Questions Area Rugs
Question about area rugs...?
Can anyone tell me if it is tacky to use a large carpet remnant as an area rug rather than buying a regular rug? I'm on a pretty tight budget, and I need a LARGE (10x10 ish) rug for our living room. Regular rugs that large are several hundred dollars. What do you think? Any other suggestions?
Does having a remnant bound cost much? Who would do it?
Keptical:No. There is nothing tacky about this at all. I have bound and sold hundreds of room sized remnants over the years and 10 x 10 is the most common size.
Be careful though. Many remnants of higher quality could cost more than a printed area rug.
Binding costs me $1.10 per line... More...
my question is about area rug for living room and dinning room?
I have an ajoining living room and dinning room, should the area rug in the living room match the area rug in my dinning room?
rlbendele1:Traditionally there never were 2 rugs the same. Its only since rugs have been mass produced that 2 rugs are the same. So its best to have rugs that look good together, but are different. Many people that are buying their first rug feel uncomfortable with different designs. Just try to think as i... More...
Rugs Direct NOT Direct Buy question about oriental rugs?
Rugs Direct is not the same company as Direct Buy. Has anyone ordered a rug from them? I looked up customer complaints and all I got was the top 500 Companies for good Internet Service and they were one of them. But I'm still afraid to purchase an area rug from them.
Jennifer, that's what I wanted to hear. I got so excited when I read your answer.
Thanks I thought they were reputable.
fun mom:my bf's mom has ordered all of her rugs from there and they are of the highest quality for a great price. we are going to order from them soon. i suggest going tot heir clearance section too, they have rugs that someone has ordered and returned (not damaged) and rugs they are almost out of discoun... More...
How to place area rug on wood floor in dining room?
I have a formal dining room with wood floors. I'm putting in a dining table with chairs (new home) and i am going to put an area rug on the wood floors...my question is how big should the rug be? The table is 44X96, should the rug be big enough so all the chairs also fit on the rug or just the base, whcih is much smaller? I don't want to completely hide the wood floors either.
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Question about an area rug?
Does anyone have any links to a SPECIFIC area rug that will go with a black sofa? I have an apt with medium brown wood pallette floors, and white walls. ANY help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!
?TORI?:Here's a link for sisal rugs.
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Can someone help me answer an area rug vacuuming question?
I have a fluffy area rug in my livingroom and I don't have a vacuum to vacuum it. I have a floor sweeper and it doesn't work on it. I really need to clean it off but it's underneath the heavey couches and stuff so i can't take it out to beat it.
I tried sweeping it with my broom but it's a straw broom and it only makes a bigger mess. Anyone have any other ideas?
see my apartment is all wood floors and i only have this area that i bought a week ago, i plan on getting a vacuum soon
Carole Q:See if a neighbor will let you borrow a vacuum for that one rug. If money is an object, go to a vacuum repair shop & purchase a 2nd hand one.... More...
Queen Anne house with planked area (Where rug used to be), how do I finish this area?
HI. I have an 1886 Queen Anne. It is a historical home, and, has beautiful parquet floors using 6 woods throughout. The problem is this: When I pulled up the carpeting in the living area, there is the beautiful parquet wood around the outer 24" of the room. On the inside of this, are 8" - 10" (varying) wide planks that go the length of the room, and, are shaped around a bay window. There are cracks between the boards- some are perhaps 1/4" or more. I was told that this part of the floor w
bayarealatino925:what you could use is some wood puddy that is a simular color to the wood floor to fill all the cracks and gaps. then to make it look better you could sand it then stain it to a cherry wood, golden oak, light or dark oak then once it is stained you could brush on a clear protective coat that adds a ... More...
Question about after cleaning an area rug?
We just cleaned an area rug we got at a yard sale and unfortunately, after cleaning it about 3 times, it still smells like dog. I know the smell will go away after a while but until it does I was thinking of putting baking soda down on the other carpet first. Does anyone have any better ideas? It's an 8x10 rug and it's got a glued fiber backing. It's also made out of olefin.
Unfortunately it's not urine - it's just a wicked dog smell.
Basically though my question is what people t
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Fake wood flooring questions...?
