What are the bedrooms in sororities like? ?

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HEIDI no.

I am planning on joining a sorority at the University of Texas in Austin, Delta Delta Delta, Zeta Tau Alpha, or Kappa Kappa Gamma. I was curious on what the inside of the bedrooms for the members would be like. I was wondering like what size bed, closet size, and how large the room is. I also did not know if you share rooms with one or two other girls in the sorority. Any information would be great!!!

Also any extra information on my possible sororities, Delta Delta Delta, Zeta Tau Alpha, or Kappa Kappa Gamma, would be great. THANKS!!!

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Hi! First of all, good luck going through rush. I think you would be wise to not focus on any particular 3 at this point. You should go through recruitment with an open mind and follow your heart when you make your choice. Also keep in mind that recruitment is a two way street; it's possible that none of your perceived top 3 will rank you high enough to net you an invitation to join. Be friendly and polite to every member of every chapter because I can promise you that there are lots of good friends in different sororities and they talk; the last thing you want is for an influential girl in one of your favorite sororities to talk to her cousin in an unfavored sorority and learn how rude you were there. It happens all the time and it can totally tank your chances.

As far as specific info about your top 3, check out their websites and investigate as much as you want. Living arrangements can differ dramatically even on the same campus. I looked at the UT site and glimpsed at the first 2 sororities listed, the first one had pictures posted of the public living areas and the second states they have their own pool and sun deck and that their house is set up so that there are 2 bedrooms to a suite with their own private bathroom.

Try not to get too hung up on joining any particular sorority until you can truly make up your own mind. I would also caution you against joining a chapter just because you really like their house or not join one because you don't like the house. When I joined, I thought the house decor looked a little out dated. Imagine my surprise when I cam back my sophomore year and the entire house had been redecorated and then my junior year the basement was converted to an exercise area!

Follow your heart and don't listen to anyone's opinions other than your own. All of the sororities at UT are fine national sororities.

does anyone know of a "CHEAPER" way of moving out of state?

Malia

We're planning on relocating from Austin to Oregon and although we're not taking (hopefully) any of our big furniture items, we still have personal items like 2 tv's, clothes and other misc personal items that we do not want to leave behind. Any suggestions on a cheaper way of moving?? We're not taking our living room set, washer & dryer and the bedroom sets. Most of our stuff we can't part with is just stuff we've collected over the years, and the kids stuff. So any suggestions would be great!!!

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you will be amazed at how much of that stuff you never are going to need again. I cleaned house and just threw out all the so called "importand stuff" I have not missed one thing.
Sell your TV's and make a list of what you really have to keep. You will never miss the other stuff. I promise.
Uhaul is a great option but pricey. For the cost of a Uhaul rental of a truck or trailer you can buy a small used hauling trailer.
And when you get to your new home. don't buy all the stuff new. find a local Auction house and buy at ten cents on the dollar. You will save big bucks. "they have TV's as well.

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Moving into my first condo? Cost of bills? How to set it up?

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Alexis

I am moving into a condo in SACRAMENTO, CA. I am living in a 3 bedroom/ 2.5 bathroom. I have 2 roommates and our rent is $1200. Rent INCLUDES Water and Cable. We have to set up our own Electric Services, Sewage, and Internet. HOW do you set these up? Who do you call? How much do each of these typically cost in SACRAMENTO per month?

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You call each utility company and open an account, the company will want a cash deposit on average of 300. You tell them when you want service to start and after asking you questions such as Name the Account will be opened under, SSN, Bank, Credit Report and so on.
No guess on the costs per service. Electric and Sewage are dependent on your usage and will vary each month. Internet can be as little as 20 and as high as 50.

How do you like living in San Jose, California?

jellymouse

What are the best and worst things about it? Is it a boring or interesting place to live? What are the best, worst, and in between neighborhoods to live in? What's the political climate like?

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San Jose is okay. I was born and raised in San Jose. Moved to Sacramento for a few years and came back. Honestly, I only live here because my family does otherwise I would live somewhere that housing is more affordable.

San Jose has pretty much whatever you could want - malls, movie theaters, golf, miniature golf, bowling, water slide park, mountain hiking, parks, etc. San Francisco is about an hour drive and the beach is about a 30 minute drive. It almost never snows (something like once every 20 years), there is not a lot of rain, there are not typically many 100+ degrees days although the last couple of years we did have a heat wave that lasted a couple of weeks each summer.

