Finding Someone to Replace Fencing?How do I find someone to replace a fence in my back yard?
Preventing Moisture Damage in Ceiling?Help! We recently just redone my daughter's bedroom in our mobile home, replaced the walls and ceiling with drywall. After about 2 months, we noticed the ceiling started to get water spots then led to lots more, so we took the drywall down and re-insulated. Please tell us what to put in the ceiling to prevent this.
Choosing Colors to Coordinate With Gold Curtains?I have deep gold velour curtains, what color rug should I get?
Intermediate Electrical Issue?Had an outlet arc. Now no power in 2 rooms. Both have new 2 pole type QP breakers. On one side are base broad heaters on ground side of breaker they work. The outlets and lights do not work I've check almost everything wires, switches, GFCI's but still no power. What else should I try.
Dying Vertical Blinds?I recently purchased some white vertical blinds. Even though they look great, straight away I realised I got the wrong colour. Somebody mentioned about dying them to the colour I want but I've never done anything like that before. What's the best way of doing this and what kind of dye do I need to buy? Thanks.
Identifying Wallpaper?Can anyone identify this pattern? About 18-20 years old
Ceiling Repair?Our steel roof leaks - can't find out where or why but only a bit after infrequent heavy rains. Would be glad of any tips on a way of ceiling repair that will let through the rain and look OK beside the unaffected ceiling parts.
Looking for Superfresco Wallpaper?Looking for 1 roll superfresco easy paste the wall briquette grey wallpaper. Now discontinued.
Looking for Eisenhart Wallcovering?Looking for Eisenhart Wallcovering LH08464 BLUE DAMASK. Anybody have any of this or know where I can find some? Truly an amateur mistake but it's half up and I'm all out!
Throw Pillows For These Sofas?Could you please suggest the colour of throw Pillows for my living room sofas?
How Do I Fit LED Taper Candles?How do I get an LED taper candle to fit in a candle holder without being wobbly? All the tips I find online are for wax candles. Thanks!
What Colour Throw Pillows For These Sofas?Hello, could you please suggest colours for throw pillows for these sofas?
Sink Color With White Cabinets?Painting our cabinets white and have white with gray veining in the countertops. Stainless appliances. White subway tile backsplash. What color sink should we use? This gray, white or stainless?
Using Paste on Pre-pasted Wallpaper?I am putting pre-pasted wallpaper on a ceiling. Can I use paste in addition to the pre-pasted wallpaper for extra adhesion?
Modern Midcentury Tropical Living Room Advice?Please suggest a color for curtains. Stairwell is going to be black metal modern with cable. Room divider (not up yet) is brown /wood/geometric/ modern slats (between dining room and living room). Walls 16 feet high. Walls pure white. Teal/turquoise rug - see picture (hasn't arrived yet) will be overlapped on existing rug. Should I paint window sills black to match stairs and chimney to give contrast to window area? OR Should I choose a different color curtain other than white?
Using Clorox Tablets In Pool?Can you use Clorox toilet tablets in your swimming pool?
Searching for a Seabrook wallpaper?I'm searching for this wallpaper
What Solar Panel Is Best?I want to convert my house to solar panels. I received a very huge amount of PESCO bills. Now, I decided to convert my house to solar energy systems.
Back Panel of Gas Dryer?I have a new Maytag gas dryer, but it is deeper than my previous dryer. I have removed the back panel to allow extra space for the vent pipe, and so I can close an adjoining door. Is it safe to leave this back panel off? It is not structural.
Electric Out?I live in apartment complex. The electric went off during the night. Went down to main box in communal, keypad showing what I have left in box so that's fine. Nothing tripped and nothing will go back on when I reset trip box in apartment? Nothing's loose and no obvious signs of burn out of a fuse. I phoned the NIE electric and they said they will send out engineer but still waiting. Any sparks on here know what it could be?
Circuit Breaker Issues?I'm planning on opening a bakery in my garage so I've bought a single phase oven and a proofer. I've put a separate circuit breaker for those appliances.
Cover Up for Bad Caulking Job?I live in a condo and have an outside balcony with sliding glass doors. The outside area (around the very top of the doors) has about a 6 foot line of "very chunky and thick" yellow caulking running across it. I've already taken the route of asking for help from complex, but to no avail.
Discontinued Ceiling Paper?Does anyone know the name or make of this ceiling paper or if its still available?
Breaker Box Not Working?I have 250 volts of power from my meter box to my workshop breaker box but nothing is working (lights, outlets, etc.)! Someone please help me with this, I do not know!
Options for Kitchen Remodel?I am in need of some advice. I am so confused on what color do my faucets and hardware need to be if I'm doing white cabinets, a light sage green walls and this countertop. Hubby wants stainless steel appliances but I feel like if we do stainless steel appliances, I can't do the matte black hardware on my cabinets? Any input is appreciated.
Curtain Color Advice?What colour curtains work best for a brown sofa and cream yellow walls?
Curtain Color Advice?What color curtains would match theses walls with brown leather furniture?
Lights Off On Rainmate?What would cause the light off button to not work? Had this Rainmate unit for three weeks and don't want the light on at night?
Mounting a Tri-fold Bed in an Armoire?I am looking for the cheapest way to have a tri-folding bed come out of an armoire.
How to Make Rectangular Bed RisersI have that queen size bedroom set and the frame does not have legs so I was wondering if there is type of special bed risers to help raise my bed frame higher because I'm in need of it.
Help With Color Scheme?What color furniture would go best with this burgandy trim and curtains? I'm also open to different color walls, looking for suggestions. My boyfriend likes a couch set that is dark brown with light brown cushions, would those look okay? If so, what color curtains should I use and should we paint the walls gray or something or leave white?
Looking for Waverly Reverie Wallpaper WK6970?I am trying to find discontinued Waverly Reverie WK6970. I have tried countless wallpaper sites, Amazon, Wayfair, eBay, York, and several retail stores. I only need ONE roll. I started the room thinking I had enough =(
Painting Laminate Countertops?I used matte acrylic paint on my laminate countertops. I love the look, but when I put poly acrylic (water based) over after drying 6 hours it smears the paint. What am I doing wrong?
Rug to Go With Grey SectionalI have a grey sectional, can I use black and grey and white rug with it? I just love black. Can I get all gray or black table in gray for my dinette set?
Trying to Find Raymond Waites Botanique Wallpaper?I am looking for a Raymond Waites wallpaper, Botanique ivory. Is this still available and where can I purchase it?
Spray Painting a Sink and Counter Top?I've been trying to use Rustoleum Tub and Tile spray epoxy on my bathroom counter and sink. Even with good cleaning, sanding, solvent prep, I keep getting a mostly rough finish instead of smooth and glossy. I sand lightly and try again, but the smooth parts are more hit and miss instead of all over. Is there a spray top coat I can use to give it a smooth finish over this difficult spray?
Discontinued Imperial #15932559 Run 8?I need at least 6 double rolls of this.
Discontinued Raymond Waites Wallpaper?I need as much of this as I can get, but at least 6 double rolls. It is Raymond Waites, pattern #595587, run 14, book Village.
Is it Worth Buying a Small Freezer?I am thinking of buying a table-top freezer so that I can freeze down things and then transfer them to the big freezer. I'm hoping that the big one won't get so frosted up. Does anyone else do this and if so, does it work?
Raymond Waites Pattern #595587?I am looking for Raymond Waites pattern #595587. It is part of the Portfolio Collection. Book name Village. Pattern name Conservatory. Color Sage.
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?I have green/blue countertops. The cabinets are like kinda dark wooden. Would Sahara Desert Sand or Navajo Sand paint look good with it? I'm trying to find a color for my walls only. Or what other color for just the walls? I'm doing the floor too, but first I want to find the color for the walls. Can you help me please. I just don't like the way it looks now.
Looking for Discontinued Graham & Brown Super Fresco Wallpaper?I am trying to find two rolls of Graham & Brown, Super fresco, String, Taupe/Brown wallpaper.
Discontinued Graham and Brown Contour Marylou Wallpaper?I'm looking for a discounted Contour Marylou wallpaper from Graham and Brown after a mishap. If anyone can help?
Kitchen Wall and Cabinet Paint Color Advice?I can't change the floor and counter top right now, unless you know a cheap way lol. So with that, any idea on walls or cabinets? To me this is too much green and white.
Creating a Privacy Window With Starch and Fabric?Can you use the liquid starch and fabric or photos to create a privacy window treatment?
Home Trends Bluebirds Border?I am looking for at least 3 yards of the Home Trends, from Walmart, wallpaper border called Bluebirds. I thought I saw it at a thrift store, but now I am unable to find it again. I already have my supply hung, and came up short.
Making Antique White Paint from White Paint?If I add some brown paint to white paint will I have a nice antique white for my farmhouse projects?
Discontinued Graham and Brown Wallpaper?Where can I get one roll of Graham & Brown 13035 wallpaper, dodo white?
Caring for an Unfinished Vintage Lane Cedar Chest?This is a Lane cedar chest from mid-century. The wood of the lid is unfinished, unvarnished, bare wood. The tag inside says it is walnut. The lid is getting more dried out and has some watermarks in places. What is the best way to care for and clean this family heirloom so it will last?
Finding Discontinued Brewster Wallpaper?I desperately need a roll of Brewster wallpaper discontinued Oct. 2019 to repair one damaged strip in bathroom!
What Color Are the Sofa and Curtains in this Photo?Does anyone know what colour is this curtain and also the sofa? I love how bright the room is, but don't know what the colours are.
Curtain Color Advice to Complement Beige Walls?What color curtains would be best? The walls are beige, the tables are black, and couch is gray.
Village Wallpaper?I am looking for a couple of rolls of prepasted Village wallpaper #599601.
Discontinued Ronald Redding EK4222 Wallpaper?I am looking for two double rolls of this wallpaper by Ronald Redding Designs.
Looking for Village Wallpaper Border?I am interested in wallpaper border Village 5801340. Any suggestions where I can find some?
Discontinued York Wallpaper?I am in need of one roll of York Wallcoverings PA130903 to finish my wall. This pattern has been discontinued, but I am hoping that someone still has a roll.
Finding Tienshan Wallpaper Border?I am looking for a place to buy Tienshan Country Bear wallpaper border.
Wiring a 20 Amp Ceiling Fan onto a 15 Amp Circuit?Can a ceiling fan rated for 20a be used with a 15a circuit?
Looking for Williamsburg Gold Gingham Plaid Wallpaper?I am looking for a Williamsburg gold (not yellow or metallic) gingham plaid wallpaper. The squares need to be 1". Does anyone know where I can find this? I have seen every other size and color, but not this combination. Your help would be appreciated.
Finding Discontinued Village Wallpaper?I am looking for any available rolls of Village wallpaper 5801340. Also, any matching border if available. Please let me know where there is stock.
Wallpapering Over a Limewashed Wall?Any idea how to get wallpaper to strick to an old internal Victorian house wall that has previously been limewashed. I've firstly washed the walls several times and then brushing the walls with wallpaper paste, allowing to dry, then wallpapering using the thickest mix, but it still comes off.
Restoring Exterior of a Steamer Trunk?The project steamer trunk has very thin black leather over the wood. The original shipping labels and owner identification are intact, but the leather is brittle, peeling, and in some spots totally gone. What are my options to restore the exterior while preserving labels and owner ID?
Identifying Weird Grey Balls Under the Boiler?I was doing some painting around the house when I got to the boiler room and noticed a lot of grey balls under the boiler and I was wondering if they were spider eggs or something. I tried going to sites to identify them, but nothing was shown. I really hope someone can tell me what they are as I'm having trouble reaching them to get rid of them.
