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Window Treatment Options for Kitchen Sliding Door Window
Asked by K.C. from Detroit
on September 4, 2011
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Hi,
We have a sliding door window in our kitchen that has verticle blinds. They are so dated and want to change it up, but not sure what to do. I don't like the ide...
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- I got bamboo panels from Brylanhomes.com. Love them on my slider. You need a heavy duty rod as they're heavy, but they open up (slide) all the way so you can still hav...
- Not sure what your budget is but you could have a leaded glass or stained glass door put in to provide privacy without blocking the light. We actually planted arbor...
- You could either just put a pretty topper like a valance up there, or nothing at all!! If the window is pretty enough, you can get a way with that. Another thing is...
Poll: What Type of Window Treatment Do You Have in Your Home?
Asked by N.N. from Detroit
on November 11, 2011
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When we purchased our home the previous owner had curtains and wall paper all over the place. they are a much older couple who never had children so everything WAS lik...
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- We have curtains in the bedrooms for this exact reason - and to keep the sun out! In the living room we have wood blinds with light curtains.
- When I lived up north I always had curtains, I think the windows look bare without them. I am in the process of changing the window treatments here in FL. We have vert...
- Yes, we have really nice drapes in two rooms, and a pretty valance in the kitchen. They are high quality and look great! The rest of the windows are either bare or h...
Wood Blinds Vs. Faux Wood
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on March 6, 2010
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I have some new windows and need new window treatments. I currently have two estimates. For the family room, I was looking at either wood blinds or faux wood. The a...
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- I have both. The wood blinds are about 40 years old and have been repaired and the 1" tape it uses instead of cord needs replacement every 10 years or so. They are ha...
- Faux. Longer life to it, less maintenance. ALL my friends have those... and in mid to high end homes. It looks great! Good luck, Susan
- I have both in my home also, and as many said before me, I greatly prefer the faux. The wood is splintering a bit on the surface (maybe just the paint) and have yello...
Help with Brother and Sister In-Law
Asked by D.G. from Washington DC
on April 14, 2008
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Several months ago my brother, sister in-law and their two large dogs were coming for a visit. The dogs usually stay downstairs(in a finished basement), outside, or o...
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- I feel that your sister in-law is being very childish. you and your husband do need to talk to her in a mindful way.
- Hello D., So sorry to hear that you are going through a tough time with family members. People need to understand that pets are not children!!! You are not tell...
- Well your a better person then me because I would have never let the dogs in my house to begin with.There's no reason they need to bring the dogs with them every time ...
Need a Lot of Home Improvements!
Asked by A.P. from Boston
on April 14, 2009
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We recently decided that instead of moving, we'd just fix up our condo. We need:
Painting
A bathroom overhaul (new tub, possibly sink, medicine cabinet, paint, fi...
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- Hi A., I am sure you will be inundated with referrals, as the remodeling/additions/construction profession has been hit hard with the current recession. However, I ...
- Hi, If you are looking for a painter right in North Andover who will do a great job, I also have a husband to recommend. He's a one-man crew with lots of happy cust...
- We have used Northshore Builders out of Lynn. They are awesome.
Sleep Walker
Asked by H.H. from Sharon
on May 3, 2008
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My daughter is 9 years old and has been getting worse and worse at sleep walking. Just last night she climbed on to our computer chair (the one with wheels) and was st...
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- No don't lock her into her room, she would panick if she couldn't open the door. Don't bother trying to wake ehr up, it doesn't help. Just talk calmy to her and get h...
- Dr. Sears book, "Nighttime Parenting" has a good section in it on sleep-walking.
- Close her door slightly and put a bell on it so that you are awakened when she leaves her room. We have chimes on our doors that go outside and when a door opens it c...
House Cleaning After Sickness
Asked by K.P. from New York
on February 19, 2011
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My two kids (ages 2 and 5) have been constantly sick this winter- it seems we can't go more than a few days with both of them being healthy. They are picking up a lot...
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- It sounds like you are taking the right steps to get rid of the germs. I would just suggest remembering to clean the things every one touches all the time like, light...
- A few more points, if your children are drinking from bottles and you refill them, don't. Throw them away. If you use metal canteens for their water, make sure you ch...
- I use clorox wipes on all doorknobs and handles and remotes when people are sick
Ants...
Asked by J.R. from Portland
on February 14, 2008
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I'm having an exterminator come by the apartment on Friday afternoon (at the apartment management cost) but I'd like to know how to keep ants out of our place between ...
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- Hi, I also have had trouble with ants! I hate them! I have discovered that Avon's original skin-so-soft kills them instantly!!! Mix it half and half with water, put in...
- Hello J. - The stuff that the average exterminator sprays is toxic to humans and pets, as well as to ants. I would suggest finding a non-toxic exterminator. Whe...
- Hi J.! I'm J., and boy! do I know about ants!!! We had swarms of them, and after I hired an exterminator, my son developed a reaction to whatever chemical he used. ...