We're thinking of replacing our living room and dining room carpet with fake wood flooring. And using area rugs. I have a few questions...How noisy will it be? Our living room, dining room, kitchen are all one big space with an open staircase. The steps we'll leave carpeted because that goes right into our hallway upstairs and we can't afford to repace that carpet. We will also leave the flooring in the kitchen. That's either vinyl or lineolum (don't know). Also we have very high ceilings.
mike g:Go with Pergo flooring. it is an excellent lamanite (Fake) wood flooring that will give you the look and feel of real wook but it is cheaper and they do have a type called Silentstep that is the second best thing to capet for sound. as for the puppy Pergo flooring is very stain resistant. i personna... More...
What is the best vacuum for overall duties?
I pose this question to mothers because you know how important a vacuum can be when you have toddlers and children. I'm trying to find the best vacuum... and I don't care about cost. My house has marble & granite floors, ceramic tile, and wood floors... with area rugs throughout. I've been forever looking for the best vacuum for all my needs. One that has good suction, has easy onboard tools that actually meet all needs, has a long enough hose that when being used, doesn't tip the vacuum ove
SunFun:I have had my Dyson for about 4 years and I can honestly say it is the best vacumn cleaner I have ever had and I have had most of the high end brands. It is so easy to use, no bags, it picks up everything, it is easy to convert with the hose, has great attachments, is easy to carry upstairs, reache... More...
How can I keep my dog from peeing on my area rug?
I have a small dog (yorkie) she is 7-8 months old and she keeps peeing and pooping on our area rug. I take her outside and she does her business..if she refuses to do her business, then we put her in the dog kennel for an hour and take her out again.
Ok, so my questions are:
A.) How can I get the pee stains out of the area rug. ( The underside of the rug has multiple pee spots.) I have used resolve and Folex to keep the smell away and keep the top side clean. I just can't stand knowin
PomeranianLuver:But a pet deodorizor, you are probably not getting the scent out. Make sure you watch her 24/7. If you catch her peeing on the rug, say ah ha, pick her up and take her outside. Also, if you do not like her being int he crate all the time (which she proabably doesnt mind) take a leash, and tie it to ... More...
Speaker Wire Questions?
Okey, i just purchased brand new monster cable speaker wire (MOC XPMS100) for my 6.1 surround sound system. i am using just bare wires now, and have always used it. Ive heard that oxidation can occur, so i am looking to buy banana plugs for my front tower speakers, and pins for my rear speakers. My question is how long does it take for oxidation occur, and if it does, could i just trim the speaker wire down to a part that is not oxidized or will the whole wire be a complete loss? also my rear
42 (aka the answer to all):Oxidation starts immediately, however it will take a few months to show effect (this will vary by equipment. You can trim about 3-4 inches off each end and be safe. Use a good crimp vs. solder when making up the banana jacks.... More...
Home decor color questions?
We are redoing our home, specifically our LR, kitchen and study area. It's a small home, and an open floor plan, so it's basically one big room, wall that goes to the middle of the room separating the kitchen and the study area. split up like a square, it's the LR, kitchen, dining area and study. we are doing the walls w/ wood tongue and groove pieces on the bottom, and sheet rock painted a deep red on the top. the study and kitchen will be the red, w/ a deep grayish brown on the ceiling or
yowza:Here are some cool lodge-style & Southwestern rugs. Pick one and then pull colors from accents from it:
http://www.homedecorators.com/Rugs/style/172/Lodge_Rugs/
Anyone own a Kirby Sweeper? Your opinions on how good it is?
I have researched and researched and bought 3 vacuum cleansers over the past 6 months. From Kenmore canister vac to Dirt Devil Cyclonic Upright. I have all hardwood floors in my home w/ one room being linoleum and only 2 large area rugs. All the vacuums I bought just threw the dirt out the back. Well, I stopped at my parents home tonight, and low and behold there was a Kirby salesman there. After a complete demonstration of what all it could do...I bought it (ouch it was $2,000!) I think I a
Cymbaline:No, sorry, I don't own a Kirby, but my parents had one for over 30 yrs and they recently traded it in for an upgraded version. They like how it works for them.
Me personally? I bought a Rainbow Vacuum Cleaner in 1983 for $850. 2 yrs ago I traded it in for a new model for an additional cos... More...
How big...roomba?
How big is the compartment theat holds the dirt in the roomba? I have a large kitchen dining, and living room area that is wood floors and area rugs,no carpeting. I want to be able to start it at night and have all three rooms done by morning. Is this possible? I have a dog that sheds like there is no tomorrow, and little kids running the house and yard all day.
