Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2006

I did a comparison and don't see any difference. They are two different brands of spray paint and was wondering if it is just another way of labeling?

2006-07-13 05:57:21 · 6 answers · asked by IngeborgDot 2

I recently installed a jet sprinkler pump 1hp. After priming I can get the pump to pump water for a little bit, however, with little pressure and after a bit the pump cuts off and will not come back on for a while, even if I un-plug and plug it back in. I have not installed a pressure tank yet will this solve the problem? I am drawing from a shallow well that I also did my self, it is about 26ft deep and had a static water level of about 7ft. I live in Florida.

2006-07-13 05:57:07 · 2 answers · asked by spkmyer 3

My husband is deploying we just have a little over a week to have everything packed and into the storage place that we already paid for, it is not climate controlled. I have kept all the plastic for our furniture. Would it be wise to cover all the furniture with its original plastic? These items are a Bed, Sofa, & Futon Mattress. Any advice or tips? thanks so much!!

-Proud Marine Wife

2006-07-13 05:54:25 · 4 answers · asked by Maria 1

im looking for a varied shape, and differing depth levels.

2006-07-13 05:31:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-13 05:26:34 · 7 answers · asked by bsmith0130 1

my coffee table is brass and glass but the brass is fading or blotchy spots maybe rust what can i do besides replace it and the end tables.

2006-07-13 05:21:11 · 3 answers · asked by judi 1

2006-07-13 04:41:12 · 8 answers · asked by Exorcist K 1

2006-07-13 04:19:55 · 6 answers · asked by judi 1

They seem to have a very thick coating of some ugly varnish. Should I sand first? Last time I tried to sand it left scratch marks in the ugly veneer.

2006-07-13 04:10:17 · 7 answers · asked by Caffeinated 4

My new apartments kitchen only has 2 outlets, one on each side of the kitchen. That means I can only plug in 4 things! The washer and dryer hookup is in the kitchen also. I guess it is common in old houses in Buffalo, but it seems weird to me. So i have the washer, dryer, frige and stove to plug in and there is no outlet near the refrigerator. can I use power strips and extention cords to have more availible outlets? I won't blow a fuse will I?

2006-07-13 03:18:39 · 7 answers · asked by josetteyv 1

i am 13 years old no really i am i want some money but i dont get allowence i alredy cut grass sometimes is there any other way for a 13 year old kid to get some money i am willing to work

2006-07-13 02:44:20 · 12 answers · asked by crash 1

2006-07-13 02:30:09 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have printed a picture from the internet now I can't figure out how ro correctly get it on the shirt so it is not reversed. Is it the way you print the picture or do I need different paper?

2006-07-13 01:23:04 · 4 answers · asked by Gary L 1

It is an average sized bedroom, simple square shaped room, is it very hard to lay? How many people would I need to help? It's just that professional prices are really high and I can't afford them...

Any suggestions are great.

2006-07-13 00:14:57 · 22 answers · asked by Anon-y-mouse 3

My main objective is to put a security screen door back there but since the existing door is an out-swing I don't know how to do this. Can anyone explain how i do this? Thank you.

2006-07-12 22:33:58 · 6 answers · asked by sammy177 1

2006-07-12 20:39:04 · 1 answers · asked by princess 2

I just got a new oak computer desk a few weeks back. I was cleaning the desk area the other day, and moved my tiny computer speakers. To my dismay, the rubber stoppers attached on the bottom of the speakers (to help protect against scratching), the rubber dots left black dot stains on my new desk! There are 4 rubber dots on the bottom of each speaker, and now my desk has two small areas with black dot stains.
I've tried using a furniture spray polish to see if it will lift, but no luck.
I've seen stuff on the internet for repair small wood areas, called wood pens that you get as the color of the wood. Is this a good method or any suggestions?? Please help... I am not much of a craftswoman, and do not want a method to difficult or where I will potentially mess up the desk. I do not want to strip the desk.
Please help..thanks.

2006-07-12 17:55:51 · 7 answers · asked by SMILEYGIRL 2

We rent a one-family house which has a regular bathroom with a tub and shower upstairs. Downstairs, in an unfinished basement, there is also a half-bath with just a toilet/sink/shower.Tihe hot water tank is in the basement. We just can't seem to get any water pressure when we are trying to take a shower upstairs or when we work at the kitchen sink. We have lived here since April 24, 2006. Our landlord lives right next door. I hate to bother them if there is nothing that can be done anyway. Any ideas/suggestions/thoughts? It is also very hard to regulate the water temperature in the shower as far as hot and cold. It seems to be either very hot or very cold before you finally get it adjusted.

2006-07-12 16:24:06 · 5 answers · asked by Jayne K 1

I had painted my bathroom and decided i didn't like the dark color so the next day I put Kilz(primer) over it. As it was going on it was sticky a little and dried in places like an orange peel. What should I do now?

2006-07-12 15:59:19 · 4 answers · asked by Stacy B 1

2006-07-12 15:44:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-12 14:47:02 · 10 answers · asked by isafilsix 1

A 5/8" - 12 foot drywall was inadvertently hung above a 1/2" drywall in a bedroom of my future house. Someone plans on using a wider piece of tape to cover the incongruent seams, claiming I won't be able to tell the difference. Are there other reasons why I should re-hang it with the appropriate 1/2" drywall or should I leave it be?

2006-07-12 14:31:53 · 20 answers · asked by answerb4midnight 3

i have a sterling silver tiffany bracelet and matching necklace. they are getting really dirty and tarnished. How can i clean them w/out using jewelry cleaner?

2006-07-12 13:24:58 · 9 answers · asked by kaylah2218 2

I don't want to have to go out again and buy anything. Will bleach or somethin' work?

2006-07-12 13:02:08 · 10 answers · asked by Charles 5

I have a 25 year old house, but the spot where my fridge goes has no piping for the water/ice line from the new fridge to hoop up to. What is the best way to make this work? 1) Hire a plumber to add the water line or 2) run a line (straddle valve or other) from under the sink to the fridge?

2006-07-12 12:44:13 · 7 answers · asked by Kevyn A 2

2006-07-12 11:11:09 · 2 answers · asked by Buster 1

I sleep in the basement, but I have a hard time sleeping because lights from cars going by all night shine through the windows into my eyes.
I would rather avoid buying drapes or curtains, which take a lot of time and money to install.
Instead, does anyone know any product that covers windows that you can just put on them, like some kind of adhesive substance?

2006-07-12 10:13:46 · 7 answers · asked by STILL standing 5

2006-07-12 09:35:11 · 3 answers · asked by blue78669 1

Does anyone know where I can purchase a good wood storage shed with a loft in the measurements of 10'w by 14'd by 12'h? I'm looking for a kit which I can assemble myself from a company that will ship nationwide. Don't want those cheapy metal sheds, looking for wood. Don't want those plans/blueprints since my carpenter skills are pretty limited. Looked at most companies but the roof heights are only around 10', need lots of loft space. Something just like a Tuffshed but cheaper. (BTW, Home Depot and Lowes don't carry sheds with ceilings past 10' specs on their diy kits). Thanks!!

2006-07-12 09:31:34 · 7 answers · asked by GRUMP 1

I want to paint it on a gas tank.

2006-07-12 09:19:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous