Is there an online tool I can use to determine what the layout of furniture in my apartment should look like?

Ryan asked: I am moving into a pretty small flat in London. I already have the measurements, but it would be nice to be able to manipulate furniture around so that I know what will work in that space...beds, tables etc... Thank you! .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

Is it Easy or hard to?

ShortcutHerbal Goody asked: assemble a kit such as a shoe rack kit or book case kit? For me I find them hard to do. I think it be easier to build an item from scratch than reassemble something! What do you think a kit hard or easy to do? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

What carpet can we put on top of our tiled basement floor, knowing a little water comes in during the rain?

Allison asked: Each time it rains, a little bit of water seeps under the tiles in our basement floor. Not much at all, but I'm wondering what type of carpet/ pad to get so that even that little bit, over time, won't become mildew/ mold. I'd love any suggestions. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

What colors go well with distressed white bedroom furniture?

Ash-A-Ley asked: My fiance & I just bought at house. We have the orginal hardwood floor in the master bedroom. I was wondering what colors go well with destressed white furniture? What color bedding? Curtians? Walls? HELP please! (I hate red) .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

What is the best online shop to purchase furniture made in China?

international asked: Had anyone traveled to china to purchase furniture? Is it possible to find same variety of furniture online as it is available in shops in China? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How can I organize my scarves, belts, and purses?

providenceheh asked: I am in the process of organizing, cleaning, and rearranging my room, and have some items that seem to have no place. I have about 15 scarves (not winter scarves so much as gauzy headband-like accessories) as well as 10-15 belts, plus 5 or so purses that need a place in my room. I have NO drawer space and no space for them to be hung in my closet. My closet does have full-size doors on it (though it is not walk-in) but one door is taken over by a shoe rack. I am not a fan of any sort of plastic bin-type storage. Any ideas? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

Is anyone elses humidifiers making the finish come off their furniture or walls peeling ?

βεℓℓα asked: We have to run them or it is dry as the Sahara in here and flu season and all, but omg, the finish is coming off furniture and ceiling paint is peeling ! And it is still too dry in here. Any suggestions ? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

Where can I go to get cheap outdoors furniture?

*Know jumps, Know glory!* asked: I'm looking for some inexpensive outdoors furniture for my little balcony thingy.. Where can I find some? And also inexpensive plants too hehe Thanks! .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

What kind of carpet pad to use for noise reduction?

vovik asked: My landlord requested to cover 80% of a hard-wood floor with a carpet after my neighbor below complained on footstep noise. They say they may accept rugs but only with padding. I am only able to find pads helping to protect carpets from wearing and stop rugs slipping on a floor but not to cancel the noise. Solution must be cheap. Professional acoustic pads like the ones for sound recording studios are too expensive. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

Where is the CHEAPEST place to find online furniture?

mdass41 asked: I am looking for new living room furniture and am looking for the CHEAPEST place online to purchase this? Any ideas??? IKEA doesn't deliver to my area, and craigslist has had nothing but thanks! I like country and contempory, I am looking for even put together furniture, I just don't have much money to spend. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE