Archive for the ‘Decorating & Remodeling’ Category
What websites offer good advice for interior designing?
jared b asked:
We’re buying an outdated home. Don’t have a huge budget, but would like to have it painted before we move in. I’m not so good with imagining a color theme. Where could I get advice on what colors and furniture arrangement?
Craig Ausley
We’re buying an outdated home. Don’t have a huge budget, but would like to have it painted before we move in. I’m not so good with imagining a color theme. Where could I get advice on what colors and furniture arrangement?
Craig Ausley
Can anyone give advice on choosing recessed lighting for a kitchen?
laurabug12 asked:
We have 12 foot ceilings, honey colored cabinets, formica countertops. Our kitchen isn’t very big and I want something simple. My brother in law is an electrician and able to install them but I don’t know where to begin. Also, we’re on a budget so I don’t want to most expensive. Maybe something I can find at Lowe’s or Home Depot.
Roberto Danekas
We have 12 foot ceilings, honey colored cabinets, formica countertops. Our kitchen isn’t very big and I want something simple. My brother in law is an electrician and able to install them but I don’t know where to begin. Also, we’re on a budget so I don’t want to most expensive. Maybe something I can find at Lowe’s or Home Depot.
Roberto Danekas
Advice on hardwood flooring please?
mattysmom asked:
I am on a limited budget and while I want my floors to look beautiful, I’d also like to be thrifty. I know nothing about hardwood flooring except that I want real wood. Can I cut costs with substituting wood varieties, grade etc. (I really don’t know about wood “grades”) I am looking to put down flooring in my bedroom (12X16), my foyer, dining roon (12X10) my kitchen (12X14). I know what stain color I want, though- a Jacobean stain I saw. I love darker colors. I don’t want a lot of “knots” in the wood, either. Can anyone give me any advice on how to get nice looking floors that don’t look cheap, but don’t break me? Thanks a lot!
Carma Seyller
I am on a limited budget and while I want my floors to look beautiful, I’d also like to be thrifty. I know nothing about hardwood flooring except that I want real wood. Can I cut costs with substituting wood varieties, grade etc. (I really don’t know about wood “grades”) I am looking to put down flooring in my bedroom (12X16), my foyer, dining roon (12X10) my kitchen (12X14). I know what stain color I want, though- a Jacobean stain I saw. I love darker colors. I don’t want a lot of “knots” in the wood, either. Can anyone give me any advice on how to get nice looking floors that don’t look cheap, but don’t break me? Thanks a lot!
Carma Seyller
I need to put carpet in a house we are buying. Any advice on what kind or who to buy from?
MIss.understood asked:
We are on a budget so any money saving tips or things to avoid would be great. I saw Lowes had installation for 30 bucks when you get stainmaster. Is that a good deal? Also, is frieze more expensive? Thanks.
Cicely Maish
We are on a budget so any money saving tips or things to avoid would be great. I saw Lowes had installation for 30 bucks when you get stainmaster. Is that a good deal? Also, is frieze more expensive? Thanks.
Cicely Maish
Can anyone give me some advice on buying furniture for the first time? I am on a very tight budget?
Diana M asked:
I’m going to be a senior in college next year, and I’m moving into a smallish studio apartment off-campus. I don’t have a lot of money (starving college student), so I’m looking for less expensive items (preferably used so it won’t be so bad if they get stains or something). Does anyone have any suggestions on where I should look for good deals on furniture, especially beds and matresses? (My twin-sized bed at home is too small to use when my boyfriend comes to visit, so I need to find a bigger one)
Any advice you can give will be greatly appreciated.
Stanton Somerset
I’m going to be a senior in college next year, and I’m moving into a smallish studio apartment off-campus. I don’t have a lot of money (starving college student), so I’m looking for less expensive items (preferably used so it won’t be so bad if they get stains or something). Does anyone have any suggestions on where I should look for good deals on furniture, especially beds and matresses? (My twin-sized bed at home is too small to use when my boyfriend comes to visit, so I need to find a bigger one)
Any advice you can give will be greatly appreciated.
Stanton Somerset
Budgeting- What is average cost for a Terra Cotta roof?
CRYSTAL W asked:
My husband and I are trying to save some money and budget to replace our existing asphalt roof with a terra cotta one and I wanted to know if any one had an idea on the average cost, our home is only 1100 sq ft. I don’t want to get an estimate just yet because they never take not right now for an answer. thanks!
Shantay Blakelock
My husband and I are trying to save some money and budget to replace our existing asphalt roof with a terra cotta one and I wanted to know if any one had an idea on the average cost, our home is only 1100 sq ft. I don’t want to get an estimate just yet because they never take not right now for an answer. thanks!
Shantay Blakelock
Any software for budgeting in construction?
rob asked:
I work for a construction company, and I need a software that can count for example, how many blocks will I need to build certain wall that is x feet wide and x feet tall and how much concrete will I need to do that. Its more like a material counter or something like that…. I will appreciate all the help I can get, thanks in advance!
Claudia
I work for a construction company, and I need a software that can count for example, how many blocks will I need to build certain wall that is x feet wide and x feet tall and how much concrete will I need to do that. Its more like a material counter or something like that…. I will appreciate all the help I can get, thanks in advance!
Claudia