Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2006

scratch the floor? i have a cast iron screen from pottery barn
http://www.potterybarn.com/cat/pip.cfm?src=shpcacchmafpl%7Crshop&sid=PBW6U3MEU0N8MX9MKUIYXO3P1XV46QH4200609211029&pkey=cacchmafpl&gids=p3694&bnrid=3382401&cm_ven=Gravity_Stream&cm_cat=Natural_Search&cm_pla=Generic&cm_ite=pottery%20barn%20fireplace%20screen

just for visualization purposes it is an oxford style mantle
click here and scroll to second one down
http://muracaent.com/customizeddesigns/item.nhtml?profile=customizeddesigns&UID=102


do they have special ones that dont scratch hearths or should i just try and find rubber feet or some type of rubber bottom for this one?

what do you think?
thanks in advance for any input

2006-09-21 06:40:34 · 3 answers · asked by Mark 1

my bedrrom door is wood with some glass panes, i have noisey housemates..

2006-09-21 06:22:42 · 7 answers · asked by tezsa 1

Replacing brass pipe with pvc under kit. double sink. tried reinstalling old pipe, same prob. tried thread tape, but no threads to work with. argh!!!! need help, please!

2006-09-21 06:17:26 · 8 answers · asked by KoKo 3

I like the Brazilian Cherry (2360) and The Camaru (3540) or Barzilian Teak. We want select grade and pre-finished.

Are either of these sufficient for two 20 pound beagles? We have 330 square foot (need 360 w/ waste) and I am thinking I want to put on stair treads (5). Looked at www.lumberliquidators.com and found decent price of $3.83/sq for the brazilian cherry and $4.35 for the Brazilian Teak. the dimensions are 3/4"x2 1/4" pre-finished, select grade.

Any suggestions for cheaper alternatives. Want real wood.

Thanks!

2006-09-21 05:42:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

husband and wife?? also, can the CUSTODIAN of the will be more than one person (i have 3 sisters and i want to make 2 of them custodians and the 1 will be the main beneficiary, she's the youngest and is the only one who doesnt own property...) can she be the main beneficiary and custodian? thanks!

2006-09-21 05:22:30 · 3 answers · asked by Wisdom 4

Fairfax/Loudoun County, VA

2006-09-21 04:57:28 · 6 answers · asked by skinfreak 3

We moved into our ex-council house 3 years ago. We bought it from a private owner, not the council. The owner before the pervious one converted the loft into a large room about 10 years ago. It appears to be done correctly, well insulated, proper staircase, fire door etc. We are re-locating and want to sell the house but there is no documentation for the conversion.

Is there some law that exempts planning permission after a certain amount of time? Or if we try and get documentation from the local council will they order us to put it back the way it was? This is Scotland and usually the law differs from England. We basically want to class it as a bedroom as it is huge with about 8' in height.

2006-09-21 04:27:49 · 8 answers · asked by Empty tummy 2

2006-09-21 02:23:39 · 2 answers · asked by nibor 1

I have a giant stone double fireplace that seperates 4 rooms.. It is dangerous to my 1 year old and an ugly 80's stone.... can I sheetrock over the stone and still use the fireplace?

2006-09-21 01:31:46 · 5 answers · asked by bunky 2

My countertop is looking pretty rough. Can I paint it? I just don't want to put something on it that isn't safe for foods being prepared, or something that is going to peel. Thank you.

2006-09-21 01:17:16 · 13 answers · asked by granny 2

I can see a hole in one of the corners of my house.

2006-09-21 00:48:07 · 13 answers · asked by coach 1

2006-09-21 00:36:20 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-21 00:26:13 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2

2006-09-20 23:55:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-20 23:18:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

a floating shelf? http://www.argos.co.uk/wcsstore/argos/images/8758866AE04UC97320M.jpg

I want it to be secure, as i am going to keep throwing knives in there, so it has to have a lock, and it has to look like a normal shelf.

possibly make it with the bottom on special hinges so when u press a catch release button on the side, the bottom pops open and reveals the knives.

Anyone seen Mr and Mrs Smith? kinda like the cooker, just less high tech!

2006-09-20 23:12:54 · 2 answers · asked by Sam B 2

2006-09-20 23:02:12 · 7 answers · asked by gary m 1

We're told by experts to save costs, by turning central heating thermo down one degree and this will save us 10% on our heating bill.

2006-09-20 22:11:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok. Weve got all the tiles off the bathroom wall, and have found the wall behind is chipboard sort of stuff, and its damp. Obviously the previous lot of tiles let some water in, what is the best thing to do now?

Should I let the wall dry out? Any ideas on how to help this speed along?

Or does the wall need replacing?

When I re-tile, im going to tile further up the wall and put some sealant round this time!

2006-09-20 21:58:55 · 11 answers · asked by lozzielaws 6

2006-09-20 20:19:49 · 10 answers · asked by HIMSELF 3

I have these metal leaf-shaped pieces, and I want them to rust. I've been soaking them in water for about a week, but it's not helping much. Is there anything else I can do to speed up the process, or are there any products that will actually make metal rust?

2006-09-20 19:45:16 · 9 answers · asked by princess_bing2002 2

I have plaster walls. Do I need to use a hook? I also live in LA and in case of an dearthquake do not want it to fall on my head. Please advise. Thanks.

2006-09-20 18:08:41 · 11 answers · asked by redrosepetal 4

2006-09-20 16:42:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm going to weld a couple of pieces of steel together. What would clean the surface better, gasoline or acetone? It doesn't have any existing paint on it.

2006-09-20 16:04:12 · 13 answers · asked by Dan 3

i was wondering if any one has any ideas on how to treat those ugly water spots you get on your ceiling so they wont shine through a new coat of paint....is there any thang you can use to treat it before applying the new paint ?...thanks a bunch...love daisy

2006-09-20 15:40:46 · 14 answers · asked by crazy_daisy 4

Please no stupid answers. Real ideas please.

2006-09-20 15:38:13 · 2 answers · asked by trinity2379 2

2006-09-20 15:35:48 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

The slab will be pored in a sandy type soil.

2006-09-20 15:27:42 · 7 answers · asked by outdoorsman 1

2006-09-20 14:55:43 · 8 answers · asked by ensain_angel 1

i cannot move it or bring over a locksmith or whoever deals with that stuff
i have the key but i need the combo because both are required to open it

2006-09-20 14:14:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous