| Decorating & Remodeling |
| What materials to have and bring for a romantic bathtub setting? |
buy a dozen roses,peel the pedals off and spred them in the tub,around the tub and a few on the floor buy the tub. go to your local Hallmark store and buy some candles red.look for (hearts and flow... |
| How do I remove really old wall paper? |
I have just completed redecorating my own bedroom. I had 13 year old wallpaper on my walls that was prepasted and then extra paste was put on to keep the wallpaper up. It was quite a task to take... |
| What is a good personal office color that encourages productivity and clear vision? |
This should help you find the color you need:
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| I have wood panelling in my house and am looking to cover/paint it, best ways? Suggestions? |
If your panelling is in good condition and it doesn't require sanding, began by putting a good primer on it Afterwards, you may want to begin with a base coat and then your top, coat. Once yo... |
| What are the pros and cons of a fiberglass shower/tub unit versus an acrylic? |
Get the fiberglass shower/tub and use WORKS for the cleaning. Use it once a week and it will stay clean. ... |
| How do you find an engineer to work with when building a house? |
I suggest calling an architect. Architects are schooled in structural engineering though not to the extent that PE's (Professional Engineer) are.
The ploy is to ask the architect for a PE ... |
| I want to give my bathroom a tuscan mediterranian look. Any ideas or pictures? |
ideas here are for kitchen and bedroom, but you could use them for the bathroom too
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| Where can I buy gothic type windows that can open for my home? |
Depends on where you live, but most window places will custom make windows. ... |
| How do You make a bed and build a house All I know is that you go to plans? |
the Internet is a good source to find the know how on practically everything that one needs to build. hit any serve engine with what you want info, and like magic, one gets detail instructions on t... |
| How would i apply a product to a cement wall temporarily that would be somewhat durable? |
The clear carton sealer made by 3M is about the best thing that i can think of that really sticks good and will peel off later. You can buy it at the supermarket.
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| What is the best way to cut a kitchen countertop? |
You can use your circular saw, get a new smooth cut blade and clamp a straight edge to the bottom of the counter top 1 1/2" away from the desired cut. A level works well. Run your circular s... |
| What does a professional painter usually charge to paint a room? |
15X18 is a pretty big room. You're looking at 3 gallons for 2 coats.
I use to paint in GA for years, and I would say for just walls, no ceilings or trim, without spackling nail holes and crac... |
| How should I determine whether my old hardwood floor should be refinished? |
I would start by going at the paint spatters. If it looks good when you are done, leave it at that, but if you still want it to look better, then go for the refinishing. ... |
| Dose anybody know where to find affordable, good furniture? |
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| What kind of tape should I use to protect my plaster (not wallboard) walls when hanging art? |
It's true, it will help protect your wall. Masking tape or painters tape is good. Don't use tape that's hard to remove, it could cause damage. I have used scotch tape with small fini... |
| What kind of window treatments should I use on extremely small windows? |
If you keep it simple by using a valance the small window will not be over dressed. Use a roman shade or blinds for privacy. ... |
| How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint? |
Put some rubbing alcohol on a rag and wipe a small area. If paint comes off then it is water borne, if not, then it's oil. Having said that, you can use a primer like Benjamin Moore's Fre... |
| What makes a couch a quality piece of furniture? |
It should cost $4000 and up otherwise it's crappy. ... |
| What kind of floors in my new house? |
If you can afford it, definitely hardwood! Kids are gonna trash carpet, and you're right, ceramic is cold and hard ... also, the grout is impossible to keep clean in common areas.
Also, ev... |
| Do you know any websites where I can see rooms before and after being decorated? |
awesome decorating ideas for all ages
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| How do you paint a really high ceiling? |
Yuck. I have the same problem in our foyer. I ended up just painting what I could and then hiring a painting crew to come in and finish up. My thought process was that I could minimize the cost ... |
| What kind of flooring is good for a residential elevator cab? |
Before installing your flooring for your elevator cab, you must consider how much the material weighs when you install it. Adding a significant amount of weight to the cab can cause problems to the... |
| Where can I find a bathtub that fits a 59"-wide bathroom? |
your bathtub should be 60". Drywall covers it 1/2 inch at each end. Any Home Improvement store will have a 60" tub. ... |
| How can I measure the humidity in a room? |
With a simple device known as a humistat, available at home repair stores. ... |
| Is it always neccesary to strip paint from wood before re-painting it? |
no, but do a light sanding to get rid of any slick finish after degreasing. You only need sand and strip if the paint has serious build up or is not sticking well to the wood. Good luck ... |
| What is the risk of hiring someone without insurance to paint my house? |
Do not panic, these are the various possible ailments one can face when they enter an old age, this may happen to anyone and wouldn't it be better if every one takes up the precautionary measu... |
| What do you feel are the key needs in closet design? |
I think I would have a bank of drawers in the center with a smaller top drawer for jewelry with cubicles above for your shoes. Then on one side of the bank, I would put shelves for sweaters and pu... |
| Is it possible to divide a bedroom into two by putting up a drywall? |
yes it is totally possible.
my dad is a builder/contracter and does things like that all the time.
dry wall is more expensive and takes a little more time and if you have carpet you have to cut ... |
| What is the best method of removing wallpaper? |
The easiest, and cheapest method that worked for me was to buy a scoring tool (any home improvement store would carry them)and use it as directed, to poke tiny holes in the surface of the paper. Wh... |
| How do you paint thermafoil cabinets? |
try asking the paint dept at Lowes or Home Depot. I am not sure what Therma foil is. I would imagine that you would use good metal paint. I am not sure.
Kelli ... |
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