Hiring a Decorator
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Need a Painter for Interior Painting in Centennial or Littleton Colorado
Asked by V.K. from Denver
on March 7, 2008
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I need to have some rooms in my home painted and do not want to pay a fortune. I live in Centennial, CO which is near Littleton, CO.?
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- Tracy Rudisdel ###-###-#### We had Tracy do painting for us. His price was very reasonable, he was reliable and trustworthy. He does excellent work! Good Luck!
- Love my painter and I think he is really reasonable. He is actually finishing up my house today or Monday which he has been working on all week. His name is Scott fro...
- By far the best way to keep cost down is to do your own painting. I've had painting parties before with close family and friends who were willing to help.
Looking for Lighting Inspiration for Someone with No Sense of Design
Asked by K.B. from Boston
on December 16, 2009
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My little 1955 ranch needs some updating and probably some new lighting. I was wondering if anyone could share some inspiration. First, in my two yo's room I have on...
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- I agree with the ceiling fan for the bedrooms. All the bedrooms in our house have them - simple white with a dimmer switch in the kids' rooms, and something a little "...
- We are in the middle of a building project so lighting is very present in my brain! It depends on your budget. I usually buy our floor lamps from Home Depot, Lowes,...
- As you say your house is a ranch style, I'm guessing you have batt insulation in your attic. If this is the case, I would avoid recessed lighting (cans) as they inter...
Curtain/decorating Question
Asked by C.A. from Washington DC
on September 13, 2012
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I am trying to evoke my inner interior decorator but I'm not sure she is in there at all. anyway I have such a small budget for decortating since we only have student...
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- Can you paint the walls? Maybe A. icy blue and get a couple cream throws and pillows to bring everything together and soften things up. You could sew or have the dr...
- A pattern would be good to tie in the colors you have. If you want something "funky", a pattern would definetely help with that. Look at Target for inexpensive pattern...
- big lots! wal mart, ross dress for less, dollar stores have curtians that are kinda ok ...you might have to dig. i usually like the curtian rods and hard ware. a frien...
Laminate Floor Questions
Asked by T.G. from Los Angeles
on October 8, 2008
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Our dishwasher just leaked all over our laminate flooring and we need to get new flooring in our downstairs area. I am trying to look on the bright side, knowing that ...
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- Hello T.! On the terms of color and plank size..Having a lighter color will not make your room appear larger contrary to popular belief. That is basically an old w...
- Do not go with laminate again!!! I currently have laminate and have had to replace it at the fish tank and in the kitchen twice. (We had extras) Laminate does not h...
- The "Pergo" laminate floor planks seems to have good reviews. My friend has these and she has no complaints about it. But ask around. But it also depends on your budg...
How Can I Supplament My Husbands Income from Home?
Asked by C.Q. from San Francisco
on June 29, 2010
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Obviously, with 2 little ones now and the prices of daycare, I am not going back to work anytime soon. Plus, I do not believe in letting other people raise my kids (no...
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- An obvious choice to me, considering your real estate and interior design background would be staging homes for sale. Do you still have contacts in real estate? Mayb...
- Take a child or two in for daycare. Even half day if there is a 1/2 day kindergarten in your area. There are tons of Mom's that work but need summer help when scho...
- You can look into the areas you have expertease in and see if there is something they will allow you to from home, I do two things I do Pre Paid Legal and I run a home...
Kids Sharing Room
Asked by M.H. from San Francisco
on April 23, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
I have two questions, please help!
I'm expecting a little boy in September and he will be sharing a room with my 3 1/2 year old step-daughter. I ne...
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- You should get some blue painters tape and divide the room in half, along the walls and ceiling. Paint one side a very boyish blue and the other a very girly pink.Remo...
- I have a suggestion for the room for the two 12 yr olds. when i was in grade school, a friend had a bed that i thought was really cool. it looked like a regular twin b...
- Oh M.! First and foremost, your son must understand that it is no longer just HIS space. You might consider a trip with the family to IKEA in E. Palo Alto or O...
Kitchen Backsplash Ideas Are Needed
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on March 8, 2011
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Hi Ladies-
A few months ago I had my kitchen completely redone. When I picked the tile out to go with the granite, I only had a small piece of granite and it looked ...
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- I just updated my kitchen and I used the punched tin like they use on ceilings as a acksplash. It goes great with the stainless steel. It was inexpensive and easy to i...
- I like the look of a neutral colored stone tile with granite.. I also like the look when 2 different size tiles are used. (ie maybe a two rows of 1 inch tile laid sq...
- My friend is an interior decorator. She did a back splash in her kitchen I never would have picked out but I ENVY it in her house. She has a dark counter top with a ...
"Seeking Creative Suggestions from Moms for a Start up Business Name"
Asked by K.Y. from St. Louis
on April 14, 2008
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Hello. I'm starting up a small business specializing in custom paintings/murals for children's rooms (nursery, bedrooms, bathrooms & playrooms). This is something I'...
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- Hi K., I love the idea! I paint my kids rooms with murals, I have been painting for a while but never as a business, I do my jelwelry instead because it takes less ...
- I think there needs to be something about magic or enchantment... Enchanting Room Designs???
- just brainstorming... "whimsical dream" (or dreams) "dandy doodles" "Wally's walls" "artsy fartsy" that's all I got ;0)
Looking for an Architect with Reasonable Rates for a Home Renovation
Asked by H.N. from Austin
on May 27, 2009
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We are purchasing a home in the NW Hills area and are planning a pretty major renovation. Our contractor recommended we use an architect to design the plans. (We are ...
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- hI H., My husband is an architect and has a solo practice. He does remodels and will give you a consultation up front for free. His office is on Burnet Road just...
- We live in Balcones Village and are about to undergo a very similar renovation. Expanding the kitchen into the HUGE laundry/utility area. We are using Adrienne Perlm...
- Hi there! It sounds like your home's location falls within the city of austin's Residential Design and Compatibility Standards Ordinance Boundary which means you wi...
Help -Where Do I Start?
Asked by M.M. from Phoenix
on February 20, 2008
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Hi, I am trying to start the research on rennovating my kitchen. We want to get new cabinets and countertops. We also need help with the design. My husband would ra...
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- I just remodled mine this past summer through Lowes and I found there people and process to be so much better and affordable then the Depot. Locals are the ones that ...
- Hi M.! My name is G.. I run a small DayCare in E. Mesa but also live in Gilbert and love it! I do know of a guy who remodels kitchens and actually is really excelle...
- Please contact my friend Christy Lamonte, she helped me with my kitchen and i got the entire kitchen installed for under $10,000...home depot wanted over $10,000 just ...