If anyone out there has a roomba and a large open floor plan, please help me.
Also this question applies to the
catsovermen:I have a roomba, and I wouldn't suggest running it in too large an area. I have 4 cats, one long-haired. I haven't had an issue with it filling up nearly as much as it losing power. Also, as for running it at night, they aren't as quiet as the commercials would like you to think.... More...
Two questions...what would you do?
First question: If you work as a full time mom, and have a babysitter, you pay her by the week. You have two day offs coming (separate), but you still have to pay for the babysitter for that day off, regardless if your baby is there or not...would you leave them there for a day and get things done, would you let the babysitter have her for a half a day, or would you spend the whole day with your baby?
Second question: I am a single mom and live with my parents, we have hardwood floors
Baby Alex is Here! 10-06-08:I would probably use the sitter for 1/2 if not the whole day for one of the days. that way you will not have a rush on all you need to get done, and you could have a little "me" time. Go to the mall, or just relax lol. I dont think it is selfish or something to feel bad about because you are a great... More...
Home repair question for all you DIY geniuses?
I have an area rug in my room to cover some nasty paint stains by the door, so obv I cant move the rug..but it prevents me from being able to open my door the whole way .. would a heavy duty stapler work? Anything else I can do besides sanding down the bottom of the door? Cause Im just not willing to do that. lol.
SMEM:You don't have to sand the bottom of the door, take the door off, get a circular saw and cut about 1/4 inch off the bottom all the way across in a straight line. Make sure you draw a line. This is the only way to do it.... More...
Has anyone ever pulled up their carpet and painted the concrete like on Trading Spaces?
I bought a new home 3 years ago and made the mistake of choosing white carpet throughout the house. 3 years later after raising a rottweiler and mastiff inside, my carpet is trashed!! I can't afford to put down tile or laminate for a little while and I can't do linoleum with the dogs. My question to you....can I pull up the carpet and pad and paint the concrete floor like they do on television? Has anyone done this "successfully" and if so can you offer helpful suggestions as to how to go about
Summer:You Can, But I've Seen It Done And It Doesn't Look That Great. It Can Also Get Expensive Since The Sealant Doesn't Always Work And Will Need To Be Painted A Few Times. I've Heard Of It Being Done Five Times 'Cause It Kept Peeling. I Would Just Keep The Crappy Carpet. Not That Comfortable Either.... More...
shag carpet question?
I want to buy an area rug for my living room. I saw this rug where the strands are different textures. Some are knotted, some are plain, others are thick, while other strands are thin. It made for a very cool looking rug. However, I can't remember what type of shag rug this is called or who the manufacture is. Any help would be appreciated.
Something About Pavlov:Check these guys. They are experts in Shag and say they mix up styles.
http://www.starrugs.com/ShagCarpet1.html... More...
Carpet corner curls up?
Here's another question for my mom haha
We have a large area rug in our living room. It's kind of cheap, not the most high quality rug but one corner seems to curl up all the time. Is there an easy way to remedy this?
PokerChip:The rug had been rolled up
and the fibers are bent towards
the roll. Try folding the corner
under. Put something heavy
on it for awhile. The idea is to
bend the fibers in the opposite
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Hardwood or Tile?
I am planning on selling my home and I need to take out my icky carpet. My question is, would it be more practical for real estate needs to do Hardwood floors or Tile throughout? I only have a $3000.00 budget for my floors and my house is 1668 sq. ft. I think I am going to use it through the bedrooms too, I can just lay a big area rug down. I am just trying to maximize my property to sell so I can move out of state, and I really want to keep it cheap, but not cheap looking. Any suggestions?
lone wolf and pub:most people who view a house for the purpose of buying it will be scared off if they see a cold tiled floor...a timber floor ( any type) is much warmer under foot and warmer generally, most people will only have tiles in a kitchen or utility room, laminates are a quick fix, but totally impractical i... More...
sales question or should I say problem?
Your are a salesperson in a rug store that carries inexpensive area ruffs medium-priced area rugs, and very expensive handmade area rugs. How would you determine your customer's price range?
theruglover:I am a rug maker & exporter from India and often face the same problem when a wholesaler or retailer of rugs comes to my place to buy.
In my experience it is better to show them your stuff first and then discuss the price. A customer who falls in love with a good rug won't settle for a ch... More...
Hardwood floor care question??