It is an expensive place to live. The average rent for a 2 bedroom is $1500. You can find some cheaper but they may not be places or areas you would really want to live at. As with most big cities there is crime. However, there is no more crime than any other comparable size city. We don't have four distinctive seasons like other areas do. The people are not as friendly as in other states. Traffic can be horrible at commute time.

Expensive but very nice areas near San Jose are:
Los Gatos, Saratoga and Monte Sereno

Moderate expense and nice areas would include:
West San Jose, Campbell, Cupertino, parts of Sunnyvale and parts of Santa Clara.

Places that are cheaper but less desirable:
East San Jose, South San Jose and parts of Milpitas

There is mix of political views here. Most people I run in to do not talk politics as people seem to be pretty set in their views of things.

Hope that helps you. If you have more questions send me an email.

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I'm moving into a bachelor suite and would like some suggestions for decor?

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Mand H

there's a slight nook for my bedroom furniture set (vanity/headboard/bed), am considering finding a floor flutter screen for some privacy/separation. Already have a huge 3-seater futon, but need to purchase all other furniture. Any space-saving suggestions or pieces I should look for that could function for everyday and entertaining (i don't do huge gatherings, but usually several friends). hope this makes sense, and any suggestions would be appreciated!

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a folding table big enough to entertain but small enough to be out of the way when folded away.

a "cupboard" for your tv/music with doors that can shut it away when you want to hide it!

Under bed drawers for extra hidden storage.

Go for light colours to create a more spacious feel.

How Do You Remove Cigarette Smoke Smell From Furniture?

Rick B

I inherited a very nice bedroom set. But, the person who gave it to me was a heavy smoker. I would like to know what I can use to get ride of the smoke smell? Although I believe the outside of the pieces are sealed, the insides are not.
Just to clarify, this is all wood furniture, no upholstery is involved!

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It's an Urban Legend that Febreze is hazardous to pets. Use it on upholstery only, not wood. Old news from 1998, so disregard that hazardous to pets thing all together - that is false. You can read about it on snopes, the urban legends reference page:
http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/febreze.asp

Wood will absorb odors without a doubt, so the parts have been finished will need a good cleaning, maybe 3 good cleanings, to get the years of nicotine off. I would start with cleaning it with Murphy's Oil soap, the directions are right on the bottle. It smells good and is an excellent wood cleaner. You dilute it with water and it's very gentle stuff.

If any of the furniture is upholstered, you can have that professionally steam cleaned to get rid of the smell. The same people that clean carpets can come to your home and clean anything else that is upholstered, so you might want to call and ask them about it.

Over time the smell does fade, but you'll have to keep up with the Murphy's oil soap to keep the wood nice and clean. I used it on wood floors and furniture. Go ahead and try febreeze on upsholstery, but keep it off the wood.

Best of luck to you.

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what should i charge to clean a home?

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Gloria

I have been asked to clean several homes . The problem I run into is that people want to pay hourly . I have a set price per room $ 12.50 - $10 per room (I consider everything a room except stairs or hallways) the more frequency of cleaning and more rooms I clean the lower the price per room. how much should I be charging to clean a house including :
Kitchen
bathroom's
office
bedrooms
living room
entertainment room

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dont do hourly..look at the house and then give a price..sometimes they'll ask for windows to be done and sometimes they want the oven done..negotiate beforehand

your base should be $100 and then more as they add things on..which they always do

** remember..people never consider your travel time and the amount of money you spend on chemicals and cleaning supplies.

Should I purchase from JC Penney or Value City Furniture?

KM

I have been looking around for a micro-fiber sectional and I found what seem like identical ones that I like at both JC Penney and Value City. My mom says that she would be scared to purchase from Value city but, I purchased my bedroom set from there. And it is fine almost a year later. However, I have never purchased anything from JC Penney before. So, I was wondering does anyone have any experiences good or bad from either stores.

