Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2006

I built a new house on an existing basement and now I want to finish the basement. Where is a good place to look for building codes?

2006-07-21 12:49:00 · 6 answers · asked by chuck31583 1

It's the same with anything I'm looking for, it hides.
Then when I don't need the item, there are 3 of them in full veiw.

2006-07-21 12:44:12 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-21 12:35:04 · 6 answers · asked by Nancy Beth 1

I have a damage Kitchen countertop laminated with Formica, i want to know what is the easiest and least expensive way of removing the laminate from the counter without damaging the counter itself.
The counter is made of plywood, in case it makes a difference.

2006-07-21 11:53:58 · 17 answers · asked by cheo 1

I hate hate hate packing whether for a week, or a weekend... is there anyway i can pack which would lessen how stressed out i get?

2006-07-21 11:12:55 · 20 answers · asked by tustudent 2

Id like to dig my own basement under my house. It has a crawlspace and about 4 feet underneath... All I need to do is dig a bit deeper! Right?! What about shoring up the foundation? Any tips? Thanks!

2006-07-21 11:02:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-21 11:00:34 · 9 answers · asked by treasures58 1

2006-07-21 10:36:15 · 7 answers · asked by Big J 2

2006-07-21 08:55:36 · 3 answers · asked by edrific 1

The handle has come off of the zipper on my son's toddler couch, and now I can't get the cover off. I tried pulling on it with pliers, but they slip off before the zipper even moves. Any other suggestions?

2006-07-21 08:50:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

plese help.

2006-07-21 08:16:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-21 08:08:36 · 3 answers · asked by random101 2

I have laminant kitchen counters which are in great need of caulk. I would like to do it myself. Any thoughts which will help me do it well are appreciated.

2006-07-21 08:06:59 · 4 answers · asked by Mikki 3

I have simple two-story house with an attached two-car garage on the side. This summer, I am thinking of painting the exterior of my house. My problem is how to reach the second floor sidings (and all the way to the roof) on the side where the garage is. I need to paint the siding on my house which is above the garage. Since the garage has a sloped roof, I do not think it is safe to use a ladder there. I am not sureif I can rent some sort of sacffoling for that or find a ladder base or something like that! Can you give me some ideas.
Thank you all in advance.

2006-07-21 07:54:46 · 3 answers · asked by beanbagger 2

2006-07-21 05:39:04 · 9 answers · asked by emzdogz 2

i have a white desk, and while i was drawing i accidentally forgot to put something underneath the paper while i was tracing it with sharpie and it leaked through on my desk! are there any good stuff to scrub it off? >:(

2006-07-21 05:22:34 · 7 answers · asked by eve 2

I have see the infomercials but was curious what the "deal" is, if it is a membership club, what is the costs, and rules associated with it.

2006-07-21 05:08:32 · 1 answers · asked by jldsallthat 1

2006-07-21 05:00:02 · 1 answers · asked by roudym2 1

I want to build a solar cooker or solar oven. Can anyone tell me the difference between the two? Also does anyone have an tips on building one. What am I suppose to use for the clear top to trap in heat?

2006-07-21 04:30:13 · 2 answers · asked by christigmc 5

I have a number of old double hung windows that don't have slots for a screen. What hardware should I install to be able to hang screens?

2006-07-21 04:20:16 · 3 answers · asked by New HomeOwner 1

I am looking for an "automatic drip" or replenishment system for keeping my toilet bowls full of water. the toilets at my vacation home are bone dry and it leaves a ring in the toilet. I thought maybe there is something like what folks use for a pets water dish that it fills up the water bowl after the pets have drank enough water. sometimes we are not there for months on end and the water is all evaporated...

2006-07-21 04:07:20 · 6 answers · asked by tattoogirl333 1

Carpet - blue, paint - cream, stain - big. Can anyone help please?!

2006-07-21 03:43:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need to make cinderblock retaining wall

2006-07-21 03:34:05 · 3 answers · asked by Stu 1

I have a large deck and i'm changing the color of the stain. i already tried using the bottled removers that home depot and lowe's sells - they did not fully remove the old stain. which type of sander should i use to remove the rest - orbital, belt,...

2006-07-21 03:25:10 · 4 answers · asked by jackedt 2

need help finding a house in bradford as soon as posible

2006-07-21 02:38:08 · 4 answers · asked by debbie a 1

I find it very hard to get it white again, any suggestions?

2006-07-21 02:02:02 · 10 answers · asked by kristin22 4

I've got a garden pond, an air compressor and 200 metres of hydraulic hose if it's any help

2006-07-21 01:41:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-21 00:56:56 · 17 answers · asked by pablo 2

It is an interior/exterior door. I'm not sure if I should sand the door, prime, then paint. Or should I use a stripper, prime, then paint. Have any tips?

2006-07-21 00:56:20 · 8 answers · asked by drtampa 1

I am moving in January, and I want my room looking great. My room color is going to be a light green. I have a loft bed from rooms-to-go. (similar to a bunk bed but it has a desk underneath) that has a wooden desk, and is silver and black. then I have a wooden frame futon(it looks like a normal bed...it just can be folded) then a tall dresser, normal dresser, and a book shelf. What are some ways I can arrange these, and what are some things I can decorate with? I want to save as much money as possible.

2006-07-21 00:42:01 · 4 answers · asked by Taylor Lee 2