Do It Yourself (DIY) - June 2006

I bought a pack of Tapcon screws that came with a Masonry drill bit so i could use to drill holes in the side of my brick house. The problem is i noticed that on the first drill hole it soon melted the tip and ultimately made a very large unexpected hole opening mess. What happened? Was i suppose to be drenchiung the hole (and the drill bit) with water as i was drilling? Should i have gotten a masonry bit that was coated in titanium or something? I just cant drill holes in my brick.

2006-06-26 13:43:48 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you put hardwood under appliances? What do you do to keep the range from being higher than cabinets in an existing cabinet situation?

2006-06-26 13:40:36 · 3 answers · asked by BJ K 1

strong but not bulletproof if you know what i mean.

2006-06-26 13:38:59 · 5 answers · asked by mayormchank 1

I already finished a piece of furniture with a gold base coat of spray paint and a top crackling coat in green. It looks great in some areas and there is no crackle in others. Is there some way I can make those areas crackle up?? I tried wiping the areas really hard with a cloth and taking a blow dryer to them...Help!

2006-06-26 13:26:31 · 1 answers · asked by scoequinesabre 2

I am renovating my shower. I have taken the existing shower walls and floor out and am down to the studs. I am close to putting up the cement board in preparation for tile. I don't know if I need to install a vapor barrier before the cement board.

2006-06-26 13:16:49 · 2 answers · asked by FredD 1

anyone have a good way of painting behind a toilet?

2006-06-26 13:09:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-26 13:05:01 · 2 answers · asked by jimmy V 1

should i stick with running away at the age of 17 why i am in the 11th grade and get away far as i could because i am full up with everything and everyone ,9what do i do when i am so tire of my real father getting on me about everything he seen to him not right or wrong what do i do when everything that go down my mother have his back on every little thing that gose down and i dont have a wrod or prove i have to share my shose my room and shirtswhat do i do when i am lonely and looking for someone to understand that i have a promblem with sleeping and i can do it any time what do i do when i feel like my wrod is ending and i what and need some one that can take me away from all this miss

2006-06-26 11:31:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

thinking about moving a rad which is under the window and behind a settee , to just next to the window , will this be a better source of heat flow ?(daft question , i know , but you always seem to see rads under windows) Thanks in advance

2006-06-26 11:06:23 · 10 answers · asked by toppervw 1

2006-06-26 10:47:06 · 3 answers · asked by cleanfanatic 2

2006-06-26 10:09:37 · 3 answers · asked by greenfrogs 7

2006-06-26 10:08:49 · 4 answers · asked by jessienose555 1

2006-06-26 09:52:31 · 5 answers · asked by Ashes211 1

2006-06-26 09:36:29 · 3 answers · asked by LLL 1

2006-06-26 09:23:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-26 08:56:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do I kill mosquitoes in my backyard? I see more and more everyday.

2006-06-26 08:54:51 · 16 answers · asked by pcly 2

my friend told me he thought that there are multiple wires to be hooked up, are these just hooked up to the hot wire? guess I am looking for a step by step if anyone can help!

2006-06-26 08:45:12 · 8 answers · asked by cucucurry 2

I don't want to put more siding over it. I want to just flatten out the surface of each shingle.

2006-06-26 08:43:20 · 4 answers · asked by Katydid 3

My diy skills are minimal so the easier the better!
I would really appreicate any tips.

2006-06-26 08:22:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-26 08:17:26 · 2 answers · asked by hdrdr2002 1

I'm looking for a temp living situation in GR, MI,,, near 28th and Division, Eastern ave,,,, or Wyoming. Want a bargain, and can work toward rent,,, or even sale, by repairing, painting, etc.

It could be as brief a time as 2 weeks, 3 months, or longer.

I'll also consider any additional work situations.

Rev. Steven

2006-06-26 08:02:36 · 3 answers · asked by DIY Doc 7

2006-06-26 07:19:07 · 4 answers · asked by smileyshovie 2

I didn't want to replace ALL the tiles in my bathroom, just need to add about 10 close to the kickboard of my new vanity.

Do I need a primer? How well will the paint wear? It is in a guest bathroom, not heavily walked on.

2006-06-26 05:25:57 · 7 answers · asked by Babydoll 1

I had asked about Neutral and "Noise", I'm o.k with capacity. So back to the question: When & Why would you double your neutral on a 120VAC, 240VAC or 480VAC device. Anybody got "real" experience with this question for understanding.

2006-06-26 04:59:14 · 1 answers · asked by honker 4

2006-06-26 04:58:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to replace a floor approx. 200 sq. ft. The current floor is wood over lino with a few pieces of plywood in between. The wood is fit in not nailed down. What is most economical, dyi friendly, and durable for an entry way/kitchen/living space all in one...wood, tile (stone, ceramic) or a "Prego" like product?
I'm looking for the approx. cost for that size space, including supplies....and if I can do it in a day all the better. I have some skills but not a pro. Thanks.

2006-06-26 04:41:41 · 6 answers · asked by Venusp 3

2006-06-26 03:59:32 · 9 answers · asked by block_boyz c 1

2006-06-26 03:56:14 · 2 answers · asked by boringsadlife 2

trying to find a mold to make swan floating candles. Do you know of a good place to find one?

2006-06-26 03:39:48 · 1 answers · asked by littlefoot 2