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1) What is the price difference between the two? Value City Furniture has a guaranteed lowest price, and both JC Penney and Value City Furniture offer a ONE year Warranty. You have the same warranty with each. If the sectional you're interested in is their exclusive American Signature brand, it carries a limited LIFEtime warranty above and beyond your 1 year warranty. Value City Furniture runs over 130 stores and have been in business for over 60 years. They own their own their own factories, and therefore don't have a retail mark-up as JCPenney would have.
Also, Value City Furniture is backed by the BBB and has an A rating. JC Penney furniture is NOT backed, or affiliated with the BBB.
Happy Shopping!

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where in la county can I get a dinning room table and chairs for cheap?

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Alex

also looking for a bedroom set.thank you!

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"Big & Lots" has furniture for cheaper prices, although their selection is rather limited. "Wal-Mart" may be another option. Some department stores (Target comes to mind) have patio-furniture that can be used indoors which still look pretty decent as far as dining-room furnishings go. Patio-furniture is often cheaper than standard indoor furniture. Flea-Markets & yard sales are another idea.

Know any good websites where I can find Cheap furniture?

Q. Walmart has some good deals but that's all I've found. I'm mainly looking for a bedroom set.

Answer
big lots has a big furniture dept & good prices

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Ikea Mattress VS Standard Mattress?

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Meeps

If I ordered a bedroom set from ikea, does most of there bed frames work with a standard box-spring and mattress or does itt have to be from ikea too
?

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It depends, Check the dimensions for the model that you bought (it should be on their website.) Some are made for the European market so they need to have the IKEA mattresses but others are made to US standard sizes and fit them fine. IKEA sells both Euro and US size mattresses nowadays. I have owned several IKEA bed frames in queen size. Two of them fit the Euro sized bedding and 3 of them fit standard US bedding. The bed I use now is an IKEA queen wooden canopy bed and fits a standard Beautyrest queen perfectly. The differences are only a few inches. If the bed is more a platform style with no footboard you can usually use either size. But if it has to fit down into the frame you may have problems using the US sizes.

Also, independent local mattress companies in most cities make there own mattresses. It is usually not all that much more money to have them custom make the size you need. I have done that to get mattresses to fit 100 year old family antique beds (which are smaller than modern beds).

I would like a European themed bedroom?

Alex

I have no idea where to begin. I'm 13 and I love love love Europe. I have white furniture, I can't paint my walls since I live in military housing, and I don't know how to go about changing my decorations. Here's a picture of a bedroom set I absolutely love, but I cannot create the same effect because the mural costs about two hundred dollars, and it doesn't seem French without the mural.

http://girlsthemebedrooms.com/parisian/French-style-oohlala-decorating-ideas.html

The picture is the black and white vertically striped bedding with a red stiletto pillow and a mural of the Eiffel Tower. Here's a pic of the bedding without the stiletto pillow or the mural, and it doesn't look French at all.

http://www.beddingsuperstore.com/i?store=specialty&id=1100545753&pa=106&sid=6A3A6FX3PMY897

I love Germany too!

In fact I'd like a room where there's kind of a bit of everything in it, but still looks put together, and matching. Maybe a huge map of Europe and some flags or something I don't know. But I'd also like it to look okay with my Tokio Hotel (German band) posters.

Answer
travel theme
http://mariesmanordecorating.com

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What color bedroom set will go with a sandy/gold walls?

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Jessie006

Where can I purchase good quality but inexpensive furniture?

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Not sure where you are located there is JYSK, Ikea, independently owned furniture stores for new furniture, Dent and scratch outlets if you are in a big city Sears, The Bay, The Brick all have dent and scratch outlets, Good quality furniture that might only need touching up with a stain pen. Oak, Ash or a light colored wood would look great or blue, yellow and a light brown.
Also checkout your local thrift stores, Value Village, and bargain finder ads and any freight damaged stores in your area.
You can also try Craig's list for your area, Freecycle, or kijiji in Canada

What are some basic things I need for each room of my apartment?

Q. I am moving into a new apartment and I don't have a lot of money to spend. What do you suggest I purchase for each room (Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom and Bathroom) of my apartment?

Thanks.

