writergirl asked:


I added a magic room for my witch, but now I cant figure out how to open the bookcase! Anyone know?

Todd

xenon asked:


I’m shabby chic meets balinese couture

would this mesh?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/fur/624506600.html

Samantha

Peter Gitundu asked:


Many people constantly want to know how to build quality bookcases. I have always said that if you want to build an excellent bookcase, you have to have the right tools. You also require lots of imagination to achieve those elaborate designs and styles which are often achieved by a skilled craftsman. To build bookcases, you will require the following items.

* a screw driver and a hammer.

* screws and brads.

* sand paper, paint and stain.

* pieces of thin hardboard.

* ‘l’ brackets.

* A piece of lumber cut in half.

* 2 pieces of lumber cut into thirty two inch sections.

Producing intricate and sophisticated styles will require the expertise from professionals because it is quite a complicated process. Working with standard lumbar using common tools, you can build bookcases. You can therefore do this very easily. You will definitely use less money for your bookcase. The following are the steps that you will follow to build bookcases.

Step 1:  Cut lumber to dimensions 2″ 10″ and 12″ into two pieces. The cut pieces will constitute the sides of your bookcase.

Step 2:  Cut lumber into two with dimensions 1″ 10″ and 8″. Make sure that each piece is of 32 inch which will form the top, bottom and shelves of the bookcase.

Step 3:  Sanding the edges of all the boards at this point is vital. Paint the boards to look like plywood or hardwood.

Step 4:  Determine the spacing of the shelves and mark the sides of the bookcase accordingly.

Step 5:  Attach ‘l’ brackets to the side of the bookcase and then align to the height of each shelf.

Step 6:  Fasten the top shelf to the ‘l’ brackets on both sides of the bookcase then work on the lower part of the bookcase.

Step 7:  To blend with the bookcase decor, pain the ‘l’ brackets.

Step 8:  To fit the back of the bookcase, cut the hard board attach it to the sides of the bookcase and to other shelves.

As you build bookcases, it is vital for you to consider some warnings and tips so that you can take some caution.

* For the bookcase to hold heavy material, the walls and shelves need to made from very strong material. Use ‘l’ brackets that support weight. Since they are available in many sizes, use the appropriate size and avoid inconvenience.

* It is best to have adjustable bookcases and this can be done by drilling holes evenly on the side and shelf sleeves inserted.

* The sleeves can be attached using screws outside the bookcase. Doing this will definitely make them invisible.

* It will then be suitable to attach pilaster strips on the sides of the bookcase.

* At this point you can add decorative molding to your bookshelf either at the top or at the front. This will be a great addition to your creation.

Following the above steps, tips and caution will enable you to come up with great creations with very little effort and stress. Also, you will be able to modify your bookcase and achieve distinct changes. With the color of your choice, you can paint your bookcase to make it very warm and inviting.



Russell

musicimprovedme asked:


I have all my storage figured out…I don’t need a player to store the music. Just something to plug the flash drive INTO, that provides a way to read the files, buttons and screen to choose songs, and a jack for my earphones or speakers.

I have a laptop, and an appliance for my car. I want something to take, say, on a walk.

Is there such a thing?

Janice

Mark asked:


precocious for a 15 month old baby to do this? he will sit there for 30 minutes straight and just flip through the books and look at the pictures.

Yolanda

Ben Weissman asked:


If you’ve wondered if an upholstered headboard can make your bedroom romantic, you need not think any more. The truth is that it is not the headboards that create the romantic aura in your bedroom but the combination of upholstered headboards and the aromatic essence of the entire room in general. Certainly if you choose a headboard that is flashy and detracts from the romantic essence of the room, but when you take the time to choose the right upholstery that is going to coordinate with the other things in your bedroom to create just the right atmosphere, you will create romanticism in your headboard.

Leather headboards are also very popular and though not as colorful as upholstery, they can provide a romantic atmosphere for some people. The key is in the way the room is designed and how the headboard itself fits in with that décor. Upholstery is much easier to blend in with various types of décor and color schemes and thus can provide a more romantic aura to the room than leather which tends to be more basic in design. Certainly that does not mean it’s impossible to blend a leather headboard into a romantic bedroom atmosphere but the need to be more creative exists with this combination.

Many people have a preference for wrought iron headboards but if you are looking for a romantic look, you may have to be creative adding some color and creating an upholstered look to the wrought iron. That doesn’t mean that you should not buy a headboard of wrought iron because it is a very beautiful and sturdy piece of furniture, but if you are looking for a romantic look you will need to do some more work. An upholstered headboard is much easier to create into just the look you want because of the way it is made and the ability you have to customize it to your liking.

Bookcase headboards are usually wooden thus making them easier to upholster than wrought iron headboards. Not everyone chooses to take the time or money to change the look of bookcase headboards, but when you give them an upholstered look that blends in with the rest of the décor in your bedroom you can create the romantic look that you wish to achieve. That doesn’t mean you need to cover the headboard in upholstered cushions—cloth is just perfect and probably better since you can change it as you change the décor of your room.

