2007 December

Hate vertical blinds, but need something on your sliding glass door? Here are some other options.

2 on 1 headrail - this feature also you to have one continuous headrail but 2 separately operable blinds. So you could keep the side the door is on up and out of the way, and keep […]

Today, Jill asks:
Diva, what should I use to clean my laminate floors and wood floors?
I can provide you with some helpful advice. However, you need to consider that your laminate flooring was an investment and in order to protect your investment, I’d recommend calling the manufacturer directly first, to find out what they recommend before […]

Today, tips for measuring your windows for blinds:
1.) Only use a steel measuring tape. Never use a piece of string, ribbon or a cloth tape - they will not give you an accurate measurement because each of them depend on how tightly you pull them when measuring.
2.) Measure your windows to the […]

Today, Monica asks:
We just moved into a beautiful custom home and we need some window treatments. I want something “cord free” (I have kids and pets) but I want it to still be elegant. The designer I’ve been working with suggested Hunter Douglas silhouette shades or roller shades. Are there any other options to be […]

Today, DJ writes:
Diva,
We are having a house built (non custom) that comes with their standard carpeting. Do you think we should pay them (or should I say overpay) for the upgrade or install new carpeting before we move in ourselves? Those are the only 2 options […]

Installing Tile Made Easy
Today, Bill asks:
My question is about heated tile. What are heated tiles and where can I buy them and can I install them?
In simplest terms, heated tile is accomplished by using heated electric mats placed in thinset cement on the tile floor needing some extra help with the heat. It’s rather […]

Today, Kathy writes:
Hi, we put a hardwood floor in our kitchen. I am not happy with the color. We had a light laminate floor before, so we wanted to go with a little darker color. We went with a chestnut color. It is darker than I would like and it has […]