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I have had my own apartment, homes and helped my son stock his. B/c money is an object here you want to go for function and then decorative. Kitchen, you are going to need your basic pot(boil water, can of soup , rice etc so get a really good 2 quart pot, this way you have room to boil noodles for yourself, if you have the money a stock pot with lid is also good esp if cooking for company. Must have 2 good potholders that feel comfortable to you. one mitt, and one square. A microwave is nice for a single person for snacks and/ cooking so plastic wrap is good for that(SAFETY FIRST don't get steamed burned) At least one pkg of reusable storage packs for keeping left overs and produce etc. A simple set of silverware, one large spoon and one large slotted spoon, one spatula.A really good knife, if you just get one, get a good quality one that you can resharpen. A can opener. does not have to be electric, in fact after 30yrs of living "omo" I per fer a hand help opener. . A lot of these one can find at thrift stores,take home and clean well. so don't forget dawn liquid that will clean your dishes and your stove, microwave,and coutertops. Sponges, get them by the pack at a dollar store, oh BTW dollar stores are great places to shop when money is so very tight. Paper towels and a holder, one can spend a dollar up to 40 dollars. Don't forget your seasonings,bread,milk,eggs---a broom,mop and dustpan. A couple of plates,bowls and cups/glasses. I have found complete sets of plates etc for $10 at "dollar general" in the past. Also ck out garage sales,but make a list of what you really need. (a nice basic cookbook like better homes and gardens or bettycrocker would be nice, but you can get a bk at the library and then jot down recipes you would like to make. A kitchen timer and a clock.
Ok I think that is it for the kitchen, use towels( I per fer cloth but paper towels OK too) to dry dishes. Get in habit of washing dishes right away, drying and putting where they belong so everything looks nice and tidy.
Living room, is it a furnished apartment? That is a big question! If it is furnished then all you need is a basket or box to hold remote if you have tv and some inexpensive colorful pillows to add color and I always like a blanket of some sort to throw over me while I watch TV. Don't forget lighting. If unfurnished, start out with a love seat , so a friend can be there with you, an ottoman( or box, a storage box to hold blanket and mags would be great here for dual purpose) an inexpensive TV ,radio and one or 2 houseplants (live or Fax your choice) . Again try your thrift stores and yard sales first.

Bedroom, again if furnished , just the linens and a mattress cover. If not furnished, bed or blow up mattress on a platform made of plywood or pressed board(try free cycle too for all items) and blocks, paint or stain and place mattress of your choice. A side table, I made my first out of cement blocks and bricks and a piece of cardboard , to hold a lamp, a "wake up" clock. Linens to fit bed.

Bathroom-toiletries, maybe a tray to set on counter top with toiletries or a yard sale table or stand for storage , towels , hand towels and wash-clothes. I found some just the other day at a grocery store of all places, soft and very very inexpensive like 3.00 for a bath sheet. shower curtain?, (can use vinegar and water as cleaner) oh yeah , believe me something to set your soap upon, it can be a saucer from that really great set of dishes you are gonna get on the cheap.
Other than really personal items I can't think of anything else. A knife can crush garlic for you, a fork can juice citrus fruit. As things go better and /or freecycle think about a food processor and/or blender. If you bake, your baking pans. You can make your own art pieces by recycling and reuse things you have, just use imagination. Be sure to get one thing you really really want that speaks "you" to you to make your apartment a home. Snapshots held to wall with painterstape until you can get frames etc.
Enjoy your new home. I am sure I have forgotten something-trashcans everywhere you can, get them at dollar store and just give them a wash out;
Again, blessings on you and your new home. I am excited for you.

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What color goes good with a coral bedroom?

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Summer

I painted my bedroom a light coral color a couple months ago and I don't know what color goes good with it. I want to buy things to put in my bedroom (like picture frames, candles, figurines, etc). My furniture is all white. What color would go good with it? Thanks!

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Look at the 1950's, coral was a popular color.
For contrast, vivid turquoise (more blue than green) oriental red (a dark orange-red) or black.
For complement, softer turquoise, off-white (closer to beige) or grey.
Asian decor almost always sets well with coral.

What are some ideas on how I can repurpose a bedroom that belonged to my late little sister?