I just removed the carpet in my living room and there are beautiful hardwood floors underneath. I did this in my bedroom too, and stripped all the old adhesive with Jasco Adhesive Remover and put polyurethane back on the floor to protect it.
But that was such a huge undertaking and I'm just not wanting to spend that much time on this one, I have already bought a large area rug which will leave about 1 ft to 2 ft around the edge showing.
My question is this, what is the best soap/cle
Cristi H:Get a Bona hardwood cleaning kit. Call a hardwood flooring distributor to get a kit.... More...
A decorating question?
We are getting a new house next month and I am having a hard time picking out a new couch and loveseat. The walls are white and the floor is a light oak hardwood. We aren't changing the wall color but we need to figure out furniture colors and a color for an area rug.
elementoflife:I think a nice tan coloured, elegant couch would look nice, with a deep red/burgandy as the accent colour. The area rug you get, as well as pillow covers and throws could be that deep burgandy colour.
I suggest these colours because deep red and burgandy are warming colours (inviting col... More...
Need theme for toddler girls room, needs to be interactive and grow with her...?
My daughter will be 1 and a half at christmas time. I would like at that time to redo her room because at this point she will most likely be ready to convert her crib to toddler bed and such. Right now her walls are light yellow on top ivory trim and chair rails, and sage green wainscoting on the lower half. I want to leave the wainscoting there and the chair rail. Her carpet is also sand colored burber, but that can be changed. I think I want to do a bamboo wood flooring with a large area rug.
jessicer08:i think the salon theme is a good idea and you could use a lot of different color pinks and black!!
Some other themes include
~A Garden Theme: with light pinks, greens, yellows and some purple and you could even paint some flowers along the walls and maybe paint shutters against the windo... More...
Thinking about redecorating daughters room, need some ideas please!!!?
My daughter will be 1 and a half at christmas time. I would like at that time to redo her room because at this point she will most likely be ready to convert her crib to toddler bed and such. Right now her walls are light yellow on top ivory trim and chair rails, and sage green wainscoting on the lower half. I want to leave the wainscoting there and the chair rail. Her carpet is also sand colored burber, but that can be changed. I think I want to do a bamboo wood flooring with a large area rug.
KT:i would do a flowergarden/victorian tea garden theme... with the sage greens and a few tastefully stenciled flowers... matching bedding, even a cute little tea set (on an upper shelf for now).
i did something like this with my daughter's room and loved the result. i had a little lady... More...
Math Question???
I have a test tomorrow and I need help with this review question, on Quadratic Equations. "An area rug has a central 5m by 3m rectangle in the mosaic pattern, with a plain border of uniform width around it. The total area of the rug is 24m^2. Find the width of the border."
I'm having trouble trying to set up the equation. I've already tried (2x+5)(2x+3) = 48, but it didn't work. Can anyone help. How you set up the equation would be great. All answers are greatly appreciated.
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What can I do to insulate a basement?
I'm moving in with a friend who is renting a home. And my living room suite will be placed in a corner of the basement. The basement temperature is about 72 degrees F. I live in southwest Ohio and the average summer/winter temp here is about 85-90/10-25 degrees F. My question is, what can I do to insulate that portion of the basement, to keep heat in during the winter? The basement is unfinished and has no insulation. We’re renting, so there is not much I can do far as home improvement goes
Paul Ding:The ground around Dayton is about 56F, so it's not like you need a LOT of insulation. If you seal it up too tight, you're going to be unhappy with the moisture problems you create.
There are probably cracks in the walls. Use aerosol foam insulation to fill them.
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4 month old puppy was diagnosed with giardia and I was wondering the best way to clean my house to stop it!?
So my little dog is on Panacur undergoing his second treatment. I need to clean our living room (where he hangs out) and my bed (where he sleeps). Does color safe bleach kill germs? Also my living room, which is also his play room so that he can hang with us has area rugs. Would vacuuming alone be alright or do I have to steam clean the rugs?
One last question. I understand the giardia cysts can be surrounding his anus after he poops, would it be alright if I wiped his butt with
bob ©:dear lord. please ignore vet tech's answer. giardia is a protozoan and it IS contagious. not only to other animals but to people as well. make sure you clean thoroughly and yes, you can use bleach water. just wait til it dries. no need to wait several days. wash your bedding and so forth howe... More...
what to plant behind rug juniper?
