Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2006

will clearly get rid of this hideous suite but for now what colour will make my bathroom tranquill and acceptable???

2006-08-17 09:55:12 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

How hard would it be? Any potential pitfalls? Do I run the risk of ruining the piano as a musical instrument?

2006-08-17 09:54:57 · 13 answers · asked by E E 1

the width removed will be approximately 10 feet and, so as not to damage perfect original coving, i am planning on leaving approx 20 inches below the ceiling line. i was supposing i would then simply put a long 4x2, supported at each side, to make the bottom of the "arch" (which will be square) but will i need a lintel (non load bearing) to ensure that this stays square. I am assuming I need something to effectively prevent the top of the 4x2 vertical studs from falling down on themselves,as they will needto remain in situ because I am leaving the top part of the wall.

2006-08-17 09:50:15 · 10 answers · asked by AnthonyM 1

I have gas coming into the house and everything worked fine a month ago. All of a sudden it just wont light.

2006-08-17 09:49:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm pretty handy at DIY but are there any snags in doing it myself and do I have to get planning permission?

2006-08-17 09:11:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to do some home repair and was in need of a way to paint a scratched up tub basin. What kind of paint works best?

2006-08-17 09:08:05 · 12 answers · asked by mytione1966 1

apparently, painters failed to remove immediately the varnish that dripped on my hardwood floor when they were varnishing my oak stair.

2006-08-17 09:04:19 · 7 answers · asked by Troy R 2

Home to main sewer line.

2006-08-17 08:50:44 · 6 answers · asked by samguy66 1

2006-08-17 08:48:28 · 18 answers · asked by magdamay34 2

2006-08-17 08:41:43 · 17 answers · asked by ☆Princess NonO☆ 4

What I need to know is what kind of wood to build the play surface out of and what to coat it with. Will standard pine do the trick, or do I need a harder wood such as maple. Will a simple lacquer provide me with a suitable playing surface, or do I need a polymer or armortop finish. I also am having difficulty deciding how to seal the playing surface. I f I construct a temporary frame around the play surface and pour the sealant on I will be left with a meniscus effect along the edges, this is unacceptable as I need a perfectly flat surface. Sanding the finish down will most certainly damage the playing surface, so how do I go about leveling my edges? What if I contructed a lip that rose only 1/4" above the play surface and let the sealant flow over the edges, thus solving the meniscus effect. Then after removing the frame I could sand only the edges of the play surface leaving the top untouched. Thoughts/answers?

2006-08-17 08:31:32 · 4 answers · asked by CW 3

We really want a screen porch, but wish to minimize obscuring our view as much as possible. Can anyone recommend the best screening material that will be very durable (just got a future big dog), that will keep out mosquitoes, and that will provide the best visibility from the inside to the outdoors?

2006-08-17 08:31:30 · 6 answers · asked by cassandra 6

2006-08-17 07:53:37 · 5 answers · asked by Joe D 1

2006-08-17 07:23:55 · 3 answers · asked by chogie 2

On DIY I learned how to prepare styrofoam for making ornamental type castings to go on walls, etc. You start with the styrofoam shape of the intended peice. Apply a mesh over the entire styrofoam. Then apply a primer base, colored to your liking. The primer will adhere to the mesh. Sand can be added to primer for texture. Let dry then place on you location. But I need a piece about 6 feet by one foot, 2 inches thick. Also need a ring cirlce made of styrofoam.

2006-08-17 05:42:57 · 2 answers · asked by JOHNNY D 3

like ur clothes, hair n etc especially when u r about to meet someone who is anti-smoking


*any rude remarks by non-smokers will be reported*

2006-08-17 05:25:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am trying to make a trophy for my fantasy football league and i want it to look like the oragne bowl trophy, (http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:qr0T4TEEPZu2wM:http://articles.nine.com/gallery/main.php%3Fg2_view%3Dcore.DownloadItem%26g2_itemId%3D1715%26g2_serialNumber%3D2)
how do i get the glass bowl to stay on the wood base?

2006-08-17 05:24:33 · 10 answers · asked by Art_Vandelay 2

I've tried a drill with a wire brush on it but that doesnt make much definition... not like the finishes you find on hi-fis and the like...

2006-08-17 04:09:43 · 7 answers · asked by crafty1980 1

My wife and I are buying our first house and the best news is it has room for a workshop. I was wondering what brands people have enjoyed working with (DeWalt, Craftsman, etc...). I'm looking for a good table saw, maybe miter saw, nailer gun, and maybe a combo pack with circular saw, drill, and cut off tool. Let me know what you have had success with or recommend any other tools that are a must have in a work shop (probably a router too).

2006-08-17 03:31:52 · 8 answers · asked by solutionscenterben 1

I'm replacing a light fixture in my bathroom, and the instructions with the new fixture are pretty bad. I'm trying to figure out how to ground it. The strap with the new fixture has a green screw marked ground,but the fixture also has a ground wire. Can I just ignore the strap and attach the ground wires together?

2006-08-17 03:25:21 · 4 answers · asked by PhillyNS 1

I have no experience at this, but know I can do it with the proper
instructions.

2006-08-17 03:03:13 · 7 answers · asked by coolbreeze 1

2006-08-17 02:25:01 · 4 answers · asked by dla2nd 1

2006-08-17 00:21:40 · 7 answers · asked by barbacot 1

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2006-08-16 23:59:34 · 4 answers · asked by Idontspeakanymore 2

I have heard the expression to 'cork' wood. I think it means to fill in holes. Is this right? How do you do it? What do you need? Is it easy?

2006-08-16 23:22:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have brought good make wallpaper and paste to decorate my caravan but the paper keeps peeling off even after about month of doing it PLEASE HELP

2006-08-16 22:15:11 · 19 answers · asked by shazsquat 1

I wish to build a large dovecote out of timber any ideas where i can get drawing plans

2006-08-16 21:52:27 · 15 answers · asked by Colin T 3

what types of wood are suitable for shapeing/bending, what are some uses of the wood after it is shaped?

2006-08-16 20:32:11 · 8 answers · asked by matt 1

2006-08-16 18:11:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have recently purchased a home and the previous home owners painted with heavy latex and did not use a primer, therefore the paint is peeling off the walls in large chunks. I have removed all the paint down to the drywall but some of the texture came off as well and I need to repare that before I prime and paint. Just didn't know what product to use to make the texture. Can you help?

2006-08-16 16:39:52 · 12 answers · asked by Shawnie 3