I want to paint a wall bookshelf. I was told I should use an oil based paint. Because I have a Parrot I don't

August 28, 2010

want to have the noxious fumes throughout the house. What type of paint do you think would hold up on a book shelf besides oil based? I realize I CAN use a latex, but will it hold up on a bookshelf? I’m sorry, I shoud have said, it’s a newly made bookcase of unfinished wood. [...]

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Painted home office dark red–what complimentary colors to decorate it with?

July 28, 2010

The office looks great, rich dark red walls and creamy off-white trim. The desk in there is black with a cherry top. We also have a cherry bookcase. What colors should I incorporate in the rug, wall art, blinds, etc? I am buying all of that new and want to compliment the dark red while [...]

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Does my home office qualify for Federal Income Tax deduction?

June 23, 2010

My wife recently started a "work from home" job for a company. The company provided her with a computer & monitor and we, in turn, had to install a separate and dedicated internet connection and a telephone line for her to use exclusively in her job (we could not use our current Internet connection or [...]

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How do you or what is the proper way to organize your bookshelf/case?

June 23, 2010

This is how mine currently is: Textbooks – Poetry – Fiction and those are organized from tallest to shortest. But my bookcase still looks cluttered so I was wondering if their was a better way to organize a bookshelf to make it look less cluttered. haven’t National Office Furniture Arrowood U Shaped Desk USED    US [...]

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Help with my little sister's birthday present?

April 19, 2010

My little sister is 9, turning 10 on May 23rd. Her name is Carlyn and she is my only sibling, so I wanted to do something special for her for her birthday. What I was thinking was that I could start saving funds right now and have enough money to completely redo her bedroom. Some [...]

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Need help with this logic puzzle..?

March 31, 2010

Okay so I have these four (random) logic puzzles that are confusing. . . The fourth one goes like this: INTRO- Cath & Pete are furnishing their new home and, in order to save money, decided to buy 5 sets of self-assembly furniture. Unfortunately, not all of the screws needed for construction were contained in [...]

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Can Vinyl tile be used to cover a desk or bookshelf?

February 27, 2010

I’m thinking about covering my white bookcase and desk with vinyl tile to match my other furniture. Is it a good idea? Or would a wood stain be better? National Office Furniture Arrowood U Shaped Desk USED    US $200.00 Black Mesh Executive Computer Office Desk Chair New    US $209.95 Storage Computer Desk Office Dorm New [...]

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Anyone familiar with oil paints?

February 18, 2010

It’s 15 degrees below zero, snowing and icy enough to slip. I decided to artsy up an old book case because I need a place for school books… While I do have black spray paint I decided the weather was too horrible to stand in the snow spraying for a good ten minutes.. sooo.. I [...]

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Anyone familiar with oil paints?

February 12, 2010

It’s 15 degrees below zero, snowing and icy enough to slip. I decided to artsy up an old book case because I need a place for school books… While I do have black spray paint I decided the weather was too horrible to stand in the snow spraying for a good ten minutes.. sooo.. I [...]

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How Do I Make My Room Look Bigger

February 3, 2010

Hello! I have a very tiny room and a lot of furniture. There are 2 problems – I have to keep my furniture and all the furniture is massive! I’ve got a big BILLY Ikea bookcase and desk. Also I’ve got a trundle bed! We’ve already taken the door off my closet so I can [...]

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::cries:: I need help!!?

January 13, 2010

It’s 15 degrees below zero, snowing and icy enough to slip. I decided to artsy up an old book case because I need a place for school books… While I do have black spray paint I decided the weather was too horrible to stand in the snow spraying for a good ten minutes.. sooo.. I [...]

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Help! :::cries:::?

January 12, 2010

It’s 15 degrees below zero, snowing and icy enough to slip. I decided to artsy up an old book case because I need a place for school books… While I do have black spray paint I decided the weather was too horrible to stand in the snow spraying for a good ten minutes.. sooo.. I [...]

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How much will it cost to hire someone to assemble a “ready to assemble” desk & bookcase for my office?

January 7, 2010

Cost of assembling an executive desk or table Cost of assembling a bookcase Cost of mounting a Flat panel 27" TV to the wall National Office Furniture Arrowood U Shaped Desk USED    US $200.00 Black Mesh Executive Computer Office Desk Chair New    US $209.95 Storage Computer Desk Office Dorm New    US $175.95 Tenon cutter 2 [...]

