Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2006

My basement bedroom ceiling has old patches of dry damp and two holes where recessed lighting used to be (the wiring is gone). Does anyone have any ideas for fixing it up inexpensively? The rest of the room is new wood panelling which looks good.

2006-08-07 13:18:58 · 3 answers · asked by trishopesisters 3

I'm trying to melt a small gold chain into a bullion round for another chain.

2006-08-07 13:12:02 · 6 answers · asked by careercollegestudent69 4

house approx 1600 sq ft on a full basement. Next spring we want to add a 2nd story. How often do I need to sister out the studs and can I do anything with the 2x6s ? Thanks

2006-08-07 13:08:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

and i have tried almost everything can any one help

2006-08-07 13:08:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to find a website or a CHEAP Home made product to where i can get rid of all the icky bugs I do not like outside and inside my home. Also can anyone tell me how to make a homemade Air conditioner? or something to keep my 2 bedroom cool during these 100 degree days
Please.

2006-08-07 12:51:05 · 2 answers · asked by maxiie 1

I was in the attic and partially lost my balance and almost stepped through the sheetrock. I now have a nice star crack in the ceiling of my bathoom. Luckily I didnt step all the way through. Any thoughts on easy repairs.

2006-08-07 12:41:26 · 6 answers · asked by Yourname Here 3

2006-08-07 12:16:33 · 9 answers · asked by lennylil 2

At the office, we buy boxes of pencils and sometimes we'll get a box where most of the erasers are already dried out. And instead of erasing they leave a pink streak over the area. Is there any way to fix this, some weird chemistry trick like soaking them in something?

2006-08-07 11:57:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-07 11:24:27 · 10 answers · asked by looney 1

2006-08-07 11:02:39 · 2 answers · asked by Lucinda K 2

Every room in our new house has paneling except one. Out house is old so there isn't even any drywall under it, so taking the paneling down is not an option. I don't like the way painted paneling looks due to the lines. Is there something I can do to prep. it so after I paint it will just look like a regular wall?

2006-08-07 10:29:28 · 11 answers · asked by Meg 2

2006-08-07 09:16:38 · 2 answers · asked by Sandy B 3

Who manufactures them? Any tech. specs, like wind resistance, impact resistance, radiation resistance, cost etc.

2006-08-07 08:38:54 · 1 answers · asked by fetaillon 1

I actually want to paint a bisque wash basin like you see in the mexican resturants. They have matching toilets as well, I know I will have to purchase that, I could never find a kiln that big!!! I want to make a few tiles as well. My question is exactly what kind, brand & type of glaze or paint with sealer am I looking for? Not that paint or tile that I can't fire. It has to be waterproof & functionable. Is there a site that has illustrations step by step & where I can order such paint. What kind of bisque or pottery am I looking for? I am very artistic and I know I can do this, I just need the basics and the right supplies. If someone knows or has done any of this craft please advise me. There are no classes to take anywhere near my home.
Here are a few examples of what I want to do.
http://www.tierrayfuego.com/TalaveraTiles/images/0000_main_classic.jpg
http://www.tierrayfuego.com/TalaveraTiles/Sinks/images/index_image_self_rimming_oval_sink.jpg
I appreciate any advise!

2006-08-07 07:58:55 · 1 answers · asked by char__c is a good cooker 7

I am thinking about buying a house that is a wreak on the inside but I was thinking about renovating it to my liking.I would like to gut it out and everything. Has anyone ever done this, can you give me the final price you paid for everything? Also was it worth it, or would you have been better off buying a new house? thanks

2006-08-07 07:15:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm fundraising and i don't wanna just give free cookies when i can make money off of them--but i also want to attract customers. how would i do this, and what kind of treats should i sell (buy, then sell)??

2006-08-07 05:56:08 · 55 answers · asked by nina:0_0 3

2006-08-07 05:46:57 · 15 answers · asked by alesandro 1

Hi, I painted my living room with what i thought would be a light yellow satin paint. It is very very yellow and bright. Too much for any room, let alone a living room. Nope didn't test first on anything. Just kept thinking if its too light it will look like a cream and i want yellow. Wow, i got it! Anyway, i want to tone it down. I have textured plaster walls and thought maybe a cream or light brown would work if i just used a rag,sponge or flat roller, or something to put over top of the yellow. Would love to bring out the texture and let some yellow show through. Any suggestions? Thanks so much

2006-08-07 05:37:38 · 7 answers · asked by shells 1

I am building a Home recording Studio

2006-08-07 05:21:56 · 21 answers · asked by big_fan 3

This is for a laundry room. I want to make sure that whatever I use will stick.

2006-08-07 05:19:52 · 13 answers · asked by ohliela 2

2006-08-07 04:57:48 · 7 answers · asked by megnutts 1

2006-08-07 04:48:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-07 04:10:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd like to make a pot hanger out of strings and hang it in my window with some plants in it next winter. Any idea where I can get instructions how to create one? It has to be a hanging one because I haven't got enough room on the window sill. I think there are sites with pictures and instruction. Any suggestion?

2006-08-07 04:01:03 · 4 answers · asked by gardengate 4

I have yarn and knitting needles, I would just love a start off point. Am I better off watching someone, or going to good web sites? Any ideas? Thank you in advance!

2006-08-07 03:28:41 · 8 answers · asked by Green_Sea_waves 2

Will these paints have a problem when hot water goes through them in winter?

2006-08-07 02:50:06 · 4 answers · asked by ra_rubin 1

Ok: here's the situation:

I have something in my dining room that looks like a washing machine hookup (two taps *like garden taps that would be in the yard*, and some kind of drain hole). The washing machine and dryer are actually out in the garage.

What I am wanting to do is hook a convertible dishwasher to this space because to put one in my kitchen would be an expensive and difficult undertaking.

When I asked about this at Lowe's, they said that had no idea if such a converter existed that would allow me to do such a thing (apparently the type of dishwasher I need is meat to hook straight to a kitchen sink and wouldn't work with the type of tap-things I have in this connection).

Can I do what I am wanting to do? If so, how should I go about this?

Thanks!

2006-08-07 02:42:17 · 5 answers · asked by Liz B 2

2006-08-07 02:00:25 · 2 answers · asked by mary m 1

the light has a hot wire (black color) and a neutral (white color). but i do not see a ground wire (bare). So how do i attach the ground wire, from the ceiling, to the light?

2006-08-07 01:52:00 · 5 answers · asked by jeffegross 1

2006-08-07 01:50:24 · 4 answers · asked by MELISSA R 1