| Decorating & Remodeling |
| Is it okay to put a crockpot in a plastic cauldron? |
You don't need to heat the water to get fog from dry ice. I used to throw dry ice in the pool and the kids thought I was cooking them.:-) Just put a piece of wood under the crock pot and you... |
| What are the major holidays that furniture stores have the big sales? |
Labor Day is one of the biggest for furniture. Many stores do offer great deals at the end of the year January Clearance before they have to do their taxes. I'd say the end of the year clearan... |
| How many working hours would I need to demolish a brick house? |
Why not just finish building it? Your life must be as messed up as mine. ... |
| How do you make an upholstered headboard that attaches to the bed? |
What I would do is to make the type that attaches to the wall but before doing the upholstery attach a couple of 4x4 boards that would reach from the floor to about half way up the headboard. These... |
| I just received the shark floor steamer as a wedding gift and it's broke. How can I return to manufacturer? |
Look for a sticker with the serial and model number and then call the manufacturer. They'll tell you what to do. ... |
| How do you sign up for a home remodeling show? |
GO to HGTV.com, nd TLC.com and they have applications for all the shows. Sometimes they want videos or pictures, essays, whatever - most all of the shows you watch on TV will be on the network web... |
| How do I get my blanket to stay on my couch? |
Use the stuff that you put under rugs to make them not slip or the stuff you use to line the inside of your kitchen cabinets. You can buy it in different sizes at walmart and then cut it down to t... |
| How long after painting a bread box can food be stored in it? |
and a box of the arm n hammer baking soda/powder which ever it is. like the one you put in your fridge for smells ... |
| How do you choose the right fabric for curtains? |
Most fabric stores have personnel to help you. In the Home Dec section many are labeled 'drapery weight'.
Have fun! ... |
| How do I remove paint from cement patio to have prepared for tiles? |
This can be done a couple of ways, depending on the current situation with the paint.
If the paint is fairly thick and already pealing, you may be able to simply use a high powered water pressur... |
| Is it possible for a Queen Size Canopy bed set to fit a full size mattress and boxspring? |
yes it will just take some wood slates and fasten them to the box spring and if you dont like the overhang just put a skirt on it and if you keep kicking it just padd it with some tuing insulation<... |
| How many Christmas strands of Christmas lights can you plug into one another? |
I saw this on Mythbusters the other day.
They said no more than 10, then tested in on the tree and the tree caught fire.
5 was the one where it didn't catch, so maybe 4 or 5 tops. ... |
| How long does it take to install laminate floors? |
1500 square feet of laminate floors can be installed in a weekend, or a couple of days, including removing old carpets, etc... It goes down quickly and really is not difficult. Figure about 4 days ... |
| What is the best way to strip off wood-chip wallpaper ? |
Yes you need a wall scratcher, which is a small hand held device with small sharp wheels, that cut through the layers of paint etc, to the wall and thus let water get in (steam stripper). After whe... |
| How much can we expect to pay for a home extension? |
Kind of hard to give you an answer on this, why dont you get free estimates from contracters in your area also make sure they are licensed, or get referrals. but maybe about 75K for an add on. ... |
| What is the best brand of Vinyl replacement windows to use? |
Simonton windows are the best by far! I install windows for a living and rarely have a call back on these windows. ... |
| Is there a right and wrong way to attach a plug to a lamp cord? |
no it doesn't really matter for a lamp cord but sometimes one of the cords have a small white line down the side that would be the neutral side ... |
| How often do people who remodel their homes end up selling them and their property? |
~*~It is because after a remodel you have the best chance of getting the maximum amount of money for your house. A remodeled house is in the best shape and the most desirable to perspective buyers.... |
| Any good sites to give me bedroom remodelling ideas? |
hey! i think the first answerer is the bestest! even though gharexpert is funnyful sounding you have to have an account to go on the website ... |
| What is the most efficient way to stay cool during the summer in my bedroom and at low cost? |
Make sure to open windows and let cool morning air in. Use a box fan in the window to pull in cool air. Then close up the window as the day warms. Also, keep the sunlight out with a blind or tap... |
| Where should I store my towels in my apartment? |
You can roll them neatly and leave them stacked up in a wicker basket on the floor in the bathroom. ... |
| What colour sofa set will look good with Lilac colour walls? |
Any shade of gray looks great with lilac. You can also try a white or beige sofa. If you're not afraid of color green is quite nice too. ... |
| What is the average cost to build a small (600 sq foot) loft? |
about 2000 for the space give or take a little. ... |
| On exterior windows, how can you put the decorative lines to give a more colonial feel? |
I'm not sure where you buy it now but they make a self-adhesive tape which imitates the look of leaded glass. I'd call some local glass shops. If they don't have it, they can probabl... |
| I am builgings a guitar, can anyone give my ideas, possible colour schemes or general ideas? |
I suggest making a body shaped like a Gibson SG, either Ibanez's, or a B.C. Rich Warlock because those are cool. I suggest going with your favorite color. Try to get a sunburst look with these... |
| How much on average does it cost to reupholster a couch? |
National Guild of Master Upholsterers asked that question of all their members, once. The spread was amazing. AND every upholsterer said their price was "average" GO FIGURE!
That be... |
| Are they any websites with tips/ideas on accessorising a room? |
Hey Dear
One website is there which helps you in decorate their home
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| What types of companies sell stuff from old houses? |
A salvage company would take bits and pieces from old buildings/houses/barns and resell them. ... |
| How can i turn my bedroom into a new york city style apartment? |
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| Does anyone have any unique ideas for decorating a meditation room? |
light green walls are said to create a sense of calm
make sure you have a CD player in there for some mood music.
Water fountain for the calming effects
I love the idea of floor pillows.
If it... |
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