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Where can i find bookcases that hang on the wall?

December 8, 2009

Im renting a small room witn not alot of space. I manged to decorate nicely but the bookcase I have is cramped into the room, are there bookcases that I can hang on the wall? I looked on Target and cant find any. National Office Furniture Arrowood U Shaped Desk USED    US $200.00 Black Mesh [...]

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Anyone familiar with oil paints?

December 6, 2009

It’s 15 degrees below zero, snowing and icy enough to slip. I decided to artsy up an old book case because I need a place for school books… While I do have black spray paint I decided the weather was too horrible to stand in the snow spraying for a good ten minutes.. sooo.. I [...]

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Bookshelves and Dust?

December 5, 2009

I find myself not just dusting my bookshelves but having to take the books all off of the bookcase to do so. -This is no easy tasks with 6 large bookcases and over a thousand books- I do this twice monthly but was wondering was there another way to keep a bookshelf dust-free longer? A [...]

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I need woodworking plans to build a computer desk with a hutch and matching bookcase?

December 4, 2009

I’m setting up a home office to work out of as a medical transcriptionist. I have the wood (oak) to build a computer desk with a hutch and a matching bookcase. I need a good sized one to hold everything. Where can I get some woodworking plans to build this type desk, hutch, and bookcase? [...]

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What color paint would look best with dark brown furniture in a home office?

November 19, 2009

We recently bought a home with "unique" taste. I am looking to renovate a bedroom that will become our home office. It used to be an 8 year old’s bedroom with aqua blue walls and a dolphin border. I am looking for a traditional/contemporary look- crown molding, big dark brown leather chair with ottoman, bookcase, [...]

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What kind of primer/paint would I use on MDF built-in bookshelves?

November 14, 2009

I’m building a built-in, 13′ tall bookcase/cabinet from scratch in my living room and will be using MDF and moulding. I want to finish them in a hard, durable, white paint that looks pro. What kind (brand and type) of primer/paint would I use? Brush or roller? Thanks. National Office Furniture Arrowood U Shaped Desk [...]

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What should I use to decorate an empty wall in my office, furniture wise?

November 8, 2009
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Not a bookcase or anything that would require something to put on it. It should be something fairly simple. National Office Furniture Arrowood U Shaped Desk USED    US $200.00 Black Mesh Executive Computer Office Desk Chair New    US $209.95 Storage Computer Desk Office Dorm New    US $175.95 Tenon cutter 2 log furniture railing rustic furniture [...]

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Does anyone know of a reputable on-line site that sells cheap office furniture?

November 8, 2009

I’m creating a small office space in my basement and I’m looking for a good site on-line to buy a desk with hutch and a bookcase from. I’ve tried walmart, target, office max, staples, and office depot. Does anyone know of anymore like these stores? National Office Furniture Arrowood U Shaped Desk USED    US $200.00 [...]

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What to put on 48in cherry bookshelves flanking a stone fireplace with large mantel?

November 7, 2009

This bookcase is in my livingroom surrounded with windows I have a oat color sectional leather chair and hardwood floors with area rugs in red, tan, green National Office Furniture Arrowood U Shaped Desk USED    US $200.00 Black Mesh Executive Computer Office Desk Chair New    US $209.95 Storage Computer Desk Office Dorm New    US $175.95 [...]

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Is there a way to easily reinforce sagging bookshelves?

November 6, 2009
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I have a bookcase with some very heavy books and over time the shelves have begun to sag. I put wooden supports between the levels and this works but looks terrible even after staining. Any better ideas? National Office Furniture Arrowood U Shaped Desk USED    US $200.00 Black Mesh Executive Computer Office Desk Chair New [...]

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How do you arrange home office furniture?

November 6, 2009

I have a square room with large windows on the south wall, a smaller window on the east wall, a closet on the north wall, and an empty east wall. I have a large bookcase, a small cabinet, and two desks I am trying to arrange to be practical but not overwhelm and crowd the [...]

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Chemical sensitivity-How much would it cost to get a 100% SOLID WOOD bookshelf made.?

November 1, 2009

My body is sensitive to chemicals mostly that’s found in carpet and furniture. I’ve finally found an 100% solid wood bedroom suite from brazil that does not have any glues and poly-coatings/finishes but now I need to furnish my office. I can’t find any Solid wood office bookcases and was thinking about just getting them [...]

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