How can I keep a 16 month old Great Dane from chewing on wood, including furniture?

March 11, 2010

She has chewed on one door, one windowsill and two pieces of furniture — all wood. We’re making an enclosed outdoor area for her, but we will sometimes need to leave her in the house while we are out.

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Used furniture lawsuit?

March 10, 2010

I bought used furniture from an individual owner. He said that he is going to send me receipts. He he brought the furniture to my place he said that he forgot to bring the receipts with him and he would mail them soon. So far he had not sent them. I have a proof that [...]

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Ladies: In general, does your husband like helping out with the home improvement projects around the house?

March 10, 2010

We bought a new home almost two years ago, and it’s just as bare as it was the day we bought it. We have furniture for all of the rooms, but there are other things that I have been wanting to do such as: hang ceiling fans, install a garage door opener, hang [...]

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Has it become common practice for people to act stupid so they can get their way?

March 9, 2010

I work with an antique dealer a few days per week; all the time, we get people calling, claiming they cannot see a price for an item on our website. I have made it RED and BOLD and it says THIS ITEM IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE. We constantly get calls from people asking how [...]

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How long the shisham wood furniture will last for? Is this good wood for making furniture?

March 9, 2010

i was planning to buy furniture for my home in India. It is made in Jodhpur Rajastan.

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What size moving truck to use?

March 9, 2010

I have to move in a week and I am trying to pick a truck size at Uhaul but I can’t decide. I have a small one bedroom apartment. I would like to move everything in one trip. I am trying to decide between the 17 foot or the 24 foot truck. [...]

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Can anyone tell me what I should do to get the larva of moths and carpet beetles out of my furniture?

March 8, 2010

I have yet to find an exterminating company in Philadelphia that would fumigate my furniture for moths or if this will even help? I have an old row home in town and I have been fighting moths and carpet beetles all year. I recently had to throw out all of my belongings and clothes only [...]

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What is the best professional vaccuum; the kirby, stanley steamer an what is the best way to get one at its &?

March 7, 2010

What is the best professional vaccuum; the kirby, stanley steamer and what is the best way to get one at its cheapest price; how much should these sell for; I am not buying it from Kirby; I need to know the best place to go to get it the cheapest? Ihave heard all different [...]

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i am moving…..?

March 7, 2010

I am trying to figure out how to decorate an office/guest room/hobby area…i have black furnture with silver and blue accents this room is larger and shaped a little awkward…what other colors can i use with black furniture

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Redecorating bedroom, relatively small, dark furniture?

March 7, 2010

I’m redecorating a room, it’s a bedroom with contemporary dark furniture, it has a double bed with headboard, and a four door wardrobe but now I am stuck with ideas for decorating the room.
Would it be a good idea to do one wall different? Either patterned wallpaper or a solid colour? Will sort out the [...]

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What are cool accessories for a contemporary bedroom that is black, white, and blue?

March 6, 2010

I have a contemporary bedroom that has black furniture, white bedding, and light blue walls. What are some cool accessories that I could use to complement those colors?
Also, I already have some natural-looking things like bamboo plants and some mini cacti. Anything along those lines?

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Would dark wood finish furniture look good with a floor that has an oak finish?

March 5, 2010

I am in a dilemma, what is your opinion with having dark wood finish furniture on a light color floor?

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Is there specific rules for collecting donations (cash & misc Items) for abused wom. & teens?

March 5, 2010

I have been collecting donations to help not just abused women but women who are just having a hard time starting over and if they have teen age children. I have gotten large amounts of cash plus many stores have donated new clothing, school supplies, furniture, and a lot of stuff people use daily. [...]

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Has anyone used www.freeshipfurniture.com to buy furniture?

March 5, 2010
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I’ve been to their website, but it seems to good to be true. Has anyone else bought furniture from there and if so, was it ever delivered or was it a scam?

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Is white spruce a good wood for furniture – particularly bedroom furniture?

March 4, 2010

Hi, I’m thinking about getting an unfinished dresser so I can match an old bed I already have, but I wanted to know if the particular dresser I’m looking at is made out of good wood or just something junky. It’s made out of white spruce. Would you say that’s an okay wood? [...]

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Doesn't anyone have any update on the defunct UK band 'Furniture'? Please?

March 4, 2010

They had a hit single called "Brilliant Mind", and brought out three albums with great lyrics; then vanished from commercial view, and so have no re-releases.
Every time I go into a record store I look for them on CD.
Googling or ask.com only brings offers to buy catalogues, bunk-beds, office chairs & sofas, but [...]

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I am making a huge computer desk. Any help?

March 4, 2010

Every desk I’ve seen is far too small for my needs. It has to have enough space for a 17” CRT monitor, a subwoofer, scanner, printer, an UPS, and of course all the other elements of my computer (Miditower case, keyboard, mouse, speakers…). I want it to be very big, because I always need a [...]

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How long does fresh cut wood take to dry to be used for furniture?

March 2, 2010

A friend of mine had a huuuuuge cherry tree that was removed from his property due to its proximity with power lines.
There are some great straight sections that I was thinking about cutting up with a chain saw and them taking them to the local saw mill.
After this wood leaves the saw mill, how long [...]

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BF wall color is like a light/baby blue. What color furniture should i have? i want to keep it casual/contemp?

March 2, 2010

Im designing a room for my boyfriend. he wanted light/baby blue walls so i had to at least let him have that. now all i need is furniture. i need things to be kept simple yet casual/contemporary. What color furniture should he have? Black or like mahogany/dark brown? And wat kind of bed covers should [...]

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How make painted furniture look like wood again?

March 1, 2010

I have a dresser with mirror and two nightstands. Once upon a time, the dresser was a shiny dark wood, and the nightstands were a duller medium wood. They were painted black a few years ago. Can I remove the paint and make them look like wood again, but this time the same wood?
The furniture [...]

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Advice Divorce ?money problems?

March 1, 2010

I just got married 3.5 months and my hubby has filed for divorce i have no contact with him only his lawyer.My hubby is 25 yrs old works for insurance company making 50 grand year and i am 21 yrs old college student only working part time 3 days a week at doctors office receptionist [...]

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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?

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How Do I Convince My Parents to Get Me a Cat?

February 26, 2010

I got the prices down. But that’s not enough. My parents hate those kind of pets because they pee on stuff that is not the litterbox, tear up furniture, and smell. I don’t know if the cats have been fixed, trained to use the litterbox, and trained NOT TO SCRATCH FURNISH. I’ll have to ask. [...]

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I found out I tried to kill my brother on several occassions?

February 26, 2010

I am 23 years old. The other day I found some paper work about me from when I was a kid, around 4. Apparently I was almost committed because I tried to kill my brother several times ( drowning, strangling, and throwing him down the stairs). Also, I used to flip furniture [...]

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What is it called when you buy “nicked” furniture?

February 26, 2010

I hear all the time about places that sell furniture that has been nicked or used for floor models or has a tear or something but otherwise is new…what is that called? it’s not "used" furniture, so what terminology what i use to type it into a search engine??

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