Kurt, Can We Have a Home/Condo Decorating and Maintenance General Link?

[Paula]

After checking in on the remodeling bathroom thread and a few others, it could be useful to have a Decorating and Maintenance general link on this message board. Many of us in SoWal share the same concerns when it comes to maintaining our SoWal property (as rentals or second homes or as primary homes). I've seen discussions about maintaining carpets, fix bathrooms, bleaching mold off porches, light bulbs (sorry, that was mine...), paint colors, gardening problems, requests for maintenance people, etc.

What do you think? Would that be too many different general topic boards for this forum or would it be helpful as this group grows?

[TooFarTampa]

I'd love it! :clap_1: :clap_1: But we'd have to have a chat feature so Mermaid and I could hang out and discuss paint colors. ;-)

[jdarg]

Oooh- and feng shui too!!!:D

[Mermaid]

I'd love it! :clap_1: :clap_1: But we'd have to have a chat feature so Mermaid and I could hang out and discuss paint colors. ;-)

TooFarTampa, looks like you got my number. :funn:

[Rita]

Oooh- and feng shui too!!!:D
:lol:

[Sandcastle]

Great Idea!!

[kurt]

I'm open to anything. My problem is once I start dividing I don't know when to stop. Feel free to suggest forums. I was thinking the next one might be classifieds, for sale or trade and maybe services. Another one might be just services / local business.

[CastlesOfSand]

I'm open to anything. My problem is once I start dividing I don't know when to stop. Feel free to suggest forums. I was thinking the next one might be classifieds, for sale or trade and maybe services. Another one might be just services / local business.

Kurt you are soooo good!!! and very cool! Go for it Daddy O!!!

[Miss Kitty]

Kurt...how about a RE forum where I can actually post? :biggrin:

[Paula]

Thanks, Kurt. sowal.com is growing and new threads are starting quickly. I was stumped last night when I tried to figure out where to post a thread on "Has anyone made slipcovers?" so that's what prompted my question.

I would suggest having no more categories that one can see when they get on the web page as a good start.

[Cil]

I like Paula's suggestion.
Another messageboard I go to got real ugly about having too many "fora." People became divided along two lines:

#1)The anti-compartmentalization crowd, who feel it is too much trouble to pore over each category.
and
#2) The each-subject-should-have-its-own-spot crowd.

I can see both sides of the issue, but tend to prefer categories, because to me it is just easier to find stuff.

[Miss Kitty]

Maybe a Tangent thread...here goes....Cil...your avatar is hysterical!!!!

[Kimmifunn]

Maybe a Tangent thread...here goes....Cil...your avatar is hysterical!!!!
<----------------To the lounge please ;-)

[John R]

I'm open to anything. My problem is once I start dividing I don't know when to stop. Feel free to suggest forums. I was thinking the next one might be classifieds, for sale or trade and maybe services. Another one might be just services / local business.

Kurt, i like the idea of for sale/trade area. been trying to get WTHA to something like it, ie 'trash or treasure'

listing:
what
where
how much
contact

no real estate, it's elsewhere

a good source for remodling(sp) info, how to's: http://livemodern.com/forums


jr

[Donna]

Paula, I like your idea. Since there is a "Rentals" category, what about a general one for owners? This could include info on management issues, status of rentals, and other questions and could include decorating questions. I think it could also be helpful for people who are interested in buying (or selling) properties in the area. Can we have it, Kurt?

[Mermaid]

I'm on board with Paula and Donna. As a newly-minted SoWal owner, I know that I'll be looking for resources sooner or later, whether it be leads for good painters, electricians or simply a good shop for decorative items. Anything that helps me maintain and/or improve my property is worth knowing about.

[whiteyfunn]

Oooh- and feng shui too!!!:D

I'm a total believer in that feng shui!! I moved my bed and slept so well. It's probably all pychological. But I like it!

[Miss Kitty]

I'm a total believer in that feng shui!! I moved my bed and slept so well. It's probably all pychological. But I like it!

