Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2006

I bought a pair of used Paradigm Reference speakers which are in mint condition, except they have a streaky drip of white latex paint running down one of the edges. Ugh!! I know it doesn't matter, but any ideas how to get it off without defacing the speaker at all? Or should I just leave it alone. These are very expensive speakers and I definitely don't want to devalue them stupidly by trying to take off this paint. Any ideas?

2006-09-04 18:05:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I ask her out like 10 times but she never said yea
all she said is like good for you

2006-09-04 17:43:58 · 13 answers · asked by ED Cena 3

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY GOOD WEBSITES FOR BLACK AND RED CHECKERED SELF ADHESIVE FLOORING?

2006-09-04 17:42:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-04 17:00:12 · 3 answers · asked by js1383 1

We have a cement slab as a "patio", and i am interested in having large terra cotta patio stones put in . Do we need to have the cement broken up and removed, or can we lay the stones right on top of the cement? Each stone weights 32 lbs. so they are not going anywhere. I thought maybe this would insure that the base was level, if we leave the cement, and would be less work for us.

2006-09-04 16:51:47 · 6 answers · asked by poppet 6

2006-09-04 16:34:11 · 10 answers · asked by ahoo ha 2

Can anyone direct me to a faux slate wall stone? I have seen them in people's house's and businesses, but I can't seem to find them online. Someone I can mount to the wall arround a fireplace.

2006-09-04 16:23:02 · 8 answers · asked by mitchent86 4

I prep the walls by using TSP and taking off the gloss from the old paint.

Then I prime the walls.

I have seen on home improvement shows that they do not clean the walls before priming, they just prime and then paint.

Am I doing it the correct way?

What are the procedures for preparing the walls for primer?

2006-09-04 14:44:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have 2 small cuts in our vinyl flooring caused by the drop of a jar. Is there an easy way to repair it? Thanks!

2006-09-04 14:26:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

If not, did you paint over it?
Im removing wallpaper from a kitchen that was wallpapered directly to the drywall and its going veeeeery slowly.
Does anyone have any tips? I have a paper tiger, and I have the wallpaper loosening solution, and it helps but not much.
Conversly has anyone painted over this stuff with good results? did you perhaps seal up the gaps with something?

2006-09-04 14:22:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-04 12:43:47 · 3 answers · asked by Bruce F 2

Our in-ground hot tub won't work. I had it started, and the jets working but then it just shut off and tripped the breaker for the master bathroom. The control boxes are in the basement under the hot tub and I've never worked with them. Do I have a short or is it something electrical? Any advice or tips. If you know about hot tubs PLEASE HELP me, your advice would be greatly appreciated!

2006-09-04 12:19:11 · 7 answers · asked by Min 4

Our fireplace is currently set up for gas but it was originally a wood fireplace. the previous owners converted to gas but I'd like to convert back.

would it be dangerous for me to convert back to wood? and if you have any knowledge of this, what would I need to do in order to convert back to wood, safely. Any tips. Thanks. :D

2006-09-04 12:15:09 · 4 answers · asked by Min 4

2006-09-04 12:03:39 · 11 answers · asked by Genesis 4

2006-09-04 10:00:59 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

if it was all turned off today ,and was never to be anymore ,what changes would you have in your life ,and how do you think you would cope?

2006-09-04 09:44:04 · 22 answers · asked by whitecloud 5

2006-09-04 08:45:45 · 6 answers · asked by IAN S 1

the weather says it might rain in the next few days, i'm wondering if it's going to affect the stain if does rain

2006-09-04 08:43:41 · 3 answers · asked by markubben 2

2006-09-04 08:16:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

any good tips for painting adjacent walls different colours and avoiding colour ending up on the wrong wall

2006-09-04 07:26:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to pain my electric guitar, do I have to get rid of the gloss and paint of it first? Im not sure what to do..

2006-09-04 06:53:56 · 8 answers · asked by Jonny G 1

2006-09-04 06:37:18 · 4 answers · asked by momma cat 1

2006-09-04 06:24:52 · 9 answers · asked by juwa41312@sbcglobal.net 1

The sky light uses no power but ulimnates like a neon light I would like to know where to find this item

2006-09-04 06:10:07 · 2 answers · asked by brian c 1

I need to know how I can cut crown moulding using a table saw. Is it possible? And if it is, how should I go about it.

2006-09-04 05:49:01 · 5 answers · asked by Dante 1

There is a bewildering array of power drills available today, in a wide price range. What, in your experience, is the best, and why? How important is NiMH battery, as opposed to NiCad, for a homeowner who may not touch the drill for months? What features do you feel are most important?

2006-09-04 05:14:57 · 7 answers · asked by Dave 4

where can i buy a fast setting thinset?

2006-09-04 05:14:11 · 3 answers · asked by tednugentshotmydog 2

I want to stain the cedar and put a clear coat on it. But not sure whether painting one or boths sides is better. Florida

2006-09-04 05:03:30 · 4 answers · asked by cookie 1

when the ice maker in my frig. fills it overflows, i have attempted to adjust water level to no avail.

2006-09-04 04:29:46 · 2 answers · asked by brad t 1

2006-09-04 04:18:02 · 8 answers · asked by tony f 1