Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2006

2006-08-19 10:42:27 · 3 answers · asked by peany 1

2006-08-19 10:19:43 · 2 answers · asked by peany 1

My boyfriend had already ripped most of it off but it was just the top layer leaving a white layer that is difficult to remove.

2006-08-19 09:20:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-19 09:16:34 · 13 answers · asked by marlboro_100s_man 2

When I went in to connect the light, there were three wires, a black, white and a blue wire. I connected the blue and the black wires together and then connected those to the black lead wire from the light and obviously the white wire with the white wire. I can no longer use the light switch for this, the light I just installed remains on and cannot be shut off unless I turn it off at the breaker.

2006-08-19 08:48:23 · 6 answers · asked by Wizbang 1

what is the best home made limescale remover. ie white vinegar etc to remove limescale from my kitchen sink. my water is hard water and has turned my black sink white. white vinegar doesnt work what else can i use

2006-08-19 06:45:08 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-19 06:30:58 · 19 answers · asked by tomword 1

I WOULD LIKE TO RAISE A BED OFF THE FLOOR. MAYBE PUT A DESK UNDER IT OR A PLAY AREA

2006-08-19 06:11:56 · 10 answers · asked by MARK D W 1

I have a 2002 Whirlpool top freezer refrigerator. It doesn't get cold enough to freeze anything, freezer may hit 30 degrees tops. I have changed the defrost thermostat, and cleaned the condenser coils, I have also checked the defrost timer and it is working fine. The damn thing is only 4 years old so the compression pump and refrigerent should still be ok. I can't afford $180 bucks to have a service man look at it and I'm really getting frustrated. Can you help?

2006-08-19 04:46:54 · 11 answers · asked by Tom H 4

2006-08-19 04:44:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

If a person had the man power and materials in med evil times, not our time of course, its size? as a large 10 floored hotel half a mile wide ish.

2006-08-19 04:44:21 · 19 answers · asked by Michael Daniel 2

Is there a paint technique to make wood look like brushed metal? Like a brushed steel or nickel look. I have wooden knobs and pulls that i want to paint to look like a brushed metal. i can't afford to buy actual brushed metal knobs and pulls so need to find a way to make wood look like that.
Also i already have metal fan blades that are painted bright yellow, i want them to be the same effect of the brushed metal look is there a technique to do this look or a product that i can use to give everything that effect?
It might be called brushed chrome. Also i want this a dull finsih not glossy or shiny. Thanks.
Note: Yes i asked this before but only got one answer and was not really what i was looking for, so hoping by asking again will get some other ideas. Thanks in advance.

2006-08-19 04:42:23 · 5 answers · asked by purple dove 5

I have a headboard with magic marker scribbling on it ( my children got hold of it) and I can't get it off. I tried goof off, thinner, magic eraser, ect.. Are there any other agents I can use? I really don't want to paint it.

Thanks, Arn

2006-08-19 04:10:38 · 14 answers · asked by arnold4362 1

2006-08-19 03:58:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

They are 6 panel masonite hollow core door slabs (no cuts for lockset and and hinges), and I plan to keep my existing framing. I would particularly like to know the order that I should do the steps of the installation in, and the materials that I need.

Thank your kindly, for your help with this.

2006-08-19 03:09:36 · 3 answers · asked by HoneyB 4

I have a lot of oysters outside and I want to see if I can use the mother-of-pearl for something. I know it's possible; I've seen pictures of necklaces, silverware, dishes, etc... complete with a short paper on what tools to use for mother-of-pearl. Do you have any other ideas?
By the way, I know this may not be in the right category, but I don't know where else to ask!!

2006-08-19 03:06:12 · 4 answers · asked by ATWolf 5

2006-08-19 02:11:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need step by step instructions on how to change the jets in the stove and water heater.

2006-08-19 01:50:36 · 6 answers · asked by Sonya W 1

i removed a direct-vent fireplace from our family room and have to remove the venting and fill the hole in the wall. What type of insulation should I use behind the drywall? Is it OK to just use expanding foam insulation for the hole? I currently have fibreglass batt insulation in the wall

2006-08-19 01:21:09 · 6 answers · asked by gutchvalley 1

Have RTA Global Bathroom Furn from Target, but no hardware. Can't get it from Target. Anybody able to help? Need the dowels, cam-locks etc.

2006-08-19 01:08:07 · 3 answers · asked by Chris 1

just had new toilet fitted close coupled when flushed it leaks but cant get to waste pipe to sort problem plumber just takes it out and puts it back in says there is nothing else he can do .

2006-08-19 01:06:33 · 11 answers · asked by k.wright2@btinternet.com 1

Do you think it's hooky?

2006-08-19 01:00:02 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

i saw it on some decorating programme they put a wedding dress in some sort of large clip frame sealed it in and hung on wall as i most probably will never where the dress again and do not want to get rid of it or leave it to rot in a cupboard somewhere i thought this would be a good idea any suggestions welcomed

2006-08-18 23:50:08 · 8 answers · asked by marina 2

how to hook up electric on jacuzzi

2006-08-18 19:15:01 · 2 answers · asked by denise l 1

I moved into an apartment and I am noticing that it has a lot of these gray moths flying around inside. I have tried Cedar and also mothballs and they keep coming back. They especially attack under my bird's cage and I clean the cage all the time. They are EVERYWHERE in my house. Every single room has moths and I have never seen anything like this.
I spoke to the landlord and he says that moths don't fall under the "pests" problems that he is required to take care of and an exterminator is very expensive.
I need a solution that is pet friendly because I have a dog and a bird.
I keep the bird seed, bird bedding and dog food in an airtight container and there are no bugs around them.
I know I didn't bring the moths when I moved because I have never had them before.
Anyway, I would appreciate any help! These little buggers are driving me crazy!!
Thanks a lot.

2006-08-18 18:28:38 · 8 answers · asked by GalPokerPlayer 2

Is there a paint technique to make wood look like brushed metal? Like a brushed steel or nickel look. I have wooden knobs and pulls that i want to paint to look like a brushed metal. i can't afford to buy actual brushed metal knobs and pulls so need to find a way to make wood look like that.
Also i already have metal fan blades that are painted bright yellow, i want them to be the same effect of the brushed metal look is there a technique to do this look or a product that i can use to give everything that effect?
Note: i do NOT want them to be shiny, i want that dull brushed look.
Thanks in advance.

2006-08-18 17:55:43 · 3 answers · asked by purple dove 5

2006-08-18 17:47:50 · 3 answers · asked by John C 1

My husband made a foot stool with a lid. I want to cover the lid and need help with the corners. I'm hoping someone can give me a step by step way to do it or can direct me to a site that can.

2006-08-18 16:46:35 · 7 answers · asked by lucy bell 1

I want to finish a basement, but the landlord doesn't want to pay to do it. i want to just cover up the insulation.

2006-08-18 16:35:01 · 46 answers · asked by xknyghtmayre 4

2006-08-18 16:34:33 · 22 answers · asked by Janna R 1