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| Does anyone know any good sites with photos of polished plaster, venetian plaster or stucco veneziano? |
Hi There
Just found this question by chance as I'm doing a school project on italian paint finshes. I just came by this site the other day and am using some of the phots from it: ... |
| What is the difference between Interior designers, and Interior decorators? |
In the most strict sense a Designer creates the design of whatever, and either has subs who craft the designers ideas, or offers them to a homeowner to find the end result.
A decorator, by th... |
| What wall color is nicest for a master bathroom? |
Some spa colors are good. Cool greens and blues with white accents would be relaxing and inviting. I prefer the colors of water. You could also give it a Tuscan look with yellow-gold and cream. ... |
| How to coordinate colors in adjoining rooms? |
I think the blue & the olive could flow, providing they hues are similar. I popped "Olive Harvest" (# PPOC - 53) into the Behr online paint visualizer, and it suggest blues like "... |
| How much grout and thin set to use when installing floor tile? |
Call either the manufacturer of the products, or contact
the place where you bought the tile. Try HomeDepot they
sometimes have classes for customers to install their own
tile. ... |
| Lights for decking to create an effective ambience? |
I've used small holiday lights, orange and white. I strung them through my trees and along my fence line and they provide plenty of light. I recommend at least one strand of white to add enoug... |
| Is there something I can use to keep dried flowers from falling apart? |
Aquanet hair spray. Aerosol.
Never use it on your hair, but it does put a protective coating on dried flowers. I used it on my dried roses - they kept for years. ... |
| How difficult is it to enlarge a fireplace? |
You need professional advice with this one, not only is there a question of how patent the flue is after years of disuse, you also have to consider how to strengthen the chimney breast to support t... |
| How do I isolate sound between two rooms without using a door? |
The doors won't mean anything if the walls are paper thin. Which can be soundproofed by the material is not cheap, and you'd have to rip the wall open.
There's cheaper way like us... |
| What is the flooring called thats like wood laminate flooring but? |
It's just peel and stick tile. Very similar to the old school flooring tiles, but better designs/colors. Lowe's sells it. They have some that is pretty cheap and it goes up to fairly e... |
| What is an easy way to take of wallpaper? |
You will be surprised that fabric softener works amazingly on taking off wall paper... put it on your stubborn spots and give it 30 minutes and it should come off. ... |
| Are water fountains good in the bedroom? |
The spiritual connection to the physical world is about harnessing the positive energy that surrounds us through the ancient Chinese art of placement, arrangement and connectivity known as Feng shu... |
| What is the best matteress for a queen size? |
I had the tempurpedic and couldnt stand it!
I just recently bought a Sealy Posturpedic queen size at Art Van on sale for about $700 and i love it.
Depending on your area...I also heard they h... |
| What are some cute ideas to decorate a corkboard? |
You can outline the corkboard with whatever your fave color is of those little pom pom balls type things, and put cute little things that u get in scrapbook kits ( ribbons, etc.) between the pictur... |
| How do I evenly stain a parquet floor? |
You really can't. It depends is it oak parquet or maple? Maple by far is harder to stain either its parquet or planks. Then parquet doesn't stain as evenly because of the glue they use to... |
| How can i get rid of my popcorn ceiling? |
put plastic down take a pump up sprayer with water and spray 6x6 sections scrape off with a 12 in broad knife and you will need to finish the drywall and joints underneath cuz they didnt do it b 4 ... |
| How do I paint my exterior steel front door? |
I would suggest a paint specifically designed for metal. While completely stripping it isn't neccessary, sanding it down and priming it is always a good idea for doors with outdoor exposure. ... |
| How far out should recessed lighting be from the counter tops, and cabinets? |
Recessed lighting lined up at the edge of the counter top means that you will always be shadowing the light. Placing the lights closer to the cabinets will help get you out of the light, but creat... |
| Where can i get blue prints for my los angeles home? |
First check your local county, or depending how old the home is your local library, they keep the older records. Good luck locating them! ... |
| What color schemes or decorating ideas that include red would be good for a bedroom? |
Go to this site and experiment with some colors to see what works best for you:
... |
| What's the difference between blinds and mini blinds? |
Mini blind have louvers that are only 1" wide (a louver is the horizontal slat). They can be made of plastic, wood, or a combination of these materials. The lower the width, the more horizo... |
| How much are hardwood floors per square foot? |
The price of hardwood floors varies by the type and quality of the wood used.
While there are many expensive brands, I found a very nice oak, 3/4 inch thick and baords about 2 1/2 inches wide, ... |
| Whats the easiest and cheapest way to finish a basement.? |
I've seen basements where the cinderblock walls are painted, and everyone hates them--cold and ugly! And it looks like a cheap finish--sorry if I offended anyone with that type of basement! Op... |
| What is a really good organizing website? I need something to organize all of my clothes and don't have a |
You could by a wardrobe with is basically a freestanding closet but if you do not have room for a dresser then you may not have room for a wardrobe.
If you can get some shelving into your closet... |
| Where is the best place to get an inexpensive area rug? |
Big Lots (or Pic N Save, Ocean State Job Lots, etc.) Any kind of discount/overstocks store is a good bet.
Also, I've gotten lucky at Home Depot.
Also try freecycle.org. You might get one... |
| Do floating tealights in glass bowls make the glass bowls crack? |
I would not expect the small flame of a tea light candle to provide enough heat to crack a fishbowl, but if you floated the bare candle and it could snuggle up under the lip it might. I have been ... |
| How can I paint railroad ties that are currently being used in an outdoor playground? |
I wouldn't paint them! Lumber like this is pretreated to repel water and mildew and won't take a paint well, even if you prime it. If it's older timber, chances are it's emitt... |
| What is the best way to get a smudge off a living room wall? |
Is it a smudge of food, dirt or crayon?
My son colored on my walls and I used a micro-fiber cloth with a little bit of water sprayed on it and it came right off. ... |
| Is it against the law to not have a rail for the steps in your home? |
Not against the law, but if you ever try to sell the house you won't get and U&O certificate without putting up the rail. ... |
| Are you getting ready to rid of unwanted items? |
Check to see if freecycle.com is active in your area. This is a great give away network site. ... |
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