Whether you are planning a rustic getaway or just passing through, our custom decorated, log cabin style accommodations offer all the comforts of home, and a terrific location in the Pines, at a great price. The Nine Pines Motel combines the comforts of vacation lodging with the convenience of a motel, featuring 23 well maintained cabin style rooms with covered porches, vaulted ceilings, and a custom rustic decor. Hiking trails, wooded parks, and downtown Pinetop's finest restaurants and shopping are only moments from your door.For your comfort and convenience, accommodations at Nine Pines Motel always include ceiling fans, individual heating, a color television with free cable, free wireless internet service, a microwave oven, a mini fridge, and an automatic coffee maker (with complimentary coffee and condiments). We also have hair dryers and light–up cosmetic mirrors (in case you prefer to sit instead of standing in front of a wall mirror) available at our front desk. Free wake up service is provided on request.

Our rooms feature a charming rustic decor, custom crafted hard wood furniture, wood venetian blinds, custom designed lighting and fixtures, and authentic country quilts on each bed. A fireplace, an enclosed private porch, or an accessible bath are optionally available in select units. Full Bed  From:$57.00per night  King Bed, Futon & Fireplace #16 From:$87.00per night  King Bed, Futon & Porch #1 From:$87.00per night  Queen Bed From:$67.00per night  2 Full Beds #12 From:$77.00per night  Queen Bed, Futon & Fireplace From:$77.00per night  2 Queen Beds From:$77.00per night Click here to see all picturesQuestion: I have 30-year-old wooden blinds that are still in very good shape. They looked good when the room had a rustic theme. Now, the room is silver gray and I’d like to paint them white. Would I have to take them apart to paint them? Cords, not ribbon tapes or anything of that sort, secure the slats in place. Answer: Yes, you can paint wooden blinds. For the tidiest look, you should take them apart so you can paint the slats without smearing paint on the cords.

One advantage of this approach is that you can use brush-on paint, which creates far less mess and fumes than spray paint. But if you care less about perfection and more about a speedy change, it’s also possible to spray-paint the blinds with their cords still attached. Puppies Sale Baytown TexasIf you decide to remove the strings, you’ll probably want to install new cord, so purchase that ahead of time. Hardwood Flooring Jack Harbor FreightVacuum or wipe the blinds to remove dust and grime. Shetland Sheepdog Puppies For Sale MinnesotaAnd set up a work space where you can set each slat across scrap wood while paint dries. There is no way to know what finish is already on the blinds, so test first in an inconspicuous place to make sure the paint sticks.

You might be able to use a paint with primer, such as Behr’s Marquee Paint & Primer in One, but if the test paint doesn’t stick well, brush a shellac-based primer over one side of each slat. Let that dry, then flip the pieces and brush the primer/paint on the opposite side. Repeat for the main paint coat if you used a primer. When the paint dries, restring the cords. If you opt to spray-paint, set up a work area outdoors where paint droplets that miss the mark won’t be a problem and where you can hang the blind while you are painting it. Wear goggles, gloves and clothing that covers your skin. Wear something that you don’t mind getting covered in paint. Beginning at the top, spray the slats as evenly as possible. Lift each slat as you go so you can paint the whole strip underneath. Paint the cords as evenly as possible, too. Question: I am seeking to replace my toilets with tall toilets. I am 6 feet tall. I have been told that toilets are available in 17, 19 and 22 inches, as measured from the floor to the rim.

I can’t seem to find a toilet taller than 16 inches. Answer: Toilets that meet standards for wheelchair users but are also more comfortable for most adults, especially tall ones like you, must be at least 16½ inches from the floor to the rim. The seat height then becomes 17 to 19 inches, a couple of inches higher than standard toilets. Whoever told you about the available heights might have overlooked the fact that some companies cite distance from the floor to the top of the rim in their marketing materials, while others use the distance from the floor to the top of the seat. It’s an easy distinction to miss. The Lowe’s Web site, for example, has a toilet-buying guide that states: “The bowl height is generally 14-in to 15-in high measured from floor level (without the seat). Taller bowls are available that are the height of a standard chair (16-in to 19-in) for comfort and accessibility. Taller bowls are also ADA-compliant.” The implication is that the 16 to 19 inches are also measured from the floor to the rim.

But, as you’ve discovered, 19 inches is a height that’s typically measured to the top of the seat. Many of Kohler’s Comfort Height toilets, for example, are that high at seat level. But if you check the spec sheets — the architectural drawings that show measurements for toilet features — you see that they are 16½ inches at rim height. Sterling Plumbing’s Luxury Height toilets are also 16½ inches at rim height. To make your current toilet taller, one solution would be to install a riser for about $100. The Toilevator Toilet Base Riser is an oval ring that elevates any standard round or elongated toilet by 31 / 2 inches. The Medway Easy Toilet Riser has a rectangular base and lifts a toilet four inches. A riser under the toilet doesn't change the look or feel of the toilet itself, except to make it taller, so it’s a more viable option than the more common kind of riser that fits under or substitutes for the toilet seat. Another option is a wall-mounted toilet, such as Kohler’s Model K-6303, which can be installed with the rim as high as 26 inches.