You don’t have to use a bookcase headboard to get the wood look—you can choose a wooden headboard and also create the upholstered look. You don’t necessarily need to have an upholstered headboard but what you do need to creativity and the desire to make your bedroom into a romantic place for you and your partner or spouse to share intimate moments as well as sleep. The aromatic and romantic aura of your bedroom will make both love and sleep comfortable and satisfying.



Ray

Ben Weissman asked:


ored with the design in your bedroom and looking for something new and different to do in the space? Have you thought about creating a theme in your bedroom inspired by the style of a particular decade or era? This can greatly affect your mood upon entering the room and spice up the place by reflecting your inner personality. One of the best focus points with which to accomplish this is through the use of headboards, since they are typically one of the largest and most prominent pieces in the room. Whether you are inspired by modern design and have contemporary bedroom furniture or have some other time period in mind and want to travel back to that decade, the headboard of your choice can make it all come together.

For those who are obsessed with the Renaissance and Middle Ages, you may find that a theme of iron and wood portrays your innermost thoughts best. Wrought iron headboards can really reflect the style of the times in several ways, since this was a standard material for bedding at the time and also denotes the fierceness of the era with its cold harshness. You can find these with intricately woven designs or hard, cold straight bars and right angles, the latter of which was more common in the Medieval era while the former became the style during the Renaissance.

If you are a little more interested in recent past, you may find that a wooden headboard will suit your needs. Depending on the style, these headboards can be used to signify several eras, ranging from the Old West to the Puritan era and even up to the mid-20th century. In fact, wood is still a popular medium for a headboard today, so if you choose the style that matches your era of interest, you’ll be able to use wood for almost any purpose.

While not the first time they were available, bookcase headboards really came into popularity in the 1980’s. If you’re feeling a little New Age flare or late disco fever, this might be the decade for you. Use the shelving to house your disco ball and lava lamp (left over from the 70s), as well as your books on evolution and pop culture. Be sure you have pictures of Rick Springfield and Cyndi Lauper on the walls, too!

If all else fails, you can use prints to denote the style of your room and the era for which you are decorating. Upholstered headboards make it simple and fun to create a theme for your bedroom, allowing you the ability to redecorate often with ease and just a piece of cloth and a few staples. Use paisley for the 70s, fluorescent shades for the 60s, all black to recognize the Gothic wave of the 90s, or flashy metallic colors for the new millennium. Whatever your preferred era is, you can find a way to create a bedroom theme around it with headboards as your centerpiece and the draw to attention for any visitor. Let your personality loose and give it a try!



Vera

who Me? asked:


Some people have some strange books! Or a lot of Self-help books?

Gloria

yingfa asked:


I’m looking for a birch veneer (dark brown) 5-shelf bookcase/book shelf that Suprestore/Loblaws sold last year. I need another one to match the one I have. Does anyone have one (please post a picture somewhere for me to see) they are willing to sell or tell me what company makes their furniture or a warehouse you can buy their discontinued stuff?

Elaine

Bill Brennan asked:


Are you feeling inspired to write? Have you decided that you want to stay at home to work instead of going out? You may want to begin your writing career by creating a writing space. Maybe you just want a place to write your feelings down. Journal writing techniques like this ares a great way to relieve stress and help you sort through your problems.

Every writer, whether freelance or published novel author, will come to a point in their life when the prospect of working in the noisy family room makes them cringe. Maybe once they were able to drown out the family sounds of the television or ignore their favorite team’s touchdown in the big game, but as time goes on, and their writing increases, noise becomes a distraction. It’s time for your own quiet writing space.

In order to set up your own quiet writing space, you must first determine where exactly you want it. Can you convert a spare bedroom into your own office? Is there a corner of the basement begging to be used? What about the attic or the loft over the garage? Your writing space should be as large or as small as you see fit. It is your space after all. Determine if you need to do any minor work, such as lay a piece of remnant carpeting or adding extra lighting, or even a coat of fresh paint, and get it done. You want to move in as soon as you can.

The next decision to make is the furniture you want to put it in. Obviously a desk is a must, whether you are using it for you computer or your notebooks it doesn’t matter. Make sure it has plenty of surface space to work on. If it has a bookcase on the top of it, store your most used reference materials closest to hand. Keep it well stocked with supplies and have a small desk lap there for the nights you do not wish to work with the overhead lights (if you have them) on.

If you have enough room, set up a bookcase to store additional materials and general reading books upon. Sometimes even a writer needs to take a break and relax. Add a small sofa, love seat or rocking chair to your space. Or, if you prefer, a bean bag or futon. Whatever strikes your fancy furniture wise put it in your office. You are not required to provide seating for the whole family. Remember, they are the ones you’re getting away from to write.

Decorate your space in your own unique style. Hang movie posters on the wall. Set your Star Wars toy collection in nooks and crannies. Line your Beanie Bears along the windowsill. Make the room uniquely yours. Keep your favorite compact discs in your writing space as well. Sometimes music is exactly what is needed to kick start the ideas in your head.



Stacey