I want to hang this picture on the wall, but in a way that makes it look like it's an inch away from the wall. I know how to make that happen with a piece of wood wood and a sawtooth hanger, but are there any ready-made hardware or system that will achieve that? [more inside]
posted by Opal on Nov 13, 2009 - 5 answers

My animation company is moving into our first real office and we want to make a very large "brainstorming wall" with a dry erase surface so that we can collaborate and share ideas more intuitively. [more inside]
posted by alexherder on Sep 25, 2009 - 13 answers

Cardboard wall alternatives? I really like the idea of these modular cardboard walls/dividers, except they seem way too expensive. Any suggestions for an alternative? [more inside]
posted by tomcochrane on Sep 17, 2009 - 10 answers

Need a new drawer glide for my wall unit. Can you identify the manufacturer of this furniture (photo) or a source for replacement parts? In 1997 I purchased a modular wall unit from Workbench Furniture, a furniture importer and retailer that went out of business in 2003. I believe they called it the "Venezia wall system". It could be configured many different ways. I know it was made in Italy but i have no other information on the manufacturer. [more inside]
posted by dudeman on Sep 5, 2009 - 5 answers

What should I put on the wall in my new home studio? [more inside]
posted by cronholio on Aug 31, 2009 - 6 answers

Doorknob went through the drywall. How much should this cost to repair? [more inside]
posted by buriednexttoyou on Jun 24, 2009 - 15 answers

I want to mount a mirror in a corner, but it can't be flush with either wall or perfectly vertical. Logistics within. [more inside]
posted by hayvac on Jun 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Looking to purchase some awesome linguistics-related posters. I've searched for hours on the internet and I can't seem to find any family tree posters, IPA posters, or even anything remotely related to linguistics that is interesting and somewhat academic. [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on May 28, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me fill this large white wall! (Spending as little as possible). [more inside]
posted by madeinitaly on May 22, 2009 - 29 answers

What long, decorative item (say, 12'x4') can I hang on my empty wall? If it happened to absorb sound from the opposing speakers, that'd be great. [more inside]
posted by erikgrande on Apr 21, 2009 - 14 answers

I want to build a freestanding (but not necessarily portable) wall in my outdoor/natural light photography "studio." Ideas? [more inside]
posted by swilkerson on Mar 30, 2009 - 2 answers

Facebook-filter: Somehow two links have been posted to my facebook page, NOT by me, which directly people to a website to "Vote for my modeling pic please :) http://theimageparlour.com/images/?&uploaded=58291H560.jpg" or similar ... that pages contains malware or virus. How is this getting posted? How can I stop it? [more inside]
posted by unclezeb on Mar 15, 2009 - 8 answers

Screenwriters working on scripts related to current economy [more inside]
posted by matthewstopheles on Mar 5, 2009 - 2 answers

When our pool equipment runs, it triggers the sound of a leaky pipe in a wall adjacent to our hot water heater. By triggering the valve on the hot water heater when the water to the house is off, I can stop the noise. How can I fix this? [more inside]
posted by pokeedog on Feb 15, 2009 - 5 answers

Have I been wrong on my financial core beliefs? [more inside]
posted by MrMulan on Feb 11, 2009 - 22 answers

What's the best way to hang a collection of small-to-large picture frames so that 1) they're all straight - and 2) stay that way? [more inside]
posted by widdershins on Feb 6, 2009 - 8 answers

Cat fanciers: is there a convenient way to keep dried bits of food from getting on the wall next to the cat food dishes? [more inside]
posted by kosmonaut on Jan 22, 2009 - 10 answers

Victorian house construction/DIY: building a wall in a shared loft (attic). 'What's this thing?' and 'Am I doing it right?' [more inside]
posted by boosh on Jan 1, 2009 - 7 answers

Homeowner HVAC Filter: Where to find a "vent redirector"? [more inside]
posted by ObscureReferenceMan on Dec 8, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I find the studs while avoiding water pipes? Need recommendations for stud-finder. [more inside]
posted by silkygreenbelly on Nov 20, 2008 - 5 answers

What color should I paint a bedroom with a swirly brown-black-reddish stained concrete floor? [more inside]
posted by halogen on Nov 12, 2008 - 9 answers

Where can I find a small number of vinyl records (20 - 30) inexpensively? Alternately: other things to spray paint and throw on my walls! [more inside]
posted by Glitter Ninja on Nov 8, 2008 - 7 answers

I need ideas for creating my wall of maps. [more inside]
posted by pollex on Nov 8, 2008 - 11 answers

Who will the current bailout plan benefit and how? [more inside]
posted by jeanmari on Sep 22, 2008 - 14 answers

When I had DirecTV installed in my apartment, the technician drilled a hole in my wall to string the cable through to the satellite (outside on my balcony). Now that I might be moving, what's the best way to cover up the hole? What do I need to buy? I know nothing about home repair/hardware, so please....the more details, the better!
posted by invisible ink on Jun 26, 2008 - 9 answers

I have a print that I want to glue to the wall. [more inside]
posted by edmz on Jun 15, 2008 - 7 answers

how much should it cost to remove a wall in a NYC apartment? [more inside]
posted by nanhey on May 29, 2008 - 5 answers

Please explain to me step by step how exactly to hang art using picture rails. [more inside]
posted by Violet Hour on May 9, 2008 - 18 answers

