Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2006

We installed engineered wood planking on a hot dry day. The glue apparently crusted over in one area and is not bonding the flooring to the concrete slab subfloor. You can feel a slight "give" when you walk over this area and then you feel a tackiness as the floor boards lift when you step off of them.

I cannot purchase additional boards, as these were bought on closeout. Any ideas?

2006-08-14 02:30:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What kind of paint do I use and what is the best way to apply it?.

2006-08-14 02:20:05 · 7 answers · asked by Michael W 1

This is newer circuit wiring. Black, white and ground coming to the outlet. Should I use a single pole on/off switch?

2006-08-14 00:34:49 · 5 answers · asked by dci47 1

How do I measure a rolled up carpet without un-rolling? I used to work in a carpet shop and have seen some of the workers do it. I think that they used some mathematical formulae.

Thank you

2006-08-14 00:04:37 · 10 answers · asked by Hunkydory 1

I want my husband to add a bathroom to my house. I would like to add it to the back of the house but my husband said all of our pipes are under our slab foundation and would have to dig several feet to add a toilet to the existing pipes. He said a shower and sink would work but not a toilet.

2006-08-13 20:01:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm painting with semi gloss latex, it's a dark cinnamon colour, over semi gloss latex.... no matter what I've used (brush, foam or traditional roller) it doesn't give good coverage. The results have been streaky, uneven and looks terribe. I've had to put on 3-5 coats to cover the streaks!!! Is it possibly the paint itself? It's Glidden Spred Enamel Latex semi gloss. I am sure it is latex semi I am covering as I spoke to the person who painted originally. Please, any help would be appreciated. I've used a gallon already to paint a small bathroom cabinet, door and window trim, and a couple doors! I've NEVER had this much difficulty with paint!!!!

2006-08-13 19:52:09 · 7 answers · asked by De 1

I bought a second hand filing cabinet which has a few scratches and would like to paint them to make the cabinet look new

2006-08-13 19:49:54 · 4 answers · asked by sweetcrystal101 2

2006-08-13 18:41:36 · 8 answers · asked by koolwetpuppy 1

I need help planning a birthday party with my best friend, but I haven't any clue what to do! ( age around 13-15 )

(I didn't know what other catigory to put this question under!)

2006-08-13 18:26:27 · 17 answers · asked by michelle 1

I have a tiny 1 bedroom back to back cottage & need to make a small bedroom for my baby the onley way i can do this is by using the bathroom it is just about big enough but i will have to put a small ensuite type shower room in the main bedroom does anyone know what is the smallest space i can use & how much it is likely to cost

2006-08-13 17:37:30 · 11 answers · asked by sara 2

just say anything. don't care. if it's really amusing i'll pick you as the best i guess...

2006-08-13 17:29:42 · 25 answers · asked by Raelin 1

does anyone know any easy, fast tips to whiten your teeth at home?

2006-08-13 17:29:33 · 15 answers · asked by miss lyss 2

2006-08-13 15:29:31 · 6 answers · asked by michellesteve_kidwell 1

2006-08-13 14:55:45 · 4 answers · asked by Caveman 1

I can't ask for a change for my room nor my roommate. what do you recommend?

2006-08-13 14:53:43 · 23 answers · asked by Yee T 2

wants windows to be opaque...not trashy looking

2006-08-13 14:35:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm trying to put up a wall shelf that I bought from IKEA. I didn't realize that different walls required different types of screws. I had bought some #10 X1-1/2" flat head phillips screw at a nearby hardware store, but unfortunately, even when I drill the screw through a stud, the screws fail to hold the shelf in place. I can literally pull the screws out from the wall with my bare hand. Would using "plugs" or "mooring screws" do the job? Thanks.

2006-08-13 14:35:53 · 8 answers · asked by perfectasianguy 1

I am trying to finish the walls myself and plastering and sanding is driving me crazy.

2006-08-13 14:06:47 · 11 answers · asked by mary c 2

We have 4 stairs and I'd love to find a way for my sister who needs a wheelchair to come visit us. I don't need a permanant structure, she would come only 2 -3 times per year if we could get her up some kind of ramp.

2006-08-13 14:03:34 · 11 answers · asked by Brokn 4

2006-08-13 13:43:39 · 1 answers · asked by LC 1

2006-08-13 13:10:34 · 12 answers · asked by trinikarateman 1

Besides, not splitting the wood. What sort of screws to use, thickness of the wood...etc.

2006-08-13 12:33:25 · 10 answers · asked by Dan 1

Using wood/MDF. What items are needed, etc?

2006-08-13 12:31:35 · 4 answers · asked by Dan 1

I have bees, wasps, or yellowjackets that have built their nest into my wall unit air conditioner (on the outside). What is the best way to remove the nest and to make sure that they dont return next year?

2006-08-13 11:27:07 · 6 answers · asked by Jimmy Crack Corn 2

I've got to pull up some old carpet in my new house that my dog has christened because it reeks!! I'm eventually going to install laminate flooring but what can I do in the meantime, it's an area in my hallway that's about 7 ft x 3 ft. No wood underneath, I'm assuming it's just concrete but haven't looked yet.

2006-08-13 11:26:17 · 14 answers · asked by spoonylarue 1

I'm wanting to redo my bathroom some any ideas for the toilet tank....not those cover thingys

2006-08-13 10:49:53 · 5 answers · asked by lovemy.coffee52251 2

I have replaced the pipe screwie things under my kitchen sink because the plastic ring things were cracked so there wasn't a good seal. I have tightened these suckers down over and over and it lasts for about a week, but then the leaks start again. what am I missing? (other than knowing what these things are actually called) I'm tired of mopping up water!
I'm a single mom so really don't want to hire someone. it looks so simple...

2006-08-13 10:24:48 · 6 answers · asked by Gabrielle 6

2006-08-13 09:29:00 · 2 answers · asked by christannerc 1

Here is a picture of the one I have :http://www.usdoorware.com/site/product.cfm?id=6865

2006-08-13 09:05:31 · 5 answers · asked by Don B 1

trying to remove from undersink (updating sink, want to keep disposal) and cant seem to loosen the thread? any tricks?

2006-08-13 08:57:30 · 3 answers · asked by mjdesign14 1