Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2006

I have a basic ceiling fan and a new home, not new construction but new to me. The problem is when we had our electrician friend come over to install our other ceiling fans we discovered thre was no power source to the ceilings. Needless to say he installed power to most of the ceilings but to get to the attic in the master bedroom would take an act of God. (which we don't have the time or money for at this time) I wanted to know if there was a way to connect a power cord to the fan and swag it across the ceiling to a power outlet in the wall. Do such things exist? If they do where can I purchase them and how do I get it to work with the fan that I have already, or do I need to purcahse a special model? HELP!

2006-07-25 11:19:51 · 4 answers · asked by Princess Veronica's Mom 3

I bought a new acrylic bathtub and the tiling seal was on the wrong side. When I removed it, it left behind a sticky glue, similar to when you remove a sticker from a bottle.

Any easy ways to get it off, w/o ruining the acrylic?

2006-07-25 11:19:18 · 9 answers · asked by drfghdfghdfgh 2

I received a watch a couple of years ago and I would like to remove a link but I really don't want to take it in if I don't have to. any suggestions on how to remove a pin from a watchband....

2006-07-25 11:18:57 · 4 answers · asked by adr 1

2006-07-25 11:15:45 · 3 answers · asked by tom2112_1 2

2006-07-25 10:59:26 · 5 answers · asked by Chacie 2

The package should include everything needed from the concrete floor up.

2006-07-25 10:55:05 · 6 answers · asked by lonnie w 1

I have a 57 y/o home with an oak parquet floor. I am removing the carpet that has overlaid this floor for at least the past 10 years. The floor is in pretty good shape, but has patterns left from the carpet padding, staple and nail holes all over the place, and a few worn areas, but nothing seriously wrong (that I have encountered so far, that is).

My wife and I plan on refinishing this floor in the near future. Because the floor is parquet (12x12 blocks with 5 identical wood strips that run parallel with each other, but perpendicular to the neighboring blocks), I won't be able to use a belt sander.

Thanks in advance!

2006-07-25 10:26:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-25 09:58:24 · 8 answers · asked by Otis R 1

the shelves will be in the sunroom surrounding the window, I won't put heavy stuffs on it.

2006-07-25 09:55:05 · 7 answers · asked by xiaojie120 1

2006-07-25 09:08:57 · 8 answers · asked by jermdee 2

I prepared the table as directed but the stain doesn't take and the wood looks the same. I am using a black stain.

2006-07-25 08:51:14 · 3 answers · asked by deern2 1

2006-07-25 08:14:07 · 3 answers · asked by tczwilkins 3

I need to replace the carpet and countertops in my rent house. Does anyone know where I can purchase discontinued or slightly imperfect carpets and countertops?

2006-07-25 07:35:23 · 9 answers · asked by johndeerechick 2

2006-07-25 07:16:21 · 2 answers · asked by Ladybug 1

The engine of the Honda lawn mower starts and runs perfect but it has to be pushed. It started doing this last year but now it's terrible. The cable was out to the end of the adjustment so I replaced it and that didn't help one bit. What else could it be?

2006-07-25 07:02:23 · 3 answers · asked by Matrix 3

2006-07-25 06:45:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2006-07-25 05:12:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We bought a nice unfinished alder bookcase and are painting it white to match a desk that we just bought.

We've been using an Easy Living Latex paint that was color matched and recommended for us by someone at Osh.

On another question, someone suggested that latex paint is not a good choice for furniture and that we should've went with an oil-based paint.

Can latex do a decent job? Should we switch to an oil-based paint? Assuming, we switch to an oil-based paint, do we have to sand off every bit of the latex paint and primer? Or can we just paint a coat of oil-based paint on top of the existing coat of latex?

Is there a book I can buy that will explain things like this to me?

2006-07-25 05:05:34 · 14 answers · asked by msabramo 2

I"m in the process of finishing my basement. The drywall is up, mudded, and sanded. What are the steps to do a knockdown ceiling? Does it need to be primed first and then do the knockdown?

2006-07-25 05:01:20 · 5 answers · asked by thegodfathertwentieight 2

I want to get one for my Mom and am wondering how easy it is to move from room to room and if it is safe, as far as burglary, with the vent hose outside the window.

2006-07-25 04:58:33 · 7 answers · asked by Richkat 2

2006-07-25 04:29:56 · 7 answers · asked by Cindy M 1

2006-07-25 03:41:57 · 10 answers · asked by Rebekah J 1

2006-07-25 02:53:29 · 7 answers · asked by Julie 5

2006-07-25 02:37:34 · 1 answers · asked by butseena2003 1

I was wondering how I can make a wooden jewelry box. I wont have access to any machines or anything like that, Im plannin on getting the materials just at my local home depot. A list of materials would also come in handy, if anyone can add suggestions. I want the box to be about the size of a regular shoe box, and nothing fancy, just a box with a lid that opens up, used for storage of keepsakes that include photos, letters, etc. I also plan on engraving something in the front, maybe with a knife, any suggestions to this would also be appreciated.

2006-07-25 02:24:47 · 10 answers · asked by anwa123 1

2006-07-25 02:01:55 · 4 answers · asked by james 3

I've been using a 1 inch hand scraper, and it's taking FOREVER!!
It's very old padding, very hard.

Thanks!

2006-07-25 01:58:16 · 2 answers · asked by Lizzy 2

2006-07-25 01:37:46 · 7 answers · asked by great southern trendkiller 3

There are all kinds of glues out there : epoxy, polyurethane etc. I have a marble statue (pi xiu - chinese mystical dragon/animal) with a broken leg. The marble is heavy, looks soft and flaky at the broken surface and I think will chip easily.

What glue is best for fixing it back (best)?

2006-07-25 00:52:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My tenant leaves every morning around six and slams the door leaving for work. I''ve asked that he keep hold of it till it closes and he just forgets.

2006-07-25 00:38:27 · 5 answers · asked by Classy Granny 7