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I need to cover ugly paneling but can’t paint it. What can I do?
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 6:35 pm.
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We put up all wood paneling 18 yrs. ago in two of our rms., now grandchildren’s playroom and guest rm. My husband will NOT allow me to paint it. It looks hideous. Can I staple wallpaper up, fabric? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi, was wondering if you have tried to use this brown paper on your walls?
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 6:00 pm.
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Hi, was wondering if you have tried to use this brown paper on your walls? If so, please let me know how it came out - the procedure you used. Thanks.
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Have you heard of putting straw in your paint to texturize the walls?
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 5:32 pm.
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Hi all, I am moving soon…. I am sooo happy! Have you heard of putting straw in your paint or was it maybe in your wall paste? to texturize the walls?
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Here’s instructions for doing just that.
Your Frugal Decorating Diva,
Nancy
P.S. Want to ask Your Frugal […]
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I would like suggestions for something inexpensive to put on the wall above my computer desk.
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 5:21 pm.
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I would like suggestions for something inexpensive to put on the wall above my computer desk. I don’t want to make more than two holes in the wall to hang it on, so no groupings.
The space could take something horizontal or square. It is next […]
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How can I use lighter shades of jeweltone colors in my rooms?
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 4:43 pm.
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For a color scheme, I intend to use purple/lavender/some brown accents. I did some research on color schemes and learned that purple, red, brown all compliment each other. If we go with a lighter shade of purple (more lavendar, less dark amethyst) - would jewel […]
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I would like to put up a temporary backsplash behind the stove and sink area.
Published on 13 Nov 2006 at 8:58 pm.
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My kitchen decor is a fruit/vegatble type and I would like to put up a temporary backsplash behind the stove and sink area. Any ideas?
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The easiest thing that you can use that I KNOW is temporary, is a wallpaper border. Easy to put up […]
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I need ideas for a headboard for my teen daughter.
Published on 13 Nov 2006 at 7:57 pm.
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Right now, I need ideas for a headboard for my teen daughter. Her room is being painted in a light gray/silver with pink (the color of pink found in the new ice cream flavored skittles package. lol). Her bookshelf is black. She doesn’t know what […]
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I have a manufactured home that I am trying to do country/shabby chic
Published on 12 Nov 2006 at 9:13 pm.
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I have a manufactured home that I am trying to do country/shabby chic, I want to paint the livingroom walls a cream color. I have one wall that I have hung a 100 yr. old 6 pane glass window on with a self under it […]
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Is wallpaper border easy to remove?
Published on 12 Nov 2006 at 9:02 pm.
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I live in an apartment and would like to add a 15 inch wallpaper border at the top of the wall in the bathroom. I would like to know if border paper is easy to remove?
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It has been for me. If it didn’t peel […]
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I want to add texture to my dining room walls.
Published on 18 Oct 2006 at 6:24 pm.
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I want to add texture to my dining room walls. It is a huge room with a 14ft dining room table we built and a full wall faux stone hearth. It is medieval/ renaissance. The drywall was done poorly and paint can’t seem to cover […]