I have a low bay window in the front of my house, and it is 1`6" above the ground, and I have about 6` of area to plant something.. I have planted a rug juniper in the middle of the are, and far enough away from the window as needed. My question is what can I plant in the back of the juniper to give some height and interest? Hope someone can help me. Thanks
Traci H:I found a shrub that I absolutely love - and I don't like many shrubs - dwarf box leaf euonymous. Doesn't grow tall, requires zero maintenance, wonderful as a low hedge.... More...
carpet vacuums?
i have an area rug that has some stains and i need to get it cleaned i dont know any thing about carpets!
so whats a great way to clean up old stains and in affordable price. any vacuums that is less the 100 will be great and if cheaper even better
please just answer the question no sexual comments !
thank u
(:?TayLee?:):Get some foam carpet cleaner,spray the rug and go over it with a damp mop. Let it dry then vacuum. Good Luck! =)... More...
teen bedroom question. please answer!?
i'm redecorating a bedroom for a 13 year old. the walls are blue but that doesn't really matter. anyways. i found everything i need except i just can't seem to find a INEXPENSIVE AREA RUG! i really like the pottery barn teen (pb teen) rugs but theirs are soo expensive. any websites with ones like pb teens but less expensive? thanks sooo much!
Lylddlebit:try bed bath and beyond or ikea... More...
Question about baby bumping head?
I have a 7 month old baby girl. She is in the begining stages of crawling, and I put her on the floor to practice. My apartment has hardwood floors, and I have some area rugs around. My baby has the tendency to jerk her head back and forth( it is just something she has been doing for months) and while she was on her knees, crawling, she banged her head pretty hard on the floor. She has a small,dime sized ,light greenish mark on her right temple. Should I take her to the hospital? This is my 2nd
?Pamela?:I think that you know your daughter well enough to know if her behaviour has changed at all. Just keep an eye on her for the next few hours, and don't worry. I think that she'll be fine. Little babies are more resilient than we give them credit for.
Use your own judgement.
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please consider the following...?
a room that has a rug in the middle, from the rug to the wall it is one foot on each side. the length is 2 ft longer than the width and the area of the rug is the same as the area of the room with the open space (the space around the rug). Question is, what are the dimensions of the room? Please don't post the actual answers, just post the method you use to solve it. Thanks! :)
Nate W:length of the rug = L
width of the rug = W
area of the rug = (L)(W)
L = W+2
therefore, area of the rug = (W+2)(W) = W^2 + 2W
Since area of room is area of rug but with 1 foot longer in each direction (add on both sides so = 2)
therefore,
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Help me decorate my kitchen? small kitchen/ dining combination, walls are a soft yellow more like a butter?
cream, white cabinets and netural color counter tops and floor ( tan) . 1 set of standard size double windows at dining area and 1 window over sink. I have blue willow dishes.
the question is what style and colors would you suggest? window treatments, rugs, placemats, wallhangings etc.
Thank you. I like it all fun brights, funky and serious so share your ideas.
richard555:Maybe try to pick a similar blue from your dishes as an accent color for drapes or blinds.
Your floor in tan is a fairly neutral color, with which most other colors would blend.
The yellow walls make a good background color.
I would say, since it's a small room that ... More...
HELP Find A Simplified Expression For The Perimeter Of The Rug! CONFUESED? I Will Really Appreciate Your HELP?
An area rug is to be purchased for a room that measures 10m by 8m. The area rug is to be centered on the wooden floor of the room so that the distance from the width of the rug to the nearest wall is twice the distance from the length of the rug to the nearest wall.
a) Find a simplified expression for the perimeter of the rug
b) Find the perimeter of the rug if x=2.5m
Diagram:
Picture a rectangle with another centered rectangle which is the rug. Use x
Hy:Distance of "length" from wall = x metre
Therefore distance of width = 2x m.
These distances are at both ends (and sides), therefore the dimensions of the rug are
10 - 2x
and
8 - 4x
Perimeter = 2*(length + width)
................. = 36 - 12x metre
Question For Those In England (Manchester Area)?
My friend and i are setting up a yard for to take in neglected horses, we already have 2 that we are currently working with. They came from a fair were they were in very bad state.
We will be a non profit yard, infact we will probably make a loss but we dont care. We both have a 110% love of horses and this is our dream.
We live in northern ireland and there are no yards like that here. Many horses go through cheap fairs and end up with a slaughter house.
