Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2006

I paid $1200 for the flooring (single planks, 3 lengths) and supplies, and it will cost $300 to get it installed professionally. My boyfriend has never installed a laminate floor before but has a friend that could help him who installed his cheap laminate floor in his house. He hasn't installed the single plank before. It seems if there is a way to screw something up, my boyfriend will find that way. Our room is a rectangle, no fancy edges or anything in there. From what I hear, installing a laminate floor is pretty easy.

2006-08-30 02:30:08 · 14 answers · asked by hello 6

2006-08-30 02:26:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-30 02:20:49 · 7 answers · asked by alnlolly 1

2006-08-30 02:19:04 · 10 answers · asked by lisa W 1

I look at the locks, and I don't see any screws or anything else that would allow me to remove the existing locks.

2006-08-30 01:46:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i thought it was 12

2006-08-30 01:04:29 · 4 answers · asked by alnlolly 1

2006-08-30 00:57:51 · 2 answers · asked by bobears4 1

2006-08-29 23:45:52 · 8 answers · asked by texasdaisy_27 2

If so where can I get it from? I really need to make my rings on my cooker look allot nicer.

2006-08-29 23:15:47 · 12 answers · asked by svs6261 1

the bathtub is one of those old ones which is just the tub,no shower. i need a shower!

2006-08-29 22:54:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

After removing old tiles over the bath, I found 2 holes....1 about 2cm's in diameter....1 about 3 - 4 cm's diameter. Both are quite deep - maybe 2 cm's.
I intend to tile over the area, again, but this time the tiles are going to be in the splash area of a new shower.
what product would you suggest to fill the holes prior to tiling over them

2006-08-29 21:32:13 · 15 answers · asked by Vinni and beer 7

I will have a large amount of 12 volt electricity to run black lights or whatever. Considering intial cost and what the plants like best what gets the job done most effeciently. I can use an inverter to go to reg house curent.

2006-08-29 20:57:15 · 5 answers · asked by icheeknows 5

LIKE ONE OF THOSE CHEAP ONES

2006-08-29 19:38:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is the easiest way to paint walls.

2006-08-29 19:08:30 · 9 answers · asked by irrffan 1

2006-08-29 17:03:21 · 10 answers · asked by YaYa (Cathie) 1

also wondering if, any headlights are high pressure sodium

2006-08-29 16:44:07 · 3 answers · asked by icheeknows 5

2006-08-29 16:14:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

The varnish has completely worn off in places

2006-08-29 15:43:56 · 2 answers · asked by Molly R 3

We were able to remove old ceramic tile but the mortar under it is very stuck to concrete slab.

2006-08-29 15:42:14 · 4 answers · asked by guillechavez@verizon.net 1

I have no technical training. Please give details of all chemicals used and where these may be purchased.

2006-08-29 15:13:07 · 3 answers · asked by Malaysian 1

The bllast on mine does not say what is output, DC?? or AC? It says it is made by a transmormer Co. which I assume means a change from volts to amps, can they be run on DC, also need to know how they would be wired, or work, or maybe I need to check out if there are 12Vdc grow lights.

2006-08-29 15:09:47 · 11 answers · asked by icheeknows 5

I have been stripping the paint off my old hinges all day. I have been simmering them in baking soda and water in the kitchen with the overhead fan on and windows open and then brushing them with a metal brush outside and then polishing with steal wool. However, I am pretty sure that some of the paint is lead my question is just how dangerous is this. Are the fumes from the boiling bad? The hardware looks amazing and I don't want to give up my project. There are no children, pregnant women, or pets in the house and there will not be for a very long time.

2006-08-29 15:03:15 · 8 answers · asked by Liz M 1

We have had our house for 30 years. We have kept it up, new rugs, woodwork doors, paint wallpaper. I need help in the bathroom. I need a new sink, cant keep the rust from coming back. My husband couldn't give a good s***. I need to replace the sink and the vanity top. Any suggestions what I can do to improve this myself without asking hubby for help. I ask, he say's who cares. I do!!!!Can I install a new sink myself????Im willing to try anything once. Any advise for me. Don't tell me to get a new hubby... I often though of it. To use to this one. HAHA Thanks..
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2006-08-29 14:21:29 · 7 answers · asked by 1woofer 2

I saw this skateboard ramp that said it had that. What is it?

2006-08-29 14:06:48 · 2 answers · asked by lukezzzzzz 1

I need to pour a 45 degree angle on the end of the pier from the top of the pier angled down to the water level - 8 feet wide by 5-6 feet lenth. I am concerned that when the concrete truck shows up I will be unprepared. Will the concrete set at an angle or will I need to build some kind of form to contain and angle the concrete?

2006-08-29 14:00:03 · 8 answers · asked by john f 1

2006-08-29 13:51:40 · 3 answers · asked by goofiegrape72 1

ok help i get scared!

2006-08-29 13:42:59 · 16 answers · asked by Brooky B i love you! 1

2006-08-29 13:25:31 · 6 answers · asked by ? 5

We need more natural light in the family room. We have 2 20"x19" leaded stain glass windows that we want to put on either side of the fireplace. So we need 2 new holes in the wall. In the past we put a hole in our basement wall to install a new window, but that was concrete block and a different situation. What we want to know is if there is anyone out there who may have added windows in their homes from scratch. We have within the past few years replaced the windows in our home by ourselves with prefab windows, so we have some experience with framing etc.

We are particularly looking for a way to take these leaded glass windows, which are probably 80+ years old but in great shape, and somehow use them to create the old-fashioned design one would see in a mid-century bungalow - windows flanking either side of the fireplace and swinging open into the room from the side. Does anybody have any ideas or any website that might help us accomplish all of this? Thanks!

2006-08-29 13:01:25 · 2 answers · asked by homenut 2

Has anybody made a bed riser or lift for a bed before? I'm looking for directions on how to make a riser for a dorm room bed. The riser need to be able to elevate the bed an additional 30 inches off the ground.
Please do not suggest I buy one without naming the place to buy it from. Would prefer to buy if under 30 dollars, but I am willing to make it. Has to be stable enough for a lofted bed to sit upon.

2006-08-29 12:39:13 · 1 answers · asked by SunnyPoohbear 3