Choosing an Area Rug?What color area rug will go with/complement a sunflower gold sofa and chair? The sofa and chair are a mid century modern design.
Raymond Waites Villa Classic Discontinued Wallpaper?We need some rolls, approximately 9, of this black and gold paper.
Keeping Dirt From Washing onto a Screened Patio?I have a screened patio, but when it rains, the water brings in dirt from around the bottom edge. So we put down rocks over the outside perimeter dirt to stop it, but it really isn't helping much. Suggestions?
Painting the Top and Bottom Cabinets Different Colors?I did a grey paint wash on the kitchen floor, the walls are painted a grey, it's so hard to see it all, but the counter top is a natural wood slab, blue is my favorite color so I did the bottom cabinets using a few different techniques. Now I am doing the top ones in a grey lighter than the blue, but as dark as I can to set them apart some from the walls.
Finding Anaglypta Wallpaper?Does anyone know the name of this Anaglypta wallpaper and maybe where I can find it to buy? It may be a discontinued range.
Painting Mobile Home Walls?I recently painted my walls with a semigloss sheen. Can I paint over that with an eggshell sheen?
Discontinued Village Wallpaper?I am looking for a roll of Village wallpaper pattern # 592305.
Recovering a Vinyl Covered Trunk?I have what looks like a homemade trunk covered in vinyl. It was a great job I would say, but it's white and been around for years. It needs an uplift. Do I or can I recover again with vinyl? I guess the current vinyl was glued onto the trunk. It looks dirty, but I cannot wash the marks off.
Choosing a Kitchen Sink Color?I have a black stove and a black refrigerator. What color sink would match, black or stainless?
Bedroom Furniture to Coordinate with Pastel Green Walls?I have colored my bedroom pista green to get a pastel feel. What type furniture will go with this color.
Painting Laminate Countertops?After proper preparation, I sealed my countertop and did a granite look finish with acrylic paints. I was sold an acrylic water based polyurethane as a top coat and followed the directions. It has peeled off in 2 areas. I have touched it up and recoated, but am now concerned that this will continue. Can I sand, and put a coat of oil based polyurethane over this?
Kitchen Paint and Backsplash Color Advice?We just bought a house with medium oak cabinets, brown countertop, and dark brown wood floor. We are going to replace the white appliances with stainless steel. We are also removing the fluorescent light fixture and opening up the tray ceiling to install a ceiling fan. We are wondering about backsplash and a paint colors. Do you have any suggestions?
Curtains to Complement Cream and Copper Effect Walls?I have just decorated my bedroom and have painted it a light cream (Dulux natural calico). Then I painted my chimney and bed wall a copper patina effect (Craig and Rose paint). So it's basically copper with a turquoise kind of pattern that I've made over some of it. You can see a photo of what it should look like on their site. It is meant to look like a rust effect.
Painting and Sealing a Laminate Counter Top?I painted my old bathroom counter tops to mimic capstone. I put on my first thin coat of Minwax Polyacrylic. I sanded, a bit too hard. I am heavy handed and had never done a project that required this. I had white places and spots.'I have just applied a primer coat on top of that to start over or just paint the thing and forget it. But I will once again have to apply a sealer.
Discontinued Norwall Border Pattern #HT73987?I am one roll short of this border Norwall HT73987. Can anyone help me please? I would be most grateful.
Kitchen Paint Color Advice?I have oak cabinets and would like to do a black and white kitchen. What color would work with that? I have wainscoting half way up on my walls.
Discontinued Graham & Brown Superfresco Wallpaper?I am looking for a roll of Graham and Brown Superfresco pattern no. 15009 (discontinued pattern) to match an existing room where I am doing alterations. It is a basket weave pattern.
Bureau Drawers Stuck?Two of the drawers of my father's roll top bureau are stuck. The drawers have hooks at the back. I have taken the bottom 2 drawers out and can see a piece of wood with a horizontal bit sticking out to the side. I have reached in with my arm and released the drawers, but they got stuck again. Any ideas about how to keep them from locking?