You were probably worn out from all that physical activity!!! :biggrin:

[montana]

You need to see Norma or Shabby slips for slip covers...if it's pillow shams or covers, I recommend Josephine.........I have numbers for them if needed!

[montana]

maybe we could get "craigslist" for sowal!

[Paula]

You need to see Norma or Shabby slips for slip covers...if it's pillow shams or covers, I recommend Josephine.........I have numbers for them if needed!

Thanks. I had some wonderful slipcovers made from Shabby Slips for two chairs. They were well over $400 for each chair and they wash up beautifully. So, I figured I was looking for a hobby and I used to sew a lot. Making slipcovers for our furniture at the cottages would be a useful hobby.

[iwishiwasthere]

Thanks, Kurt. sowal.com is growing and new threads are starting quickly. I was stumped last night when I tried to figure out where to post a thread on "Has anyone made slipcovers?" so that's what prompted my question.

I would suggest having no more categories that one can see when they get on the web page as a good start.

I made slipcovers for my sofa and loveseat once....not too hard. I pinned the fabric around the sofa with the wrong side down. Took it off and sewed it up. The cushions were hard as I had purchased a stripe and wanted everything to line up straight....took awhile. Next time I will buy something without a pattern..The McCall's or Simplicity have good patterns to get started as well. I read a lot before I take on a new project which helps. Go for it!

[Amp22]

Ok so what do we need/want?

Businesses and Services

For Sale or Trade (everything but real estate? should real estate be kept separate?)

Fishing, Sports, Activities

Events, Concerts, Meetings, Festivals

Weather & Storms

Shopping

[Paula]

I made slipcovers for my sofa and loveseat once....not too hard. I pinned the fabric around the sofa with the wrong side down. Took it off and sewed it up. The cushions were hard as I had purchased a stripe and wanted everything to line up straight....took awhile. Next time I will buy something without a pattern..The McCall's or Simplicity have good patterns to get started as well. I read a lot before I take on a new project which helps. Go for it!

Thanks. One of these days I'll get inspired and try out a slip cover for a chair at our home, and then if I like doing it I'll make some for some of the furniture at the cottage. We're never there long enough to start and finish a whole slipcover project, but someday... Did you do piping? Did yo use zippers or velcro? Any warnings for tricky parts of sewing the slipcovers?

[josebby]

I've had good luck with Shabby Slips, too. I recommend them.

[iwishiwasthere]

Thanks. One of these days I'll get inspired and try out a slip cover for a chair at our home, and then if I like doing it I'll make some for some of the furniture at the cottage. We're never there long enough to start and finish a whole slipcover project, but someday... Did you do piping? Did yo use zippers or velcro? Any warnings for tricky parts of sewing the slipcovers?


Yes on piping...just used cotton cording and cut the fabric strips on the bias. Yes on zippers....had a hard time getting the right size. The cushions can be a real pain...I like perfection and one was a little skewed. Never could quite make it look great, so it was covered with loose pillows. Just take your time, cut carefully and make the corners crisp. It really doesn't take too long. Good luck!

[Beach Runner]

maybe we could get "craigslist" for sowal!
http://www.craigslist.com (http://www.craigslist.com/) is awesome. That's what we used to search for a new residence for our daughter in ATL. I really don't think we could have had a grasp of our options without Craig's list!

[Paula]

Yes on piping...just used cotton cording and cut the fabric strips on the bias. Yes on zippers....had a hard time getting the right size. The cushions can be a real pain...I like perfection and one was a little skewed. Never could quite make it look great, so it was covered with loose pillows. Just take your time, cut carefully and make the corners crisp. It really doesn't take too long. Good luck!

Thanks. This is helpful. Let's see if I get inspired -- it would probably be this summer. It really is about having enough time to focus.

[Miss Kitty]

http://www.craigslist.com (http://www.craigslist.com/) is awesome. That's what we used to search for a new residence for our daughter in ATL. I really don't think we could have had a grasp of our options without Craig's list!

Is this like ebay for other things you need to find?

BR...why did your daughter move in the middle of the year? We are just now getting calls from Steven about apts. for next year and looking at 16 page leases!