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Thanks for the ideas. I realized that the 'grotto' idea was not appropriate as my girls are growing up so fast, but that in turn made me realise that they are going to need some privacy down the line (our top floor living area is divided by paper shoji & fusuma). So I think I'm going to take...

My home is built jutting out of the side of a soft sandstone cliff; with the top floor essentially the ground floor & two floors beneath it (B1 & B2). . Directly under the ground floor is an outside space about 8m by 4m. I would like to utlise this for something, but am at a loss for...

I had a similar problem, and ended up using a long bladed saw to saw between the mirror & the wall, that cut throgh the double-sided tape holding it in place.

Sorry about that; thanks for all the advice. Would it work with just regular paint or should I wait until I'm in the UK to pick up some 'scumble' (what a great word, never heard it before)

I'd like to create a wall effect like this: http://www.visionsdesigngroup.com/portfolio/seatingarea/sa17.htm or this: http://www.visionsdesigngroup.com/portfolio/livingroom/lr30.htm Any ideas? TIA Martin

Masona, Thanks very much for answering this question. I will be in the UK next month so will try to pick one up - do you know if they can be cut to shape as my doors are not a standard size (in fact they are shorter than me!). You also answered my bath tub question (thanks), I'll pick up...

There are a couple of doors in my house that are offensively ugly. Unfortuately they are not a 'standard' size so I can't simply replace them. They look like they are a made of a simple rectangle of varnished plywood, does anyone have a suggestion as to how I might improve their appeal? Is...

I have a very old built-in bath tub. The enamel has worn down considerably and I would like to 'resurface' it. Does anyone know the best way to go about this, I've asked in a couple of shops & have been met with blank stares. If possible please name specific products, thanks in advance, Martin