a bare wall i decorated last year by hanging silver ball ornaments in varied lengths on. I was shocked at how nice it looked. i want to utilize this space again but, i need a new idea...

2007-11-24 12:56:28 · 3 answers · asked by shutters 2

i want to buy the river by atlantic (DVD Cabinet) but the only color is espresso, i want it to be black, is espresso close enough to black to be unnoticeable?

2007-11-24 12:27:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

plz I will take any ideas.

2007-11-24 12:08:26 · 2 answers · asked by shanipooh2004 1

2007-11-24 12:05:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i recently found some black lacquer furniture, at a consignment shop, i knew it had been so hard to find these days as it was discontinued some years ago, my mother use to have a intire bedroom set long ago, but she sold it, i was so anxious to fine some and by luck i did, the two pieces were in mint condtion, and i was able to bid down the two pieces for only 50.00 a piece, now i need some advice on how to decorate my bedroom with them, as the lady told me i have to be careful about how i decorate with them, so can some one tell me can i go with floral colors, maybe some deep burgundy, greens, golds lil bit asian, rot iron bed , some one plz give some good examples, the lady that sold them to me say stay away from creams and solid whites and black, she said the two tables are enough black, to use in ur bedroom, i plan to use for tv table for my tv. all opinions excepted male are female input. thanks.

2007-11-24 11:53:50 · 2 answers · asked by blk_female_x 2

I need ideas on how to store / hide all of my christmas presents from the kids now that they're a little older... especially two really large ones I got. A pool table and a large HCTV.

I really want them to be a surprise and we don't have much space.

I can't hide them under my bed since I have a platform with no space underneath. They could find them in the garage. They're too heavy for the attic. I don't have friends/relatives close by to ask.

2007-11-24 11:27:39 · 4 answers · asked by Genie♥Angel 5

Well with winter soon starting up we usually burn our woodstove in our basement. Our computer desk is about 3 feet away from the woodstove, the monitor is about 5, and the computer is about 7. Keep in mind how hot woodstoves get, and would you recomend moving it? I would just have it not in a corner like facing the corner. Tell me what you think. Thanks

2007-11-24 10:57:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 10:50:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 10:35:40 · 4 answers · asked by claire 1

2007-11-24 09:39:44 · 19 answers · asked by Beacher 7

I am fixing up my house in order to sell it and just want to fix some things cosmetically. My kitchen is small - 13' 9" x 9' 11" - and has honey colored cabinets and white appliances. Unfortunately, the person I bought it from installed green countertops, and so I'm stuck with that color. I'm buying a light golden colored floor (think watered down gold). What color should I paint the walls? I have burgundy accents in the room, but I was afraid burgundy paint would make the room look smaller. Suggestions?

2007-11-24 02:10:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have looked on google and can't find any sites of suppliers of roll top baths in France but I know there must be.
Any information would be greatly appreciated, thankyou.

2007-11-24 01:55:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was wondering how long the cement sand mix used as a grout between slabs takes to go off. I used a mixture of between 3 or 4 of sand to 2 of cement. I used a dry mix.

2007-11-23 22:11:11 · 5 answers · asked by Derek W 2