Weve ne
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house traning my dog and puppy!!?
Okay I know there are alot of questions out there about house training pets. But I feel like none fit my story. I have a beagle she's 8 months. and My boyfriend just got a puppy basset hound. Well we just bought this house and when we moved in the carpet was fairly new, but with my beagle we ended up tearing the carpet out and putting in wood floors because it was bad. SO my beagle finally got house trained a little bit (only some accidents). But now that the puppy is here, she's been peeing EVE
Donald P:Calm down, you can fix this. first of all pick up the food and water dish. This is not cruel it's training. Put the dogs in the crates at night, In the morning you feed them and water them, Then you immediately take them out. They should do their duty, if not put them back in the crate.... More...
how do i get rid of fleas without harming three kids under 3 (3 yr, 2 yr, 9 mos)? i have no pets, or carpet.?
i'm not sure how but i've seen a few fleas in my living room and son's room the past 3 days. i want to get rid of the little suckers before it gets out of control.
i have no pets. i have no rugs/area rugs. i have wall to wall hardwood floors except for the kitchen and bathroom which have tile.
i've read 20 mule borax works great with carpeting. will it work on hardwood floors too? is it safe to use with a crawling 9 month old, and 2 and 3 yr old who put EVERYTHING in their
bdtile21:Hello Hater of Fleas,
I too wonder if they are indeed fleas. See the link below to make sure they aren't Springtails, a pest I recently discovered at my home. It is said they thrive in moist conditions and could be a symptom of mold problems.... More...
My dog is scared of "hard" floors, how can I help her?
My dog is about 3 years old and we've had her since she was a puppy. From day one, she has been scared of any type of hard floor like tile, hardwood, etc. She always prefers carpeted rooms and this is sometimes a problem because a majority of our house has hard wood floors. She won't even chase her toys into the hard floor areas and i've had to put little rugs in front of her food and water to get her to stand there! My question is basically how do you think I can get her "over" this, so she gr
me:My dog had the same problem with just hardwood floors. For him it was because he slipped once and hurt himself. From then on, he was sure that the floor would attack and hurt him.
First, don't ever force your dog to go on the floor if it is a fear issue. Instead create a lot of safe zone... More...
My dog is on Frontline, how could she have fleas??
I give my dog Frontline, every 30 days like clockwork. The last week or so she has been itching like crazy, i thought she may be reacting to a med that she's on but after close inspection today, sure enough, she has fleas. I don't understand how it's even possible. Anyway, a few questions...I gave her her dose of Frontline a few days early, gave her a bath with flea shampoo, vacuumed my carpets and couches and washed all the sheets. I have hard wood floors in my house and only a few small area r
?Trìþþlé?ThrêaT?:If a flea bites you carrying tapeworm larvae you can become infected and yes it is a big deal for you and your dog. Did you use frontline or frontline plus? Frontline plus is the updates more affective version. Also you only need to use the frontline plus every 3 months unless your dog is infested b... More...
Painting a funky room-- with funky furniture... HELP!?
My husband bought these HUGE Bretz Brothers couches from Germany... theyre very expensive or I'd put them on the driveway with a free sign....The couch is HUGE, BRIGHT blue with people shaped pillows in different bright colors and the chair is HUGE and BRIGHT RED .... I did my best by trying to just GO with a funky modern feel-- plain black area rug, black picture frames and modern looking lamps.... but my husband wants to PAINT THE WALLS....why I dont know. BUT WHAT COLOR IS THE QUESTION??????
Michelle L:wow, the furniture sounds interesting but yeah...BOLD, which makes for a tough wall color IMHO.
White would be my first guess, but if you are wanting some shade of color, then look at very very very pale gray's. Such as Sherwin Williams Eider White or Snowfall. Gray's are netural and will... More...
Help please !!! Before I return furniture...?
Just bought a sofa, loveseat and ottoman that are somewhat of an orange-brown color. The question is the following: The family rooom wall is painted a very light yellow-cream color; however the furniture color is very close to the color scheme of the hardwood floor (which is a honeytone color ), is this a problem or can it be remedied with an area rug ? Any suggestions....Please help...Thanks !
marizinha:definitely play it up with accent colors. an area rug would be great, it sounds like a nice deep red would make a good complimentary color, so choose one with this in it. also get plenty of pillow for the couch in another color, as well as drapery that play off the accent color.... More...
real estate question? What do you think?
