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admin on "Berber Carpet: Yes or No?"

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:11:58 +0000

I feel that berber carpet can holdup to most traffic and children. Today's carpets are stain resistant (check with your local dealer) and the pile it short and tough. It vacuum cleans easier because of the short tufts.

As far as more appealing; I guess that would depend on what you are looking to accomplish. Let me know.

leighdu on "Garage?"

leighdu — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:18:44 +0000

A converted garage always reminds me of "That 70's Show". It's where all the kids pretty much hang out at all the time, but also the mom does her laundry down there. The idea for us sort of grew from that :-).

leighdu on "Berber Carpet: Yes or No?"

leighdu — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:15:31 +0000

I don't particularly like how it looks, but I have heard many say that it is the easiest carpet to keep clean and new-looking. Any suggestions? I have young children so keeping carpet clean is a tough point in our home, but I also want carpet to look nice. Maybe there is a way I can decorate to make it seem more appealing (rugs, plants etc.).

leighdu on "Is Oak out?"

leighdu — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:12:30 +0000

Thanks Naazlee! That actually sounds really appealing too.

admin on "Wood parquet"

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:21:20 +0000

Wood parquet has no real disadvantages - except maybe cost. Laminates are less expensive and have that "real" wood floor appearance. As far as termites are concerned have your home inspected and then treated if necessary. But I would only worry about the structure when it comes to termites.

Orrymain on "Caulking"

Orrymain — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:33:28 +0000

I haven't caulked anything in years, so much so that I'm not sure of how to go about it. I now need to do some indoor caulking in my kitchen, particularly around the sink. Any tips? What should I buy? How do I go about it? Thanks!

Orrymain on "Potpourri"

Orrymain — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:31:16 +0000

I hope you don't think this is a dumb question, but in the bulk of my life, I haven't been around Potpourri. Now I've ended up with this package of fragranced Potpourri that I don't know how to use. Do I just put it in something, or is there a way of using this stuff?

cirereyes on "Wood parquet"

cirereyes — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:50:57 +0000

Wood parquet is not a cheap option for the floor but is a very good design for it, that’s why I’ve been searching for disadvantages of choosing wood parquet for my flooring. I found a few negative comments about it, but most comments I’ve seen are positive so I would agree that it’s a good choice. Despite all of this, I’m still a little bit worried about termite attacks.

AlexisU on "Storage for shoes"

AlexisU — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:29:51 +0000

There are a lot of possibilities. You can use the standard shoe racks or the ones that hang from the closet rods and hold many shoes for easy viewing and access. I found one that mounts on the closet wall to be able to see and pick the shoes you want quickly and easily.

aaoandres on "Storage for shoes"

aaoandres — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:27:13 +0000

I love shoes. But keeping them orderly and accessible for me to choose from everyday is difficult. much more not having them as an eyesore if its in disarrray. Any suggestions?

BerynH on "Wall art"

BerynH — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:52:09 +0000

Vinyl decals come in a lot of decorative designs. These decals are good if you are not a mural or faux painter and can make a room a work of art.

Each manufacturer has specific techniques for removing vinyl decals. If you are having some problems removing the decal you can use a hair dryer to heat up the adhesive to allow it to come off your surface easier and not damage the wall.

admin on "Craft Storage"

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:31:27 +0000

Baskets with or without lids are a good storage solution. If you purchase decorative ones (painted or decorated with designs) they can add to the decor.

cirereyes on "Wall art"

cirereyes — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:34:06 +0000

Is it advisable to use a vinyl wall art? I’ve seen some of them with very nice designs from a local hardware here in our place. But I’m afraid to try one because it might damage my wall paintings once I started removing them.

dreamr802 on "Craft Storage"

dreamr802 — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:15:56 +0000

I do a lot of crafts. I mainly crochet. I am looking for a good way to store all my yarn so that it's not all over the place but easily accessible. I don't have many closets in my apt (just my walk in and a coat closet at the bottom of my stairs). I definitely need some suggestions.

antoreen on "Stuffed Animals"

antoreen — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:14:28 +0000

'Too many' seems not to be good idea. It will look clumsy where ever you place it. Even the kids will not love them daily. One, and maximum two, may suit the best.

admin on "Help with poorly stained wood floor"

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:09:16 +0000

The only way is to use sandpaper on the perimeter only; but you have to be careful not to go too deep and create a groove. There is no bleach we are aware of for removing stain since it penetrates deeply into the wood. The best best is to re-do the whole floor and have a room you will be happy with and will look great.

admin on "Garage?"

