Decorating & Remodeling - December 2007

As you can tell we are not scared of color we are looking at painting our new livingroom, and bought a nice deep plum sofa. We are looking for color suggestions, and decorating ideas.
This place is great for getting great ideas.

2007-12-05 11:23:06 · 11 answers · asked by Autumn 1

is there a difference between having double glazed windows or windows with trickle vents?

also which one is better at dealing with condensation?

2007-12-05 11:11:57 · 2 answers · asked by JB 4

I bought a Yankee candle today And I'm thinking of buying
a few as gifts I bought vanilla sugar cane.If you were receiving
one want scent would you like?
Thanks.

2007-12-05 11:09:10 · 15 answers · asked by soccermom 6

Can i put this on the top of tiles

2007-12-05 10:30:00 · 1 answers · asked by Patsygirl 2

In my basement there is a fairly large room that all we have in there is a pool table,a small bar, and a poker table. I want to make this room into a hangout or a party room. Either just to watch some games down there, play some 360, or party. We are gonna put a 42 inch hi-def tv on the wall. One of my friends said that I can have his foosball table, and of course we will put some couches in there. What else can be put in this room to make it the "ultimate hangout" for me and my friends?

2007-12-05 09:33:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a pine banister that is gloss varnished. Can I stain over it with OAK stain?

2007-12-05 09:28:23 · 7 answers · asked by SharkBite 1

Hi I bought a pink paint for my bedroom that I thought would be more like a berry stain or strawberry icecream but now its bright, luminous almost neon pink. I dont have the receipt anymore but do you think I could take it back to the store and ask them to tint it a little more? Or is there a DIY tint kit I could buy to tone the color down a bit? I was hoping for something softer, grayer even.

2007-12-05 09:27:33 · 4 answers · asked by MonkeyMama 6

Just painted the bathroom door and now it won't close.

Can anyone explain this?

2007-12-05 09:11:17 · 5 answers · asked by pookiepoo 2

2007-12-05 09:09:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to have one of those decorator come out. Maybe Desgin on a Dime or something like that .

2007-12-05 08:45:55 · 2 answers · asked by fwalker 3

carpets wallpaper or paint and bedding. im in my 50 so i don't want anythink youngish.

2007-12-05 08:38:05 · 19 answers · asked by blackpool lass 7

I keep hearing about Highpoint North Carolina but is their furniture really cheaper? The room store you can buy a nice sofa for about $800 but am I going to find lower prices in Highpoint, NC?

2007-12-05 07:37:43 · 9 answers · asked by youngk 1

2007-12-05 07:17:29 · 8 answers · asked by babyjazzdcunn 1

We are thinking of puting concrete counters in the kitchen. we have a small galley kitchen and looking for sompthing differnt. What dose everybody think?

2007-12-05 07:03:34 · 4 answers · asked by bsisser0 2

Not sure if that's the name of it. But it's suppose to remove sticky glue??

2007-12-05 07:03:15 · 12 answers · asked by M 2

Do I just need to get a Michigan food license, and find a place (for ex., a church kitchen) to do my cakes out of? (or vice versa?) I do not have the means right now to have a seperate kitchen out of my home. Has anybody else done this? I have looked at the state of agriculture web site, but found it gives little information.

2007-12-05 06:04:39 · 1 answers · asked by twisted_charmer 2

2007-12-05 05:26:44 · 26 answers · asked by dshworthsoftball 2

2007-12-04 23:34:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-04 22:47:39 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-04 21:43:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My room mate recently moved out, and I'm not planning on getting another one anytime soon. This leaves me with a spare bedroom in my house that I'm free to do what I like with, but I'm not sure what to do with it. A Library/study is a good idea, but I don't really have the carpentry skills to make it look great, and professionals are expensive. I'm a single 20-something, so something crazy like a pool table or game room or entertainment room is conceivable, but I dunno if that's the way I want to go.

So, any suggestions for me? And, out of curiosity, what would you yourself do personally (i.e., not necessarily what you'd recommend for me)

2007-12-04 16:04:30 · 13 answers · asked by Eli 6

Is it possible to buy replacement slats for vertical blinds rather than the whole works? I like the blinds, I just want a new look...I'm kinda of changing the motif of my living room.

2007-12-04 12:44:19 · 2 answers · asked by LolaCorolla 7

It is a 'walkthru' kitchen w/ darkish maple cabinets. Will also be tiling the floor...I am thinking a shade of burgundy.

2007-12-04 12:36:22 · 8 answers · asked by Jack L 2

My mother was wearing gloves when she put the lights on the tree. I wondered if it was really necesary.

2007-12-04 11:38:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a small living room with a 2 story vaulted ceiling (popcorn-white) and a wood moldingborder about 4' high. I want two good colors to paint both parts that go together well for the separation between the molding. I was thinking maybe a darker color on top and lighter on bottom. I have creme color couches and light wood floors. I always seem to go with neutral colors but wanted to maybe add some slight color. Any help is appreciated. I am a single male that likes a more masculine look...in other words no pinks lol

2007-12-04 11:18:17 · 7 answers · asked by flafuncop 2

Anyone know of any sites on decorating with style that don't cost much. I've been making origami to decorate the ceilings, for example. Or does anyone have any clever fun ideas?

2007-12-04 10:42:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know of a website where you can virtually build homes? If so please tell me!

2007-12-04 10:32:42 · 2 answers · asked by V H 2

So I have a basement that is about 70% underground. About once or twice a year, it rains enough for water to get in. There is a sump pump, which pumps most of it out, and keeps the basement dry the rest of the time. But a little water gets in all around and it wicks into the carpet. It isn't bad, since it only wicks for about 3 feet all around the outside walls, and it only really happens about once or twice a year, but still, I don't like it. Also, the walls are framed about 6-8 inches from the foundation, so the walls stay dry and get good air movement.

But I was wondering about putting in another floor that will take the water better. I have already ruled out tile, since the floor is very uneven. And the ceiling is about 7', so I don't want to put leveling compound in, since this might raise the floor too much.

Is there a recommended flooring that would work well for this?

2007-12-04 10:25:47 · 4 answers · asked by Take it from Toby 7

2007-12-04 08:41:10 · 2 answers · asked by Gina A 1

The orginial application of the clear coating did not coat evenly. There are dull areas of the garage floor that are not covered well.
Thank-you

2007-12-04 08:36:21 · 3 answers · asked by Terry E 1