I have enough to buy an older mobile home with about an acre of land outright(40,000), and to put about 3,000 into it- I would have the furnace and a/c cleaned and serviced, replace water heater, patch and repair walls and paint, rip out all carpet and put the .25 stick on tile everywhere and then area rugs, in the summer and winter(san antonio) if needed I would put plastic on windows. I dont think that would come to over 3,000(already have rugs)then live there for 2 years-expect 100 more on u
Ken:Sounds like you have done the math. Other than the numbers, there are just the intangibles. Having a house that is paid for in 5 years is a great goal. I would say go for it.... More...
Doggie psychology question...Why does my dog drag throw-rugs out of rooms and downstairs???
JUST HILARIOUS!! What is he trying to tell us???? Please be "logical" and I'm not asking for advice in additional areas...thank you. He doesn't do it constantly AND it's usually when I'm not in the house, but it is a "habit" of his to occasionally go upstairs, into either the bathroom or a bedroom, and pick up the "throw rug", and drag it downstairs. He either leaves it on the steps, or drags it through the doggie door and outside.. Interesting!!!
He is a golden retriever male, age 2
Chalice:As with all areas of dog psychology, it's not really possible to offer an explanation without knowing about 'additional areas'. The reason behind your dog's behaviour probably lies in other areas of his behaviour. I think the fact that he does it when you're not in the house is telling.
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How should I go about ridding my whole house of the smell that makes dogs keep peeing?
I have been using Natures Miracle to get rid of the spots immediately after he uses the restroom there. and from what I can see it is working but now he is peeing in places that he never would have looked at twice before I got rid of his old ones. So now its like I am having to clean the whole house with this stuff and its not the cheapest thing in the world either. I have already gone through one whole bottle in a week. I take him out side and he pees but its almost like he doesn't let it all o
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Need help with accessories.?
My husband and I are opening a massage spa. I have a color sceme. The colors are peanut butter, cream, crimson, blues and greens. The walls are peanut butter and the trim is cream. the other colors will be use for accent.There's a few items that are stainless steel and wood. I have a indian style area rug and astec paintings. They both have all the colors in them. The rug is much lighter than the paintings. I think the blend well. I also have some white wire shelves and some black and sliver ca
scorpio26:i would spray the wire shelf black and use the silver candle holders with pale blue or green candles. add lots of green plants and small fountain would be nice. you can buy fountains in most any store. the sound of a fountain is wonderful and relaxing. good luck and God bless you too.... More...
What do you think of this?
I have alot of animals, 7 dogs, 4 cats, Guinea Pigs, reptiles, and a vast amount of others. I have acreage and the farm animals are there. We have a 2 car heated garage that we transformed into the "Animal Sanctuary". It has couches, area rugs, chairs, sofas, an old tv with vcr to play animal appropriate videos. The cat boxes are out there in a fenced perimeter from the dogs with a kitty door in the wall. The dogs stay in this room when I am gone and most of the day but we go out and socialize w
Terrier (UK):Unfortunately there's so much misinformation spread around that I'm pretty sure that whatever you do you'll be called "cruel" by somebody.
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Ok, my husband and I are thinking of renting a house... We like everything about it, except for the fact that there is no carpet! I was wondering if there was a way to attach carpet to the floor so as not to leave any type of residue, marks, etc... Like if we measured all the areas that we want carpeted and went and had the carpet cut (kind of like a rug) would we be able to lay it down and not have the edges come up?? I don't really want to use area rugs, I would prefer that it go all the way t
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I have another 3 questions regarding Geometry which I suck at. Please help.?
1) A rectangular rug 12 feet long and 8 feet wide is placed in a room such that all four sides of the rug are 2 feet away from the walls. What percent of the room is covered by the rug? (the answer is 50% but I don't understand why)
2) If the length of the diagonal of a rectangle is 10, and the perimeter of the rectangle is 24. Then was is the area of the rectangle? Please explain your answer
3) The area of Circle A is twice the area of Circle B. What is the ratio of
richardwptljc:1) The area of the rug is 12(8) = 96
The length and width of the room is 12+2+2= 16 and 8+2+2 = 12. Area of room is 16(12) = 192
192 = 2(96)
3) The ratio of the areas of the circles is A^2:B^2
The ratio of the circumferences is A:B
Sq rt 2 to Sq rt 1 = sq rt 2: ... More...