Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2006

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A MANUFACTURED HOME WITH TACKBOARD WALLS, AND I AM REALLY WANTING TO PAINT THEM. IS THIS POSSIBLE? WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

2006-09-05 10:48:54 · 3 answers · asked by danitabernard 1

I'm building a flexy rack for some servers. Each server weights about 40-50lbs and want to know if MDF can handle the weight, and if so at what thickness. (1/2" or 3/4")

2006-09-05 10:24:23 · 2 answers · asked by Mark :) 1

I installed a small extension to my deck using wood that was not pressure-treated. What do I have to do to weather-proof it? What products are best? How long should I expect it to last? Thanks.

2006-09-05 10:10:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-05 10:08:18 · 21 answers · asked by lisa t 2

i got gloos on my jeans and put them straight in the washing machine as i had no white spirits to hand, washibf hasnt helped any ideas?

2006-09-05 10:07:08 · 11 answers · asked by kaytag2002 1

the box outside had black, yello,red,green screws. i connected to all for of them respectively, but didn't have a place for the blue and blue-white stripe wire to go. didn't use those. wired whole house with the four main colors....can someone help?

2006-09-05 09:37:32 · 6 answers · asked by redneon_1 2

i have the plastic ends, the cat 5 cable, but don't know how it goes in the litte holes. color picture would be great also.

2006-09-05 09:30:35 · 2 answers · asked by redneon_1 2

2006-09-05 09:18:48 · 7 answers · asked by grumbelina 1

2006-09-05 08:46:42 · 8 answers · asked by ol_joe_bfstplk 1

I CAN NOT LEVEL WALLS AS THIS IS A LISTED BUILDING. I HAVE SMALL CERAMIC TILES ON AT PRESENT BUT THEY ARE UNTIDY. I WANT TO USE BIGGER TILES TO PULL THE LOOK OF THE BATHROOM TOGETHER

2006-09-05 08:33:10 · 8 answers · asked by GUZZ 2

I went to lowes,home depot & sears i can't find OIL BASED
EXTERIOR PAINTS . I have an wooden deck that has been paint before with oil based paint and i would like to paint it again with
oil based paint .Do you have to specical order it?

2006-09-05 08:01:44 · 5 answers · asked by c lane 1

Essentially I want to install a vented range hood. I will need to run the ductwork to out the roof if possible. The wall on which the hood will be mounted is the common wall. The wall is finished. I haven't got the chance to check but I'm sure it is only a stud's width. The duct will have to go up to the second floor up the wall and into the attic and finally out the roof. I don't think this is possible? What would be the best method of running a duct. Do I essentially have to build a box around the duct????

2006-09-05 07:25:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am installing a free standing propane fireplace where the appliance is inches away from an outside wall. Due to the clearance of the gas piping under the appliance and the height off the floor it would be nice to install the sediment trap on the outside wall of the house. Will this be OK. Is it OK if it were to freeze?

2006-09-05 06:47:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

POOP on record? is it in the guiness book of records?

2006-09-05 06:10:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Baking Stone of the type made of clay and used in ovens, for pizzas, pastries and the like.

2006-09-05 05:39:58 · 9 answers · asked by frsimonsr 1

2006-09-05 05:23:47 · 3 answers · asked by humdrum 3

i need to install a new thermostat for base board heating this a water system

2006-09-05 04:56:49 · 8 answers · asked by tmngmd 1

2006-09-05 04:44:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My carpet was laid on concrete and attached by thin wooden tack strips that were glued to the floor... it there an easy way to remove these strips... I have used a chisel, but it is taking forever.

thanks

2006-09-05 03:39:08 · 13 answers · asked by j.wall 1

I need to paint my sliding closet wooden doors. They have already been painted white with normal paint but I did it on the grass and crap got stuck to it. They were originally wood stain doors but an ugly color. I covered that though. What I want to do now is spray paint the doors white since that paint doesnt chip off so easily. Am I able to do this without sanding it down or no? Any other tips??

THANKS

2006-09-05 03:31:17 · 9 answers · asked by Tabbitatt 3

I'm stripping some wallpaper... well, to be accurate, it's 2 -3 layers of wallpaper (from before I bought the house). The trouble is, the last layer is proving really difficult to remove

It's a shiny, non-porous surface that won't seperate from it's backing paper. Therefore my usual method of soaking with a sponge and then scraping it off isn't working as well as usual.

At the moment I'm having to soak, scrape around the edges, remove a bit and expose more backing paper, soak that, scrape, removing a bit more etc.

At this rate I'll still be doing it in a months time!

Anyone have any better suggestions? (apart from knocking down the wall - I have toyed with the idea!)

Thanks,
Paul.

2006-09-05 03:13:58 · 27 answers · asked by hastetothewedding 2

2006-09-05 03:09:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anara M 1

2006-09-05 03:08:29 · 13 answers · asked by John B 2

How do i remove paint from tiles in my bathroom...tried white spirit already?

2006-09-05 03:02:58 · 16 answers · asked by Don Fisher 1

2006-09-05 03:02:43 · 6 answers · asked by GZGarcie 2

2006-09-05 02:29:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hypothetically, let's say I want to set up a process for melting down junk jewelry and extracting whatever gold might be in it. Let's also keep in mind that I have a somewhat limited budget to work with and limited or no access to exotic reagents (high concentrate acids, heavy metals, etc) and even if I HAD access I don't have the experience to work with such chemicals safely.

There are a host of resources for melting/casting other metals (aluminum, bronze, etc) but almost nothing (that I can find at least) on melting or casting precious metals. The processes are not the same - melting precious metals requires special handling to minimize losses to oxidation, etc. but aside from that notation, I've found very little information on what the differences in the processes are.

Any clues on how to do it or where to look?

TIA

2006-09-05 00:25:19 · 2 answers · asked by canesmojo 2

I know it can be done somehow, but I am electriclally challenged. From what I have seen you use little jumper cable-type clamps and split some wires, and then can power even a halogen light. I need specifics (what type of marine battery works best, etc). Help!

2006-09-04 23:41:56 · 6 answers · asked by artshowmom 1

dark brown paint over the yellow pine,tar paper turned to tar, asphalt tile is real spongey. zip strip will not touch the paint, using heat gun to soften tar is working but very hard. how can i strip this floor after 70 years?

2006-09-04 22:49:42 · 4 answers · asked by Marcia M 1

I have 1x3 slatted floors under my living room carpet. I need to tear the carpet out and need a cheap way of finishing the floor. I don't have a lot of money to work with on this project, any ideas?

2006-09-04 20:15:12 · 5 answers · asked by Hopelessly Devoted 2