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I'm looking for a couple of big - as in, jumbo - white resin planters that don't look like ass.

I have a big, open, converted-warehouse loft thingy and I want to graduate my floor plants out of their IKEA planters and into something larger and more out-doorish so they can become the trees they were meant to be.

Every website I've looked at featuring resin or plastic planters either has OK-looking ones that are too small, or planters large enough that look horrible or only come in that fake-o granite pattern. I want white, plastic, simple and BIG. Like 2 feet diameter and 2 feet tall, at least.

Any ideas?

BX - not sure what your version of a planter that looks like ass is, but how about the ones in the link at my name. They are white, plastic, simple and 2 feet by 2 feet.

I need some advice. I have been postponing my flooring decision for nine months, even though I already ripped most of the carpet up in my house (cat urine issues). We are severely limited in our budget. We have Mexican pavers in the bathroom and wood subfloors. I had pretty much decided to go for a rustic pine with wide planks but I noticed a thread in ATNY (I believe) regarding putting some sort of concrete overlay over the wood. I understand there are weight issues to consider. But I love the idea of doing a stained concrete; our house is tending toward a bright, funky, Caribbean vibe, so I think it would look cool. We have 3 dogs so easy cleaning would be a plus! Has anyone done this? Any thoughts?

Bx: just a thought, you could always find the shape you want, and either re-paint (paint for every imaginable surface is available now) doing it yourself or having it done at an autobody shop. I take pots that don't match, of all types, and repaint them all the same or variations of a color. Sometimes it takes 2-3 coats to get an even look but, it works, so now I'm shopping just for the shape of the pot I like rather than shape & color (if that makes any sense).

Liz: I honestly think your best bet is calling a company that installs concrete floors and asking them what approved 'underlayment' choices are for that type of work. If wood isn't one of them, I'd beware any other advice you get...

trimming curtain rod

i got a steel curtain rod from ikea awhile back. the poles are about as thick as my pinky & very long. they sell saws at ikea, but i thought i could just have them cut at lowes or something. NO CAN DO. now, i'm stuck with no curtains in my dining room b/c i can't put these things up.

where can i get these cut????? i'm in columbus.

You might try going to a smaller hardware store (or Lowe's again but you'll need to do the cut yourself) and asking for a cicular cutter that is used to cut copper pipe and/or PVC. Plumbers use it to cut pipes. I would imagine it is adjustable.

Meant: circular, sorry.

I just got some vintage tulip chairs that are beautiful, but could use a little sprucin' up. What is the best way to clean/polish fiberglass chairs?

mg- a hack saw should be used to cut metal, if the rod is not hollow. It is not a very expensive tool, and fairly easy to use. A garage might be able to cut it for you