Can anyone suggest how to repair this wall? [more inside]
posted by phyrewerx on Apr 29, 2008 - 13 answers

How should I build temporary, attractive walls/dividers on the cheap in my basement? These paper soft walls look great, are flexible and temporary, but cost a small fortune. Looking for an alternative I could simply and cheaply set up myself to block off a 13'x13' section as a "room". The basement is unfinished, dry, with concrete outer walls and wood joists in the ceiling.
posted by drinkspiller on Mar 30, 2008 - 8 answers

What is the best way to convert an old, dry cistern into a wine cellar? [more inside]
posted by liquado on Mar 23, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I clean grease off a kitchen wall? [more inside]
posted by lackutrol on Jan 13, 2008 - 27 answers

I'm looking for an unusual AC wall outlet. [more inside]
posted by Marky on Oct 15, 2007 - 8 answers

Ants in the bathroom! [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on Oct 6, 2007 - 13 answers

I want to paint one of the walls in my bedroom so that it gives the impression of flowing or moving water. The idea is to give a kind of mountain stream effect by: *putting river rocks along the edge of the wall by the floor *by making a small floor indoor water fountain with the same rocks for the middle of the wall. How can I get this effect on the wall? [more inside]
posted by riverjack on Sep 25, 2007 - 6 answers

I have an exposed brick wall in my house (it was like that when I moved in). It's quite irregular, and a bit rough, so I'm not sure I really want to paint it. But I would like to prevent the dusting and flaking, without it looking too shiny. Has anyone out there done this? Is it a spray process, or applied with a brush? And some people warn the wall then can't 'breathe.' If anyone's done this I'd appreciate any tips.
posted by jgballard on Sep 23, 2007 - 7 answers

Please help me locate a suitable fixing for my posters. [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Aug 18, 2007 - 14 answers

How do I tell what type of wall I have? [more inside]
posted by pinksoftsoap on Jul 31, 2007 - 7 answers

I live on a street where the houses are not on the same ground level and so there are retaining walls between the properties. The house on my uphill side was built in the 1920’s and my house was built on a vacant lot between two houses from that era in 1961. Thanks to a brochure of the development in the 20’s, I have a picture of these two neighboring houses when my lot was vacant. The picture clearly shows the walls, or in actuality, the walls that are visible above ground level. These walls were built on top of the real retaining walls and were wood frame inside with chicken wire and plaster over the outside. [more inside]
posted by Leeman on Jul 9, 2007 - 5 answers

Where can I find big partitions/doors/walls that I've seen used in lofts? I'm looking for those with heavy-duty wheels (?) that run along tracks. I want to be able to partition my messy office from the living area, but have the flexibility to roll the wall/door out of the way.
posted by Smalltown Girl on Jul 4, 2007 - 10 answers

How to securely attach my double-monitor wall mount? I thought I would just be screwing two 5/16 lag screws into the stud, no worries. As soon as I drilled the pilot hole I discovered that I don't have standard wooden studs there. Instead, the stud is metal. [more inside]
posted by Lokheed on Jun 22, 2007 - 5 answers

I would like to paint my wall so it looks like a bamboo forest, but I'm left-brained and would like some help. [more inside]
posted by kookywon on Jun 15, 2007 - 26 answers

Can you help me find a great educational wall chart to put on our living room wall? [more inside]
posted by davar on May 23, 2007 - 29 answers

I want to create a privacy wall on a deck we're building using recycled 6 x 6" glass blocks. What is the best material to use to set them, portland cement or flexset tile mortar? Also, what safety considerations do I have vis- a- vis windage and reinforcement i.e. what kind of a span is safe?
posted by frizelli on May 13, 2007 - 3 answers

My family has mold growing on the lower portions of inside of the walls in the central area of our 15-year-old home. We're getting the house sprayed, but the price the contractor gave us seems extremely high. What should I expect? [more inside]
posted by silasjones on May 9, 2007 - 8 answers

The parging is flaking off my basement walls. How do I repair it? [more inside]
posted by fixedgear on Jan 21, 2007 - 1 answer

There's a small crack/dent in the wall by my door where it got kicked by accident. What's my best bet on fixing it? I don't need it to be perfect, but good enough to not be obvious. I've uploaded a few pics. My initial thoughts were to throw some spackle over the crack/hole, smooth it over, and then paint. Or should I just be trying to find someone to pay to do this? Thanks!
posted by inigo2 on Dec 10, 2006 - 9 answers

does anyone know the piano chords to coughing colors by tilly and the wall? thanks!
posted by KaeporaGaebora on Nov 15, 2006 - 2 answers

In colder weather, while taking a shower, water eventually condenses on our bathroom walls (even with the exhaust fan on). The odd thing, which I cannot figure out, is that a faint yellowish substance appears from nowhere and runs down the wall. I wouldn't notice this on the semi-gloss lavender paint, but it pools on the white wainscotting below. It's an old house but was painted a few years ago and the paint seems clean on the surface. I've wiped down the walls, but it doesn't seem to help. What is the yellow stuff? [more inside]
posted by _sirmissalot_ on Nov 7, 2006 - 25 answers

I have a giant blank wall in my new rented bedroom and I'd like to do something awesome with it, but nothing permanent so I lose my security deposit. What should I do?
posted by adrober on Oct 31, 2006 - 21 answers