Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2006

I have taken back a rented flat, which has been left in quite a state.
several jobs need doing, and not sure where to start!

kitchen generally very dirty, also several floor tiles broken/missing. wallpaper torn off.

hallway wallpaper stripped, ghastly paint job. also several tiles broken (after damaged carpet taken up).

main living room just a mess, carpet has food etc trodden in.

bathroom- bath needs resurfacing, and tile surround regrouting.

2006-07-25 00:00:58 · 20 answers · asked by brighton50 2

2006-07-24 22:28:27 · 15 answers · asked by Cherrycola 1

2006-07-24 22:24:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-24 22:06:00 · 8 answers · asked by Millicent N 1

I bought one of those little rotary tools and I want to use it to put my name & address on some things. I want it to look neat so I want to use some kind of stencils for making letters. Somewhere (?) I saw a mention of small metal templates of letters and numbers to use when engraving. I think that's what I need. My questions are: what do I ask for and where is the best place to buy them?

2006-07-24 20:36:53 · 2 answers · asked by pollux 4

I can't tell if it's a stinging insect or not, but it moves really fast and it's HUGE and no one is here but me and my sister and we're terrified! PS we're 23 and 27, pretty embarrassing huh?

2006-07-24 17:49:55 · 9 answers · asked by quincy 3

2006-07-24 17:34:46 · 6 answers · asked by NJ 1

My wooden sandbox is situated on the rooftop and sits on the wooden decking. It has a wooden cover but no drainage. I live in Shanghai and it's the rainy season now and typhoon season next. Now it's flooded and the bottom (where it's in contact with the base) is smelly and mouldy. What should I do now?
I was thinking of using covering the base and the top with ground sheets (vinyl) so the sand will not come into contact with the wood and it will also prevent water from entering the box.
Many thanks for your help.

2006-07-24 16:40:10 · 1 answers · asked by winpetung 1

However, on the ceiling above it the nails stick through with the pointy end facing down to the ground. Should we just sand and paint around these? Or is there a different way? Also.. what is the best outdoor paint to use on the poles that hold up the roof and the ceiling itself?

2006-07-24 16:27:53 · 5 answers · asked by cutecarebear228 2

Someone told me not to because it chips so bad?

Can you use it as a counter top in the kitchen?

2006-07-24 15:46:12 · 2 answers · asked by nosredna3 2

2006-07-24 15:26:30 · 5 answers · asked by cleome 1

2006-07-24 14:12:03 · 5 answers · asked by jennifergrosser 2

fishing for air supply plenum

2006-07-24 13:56:05 · 4 answers · asked by fish 1

i'm looking for a realtor in oxford(ish) that isn't afraid to do some homework. could be a multi-unit deal.

2006-07-24 12:43:34 · 1 answers · asked by daddio 7

i need to know where to stat because i have seen the result when you start on the wall.

2006-07-24 12:35:53 · 13 answers · asked by williertate 1

2006-07-24 12:28:43 · 3 answers · asked by Kent D 1

Hello! I just got Craftsm**'s 12' miter saw. When I pressed the trigger button, saw starts spinning but dies after 3~5 seconds. So I can only cut for 3~5 seconds at a time? Or is there a problem? I am using the recommend extension wire. Thanks!

2006-07-24 12:12:23 · 4 answers · asked by oskeewow13 3

Does my plant need lots of water,moderate water,little water or fertilizer?Does it require a lot of sunlight or little sunlight?How often should it be transplanted?

2006-07-24 12:11:49 · 5 answers · asked by Bill B 2

Please tell me...I put the greenboard in, want to install the 5-piece shower surround tub thingee...do I have to tape/compound seams if it's going to be underneath the plastic wall? If so...quick how-to?

2006-07-24 11:08:07 · 9 answers · asked by sunday siren 2

Going from a 3 prong 240v to a 4 prong 240v. what is the difference and which is better. Have the wiring for a 4 wire outlet but their is a 3 wire outlet installed. does it really matter which is their as in should i just keep it as is?

2006-07-24 10:48:52 · 11 answers · asked by quikone2 3

I know there is a thing called A/C. I just don't have tons of money to buy it.

Any suggestions?

2006-07-24 10:34:18 · 15 answers · asked by Steph 3

Enlarging our master bath meant taking out the wall between the existing bath and the closet. The closet had a stucco ceiling, so now I have two different ceiling finishes in the new room. Instead of scraping it to match the smooth half, can I stucco the whole thing in swirls?

2006-07-24 10:25:31 · 4 answers · asked by barry b 1

Who are the best cabin makers and does anyone know a good realtor in Westcliff Colorado?

2006-07-24 10:24:48 · 4 answers · asked by harrypotterisgreat 2

2006-07-24 10:22:22 · 6 answers · asked by corn_popps 2

What height should bottom of cooker hood (extractor fan) be positioned? What is height between top of cooker or worktop to bottom of cooker hood? Can someone measure their kitchen one. Thanks

2006-07-24 09:48:48 · 11 answers · asked by Zee99 3

We just put our pool up, and we're gonna shock it tomorrow. I've heard that it only takes a couple days before you can go swimming. We'll be shocking it with liquid chlorine, so does anyone happen to know the approxomate amount of time it'll take?

2006-07-24 09:39:07 · 18 answers · asked by JAYM33 2

I use a can of mousse. (Generic is fine) It quickly suffocates the spider, no matter it's size, and you never have to touch it! 45 seconds is enough time. Bed Bath & Beyond also has a portable vacuum with a cup on the sucking end so that the spider can't run away. Just before the spider is sucked into the holding container, it gets jolted w/ just enough electricity to kill it. Do you know of any methods to kill bugs/spiders without having to hear that crunch?

2006-07-24 09:00:06 · 10 answers · asked by ? 6

I am attempting to!! The floor has never been redone and was covered with carpet (yuck, I like wood) for twenty years.

2006-07-24 08:38:49 · 7 answers · asked by echiasso 3

First, is muriatic acid safe to use indoors when diluted? I am using it to "etch" my concrete walls. I am hoping to remove the efflorescence so I can use "Drylok" to waterproof the walls.

It says to apply, let it sit, and then rinse it. When I rinse it off the walls, it goes onto the concrete floor. Since it is impossible to get it all off the floor, will it harm the floor?

Any other tips or information for using muriatic acid for this purpose?

2006-07-24 08:37:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

if i were to machine out all the parts to a semi-auto i want and i want to keep the accuracy of a bolt action what do i have to do?? please help...

2006-07-24 08:23:39 · 7 answers · asked by Big J 2