Samantha

My sister passed away almost two years ago. We cleaned her room in 2011, but we left a lot of her things in dressers (i.e. some clothes, a ton of books, some stuffed animals, blankets, journals). All of these things are in dressers and her bed is still in the room, but my father has been using the space as an office for the past year (he likes it because he can hear the waterfall we made for her in the backyard and it reminds him of her). The problem is that the room is very small and his desk is almost bigger than the bed. It is absolutely packed. His birthday is coming up, so my brother and I wanted to redecorate in such a way that still very much embodied my sister's presence, but was more functional as an office. Not to mention I am the one who has to clean the room regularly and it puts a lot of anxiety on me to spend so much time with her things. One of the other issues is that she passed away on her 15th birthday, so things are very girly in her room. The walls are yellow-which I'd like to keep even though it is difficult to match things with. And all of her things are rainbow, and the dressers have romantic princess carvings. Plus my father's desk is a huge steel thing from the 1950's. The entire room clashes. How much do you think I should remove from the room, or how can I take some of the things and turn them into something he can appreciate and hold onto in his office as office appropriate?

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Take his old desk out. Replace it w/ a beechwood/light wood or maple wooden desk that coordinates w/ her room over her bed or as a flip desk attached to the footboard or the headboard.. I agree w/ the other suggestion about the shelves; put everything up there under glass or in a plastic storage container that's see~through. He can still enjoy her room.
What's his fave color? Draw that out of the rainbow stuff. If it's green, get him a desk set totally in green. Green will not clash w/ the paint. If it's blue, it will not clash either. I suggest indigo.
Empty her drawers of her clothes and put that in storage in her closet. Use the dresser as a filing cabinet. Or either partially remove and just scrape together two or three drawers for papers. Don't overlook under her bed as a storage space. Buy some organizational boxes..it will bring back some fond memories, I think.:]?

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australian furniture stores?

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holden_lav

hEY PEOPLE, i am looking for a new bed and i need to find some furniture stores to visit.. any ideas? main thing is they must be in victoria, australia.... ? help :)

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Here are a couple.
http://www.topbuy.com.au/sitemap/b/bedroom-furniture-victoria.htm
http://www.aussieweb.com.au/directory/directory.aspx?cid=3309&lid=35804

Bedroom Makeover?

e m m a

I have just had my bedroom renovated to a bigger size and am moving all my stuff from my old bedroom to my new bedroom. I want my new bedroom to look nice, not like my trashy old bedroom because I'm over that. Are there any websites where you can get ideas from? How much would an interior decorator cost in Australia?

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HI well I watch this great show called got color on hdtvand they also have other shows like design on a dime sometimes they take what you have and change the look you can do alot of things to your old furniture. Here is one idea Just add a decorative moulding to lets say your drawer oe night stands like on the bottom or to the drawers change the drawer pulls and paint inexpencive and WHA LA a new piece!

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What color should I paint my antique-pretty bedroom?

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AbbyBabby9

My family is building a house, and we are moving in soon. I'm 15 years old and I am getting the HUGE bonus room upstairs :) I'm so excited!

Anyways, I have decided that I want my room to have a antique, pretty, feminine, light style. I don't want anything that looks too Victorian or royal, just pretty and not too expensive looking. I want my bedding to be a very light pink such as in this picture:

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/n4/Cynthia-Steffe-Home-Guesthouse-de.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.countryliving.com/homes/house-tours/catskill-mountain-house-0510&usg=__nTce30lyw-iwD776Bl7dlu8oBnc=&h=460&w=360&sz=53&hl=en&start=28&sig2=1MpgHIuKQ9ER3z9jkqUwfw&zoom=1&tbnid=d8dpi-2D8wIBzM:&tbnh=161&tbnw=126&ei=PBVKTbUrgqvwBvv1uMAO&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dvintage%2Bbedroom%2Bpink%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1C1RNCI_enUS348US348%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D653%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C878&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=302&vpy=291&dur=9002&hovh=254&hovw=199&tx=75&ty=210&oei=8BRKTZ20McKblgecj8HgDw&esq=3&page=3&ndsp=14&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:28&biw=1024&bih=653

I want it to look mature, but light and carefree at the same time. So no colors that are bright or pastel.
I have actually got a lot of my main furniture pieces (my bed, nightstand, vanity, and dresser) and they are all a dark wood, so I know I want my walls to be light. I'm just not sure what color.

I was thinking either an ivory-white, a VERY light dusty pink, or a very light tan color. What do you guys think? And any other suggestions besides the color would also be helpful!