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:06:29 +0000

Very interesting to have a garage used as an entertainment space. Anyone else use theirs this way?

admin on "Bathroom interior"

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:04:31 +0000

I agree that a bathoom should be relaxing since it is the only room in the home where you can be alone with your thoughts.

admin on "Choosing colors"

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:01:38 +0000

One color wall gives the room a focal point to work your design off of and give the room a center for one particlar item.

admin on "Decorative painting used furniture"

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:59:56 +0000

Good idea about adding lighting to the cabinet or bookcases. They are simple to add and you don't need an electrician - unless you really need one.

Machida on "Where to put that pesky scale"

Machida — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:34:57 +0000

I don’t have one but I think that hiding it below the bed is a good idea since you could easily find it and it hidden so you don’t need to see the pesky scale.

Machida on "Shag or Smooth carpet"

Machida — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:28:35 +0000

[quote]You know what? I never cleaned the smooth rug with a broom. LOL I always used the vacuum cleaner. It never even occurred to me.[/quote]

We don’t have any vacuum cleaner. If we could afford one then I would surely use it anywhere in the house. Why should I use a broom if I have one?

naazlee on "Is Oak out?"

naazlee — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:01:11 +0000

Major designer decor stores tody are having oak dining tables displayed in their showrooms which all the more emphasises that these are in vogue. A dark brown or chestnut brown dining table with beautiful runners, a red king chair and a candle stand adds elegance to your room.

naazlee on "Wall Stickers"

naazlee — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:56:19 +0000

I really find the idea of using the 3M removable stickers mentioned earlier. We were planning to decorate the room of my 4 year old nephew and will definetly try this one! It will really interest him to watch a bright lit sky in the dark and clouds with planes in the day.

naazlee on "Decorative painting used furniture"

naazlee — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:44:44 +0000

To give a new look to a used book shelf or cupboard try considering changing the colour of the ply to match your rest of the furniture or add a few soft fit lights that are easily available. THis will change the entire look of the furniture and make it stand out!

naazlee on "Why not a waterfalls at the left corner of the drawing room"

naazlee — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:40:31 +0000

Indoor water fall looks very contemporary while the sound of the water trickling gives you a relaxed feeling. With dim lights and wooden furniture around, you will give a very natural look to your space.
Cost varies depending on the size and design of the waterfall. You also get portable waterfalls with small lamps that lighten up your room in the dark and looks gorgeeous with only the sound of water as the backdrop.

naazlee on "Stuffed Animals"

naazlee — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:33:29 +0000

If you have too many of these, then it i best you dedicate a corner of a room. Perhaps built a shelf or install individual racks accordig to sizes and arrange them the way you like!

naazlee on "Shag or Smooth carpet"

naazlee — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:28:36 +0000

I would definitely suggest two places where shag carpet is a must - sitting room and your bedroom. The cozy and comfort feeling it adds is really worth a little cleaning! Other places like your kitchen, dining, lobbies can have the smooth carpet. It is alwasys nice to mix various textures as well.

naazlee on "Where to put that pesky scale"

naazlee — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:24:07 +0000

We have a scientific scale that calculates the body mass ratio as ell and is not that bad looking. But we wtil prefer hiding it under the shoe rack or at times under our bed. Which makes it easily accessible and out of sight.

naazlee on "Choosing colors"

naazlee — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:09:16 +0000

Try having a concept wall in each room with a contrasting or complementing colour to one wall and giving a differnt colour to the rest of the three walls. The concept wall can either have a beautiful masterpiece hung on it or a crystal chandelier to give a personal touch according to your taste.

naazlee on "What Flooring Types Do You Prefer?"

naazlee — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:03:29 +0000

In our new home we tried the Itaian marble that has given a very elegant and mirror finishing to the floor This not only alowed the room to brighten up but also complements the contemporary look given to the living and sitting area.

naazlee on "Bathroom interior"

naazlee — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:00:25 +0000

The most important factor about a cozy and relaxing bathroom is the colour and the ighting we wil give to the bathroom. If the colours are very bright we might not be able to create a soothing effect and if too light it might not give a tidy look. As well, tolietries must be concealed in smal and accessible cabinets whih makes the bathroom look spacious and organized.

naazlee on "Fireplace Mantel Ideas?"

naazlee — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:53:59 +0000

One of my friends had this small structure of stone placed in her mantle with water flowing continousy from it. It looked realy beautiful with light at the top and the sound of water flowing realy seemed enigmatic and lightened up the place.

naazlee on "Garage?"

naazlee — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:45:11 +0000

Our house has a huge basement garage. Apart from using it to park our cars during the rainy season, we utiize this space to arrange for good dining or buffet area when whenver we are hosting a party. We do this by either arranging 5 - 6 round tables or arrange a buffet with some light music on the background.

naazlee on "Do you think Flat Screens look good?"

naazlee — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:38:31 +0000

There are many companies providing flat screens in different colours and different patterns on them to suit your decor. This not only adds beauty to your living room but also ensures your designing is in vogue.