| Decorating & Remodeling |
| How long before I can paint wet plaster and coving? |
Hi i would leave the surface for a couple of days to allow it to dry out completely check for any water marks if there is water marks you will have to coat them with an oil based undercoat allow to... |
| How can I get wrinkles out of my new silk drapes? |
I would just iron them on a medium heat setting with a press cloth between the fabric and the iron. Silk is not a delicate fabric like everyone seems to believe. I regularly wash silk blouses in t... |
| Does anybody have any good ideas for designing a purple room for teenagers? |
Well, I don't have a website you could go to, but there's is an American Girl book called: "Groom your room : terrific touches to brighten your bedroom!" You could check it out ... |
| How do you get glued-on foam carpet backing off a tile floor? |
I'm sorry your have a labor intensive situation. Depending on the glue used, I would recommend mineral spirits and a razor blade scraper being very careful not to scratch the tiles. I wouldn&#... |
| How much does it cost, on an average, to stage a home? |
I disagree with the previous answers. Just Google home stagers and check out their work and prices (in your area). It's better to get a local person so you don't pay for drive time.
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| I'm a 21 year old married girl and i want bathroom design ideas haha! Young fun and no paint? |
K Mart I have seen has some really cool vintage paintings and things like that. I saw some that had a 50s girl on it with a surfboard and a coca cola. It looked like an old advertisement. Then t... |
| How can I tell what kind of wood my bedroom furniture is made of? |
You can try their web site. There was nothing found with the number you provided, but maybe if you browse the collections, you may find your set. Good luck. ... |
| How do you make your garage/yard sale more noticeable and more successful? |
After years as an avid garage-saler, I would say the most important thing is signs (however, many communities are starting to restrict them, so check with yours first - you may also be required to ... |
| What are good things to decorate a guys bathroom with? |
A long time ago I got an ex this little plastic tube filled with green goo that behaved similarly to an hour glass. It reminded me of Super Man, which he was obsessed with. He told me that he put... |
| I have a dark cherry wood sleigh bed with matching furniture and want a dark room to sleep in..decorating tips |
First thing I would purchase would be room darkening shades for your windows. I purchased mine through JC Penney, but there may be other retailers who also carry them. Cherry wood furniture is ve... |
| How to you calculate linear feet when calculating for cupboards? |
Just measure the width of the cabinets and that's linear feet.
ie: 10' of cabinets = $61 to $68 X 10' equals $610 to $680 !! ... |
| What is a good Mediterranean color for a kitchen? |
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| How much should it cost to tack 5 areas of carpet back down after hard wood floors were laid? |
Depends where you live and if you are going to hire a handyman or a contractor. In Northern California where wages are high a contractor would charge about $250 to $350. ... |
| Where can I find a foldable mattress for a fold up cot? |
JC Penney
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| What would be different options for a back splash? |
Actually, you have a lot of inexpensive options, but most will take a major time contribution. Of course, you can head to your local tile store, home depot or lowes to find either an inexpensive s... |
| What's the best way to hang heavy items on walls with steel studs behind them ? |
SNAPTOGGLE Toggle Bolts.
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| What questions should i ask in choosing a contractor? |
I have a detailed article on my web site on just this subject. It's written specifically for the San Francisco Bay Area. But a lot of the advice is universal.
Take a look. ... |
| How do I get old paint off of my old oak wood floor? |
Try rubbing with a small amount of denatured alcohol (I have also used rubbing alcohol). I used an old wash cloth and it worked well ... |
| How many drops do you get from a standard roll of wallpaper? |
The standard width is 60cm and length 10m. The walls are usualy between 2.2 and 2.6 meters high. So you will get about 4 drops.
If there is a pattern you need to match it. The rolls have informa... |
| I need some ideas for cheap table decorations for my wedding? |
Congratulations!
Aside from color motifs, do you have any other theme that you'd want to consider? The most common centerpiece is flowers and/or candles. You can place blue candles in a bow... |
| How do you remove water spots out of pine furniture to finish? |
Not to be a smart alec, but you may want to reconsider paint. Water damage on unfinished pine goes deep into the wood, because pine is pretty soft and porous. Unfortunately you've compounded t... |
| What degree do I need for a good interior design job? |
Quite honestly, when it comes to interior design, it is less about the degree you carry and more about your talents.
The ONLY thing I would really take into consideration between the two differe... |
| Has anyone any tips or ideas about building a wooden house in Ireland? |
I'm interested in this too. I found this firm
www.benfieldatt.co.uk/
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| How do I find out if the antique chairs I have are worth anything? |
the best thing to do would be to contact an antique dealer in your area. What is valuable in one part of the country/world is not as valuable in other areas.
(and just because something is old do... |
| Even though it is recommended against, what type of mortar do I need to install over vinyl? |
I have done this with varying levels of success. One thing you should do, if you aren't going to expend the effort to remove the vinyl is rough it up, at the very least.
The mortar (usua... |
| Do I have to paint a wall white before painting it? |
You have to use a primer on it first and primer comes in colors so you can pick one close to your final color. If you do not use primer on such an intense color before painting you could have some... |
| What's a good kind of paint to use to keep the doggy toys and nails from scuffing/scratching the walls? |
I would spackle and sand the scratches. To cover the imperfections, TSP the walls before painting, use a good stain blocking primer like Zinsser and a thick, washable paint like Behr or Valspar. ... |
| What is a good way to store shells and other small breakable things? |
I would find a clear sealable container or even a really nice shadow box & fill it with a ton of sand to cushion it. You can most likely find sand at any craft (Michael's) or home improvem... |
| How well do these Chinese handicrafts fit your home decor? |
I 'm afraid you are violating Y!A rules by promoting your business on this site. ... |
| What colors should I use, and what kinds of furniture can I arrange my room with to make it a modern style? |
Don't be afraid of Red however consider doing just one wall as an accent wall......always prime b4 appling red. Choose your red carefully, maybe a nice cranberry, deep & rich, Get as fu... |
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