ALSO: Our whole house is kind of going to have that old-country home look to it, and there is a little sitting/computer area right outside my room that will be the whole families. What could I do there to still have my style in it but also not be to girly since I do have guys in my family as well?

Answer
I like the bedding set! It's very feminine without being in-your-face pink - very cool!

As for the wall color, I think that a sandy beige/tan on the walls with a creamy white for the baseboards and trim would be an excellent combination and would go well with the bedding you have chosen. You could inject an accent color through the use of curtains, throw pillows, maybe a throw type blanket and an area rug or two.

Regarding the sitting room/computer nook, you could continue the same wall color & trim paint combo to unify the space. But as for decorating, if the space belongs to the whole family, I think that the whole family should have a say in how it is put together.

If you aren't 100% sure of the color/color scheme, check out the Sherwin Williams web site: There are a lot of color applications that should prove to be helpful.

Where can a person get a bed for cheap?

Kate-Ann

My boyfriend is moving and he wants a full sized bed or a queen sized bed.We live in Chicago.
Where can he find a bed for under $200?

Answer
Craigslist.com
http://chicago.craigslist.org/

Then choose furniture.

Type what your looking for into the search box and there ya go.

You will find local people in your area selling new and used beds.

I found 7 pages of 'full beds' for Chicago...
http://chicago.craigslist.org/search/fua?query=full+bed&minAsk=min&maxAsk=max

I found at least as many for 'queen bed'
http://chicago.craigslist.org/search/fua?query=queen+bed&minAsk=min&maxAsk=max


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When is the best time to buy from Ashley Furniture?

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kittybooIs

I want to buy a bedroom set from Ashley Furniture. When do they have the best prices? What kind of sale schedule do they have?

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Though I do not know a whole lot about Ashley's retail stores, I do know the company well; the furniture retailer for whom I worked sales, customers service, and management was an Ashley dealer. I can only assume, as one of the other responses did, that they function in much the same way that other discount furniture retailers do.

Furniture stores, as was mentioned, tend to have some definite sale times. Statistically, the big weekends of the year are memorial day and labor day. Those also tend to be the days of the biggest sales (generally a circus in the store, so check to see if they start sales prior to the actual holiday weekend). Additionally, any other "3 day weekend" holiday tends to trigger furniture sales.

Hopefully this is helpful.
Mr. D
Head Writer, http://furniture-guy.blogspot.com/

How much will it cost to hire a moving company?

redsoxchic

I will possibly be moving approx 50 miles away and wanted to know about how much it would cost to hire a moving company? It would basically be everything I have; living room set, bedroom set and the remainder of my items. I don't have any interest in doing it myself as many of the items are just far too heavy for me to move. I am trying to get a general idea for budget purposes. Many thanks!

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50 miles is a local move. You would need to find a local moving company that will charge you by the hour.
Check out this website, it has a lot of useful info: www.losangelesmover.org
50 mile move with 3 movers and a truck should not cost you more than $80-$100 an hour. It also important to know the size of your household.
1 brd usually 3-4 hours min, 2 brd 5-6 hours 3 brd 8+ hours.
If you wanna save money find a reputable local movers, big companies will give you flat rate, but it will be 2-3 times MORE expensive.

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I have a old Ethan Allen (Girl)Bedroom Set and would like to sell it. How do i know how much it's worth?

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cll1spring

The Original Owner painted the Set twice. The Head and Footboard have damage on the wicker. I wanted to strip the paint but do not want to hurt the Furniture.
Fullsize Bed,Chiffon Robe,Desk (Marble Top) and matching Mirror.

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Very good brand name Ad say the bed is worth 500.the armoire is maybe 1000 night table are worth maybe 300 and the mirror 200 hope that help you good luck.

I need to identify a type of furniture wood - part 2?

jennie.fly

Thanks so much for all the great responses to my original question! (I need to identify a type of furniture wood - It's light wood with dark 'circles' throughout it?)

The summary of responses is that it's either knotty pine, birds-eye maple, or pecan. I took a picture of it, here is a link to it, let me know if anyone has a better idea after viewing!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v422/jennieflynn/IMG_3099.jpg

If it helps, my husband purchased the 4-piece bedroom set (2 nightstands, a 9-drawer dresser, and a large mirror, framed in the same wood, that sits on the dresser) for 1K, about 7 years ago. A side question would be figuring out how much to sell it for...I recently noticed that in a certain light, there appears to be scratch marks on top of the dresser! (Maybe ask for $200 for all of it??)

Anyhow, thanks so much for all the help!

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you can all ways take the picture with you to the furniture store and try to match it. as far as scratches on your other item, buy you some furniture marker pens that cover up the scratches or even buy shoe paste that matches the furniture and wipe it on and then wipe off. unless you just want to buy more furniture.

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How do I buy a bedroom set with matching desk and chair?

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Val

All of the stores and online sources that I contacted didn't know where I could do this (bedroom sets don't usually come with matching desks and chairs). Any suggestions?

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it depends on your taste.How about ikea or Ethan Allen furniture. I have a matching desk. I hope you find what you like.

where could i find a bedroom set with a vanity desk for a teenage girl?

i've been looking online but all the bedroom sets i look at don't have any vanity desks included. all i want in the set is a bed, lampdesk, dresser, and vanity desk. so can you tell me where i could find some sets like this online or some cheap stores to buy furniture?

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pb teen. they have amazing sets and vanities, down side very expensive.

heres my favorite vanity.. they have others if you dont like this one.

http://www.pbteen.com/products/p3894/?pkey=cvanity-furniture

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What paint color would i use?

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Hanan Y

i bought an espresso bedroom set and the comforter is a satin off white and brown color. What color would i use to paint my wall? i don't really want white or off white...do i have other options?

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I personally would chose a olive green color am light green you know...how cool it sounds

Has anyone known a lifetime crib to actually last through the three stages?

Bluejay

I just purchased the Babi Italia Lifetime crib and bedroom set, It looks amazing, and can't wait to get it in and set it up. But I want to know if a lifetime crib actually will last 18 plus years. Any advice?

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If yours are anything like my kids were I wish you the best of luck with that. Sometimes I think I'm lucky they didn't break everything in the house. :)

Buzzillions has lots of good reviews though:

http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_314669_babi_italia_espresso_pinehurst_lifetime_reviews

Treat it like you would any other good furniture. Clean and protect it. Oil and reseal the wood, tighten screws, fix loose or broken/cracked parts, and check it for wear regularly.

Good luck!

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what is a good website to find bedroom collections/sets?

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Q. I am right now 12, but i am using my cousins account. But anyways, i need a new bedroom set/collection because my twin sized bed isn't big enough for me. Where is a good website where i can find full/queen sized bed made out of wood. I have checked Macy's and i have found some pretty nice beds, but i want to compare. I don't care if they are cheap or expensive because the quality is what my mom wants for me.

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ebay.com
havertys.com
ashleysfurniture.com
potterybarn.com
crateandbarrel.com

These are my personal favorites...but there are many, many more. Do a yahoo or google search for "bedroom suites" or bedroom suites in your area.

Good luck! (:

What is a pillowtop mattress and a eurotop mattress?

Q. I am looking for a memory foam mattress for a queen size bedroom set. I see most furniture stores that I look at selling pillow top or euro top mattress. Can you describe what these are? Any recommendation to buy a good and comfortable bedroom set for older people?

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Your question and what you say you are looking for are completely different. Memory foam mattresses are a completely diferent breed of mattress. Some find them amazing; others, not so much. One memory foam that has done really well in the way of not getting a lot of complaints is the Dynasty memory foam mattress. It's also cheaper than a lot of the memory foam mattresses on the market. I have been thinking about making it my next mattress but am not sure yet how I feel about the memory foam. The following is where you can find some more information on the Dynasty:

http://www.qmattresses.com/category/brands-of-mattresses/dynasty-mattresses/

My suggestion - do your research online, not at the stores. Too many buyers get blindsided by salesmen. Either the salesmen doesn't care about anything except commission, others just aren't trained to handle customer needs.

My suggestion

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what is the average utilities bill for a 3 bedroom apartment with 4 people?

