I have a large/wide 2′ 7" wicker basket my x-bf bought me in mexico that is in a natural light color with a slight shine to it & would like to color it a rich brown-red color like my other bedroom furniture. Have no idea what will stick on this material permanently. Can I do this myself? What to do?

is this type of decor "outdated" or old fashioned? I have a fruits & wine themed kitchen and think some of these would add a nice touch.

We have two bar stools that are pretty beat up…I would like to repaint them, mainly to update them and also make them match our decor. They looks just like this EXCEPT the legs are white … http://www.google.com/imgres?q=bar+stools&hl=en&biw=1024&bih=630&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=Oe9ixn6Ajniq0M:&imgrefurl=http://www.mercantila.com/p/winsome-assem-bevel-seat-bar-stool-set-of-2-bar-stool&docid=zYiKa3b7S8B72M&w=1200&h=1116&ei=9ChtTqDNCoW_gQfQjOXWAQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=300&vpy=300&dur=4921&hovh=216&hovw=233&tx=99&ty=145&page=7&tbnh=137&tbnw=147&start=99&ndsp=14&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:99 I wanted to leave the seats as is and make the legs black. I need help though… I don’t want to take the stool seats apart or anything and I want to keep the process as easy, quick AND CHEAP as possible? What advice can you give me or brand recommendations
? What kind of sandpaper, paint etc…I know I will need sandpaper, paint and a finish but I have no idea where to go from there. I don’t want a Lowe’s or Home Depot employee to talk me into stuff I don’t need so please help…

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Long story short, about a month & half ago my ex & I reconnected.. He looked me up, pursued me & we started talking again. In this instance I felt it was worth a try (the reasons we had broken up are reversible) & would regret it more if I didn’t try.. We had dated over 3 years & were broken up for a little over a year. I dated a couple people, he dated one person during that time. Anyway.. Just before we had gotten back together in May, it was "in the works" that his best friend (who works for his landscaping business) would move in with him into a house to rent (my bf had been living w/parents as rent is high around here). I am 24 & he’s 23. Right now, they (including his uncle who is the landlord) are renovating the small house, putting in new flooring, painting, new outlets etc. When we talk on the phone, i hear of all the neat things they’re doing to it. I’ve yet to be invited to come over to help, watch etc. I will be very honest: I am jealous that his friend gets to see him every day at work & now will live with him when renovations are done soon. I feel in a way that he’s taken my place. He is my competition. They are attached at the hip. I am lucky to see my boyfriend once or twice a week. And NO he is not gay, he is as straight as they come before anyone suggests that lol. I’m feeling really awkward about the situation but I don’t want to come across as the clingy, jealous girlfriend. His friend is getting to be part of a fun, new experience (getting a new house ready, picking out furniture to buy, etc) and I am not involved with the new place. I work full time but I’m still stuck at home, because I wouldn’t be able to afford a place without a roomate(s). Haven’t found anything yet. Anyway, the core of the issue is I just feel crappy how his friend gets to see him so much/do a lot with him. I feel left out and kind of like the third wheel. I usually have to wait til his friend leaves on a weekend to see him. I do believe we love each other but I also feel like I may be taken for granted.. How do i make it clear I need to be seen more & be more of a priority? How do I feel less jealous of his new roomate? I feel as though I am being pushed aside & it’s not a good feeling.. its like he’s trying to leave the single life but have me on the side (his friend is single & likes to hang out at bars some, kinda immature).. but yet he had pursued me for many years & acted like he loved me.. Any thoughts/input appreciated a ton.. basically it just feels like the roles are literally reversed.. I am the friend he hangs out with now & then, and he’s the girlfriend w/him 24/7 lol.. :-/ Thank You for help!

I am looking for a Rustic Bar Set (Tropical) Mexican or Peruvian in Miami… I was told that I can find this type of bar in Homestead at a great prices but I don’t know where to go. City Furniture, El Dorado, Baers & etc do not have a great selection & They only have a few to choose from. Can someone please point me to where I can find a Indoor Bar for my home?

I was wondering how you install an aftermarket deck in a car that has 6 factory speakers when the wiring harness you purchase will only allow for front and rear speakers? I’ve installed every deck before in other cars, but for the one i’d like to get, it seems to have 6 factory and not 4, so I wasn’t sure the best way to do this. I’m assuming you have to get a small amp to do this, but wouldn’t the wattage be off if you ran it like that?

Thanks!

I tried buying wicker baskets online, but most sights are wholesale. I only need about 3-4 different sized baskets for a buffet display, and even the websites that sell individually charge an arm & a leg for shipping… Any suggestions on where to go in Manhattan??

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1. Just bcos u r working- do u not expect any gifts from your husband?
2. How do you feel when your husband "LETS" you pay & does not offer to pay when you go shopping for (a) your stuff- like clothes, jewelery (b) common stuff like restaurant, food, furniture, etc.
3. Do you OK if he thinks that you would buy him stuff when you go for shopping for your stuff.. eg. my husband said "can u get me a scarf when u go there to give some clothes for u"?

I understand nowadays, it is all equal & also the financial burden.. but i feel that i am a li’l old-fashioned in hoping that my husband gets me stuff like simple rose or earrings, without my asking him.. what wud be ur response for the above questions

My dog is left home alone all day & he jumps on the kitchen counter all the time. I see his paw prints on it but never catch him doing it. How can I stop him from doing something I never catch him doing?????

Our Carport is semi- attached to our house – We put up a trellis wall with french doors to make it an open air room (it now is part of our deck area) It’s a great space and have added furniture & plasma TV- Can we add the 500 sq feet of this new space to the overall square footage of our house?

I bought a front porch sensor light but dont want to go thru the hassle or high electrician fee! Is it possible to connect common/hot & ground to a standard plug in head to connect to outlet? Or any other way besides tying onto main system? If so how or is it simple to tye on myself?
I should mention new wiring not tying onto existing!

Both drains in the kitchen sink are clogged & when garbage disposal is turned on nothing happens water does not drain it keep coming back into the sink on both sides? I want to unclog the sink myself as a DIY project.

I am trying to find this creature ?
It was used in one of the very first opening scenes as part of the introduction of a occult investigative series, maybe 10 years ago ?
I have been looking for re runs , to maybe locate the monkey?
BUT, i only want the monkey.
The big looking type monkey was sitting on a bar chair ? & if and when any one entered the shop, the way he was set up was to twist his head in the direction of the door way and wired to wave from the elbow, as if to say Hello, come on in .
Has any one by chance seen one of these in circulation ?

I have a set of expensive wicker living room set that needs to be re-upholstered. Does anyone know roughly how much it would cost for a large sofa, a love seat, and two chairs? I just need a rough estimate and if anyone knows, could you possibly recommend a good place to get it done as well? They’re in horrible shape & over 21 years old.

Thanks so much!

My kitchen is 25 years old. If I can only replace one thing per month, should I begin with an energy star refrigerator? Do you replace the floor before or after the refrigerator? Would the dishwasher be the next appliance in order of energy savings? Or the lighting? And then the stove? Would the cabinet work be done before or after the lighting? Should I prioritize aquiring an energy efficient washer & dryer? My intent is to save energy and improve safety (the stove) and have peace of mind about the appearance of the kitchen.
Thank you all for your answers. Earthwoman, thanks for mentioning possible wiring upgrade and drain replacement. Since this will be a LOW budget project, I like the idea of asking the store to help with a plan, too. Each of you have helped me.