COMMUNITY FORUM: HOME DESIGN

installing wainscoting on stairs

I am stumped in how to finish a wainscoting project. I am installing wainscoting on the basement stairs. The stairs to the basement make a 90 degr...

almost 12 years by Matches

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old doorknobs and drawer pulls

Does anyone have any good internet sites that sell antique/old doorknob or drawer pulls? I like the glass kind that you find in older houses but I'...

almost 12 years by jennie

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Wall panel removal

I'm hoping to remove some old wall panelling in my kitchen. Any advice on "How to" would be appreciated!

almost 12 years by LBird1398

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protecting countertops

I'm looking for stainless steel to put on each side of my stove to place hot pans so I don't ruin my laminate. Please help.

almost 12 years by Jay J

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How Long do you have to wait after plastering to paint?

How long should you let the plaster to dry before painting it?Thanks!

almost 12 years by rpxlpx

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Cornice or valance plans

I need to build a cornice for 8' sliding door. I need plans on how to construct.Also, would 6 1/2" crown molding work?TIA

almost 12 years by TracyCO

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relic house junkyard in ct.

i was trying to find witch town in ct. the relic house junkyard was in that bob had on his show. thank you very much if you can help me locate. gor...

almost 12 years by lymect

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gypsum wainscoting ?

I'm trying to identify a manufacturer and/or supplier of wainscoting panels made of gypsum wallboard. I saw an ad for them once and am interested i...

almost 12 years by Jay J

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Need help with wheelchair accessible bathroom

Hello:I am a spinal cord injured individual and confined to a wheelchair. I currently live in NYC, but am building a home in Hobe Sound, FL. I ha...

almost 12 years by Jay J

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ceilings

i have several ceilings that were drywalled and the taping job is very bad and very visible. we were considering a faux "tin" ceiling tile(paper)th...

almost 12 years by lenorah

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Packaging paper as wall paper?

On some home improvement show(not this one...oops) I saw the hosts make wall paper out of brown packaging paper. It was tore into pieces and then d...

almost 12 years by Tara Carson

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Wood Veneer Cabinets

I have old, 1960's style dark wood veneer cabinets in my kitchen. I would like to make these a different color but I don't think I can simply pain...

about 12 years by Jay J

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Dirty Walls

I have two small children. My walls that lead to the second level of my home are so dirty.....Do anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do. ...

about 12 years by Jay J

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Carpet half-way up the basement walls

OK, call me stupid...I have moved into a large bi-level home. The lower level consists of a large rec room, two bedrooms, and a combination half-b...

about 12 years by david_wv

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False half column

I want to erect a floor-to-ceiling, false half column on a finished wall. I have floor, chair and ceiling molding on that same finished wall. I w...

about 12 years by lenora

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decorating and refurnishing old house

I am fixing up a 5 bedroom house in Philly that was built around 1920. Where can I find out what style furniture, color schemes, window treatments,...

about 12 years by Jay J

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