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Andy

My 3 friends and I are looking into moving into 3 bedroom apartment. The rent is $800.00 per month plus water and electric utilities. How much do you think our utilities bill will be per month? We will be living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

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Let do the numbers, to see what we come up with? Rent divided $800 by 4 = $200. each for rent ***** Light bill $150.00 mo. divided by 4 =$37.75 each approx *****Water bill divided $75.00X4 =$18.75 month ****** Groceries $300.00 each per month X 4 =$!,200. 00 total per month ************** Rent$200.00ea .lights+$37.75ea. Water +$18.75+ Groceries $300.00 =$556.50 each Note: Groceries are added in also. There will always be the so called moochers! That will eat everything! Use these figures to see how close I am. All rent has to be paid on time by a certain date. A contract will have to be set up and each person sign it, so they all know what there obligations are monthly. Groceries seem high, but take $300.00 each divided by 30 days= $10.00 per day for food. so my figures are close.

What is an average electric bill for a 3 bedroom house in orlando?

I am looking to move to Orlando next year and I need to see how much, on average, a 3 bedroom house will cost in electric. We will have no pool and 4 kids (if that makes much of a difference). Thank you.

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hello
it really depends on how you set your thermostat in your home.this part might sound weird but it also depends on what power company you have. florida power progress energy and winter park utilities tend to be a bit more then OUC ( Orlando utitlies ). I have a small 2 bedroom home and my bill averages like 150 summer and 75 during the cooler months.

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What is the furniture from big manufacturers made out of?

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j

Such as Crown Mark or Home Elegance... they manufacture bedroom sets for a low $599-$1299 and so on... how can they afford to do that? What is the quality of these sets? Is it worth paying $629 for a set?

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it's probably made out ot particle board-cheap and not strong

I just bought a house! What gifts should I ask for at my housewarming party?

Ksmith

We just bought our first home. We have been living in an apartment for quite some time so we already own most of the basic, furniture, large basic kitchen appliances, bedroom set, etc. We don't know what other things we will need in our new house. The only thing we could think of was a Lawn Mower.. WHAT ELSE!?!
My family has asked us to make a list. They insist on giving housewarming gifts and they want to know what we would need.

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a gift card to Lowe's.... so you can get the things you'll find later that you need....

mower, edger, grass scissors.....hammer, nails, pliers, screwdrivers, flashlights, etc.... step ladder... stool ladder... construction trash bags.... buckets, mops, brooms for outside cleaning....

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Need some easy decorating ideas for a Master Bedroom?

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Jen

We have an older four poster oak bedroom set-its sturdy and well made and I just cant bring myself to get rid of it. I would really love to spice up my bedroom decor but cant figure out what would go well with the brown oak "country style" bedroom set. Im more into a contemporary or eclectic look now and I need help with some options...thanks.

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I had a Lane bedroom set. It was solid oak and gorgeous. It had a canopy bed, triple dresser, armoire and two nightstands. I had that set for at least 30 years and it looked like new.

But times and tastes change and I wanted something more modern or at least "different".

Trust me, nothing you do to that "country style" set is going to satisfy you if your taste has changed. Bite the bullet and let it go. I sold my old set reasonably to someone that loved it as much as I did when it was new so I knew it went to a good home.

I then bought a new set that is just what I wanted at this point in my life. I don't go for the "sturdy, well made" (translated "really expensive") stuff anymore (I'm not talking about buying junk either, I got my new set at Ashley) because then you have it forever and get tired of it. If you take good care of whatever you buy it will last you for as long as you love it. Then, when you don't "love it" anymore you won't feel so bad to let it go.

Life is short, you deserve to have what makes you happy today!!

Edited: I work for a store that sells furniture wholesale and I update their catalogs. Believe me when I tell you that if you paint the "country" furniture black, it's going to look like black "country" furniture (I see hundreds of sets of black "country" furniture). Country is country is country. If you try to put modern stuff in, on and around your "country" stuff, it's going to scream "she's trying not to look country, but it's country with modern stuff". It won't go. I had country decorating in my home. My husband bought me a baby grand piano. When they bought it in and set it down amidst my "country" stuff, you could almost hear the piano saying "What's all this stuff?" I had to change my decor to go with the piano (much more sophistocated victorian). Modern stuff has clean lines and there is no way to make country stuff look modern.

I'll say it again, life is short, get what you really want and enjoy it.

Any ideas for decorating my bedroom?

tcstorm

My master bedroom isn't very big. I have two closets, one with sliding doors and the other is a walk-in. My carpet is a bone color and my bedroom set is black lacquer. Any suggestions, people?

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Check out these tips here....

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