Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2006

Im finding it hard coz im painting cream over bright purple it looks awfull if you look down behind the radiators. any tips?

2006-08-14 11:29:02 · 22 answers · asked by chickL 3

before I moved in my roommates had their interior designer friend put up a design on our wall with black hockey tape.. well we took it down and got all the black residue off the wall, but now we have a black stain.

what do I use to get the black stain off my wall?? any good products?!?

2006-08-14 11:17:22 · 9 answers · asked by C-BIZZLE 2

What are your thoughts after using it? Is it easy to use? How long has it been since you did it and what does it look like now? What brand did you use?

Thanks!

2006-08-14 10:08:53 · 5 answers · asked by DesignR 5

I am making an apron and the top hem has a gathered hem. Do I hand sew it or how would I use the sewing machine on this? If so, how do I do that?

2006-08-14 09:46:22 · 4 answers · asked by E S 2

Im in the process of painting a new construction house. Can not afford the $4500 labor cost that I was quoted. Wondering which brand of paint will be best to use. American Tradition, Olympic, Behr or Glidden. I'm planning on using a Wagner Paint Crew as much as possible.

Thanks

2006-08-14 09:28:32 · 13 answers · asked by duhryan3 2

I recently found a set of stacking bowls in primary colors. The condition is not too bad but is there a way to refresh the paint with a polish or wax and still keep the bowls from being toxic?

2006-08-14 08:56:46 · 6 answers · asked by barnibe 1

there are 2 screws on the side of unit and a green ground, but i can't find ground wire in the box

2006-08-14 08:25:16 · 8 answers · asked by omot42 1

I am trying to buy RAW linseed oil. I am in nashville,TN. I dont know where I can find it. I dont think walmart or homedepot sellls it. I tried searching it on michaels.com, but it resulted in 0 matches. So, please tell me the possible stores, I could find RAW LINSEED OIL.

2006-08-14 08:02:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a DVD cabinet that is made to sit directly on the floor. This design doesnt sit well with me because the floor in my apartment is a bit uneven so its pretty obvious when this cabinet sits flush on the floor it teeters over a bit. I would like to add 4 legs to this cabinet but do not know how to "mount" it to the actual cabinet. What do I need? I tried to find a mounting plate of some sort and came up empty. Also a search for "table legs" also comes up with nothing. I would like the legs to be 6 or less inches tall. Not TOO tall just tall eenough so you cant see this cabinet rocking on my uneven floor! Any suggestions?

2006-08-14 07:55:50 · 6 answers · asked by gurlie_tech 2

I am good with tools, smart and capable. I want a long, thin, one lane lap pool having a "T" or "L" shape in my backyard. The bend of the T or L would be a general swimming area for fun, and the long part and exercise lane. It's a small backyard. (The soil is clay here! I could easily make a LOT of pottery from it.)

2006-08-14 07:45:11 · 7 answers · asked by Thom Thumb 6

I am moving and I need to ship my bed from IL to FL, I have everything else moved but this won't fit in my car. I checked a couple shipping services and they were all well over $450. If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it.

2006-08-14 07:34:04 · 5 answers · asked by asm117 1

The total length that they opened up is 12 foot 3 inches. At about 4 foot out there is a post which seems to be there only because there is a light switch to the dining room light on it (this is the original end of wall) When I exposed the inside of this post there are two 2x4's, one cut in half to fit in electrical box, the other whole and ends at the top of the original door frame. When I look in the attic above this wall there is a 16+ foot double header that looks at least 16"x2". Can I remove this post? I know how to move the eletrical, just not real sure about framing and structure. Thanks for any help on this.

2006-08-14 07:32:00 · 5 answers · asked by peace 3

Garge is facing west. It has a metal door (2 car door)

2006-08-14 07:24:53 · 6 answers · asked by denis.martineau 1

I need to get the old water out before I can put the new water in. I don't want to call a pool place because this has got to be easy and they charge a frickin mint.

2006-08-14 07:08:49 · 10 answers · asked by William F 1

My floors really need sanding. I want to do it myself to save money. Is it really not doable? If it is doable, is there a good website for me to follow directions? Or can anyone provide with with directions and their experience if they've done it themselves? Greatly appreciate any input.

2006-08-14 07:05:14 · 4 answers · asked by NeedGuidance 1

Are they hard to connect? I need to put on new ones, the old ones are really bad and one leaks really slowly. My husband is gone until Wed and thought I'd try it myself.

2006-08-14 06:45:56 · 17 answers · asked by SSP24 1

hello, i was wondering if there is anyone with knowledge on the subject....

in medium traffic and harsh sun, how long does it last?

can it be removed or is it permanent?

thanks, any more info is welcomed...

2006-08-14 06:34:17 · 3 answers · asked by eject911 3

My dishwasher seems to run & clean dishes just fine, but it will not dry my dishes. What could the problem be?

2006-08-14 06:34:14 · 5 answers · asked by just me 2

I.e Preventation from blocking again.
I.e Preventation from smelling again.
OK - wish me luck.

2006-08-14 06:26:57 · 10 answers · asked by lonely as a cloud 6

2006-08-14 06:15:40 · 10 answers · asked by Wayne S 3

2006-08-14 06:03:56 · 9 answers · asked by chrissm2001 3

I live in upstate new york and am trying to restore a 106-year old house i bought....

2006-08-14 05:50:51 · 6 answers · asked by j w 2

2006-08-14 05:21:04 · 1 answers · asked by lizbet510 1

2006-08-14 05:19:38 · 2 answers · asked by lizbet510 1

2006-08-14 05:19:11 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3

I would like to try imprinting words or images onto my homemade soaps... but I have no idea how to actualize that idea. Any help would be extremely welcome.

2006-08-14 05:06:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are short of a bit of cash and a friend of my wife and I said u can do some od jobs for me. so i went round she wonted me to do some painting for her. when i went to see what she needed doing it was 4 rooms to paint but the money was quite a bit. but she wonts me to do it naked. but we realy need the money how do i tell my wife i dont wont to do it. in case she trys it on

2006-08-14 04:38:37 · 3 answers · asked by ringer6942 2

2006-08-14 04:18:31 · 4 answers · asked by tom l 1

2006-08-14 03:18:12 · 2 answers · asked by pmcspare 1

2006-08-14 03:05:47 · 22 answers · asked by smythe1954 1