Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2006

I need to put 2 boards together to make 1 wide board and I was going to use dowels and glue but am having a tough time finding wood glue around here. Any ideas what other type of glue I can use?

2006-07-27 16:21:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-27 14:54:15 · 4 answers · asked by x_site_ted 1

2006-07-27 14:44:30 · 8 answers · asked by c.lane 1

ok, i am conflicted. i found a beautiful 18x18 travertine tile at home depot at a great price ($2.41 per sq ft). i was planning on installing in the entry, hall, kitchen and dining room. after reading a bit, i am concerned about these scratches, stains, etc that people are writting about. how concerned should i be? if i drop a jar of pickles or a glass of water, will that cause damage? should they be sealed or not and if so, how often? should i skip travertine altogether? is regular marble a better choice? please help...i am so confused!

erica

2006-07-27 14:34:56 · 3 answers · asked by hope_7327 1

I need a 4x4 that's 14ft. long and is hard wood. Does anyone know about how much it might cost?

2006-07-27 14:22:02 · 3 answers · asked by samiam32888 1

I need info/schematics for sauna tube foundation used to set up modular homes. Is a pad built around the footing tube at ground level. Does the modular home sit directly on the sauna tub

2006-07-27 13:57:10 · 10 answers · asked by blondie12 1

Currently renting an apt., but will be leaving after lease is up. There are surface scratches in the wooden floor boards. They are light in color (maybe pine?) with a clear finish. Any suggestions on how to get rid of the scratches so my rental company won't deduct money from my security deposit?

2006-07-27 13:54:21 · 8 answers · asked by Shovelbum 2

I have a 8x4' mirror and it is flaking off the sides. I need a stick-on type frame or border that will cover the flaked-off area on the edges. I think they come in strips that can be cut.

2006-07-27 13:49:54 · 4 answers · asked by ibkathy 1

We're trying to clean the bark off of our own cut cedar to make fencing that can be finished with a sealer

2006-07-27 13:15:15 · 5 answers · asked by NALDO 1

Can i use the old copper piping and pipes or do I have to buy new ones?

2006-07-27 11:57:29 · 7 answers · asked by Morid Rocks 2

2006-07-27 11:41:10 · 5 answers · asked by Shaggy 1

I'm trying to make a wooden box about the size of a shoebox to keep pictures, small figurines, etc., anything that will remind me of my memories. I want to use it as a keepsake box. Does anyone have any idea on how to make it? What items will I need? I'm also on a tight budget, so I dont have a lot to spare. Anyone have any idea on how to make a cheap one? Thanks!

2006-07-27 11:29:49 · 3 answers · asked by CS 2

Ive spent hours stripping and there is still lots of paint in the grooves. Im getting anxious to get this done and bored with the project...please help. I took a refinishing course once and we used a liquid the ate the paint off...anyone know what that would have been? You applied it with a steel wool pad and it worked great! THANX

2006-07-27 10:38:59 · 10 answers · asked by imcountry 1

2006-07-27 10:22:54 · 9 answers · asked by TJ 1

2006-07-27 10:18:07 · 6 answers · asked by ernesto 1

2006-07-27 10:10:35 · 12 answers · asked by gemini8200 3

i like the color of the wood when the stain is on, but after I wipe it off it is too light. It is like the wood is not accepting the stain very well, and i did sand it down before staining.

2006-07-27 09:59:55 · 5 answers · asked by Nicki 1

2006-07-27 09:36:30 · 6 answers · asked by R. F 3

Our beloved cat had to be put to sleep, but left fleas for us to remember him by. I have tried several sprays on our carpeting and furniture... but the fleas keep finding us.
I have vaccuumed,sprayed,washed... everything I can think of...HELP!

2006-07-27 09:14:32 · 20 answers · asked by nobuddyzfoool 1

2006-07-27 08:57:11 · 6 answers · asked by peacfulwar 3

2006-07-27 08:28:36 · 10 answers · asked by everydaypants 1

Its used instead of oxyacetylene, I don't think it does get very hot though.

2006-07-27 08:26:28 · 3 answers · asked by convictedidiot 5

I'm thinking about repainting my walnut-colored cabinet doors and cabinets off white. My questions are:
1. Would this really increase the resale value of my home, or have I been watching too much HGTV?
2. Is it necessary to sand, or can I just prime and paint?

2006-07-27 08:22:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone tell me how to add another AC vent. I have a closet where I keep my cable modem, router and switch and unfortunately it is not air conditioned, I have attic access there and i can see one of those AC boxes with the ducts coming out of it. Can i just add another hole and run some more duct to my attic?

2006-07-27 08:21:28 · 4 answers · asked by Peter W 2

2006-07-27 08:07:49 · 3 answers · asked by sister 1

i'm trying to install a wireless window alarm system.

2006-07-27 08:00:07 · 9 answers · asked by I'M GONNA GO PLACES 5

I have determined that water is coming in my basement (under my fireplace) when it rains because the bricks on the outside of the house (fireplace) have cracks/holes in the morter.I sprayed water on the bricks covering the fireplace (where the tops of some of the bricks are exposed because of the step-like pattern-where the structure goes from being wide to narrow as you get closer to the top of the chimney. That is definitely the source of the problem. What is the best way to seal that?

2006-07-27 07:52:03 · 6 answers · asked by davidgherron 1

My homes carpet REALLY needs to be replaced, but I can not affort to do it right now. Occasionally I see people who buy new homes give away brand new carpet because they are putting in hard wood. Is it possible for someone who is not very handy to learn to lay carpet themselves? Have you? How would you rate its difficulty from 1 to 10?

2006-07-27 07:22:31 · 22 answers · asked by Amy A 2

I have an odd sized vanity top that needs to be repaced. I don't want to order a custom top because it costs too much. I would like to buy a single piece preformed vanity top (counter and bowl) from Lowes (see link below) and cut it to size. Most of these tops are made of cultured marble.

Is it possible? Has anyone done this? If so, how?


http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=103651-444-AP2493L&lpage=none

2006-07-27 07:16:24 · 4 answers · asked by MagPookie 4

2006-07-27 07:05:27 · 11 answers · asked by goodbook4 1