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How Do You Clean an Area Rug?
Asked by L.G. from San Francisco
on June 30, 2008
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I have an inexpensive area rug, 8' x 11'. It is in a high traffic room and I really want to clean it. I have no clue how to go about it. I can't steam clean it becau...
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- Hi L., First I cleaned the garage floor. The I put the rug out there and steam cleaned it. If your garage floor is mucky, put down a tarp or carpet remnant first. ...
- Hi L., As long as it is an inexpensive rug....I take mine outside,hang them up & beat them with a broom. This will get out the dust etc. I then just wash them out wit...
- Vacuum the heck out of it, then I'd put it in your driveway on top of a plastic sheet & use Resolve or Woolite on the stains and then shampoo it with one of those ren...
Pastel Rugs and Lamps for Baby's Room
Asked by L. from Minneapolis
on September 24, 2009
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I'm about to have a baby girl and I'm putting the finishing touches on her room. It's done in very soft colors and is kind of "shabby chic." The only two things I st...
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- have you tried craigs list?? can find just bout everything on that site...or try the good will or thrift stores..good luck...
- The TJ Maxx in St Louis Park often has great lamp and rug options as well as baby items.
- I agree on the lamp idea in terms of buying something used and then creating your own shade. I just wanted to comment on the changing pad on the dresser. That is wh...
Looking for Area Rugs at a Reasonable Price
Asked by K.D. from Minneapolis
on July 4, 2008
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Hi! We have a 5 month old and hardwood floors. I wanted to get some room-sized area rugs before she starts crawling and I guess I'm experiencing sticker shock ($700 ...
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- If you really just want to get area rugs, then go for it, but don't feel like you need to get them just for your daughter. I know many, many kids (my own included) who...
- $700? That's crazy - Your kid will definitely spill, vomit and pee all over a living room rug :) Despite your what-must-be-good-taste, get real and shop Kohl's ;) We a...
- I got a braided wool 6 X 8 rug for my daughter's room at Tuesday Morning. It was $100. It's hit or miss, though, what rugs any one store may have...
Hard Wood Floor or Slate in Kitchen?
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on August 27, 2009
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Hello,
We are about to embark on a kitchen remodel and I am trying to decide on flooring. Our house is 1917 home in South Minneapolis with beautiful original woodw...
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- Of the two, I'd definitely go with wood. But have you looked at cork or marmoleum? Cork has a lot of resilience so it's easier for you to stand on. Marmoleum is na...
- We had ceramic tile in our kitchen when I was growing up - and every time you drop a dish, it breaks. No second chances. (My parents now have slate in a different room...
- we redid our kitchen 2 years ago and had the same issue. we ended up going with marmoleum- after looking at slate, wood, cork, tile, etc. It's earth friendly, easy t...
Remodeling Questions
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on March 3, 2011
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We are about to begin two home remodeling projects--kitchen and basement. I am very decorator and home improvement challenged and have had good luck asking for practi...
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- go with stainless steel sink you will not regret it, love mine. I dont know if I would go real wood in a basement but laminate would be okay you have to be careful b...
- I love stainless steel sinks. The company that we got our granite from sold C-Tech-I sinks. We love the sink & it came with grids, stainless collander, & the drainin...
- I have a stainless steel sink, I love it! Easy to clean, no need to worry about hubby or daughter dumping a drink there and forgetting to rinse, everything has come of...
Want to Add Some Color to My Living Room but Not Sure What to Go With
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on February 4, 2011
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Our living room is kind of small about 20 X 14, we have wood floors that are like a colonial maple color (has a bit of a redish tint), our couches are shades of brown ...
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- I think the previous posters have done a better job of recommending color than I could but when I read your post about the texture I wanted to throw out a suggestion. ...
- One thing I really like and wouldnt necessarily mean you have to paint but add nice color. You could go to a fabric store and find some fabulous fabric with a real fun...
- I wouldn't do a mustard accent wall with khaki-its not enough contrast and the colors will be super difficult to match and make look nice together. Go with the burnt ...
"It's the Mommy's Job"
Asked by D.A. from San Diego
on January 26, 2009
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So I have heard this countless times from my husband. Some days are just not so good with him. On his days off he feels that he should get time to do whatever he wants...
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- Hi D....you are not alone...my bf does the same thing..he will bring my 14 month old to me and say "her diaper is dirty" or "i think shes hungry" or "shes ready for a ...
- Let him read this post!!! Sometimes it is hard to verbally express your feelings to your significant other so I would just let him read this so maybe he will understa...
- Your not being overly sensitive. I got frustrated just reading your request. I see you have a lot of advice, but I will add that my husband - wasn't quite as bad - but...
Stained Concrete Referral
Asked by J.L. from Dallas
on December 12, 2008
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Hi Mamas! My husband and I want to have our kitchen, dining, and living rooms floored done in stained concrete (we're unable to match our wood floors). I was hoping fo...
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- Check with Lakeside Rug Gallery in Plano. They're in Lakeside at Spring Creek and Preston. We bought some rugs there and their floors were entirely stained. I assum...
- Designer Concrete & Supply in Plano did our kitchen and did a great job! www.designincrete.com at ###-###-####
- We actually did stained concrete on our patio this past summer and it looks beautiful. The guy that did it is very nice. His name is Allan and his number is ###-###-...
When It Comes to Decorating Your Home, Where Do You Get Your Inspiration?
Asked by K.. from Phoenix
on July 1, 2011
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I am finally able to decorate my home the way I want to... the problem is that I'm not exactly sure what I want to do, or where to begin.
Where do you ladies look...
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- I look to magazines. When I decorated my master bedroom in my old house I had found a picture in Do It Yourself magazine and thought it was great. I ripped the page ou...
- Decorating magazines, websites, strores, etc. My BF is also an interior decorator and I am a wannabee. I also will find something I really love (painting/art/fabric)...
- I bought a rug with colors in it I liked. Then I used those colors for walls and fabrics and paintings or prints. You can do it a little at a time, but eventually it...
Need Help with Carpet Cleaning
Asked by R.M. from Lexington
on March 15, 2009
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My daughters, 7 & 8, were cleaning their room and found a box that had a jar of green powder paint. They took it out of the box not realizing the lid was not on well. ...
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- Nature's Miracle. It gets just about anything out. I sell it at my pet boutique to get urine stains and odors out. It works!! It is available at most of the big pe...
- Folex works on most things for us, although you may have already set the stains. You might contact the manufacturer of the paint and ask them for advice. If you have...
- R., You don't say where you're located, but I can highly recommend Turner Carpet Cleaning, owned and operated by Terry and Diane Turner. They were able to get black ...
