Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2006

2006-09-13 00:21:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-12 23:58:27 · 4 answers · asked by RP 1

I have plugged internet modems and routeurs on a power bar. There's two laptop computers so now there is a mass of electrical wires all over the place.

How do I hide that?

2006-09-12 23:49:56 · 8 answers · asked by justcopyandpaste 1

I used polyurethane expanding foam to block the space between the wall and the pipes under my kitchen sink (I have a mice problem).

Now there's a big mass of foam around my pipes and I understand I have to remove it mechanically.

What is the best way to remove the excess foam without pulling out the whole piece of foam (and having to do it all over again).

What tool would you use for that?

Knife? (what kind)
Exacto?
Saw?

2006-09-12 23:46:15 · 12 answers · asked by justcopyandpaste 1

I don't shop there much, but when I do, all I see is lots of cheap rubbish that doesn't even look good any more. Of all the items I have bought there, the only ones that have lasted are items that are completely solid like tables. Other objects have cheap nasty plastics that warp and fail quickly. The swedes also don't seem to understand how things fit in UK houses (especially on the electrics side).

2006-09-12 23:09:12 · 34 answers · asked by Charlie Brigante 4

2006-09-12 20:10:52 · 10 answers · asked by carol j 2

2006-09-12 19:52:22 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-12 18:05:45 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I'm trying fasten a deadbolt strikeplate to metal door with a wooden core. One of the woodscrews threaded OK, but the top one acted as though the wood inside the door was stripped. I tried a larger wood screw but it just pushed in by hand!

I took the deadbolt assembly out of the door and looked inside. It looks as though most of the wood behind the top of the strikeplate is broken away.

What can I do to fasten the top of the strikeplate to the door? There's no metal behind it and the visible wood is only about 1/4 thick; after that it's cracked away. I don't think it'll hold a nut-and-bolt....

I know, that was clear as mud. Sorry about that. Any ideas on fastening that strikeplate with no metal or wood to tie it to?

Thanks for taking the time to read this. Have a good day!

2006-09-12 18:01:45 · 5 answers · asked by almintaka 4

2006-09-12 17:53:31 · 25 answers · asked by Niki 3

2006-09-12 17:33:56 · 1 answers · asked by Krisy 2

Something with low voltage would be ok.

2006-09-12 17:13:56 · 12 answers · asked by Valerie 6

i purchased a new light fixture and it has 2 black and 2 white wires plus a copper ground. there are only 1 black and 1 white wire coming out of the ceiling or old fixture. plus i don't see a ground to connect to the new. what do i need to do to replace the old light fixture?

2006-09-12 17:02:13 · 7 answers · asked by austinszegda 2

It's a (heavy wooden) gate into a pool so needs to swing all the way to the latch - currently it stops about 2cm shy and no amount of tensioning of the springs will push it further

2006-09-12 16:42:09 · 9 answers · asked by any8ldo 1

2006-09-12 16:38:28 · 3 answers · asked by aqualibra 1

2006-09-12 16:35:46 · 5 answers · asked by daisy2green 2

best I have found so far is brewed coffee. any one got something better

2006-09-12 16:15:31 · 18 answers · asked by mejoe39 2

2006-09-12 15:11:07 · 5 answers · asked by Miss D 7

2006-09-12 15:06:32 · 10 answers · asked by Neener Cat 1

I need to dig up my around my foundation and need to move the unit out of the way.

2006-09-12 15:03:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

saw battey resurrection deal on web and was wondering how and if anybody ever tried it???? thanks

2006-09-12 14:59:42 · 2 answers · asked by myoo44 1

I painted my daughters room and now want to add some designs to it so I bought some stencils and acrylic paint. After purchasing the acrylic paint, I got all the way home and asked myself if it's a good idea to put acrylic paint on walls? I live in a condo so I can do what I want to the walls but do people put acrylic paint on walls to draw designs with? Other than wall paint, what other kind of paint can I use to draw designs with or is acrylic paint ok?

2006-09-12 14:51:52 · 5 answers · asked by melcar12345 4

2006-09-12 14:20:12 · 2 answers · asked by 5150 1

There's a big bundle of newspapers that I throw out the end of the week.Is there a way, that I can reuse them?

2006-09-12 14:19:59 · 12 answers · asked by cute S 1

I'm making a bartop and am done sanding and filling the seams and knotholes. I want to paint and clearcoat it in vibrant colors but I don't know if i should just triple coat it in Killz or get an epoxy primer or gel coat.

2006-09-12 14:09:50 · 4 answers · asked by jglassdude 3

I removed my washer and dryer from my kitchen. I want to hook up the refrigerator water line to cold water faucet the washer used. I purchased a 3/4" Male connector and a 3/4" x 1'4" reducer (item # 30806) from Lowes. My problem is that this part leaks. Is there another part I can buy to make this work?

2006-09-12 13:48:59 · 11 answers · asked by Patee 2

I have this little tool that you're supposed to use, but I don't know how to use it.

2006-09-12 13:21:26 · 4 answers · asked by samanthaandpooh 1

I wanna skate around the house Im 11 N im in love with the movie roll bounce!!

2006-09-12 13:15:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

the house? baseboard meaning steam baseboard not electric.

2006-09-12 12:57:29 · 2 answers · asked by Mark 1

2006-09-12 12:33:36 · 3 answers · asked by linkaccounting 2