Decorating & Remodeling - December 2007

I've heard that I should refinish the floors before I paint, because the refinishing could harm the paint on the walls. True?

2007-12-04 08:28:10 · 12 answers · asked by blueangel 2

2007-12-04 08:19:16 · 6 answers · asked by Shorty 3

was climing my porch stairs, and they collapsed under my immense frame. Why did it happen now?

2007-12-04 08:18:58 · 7 answers · asked by Nadine J 1

If anybody knows where the best type of place to buy rope for a low cost is, please let me know and be very specific as to what you are talking about. I don't want some general answer anybody could give like "the drugstore" or something like that, I want the name of a place that I should go to for getting the rope and for the cheapest price!

2007-12-04 08:05:33 · 6 answers · asked by Zick1234 2

find how many packages must be bought for a rectangular ceiling 18 ft by 12ft.

2007-12-04 06:45:46 · 2 answers · asked by jes 1

If the square feet of a room is 100, then how much is that in inches? would that be like a room 10x11?

2007-12-04 06:37:10 · 3 answers · asked by asere 1

starting over and dont have anything. single mom

2007-12-04 05:44:33 · 2 answers · asked by Amber L 1

I really like the chocolate brown leather couches that Pottery Barn sells, but I was warned off of them by a female friend who said that nothing says frat-boy bachelor like a leather couch. What do you think?

2007-12-04 05:44:18 · 6 answers · asked by CuriousDude 2

Where did you go and what kind of luck did you have with them?

2007-12-04 05:28:00 · 6 answers · asked by biology_freak 5

2007-12-04 04:39:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-04 04:03:55 · 2 answers · asked by bluesfan_6363 1

The piece of furniture is a microwave cabinet. The cabinet is light in color. I wanted the piece darker, more of a cherry color. Thanks

2007-12-03 22:47:46 · 3 answers · asked by Judy M 2

I need to modify some hot-air ductworks, and need to buy a few sheets if tin. I'm located near hartlepool in NE england - does anyone know of a reasonably local Sheet metal stockist ?

2007-12-03 22:00:11 · 1 answers · asked by MikeyP 1

2007-12-03 21:41:48 · 2 answers · asked by anil_shaker 2

2007-12-03 21:01:03 · 5 answers · asked by chucha1983 1

I want to get some pictures on decoration or furniture to children. pls devise some websites....
such as company's websites ...
THANKS!

2007-12-03 20:29:24 · 3 answers · asked by world bird 2

my mom and I are thinking of going in halves on a set of pine wood bunkbeds with underbed drawers. Here is a pic of item. http://cgi.ebay.com/TWIN-TWIN-PINE-BUNK-BED-2-DRAWERS_W0QQitemZ200180723547QQihZ010QQcategoryZ38188QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemCost with shipping/tax/shipping insurance would be $442. When we were out shopping around locally to avoid shipping, one furniture place said he would price match if I brought in online info, but when I mentioned one online was pine he laughed and said pine was junk he only sold oak. His was $573( even with free delivery).. I know oak is better, but the cost of pine ones are already a huge stretch of our budget to get my grandkids these beds....is pine going to not be safe? The salesman made it sound like pine would just fall apart. So I didn't know if it was his way to try and sell his, or if pine was really shabby product.

2007-12-03 20:27:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which is a greener way of heating my house, Typical fireplace or a pellet stove?

2007-12-03 19:48:36 · 3 answers · asked by christiantrekkie 4

2007-12-03 19:43:39 · 4 answers · asked by donnabella70 1

2007-12-03 17:13:19 · 21 answers · asked by DanielMike 1

i was thinking of soaking some sheets in different colored dyes, then doing the tie dye technique using bleach. so that the prints would be in color instead of white, i want most of the sheet to be white... do you get it?

would the bleach wreck the fabric? help!

2007-12-03 16:18:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What can I expect to pay for nice carpet or nice laminate wood floors per square foot? Is there a website that will quote this information instantly?

2007-12-03 15:51:49 · 3 answers · asked by rermis 2

I want to lock my door but I cant drill holes in it or the frame to insert a simple "bar lock." Any other ideas? And how hard and expensive would it be to dissasemble my doorknob and attach one with a built in lock???

2007-12-03 15:46:32 · 6 answers · asked by A H 2

leather chair or cloth?

2007-12-03 13:09:18 · 7 answers · asked by Martha C 1

Such as bedroom furniture or sofas.Is it good quality or not worth the money?I have a whole house to furnish and need everything that you can think of.I'm sick and tired of spending money on things that I have to replace in a couple months.Even a good consignment store in houston would be great. Salvation Army can put outrageous prices on furniture pieces that they have.

2007-12-03 13:03:51 · 12 answers · asked by peaches 1

A place in Portland Oregon

2007-12-03 11:23:13 · 3 answers · asked by gidecking 2

I am in the prosess of putting a new plasterboard wall up in my bedroom as am sick of hearing the neighbours, but what is the best stuff to fill it with for best sound absortion , is polystyrene any good , any other suggestions ??

Thanks

2007-12-03 10:55:05 · 7 answers · asked by Mark 4

Ok for christmas we are putting christmas light around my home. And when i was all finished i turn the switch on and no lights turned on???.....need help or advice!!!

2007-12-03 10:26:31 · 3 answers · asked by neron 1

My boyfriend and I were interested in making a lifesize manger to put in our front yard. Does anybody have any tips or ideas to help make this process a little easier?

2007-12-03 08:38:36 · 5 answers · asked by Lisa 1

We had our carpets removed a while ago and installed laminate flooring instead.

As a result, the house is not as warm as it used to be.
Will it help if I add R13 insulation in the basement ceiling ? Will it keep the living room floor (which is just above the basement) warmer ?

On the same manner, will adding another layer of insulation to the attic help in the winter and summer as well ?

As for the mositure barrier paper, if I understand correctly, it should be facing up both cases, right ?

2007-12-03 08:28:32 · 4 answers · asked by answer_man 1