Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2006

2006-08-02 10:18:27 · 9 answers · asked by rontomwest 1

I was painting eves on my house and I didn't want to waste the time to brush it on so I rented a power painter..well I wasn't watching to closely and I've spayed about the first 9 rows of bricks...my son did the other side of the house and he has painted all the bricks from top to bottom.."WHITE" he's only 8 years old and he feels bad now...what should we do?

2006-08-02 10:16:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are redecorating our bathroom. We are on a very limited budget. We can't afford to rip out the old tiles and put in new, so we're wondering if there is something we can do to make them look new and/or different. Such as painting them? That was my idea, but not sure that tiles can be painted? Can they? And if so how? What exact steps do we need to do to paint the tiles? Or any other ideas on making them look better? Thanks in advance.

2006-08-02 10:09:01 · 7 answers · asked by purple dove 5

I bought futon frame (used) and didn't come with directions so right now all the pieces are in the middle of my livingroom floor and driving me crazy.... It is a black metal frame

2006-08-02 09:49:55 · 2 answers · asked by Kelly H 2

I need to hang a clock from my vinyl siding and I don't want to put holes in my vinyl siding. What products are out there and where do I buy them that will attach to my siding and not create holes?

2006-08-02 09:49:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was wondering if anyone makes their own furniture such as couches/sofas or chairs? What kind of wood is used in making the frames for couches and do you have any links to plans for making them? Thanks for any advice :)

2006-08-02 09:46:38 · 4 answers · asked by solutionscenterben 1

2006-08-02 09:46:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm trying to remodel my bathroom and i want to put a 3 tier shlf in the shower. i need to know what to use (1x4,2x4, or cement board).

2006-08-02 09:36:50 · 3 answers · asked by cyarnd72 1

I purchased a 24" direct drive exhaust fan with the typical black, white and ground wiring designed to be connected directly into the circuit. I would like to convert this connection to a 3-prong cord so I can plug it into a nearby wall socket. The fan's specs are: 120V / 60 Hz / 336 W / 2.8 Amps. Could I safely accomplish this by attaching a 12 gauge, 3 conductor grounded SPT-3 cord or another gauge cord like an SJT? I plan on using this fan only as needed during the summer months and won't need it permanently connected throughout the year. I know a enough about electricity to possibly get myself into trouble. Having never attempted something like this, I thought I'd ask for some experienced advice here. Thanks for your reply.

2006-08-02 09:27:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is normally applied directly to the inside of the glass window. The directions state that it should not be applied to plexiglass. Does anyone know why? I have a skylight that lets in too much sunlight and I would like to block some of the sunlight coming in. Will the film adhere to the plexiglass or damage it?

2006-08-02 09:15:05 · 3 answers · asked by boss1819 1

A neighbor told me that squirrels are rodents that carry the bubonic plague (the Black Death) and that they are dirtier and more aggressive than rats. It makes me view them much differently now. I sometimes notice them looking at me from the tree branches like they're sizing me up for an attack. It's kind of scary. I don't want my kids to be bitten by a squirrel carrying the Black plague. What do you think, are we in danger?

2006-08-02 09:12:40 · 31 answers · asked by peter313 2

install plumbing

2006-08-02 09:04:05 · 6 answers · asked by Juan N 1

The box is a scientific Atlanta Model 225121

2006-08-02 08:36:09 · 4 answers · asked by Stephen H 1

2006-08-02 08:28:49 · 2 answers · asked by ted 1

What size central heat and air unit do I need for a new construction? It is 1500 sq. ft. ,a simple rectangle, 1 story, standard ceiling height. It does have a full basement that I would like to finish sometime later and will of course want it heated and cooled.

2006-08-02 08:06:27 · 3 answers · asked by AvAtAr 2

I have a white metal stove hood ventilator in good condition. I have changed to a black/stainless stove and would like my stove hood to match. Must I use special paint for this application? I do not want to remove it to paint.

2006-08-02 07:50:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Other than light bulb replacements with flurorescent
Would like to hear ideas on water heater timers and insulation blankets and what you think. My AC is 10 years old and the water heater is 7. Water heater is electric - AC is central air - heat is natural gas. All appliances are electric. This is a 2BD 868 ft2 condo - bottom floor - 20 years old.

2006-08-02 07:47:06 · 9 answers · asked by jeremyascent 1

I would like to replace it with fake stone.

2006-08-02 07:22:44 · 5 answers · asked by nay 1

2006-08-02 07:14:08 · 8 answers · asked by nigel1 2

2006-08-02 06:50:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-02 05:59:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I understand the Valliant are good & reliable. Not sure about condensing boilers? Something around £1000- £1200

2006-08-02 04:36:49 · 13 answers · asked by Zee99 3

2006-08-02 04:20:50 · 23 answers · asked by Jas 2

2006-08-02 04:18:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am sick of the pool. How much of the bottom do I need to bust out so water will not collect? I was planning on renting a jack hammer to tear out the deck and throw all this into the pool. The bottom is gunite, sides are fiberglass.
My buddy has a Bobcat so we can fill in the balance of pool with gravel and dirt.
I will probably plant a few trees and landscape over the filled in area.
I live in Dallas so freezing weather in not a problem.

2006-08-02 04:00:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

there is a foggy residue left on glass by the paper used to pack it

2006-08-02 03:49:24 · 5 answers · asked by suchetachatterji1 1

there is a foggy residue left on glass by the paper used to pack it

2006-08-02 03:47:36 · 4 answers · asked by suchetachatterji1 1

my place looks very female. I got rid of all the pictures and items that I had from the last man,

2006-08-02 03:40:33 · 8 answers · asked by Pookie 1

Leg fell off of my glass table and I glued it with Loctite Glass Glue.

2006-08-02 02:27:26 · 2 answers · asked by Vashti A 2

Want to repaint, can't put latex over oil I think. Is there a test? Thankyou thankyou for your wisdom.

2006-08-02 01:39:07 · 5 answers · asked by reynwater 7