Help Getting a Wheelchair Ramp?I live in Westland Michigan. My next door neighbor fell and had a stroke. She needs a wheelchair ramp and we do not have enough money to help. We can't find one that is affordable and we're not sure what to do.
Installing a Curved Shower Curtain Rod?How and where do I place a curved shower curtain rod with a straight edged bathtub?
Paint Color Advice for Room Adjoining Kitchen?We painted our kitchen walls powder blue. What color should we paint walls in our adjoining room to the kitchen? Our cabinets are black.
Removing Brown Paper Sack Wallpaper?I put up brown paper wallpaper several years ago. I am trying to take it down now and it seems impossible. I have tried steam, fabric softener diluted with water, and lots of elbow grease. Nothing is working. Any suggestions? I believe I used glue and polyurethane to put it up.
Looking for Discontinued Waverly Wallpaper?Does anyone know where I can find 2-3 double rolls of Waverly Global Chic 8797 wallpaper? It's been discontinued.
Finding Discontinued Imperial Wallpaper?Can someone please find this wallpaper for me? I need at least two more rolls.
Wallpaper to Coordinate with Discontinued Graham and Brown?I am looking to match this old wallpaper. In my hallway at present it's up the stairs and landing. I am having some work done where one wall will have to be stripped, which is a long wall and can be a feature. I can't face stripping it all off. It's superfresco paintable I think, but can't find it anywhere. I am thinking of keeping it up my stairs, but don't know what to match it with.
Looking for Discontinued Wallpaper?Not sure, but I'm thinking this might be a Waverly wallpaper border. It is blue and white with small flowers.
Applying Wallpaper on Vinyl Coated Gypsum Walls?What's the best way to get wallpaper to stay up on the vinyl coated gypsum walls in my mobile home?
Finding Discontinued Norwall Wallpaper?I am looking for Norwall kt15516 discontinued wallpaper. I need 4 - 5 rolls.
Septic Soak Away Pipe Clogged?My septic is not working properly. The soak away pipe seems to be clogged up and the water is leaking through concrete and it smells. Can I use yeast and sugar with warm water?
Looking for S.A. Maxwell Wallcovering?I am looking for 1 double roll of S.A. Maxwell Co., wallcovering, solid vinyl, #7205-591 Lot #002, located in Mundelein, IL 60060. This wallcovering may be discontinued.
S.A. Maxwell Wallpaper?I am redoing my bathroom and want to use a wallpaper I had used in my previous home. It was beautiful there and I loved it. Coincidentally, the porcelain tile in my new bathroom also goes beautifully with this pattern and color. The colors are the same that are in my living room. I am looking for S.A.Maxwell wallpaper. Pattern #: 7066-706
Locating a Consecutive Beeping Sound in My House?I am experiencing a beeping noise in my house. There are 3 consecutive beeps a pause and then it beeps again. This has been going on for 48 hours and I cannot find the cause?
Finding an Original Photo of a Lane Cedar Chest?I am refinishing an old Lane cedar chest, style 610115-E. I need an original photo or ad so I can see what it looks like.
Identifying and Finding Paintable Wallpaper?We need two rolls of this wallpaper to repair a section of ceiling. It was probably a very old paintable embossed paper. Anyone recognise the pattern or know where it could be purchased?
Discontinued Cole and Son Wallpaper?I am looking for discontinued Fornasetti Monkey wallpaper. It is from Cole and Son. London. Where can I find the old colour gray?
Identifying Wallpaper?I am looking for some help in identifying this wallpaper. It would be even better if someone knows where I can buy it; I suspect it's discontinued though :-(
Looking for Imperial Wallpaper Border?I'm looking for an Imperial border. The number is 105901 lot #02811. It's a flower pattern in greens/beige, and scalloped on the bottom. I just need one roll.
Finding Discontinued Wallpaper?Where can I buy more of this?
Bedding and Furniture to Complement Gold Curtains?What colour bedding and furniture will go well with champagne gold curtains for a master bedroom?
