| Decorating & Remodeling |
| How do I lift a platform bed off the floor a few inches? |
place 2 x 4s flat on the floor, they are called sleepers, build them the size of your box spring and wah-la. ... |
| How much does it cost to put an upstairs in a one story house? |
that's a loaded question, you have to remember the spread footings in your existing home has to support what you put above it. To determine whether you need to revise your current foundation,... |
| How does one remove formica discoloration when replacing a cooktop? |
The exposed area has faded throught time. I don't believe you will be ablt to restore the faded formica back to what it looked like when it was new. ... |
| What is the best and easiest and fastest way to get wallpaper glue off of the walls? |
heat gun ... |
| What questions do I want to ask when searching for a contractor to finish a basement? |
Do you pick your feet in Poughkeepsie? ... |
| What are good flooring options for a cottage that won't be winterized? |
Most quality laminates are meant to serve interiors which are not environmentally controlled all year long. You just have to make sure you're getting the good stuff. Ask your seller about th... |
| How do i remover dry emulsion paint from my wooden floor? |
hot soapy water,mop & bucket should do the trick! ... |
| What is the proper way to paint bull nose wall corners? |
You can buy a special corner paintbrush at Home Depot, Lowe's or any Hardware Store. They are specially made for wall corners and edging and work great. ... |
| What is the proper way to dress a bed? What is the difference bet. a duvet and a bedspread or bedcover? |
well well, you do have a question here. Sometimes I wonder myself why they have to have so many names. I guess Its Money is the bottom line, it you didnt make it different the people would be sayi... |
| Where can I find pictures of 1940's Interiors to use for inspiration for Decorating? |
check you local library. If they do not have they can get information through an inter library loan. ... |
| How much can I expect to pay for having an oil painting on canvas framed? |
DEPENDS ON THE SIZE, IF IT IS A STANDARD SIZE AND YOU CAN PURCHASE IT ALREADY MADE THEN ALOT CHEAPER THAN HAVING ONE MADE TO ORDER ... |
| How do you stop a wool rug from leaving bits everywhere? |
sorry to say, this is an inevitable problem with wool rugs when you first get them. after the wool has been hooked or knotted, it's shaved or trimmed so that the pile will be all one uniform l... |
| What's the difference between panel curtains and regular curtains? |
A panel is each curtain or drapery section. Example: a large window may take 4 or 6 panels of to cover it properly where a narrow window may take only 2. Draperies are pleated at the top and go i... |
| What color should i paint my living room if i have a taupe color couch? |
play around with the Sherwin Williams color visualizer to find something that you like. It is the best paint visualizer on the web, imho. I like how their color palette is laid out, I like that you... |
| What color drapes would go good with a burgundy and gold/beige accented jacquard bedding set? |
What color are the walls?
If they are white, ivory, or beige, get gold drapes.
Then add some gold throw pillows, too.
Repeat the burgundy, gold, and beige in other small accessories.
If you dec... |
| What color carpet should I replace my old carpet with? |
You have a lot of color on the walls. I would stick with a deep/medium beige to match the trim. ... |
| How important is it to prime sheetrock before painting? What about if I am painting over existing paint? |
You definitely need to prime new sheetrock to seal the drywall and prepare it for paint. Sheetrock that is already painted generally doesn't need priming unless you are painting over a gloss f... |
| How do I get the distressed look on my cabinets if they are already painted white? |
You might try using a fine (220 grit or greater) sand paper and wearing down a few spots where normal aging would most often appear. More in some spots than others and not the same on each door. ... |
| What color should i paint my front door? |
I recommend a shade of red (it's a superstition that a red front door brings good luck to a home). Depending upon the color of your brick, you might try a barn or brick color of red (a little... |
| How do I figure what a small addition onto my house will cost? |
I don't know if this will help you....but we live in one of the burned out areas of San Diego..Mountains...out here the rebuilding costs vary greatly depending on the Contractor....from $150.... |
| Do any of you know if there is a funeral flower arrangement book in the market? |
Contact an established local florist in your area. The florist would have several books on funeral flowers and could either sell you some of their books or give you a good source of where to secur... |
| Does anyone have any ideas on how I could decorate my sons room? |
Buy some of those racks that are made to display die cast cars and let him start a collection of Nascar themed Hotwheels and Matchbox cars....these make a great replacement for pictures. If Hotwhee... |
| What kind of spray paint should I use? |
Yes - the Krylon spray paints are very good.
Make sure you clean the beds as best as you can first before using the spray paint. ... |
| Are painting a ceiling the same or lighter color than your wall still in style? |
right now the ceiling being painted is in... just saw it on Oprah :) but they are painting the ceiling the bright color and making the walls the neutral, I think it is a really neat look. ... |
| What are good pool hall colors when all the furniture is green? |
Almost any shade of brown would work with any shade of green furniture. A dark mocha (brown) would look mah'velous - but if you're wanting to lighten up the room, you could try a lighter ... |
| What is an average cost to finesh a basement? |
You will need to get two or three estimates for this type of basement. ... |
| When finishing a basement, what type of ceiling works best acoustically? |
Definately go with a suspended acoustical ceiling. It muffles noise, is easy to install, and you can set fluorescent light fixtures into the grid. The article "Install a Suspended Grid Ceiling... |
| Does anyone know where I can find inexpensive decorative boxes made out of really thick paperboard? |
Target has them and I think Ikea does too. I have also seen them at Home Goods, but you can't depend on that because their stock changes.
You also might try somewhere like Staples or Offic... |
| What do you think about a big red comfy sectional sofa? |
DW is right on.
If I had nothing but a big red sofa, I would die happy.
Go for it!
If you get tired of it after a hundred years, throw a cover over it. ... |
| How often do I water a Noble Fur Christmas Tree? |
You should be able to find a bottle of additive to keep it fresh longer. This is available in most places that sell real Christmas Trees, this includes retailers like Target or Home Depot. It is ... |
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