Do It Yourself (DIY) - September 2006

I just moved in and I think my garage door is aluminimun and it does have existing paint that looks matte.
Can I paint on top of it, and what kind of paint should it be?
It's now red, and I want it to be white.

2006-09-02 15:05:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-02 14:12:44 · 3 answers · asked by Dexton W 1

hotdog bun packages should come in ten.

2006-09-02 13:46:09 · 26 answers · asked by aaron o 1

2006-09-02 13:25:17 · 4 answers · asked by lpotak 2

how to relese the pump of the handwash i bought

2006-09-02 13:24:16 · 5 answers · asked by Barniye 1

2006-09-02 13:01:36 · 6 answers · asked by ed4870 1

I'm looking for the least expensive way to tile my 36" X 36" shower stall. The existing tile is covering 72 square feet of surface. I can get some great deals on good quality 12" X 12" ceramic floor tiles between $1.50 - $3.25 ea. This is far cheaper than a dollar each for 4" X 4" bathroom tile.

Are there any reasons why I shouldn't use ceramic floor tiles instead of bathroom/shower tile?

The installation would be identical, but far less expensive if I can do this.

I'm looking for the best deal because I've discovered a huge termite/dry-rot/mold problem in the bathroom. The total cost of replacing the lumbar, drywall, tile, etc., is killing me, so must make all repairs myself.

Thanks for reading this & for any help! I live near Los Angeles, California, so any suggestions on local suppliers are welcome.

P.S.
Anybody know where to find prefabricated "plastic" panels that look just like 4 inch square tile on the wall? I saw it used on a DIY show, but can't find it

2006-09-02 12:38:18 · 10 answers · asked by cheapskate 1

at restaurants a kind of polyeurethane is used that makes the table glossy on the top, and looks like it is about a 1/4 inch thick.. what is this product called.. i have heard decloplauge or something like that.

2006-09-02 12:23:59 · 6 answers · asked by razkaz24 1

OK first off ,, it's not the timer,, already replaced that,, it's the drain isn't clogged,, cuz I can get some water to come out of it,, the motor works becuase it agitates,, and adds water,, and you can hear the timer, going and gears clicking,, I have taken off hte control panel and nothing is loose or un connected.

Any help?? I am not really wanting to call the repair man I can get another one almost cheaper ,,, but would like to try and fix this myself.

2006-09-02 11:51:48 · 5 answers · asked by B V 5

I mean the slightly sticky cloths that are used to wipe up sanding dust from a wood work project

2006-09-02 11:32:03 · 8 answers · asked by Riorose 2

2006-09-02 11:09:21 · 11 answers · asked by da govna 2

What is the rule of thumb when working on a siding project like this? To cover it exactly I need 60 boards of 1x6x10...but I know I need more since I will be cutting the wood to work around the windows and such...so how much extra do I need? Should I order 25% or 50 % more panels of what is needed than the real square footage (total - windows)?

2006-09-02 11:03:01 · 4 answers · asked by noskills 1

Black wire from outlet 1 to top screw of single pole dimmer switch, black wire fr bottom screw of switch pigtailed w black wire going to black wire of transformer (pigtailed w wirenut near transformer) & onto next outlet. White wire from outlet 1 connected w wirenut to white wire in switch box (not connected to switch) going to white wire of transformer (pigtailed w another white wire going on to next outlet). 2 red wires from transformer going to term block, 1 black & 1 white wire from each light goes to terminal block (blacks ganged together, whites ganged together, across from reds).

2006-09-02 10:52:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My brother just bought a house and there's some FUNKY wall paper up that he wants to take down- any ideas on how to get it off?

2006-09-02 09:55:03 · 16 answers · asked by Jennifer F 6

How much overlap between sheets? Any caulking or sealing between sheets? What fasteners to use? Any other tips, hints, info. Thanks

2006-09-02 09:32:02 · 4 answers · asked by RANDALL H 1

I'm renting a house with old wardrobes and worn cabinets that I want to re-decorate. I have an idea that a solution is to find an adhesive, peelable, opague, decorative film or laminate that I can paste over the existing surfaces which I can remove without damaging the original surfaces when I eventually move out. And so I don't get hassled by the landlords.
Does anyone know of such a product? Or does anyone have another solution for me? Thanks.

2006-09-02 09:03:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

How can I do it, and what tools do I need?

2006-09-02 08:41:47 · 7 answers · asked by Lia 2

2006-09-02 08:36:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-02 08:08:40 · 2 answers · asked by sean R 1

2006-09-02 07:40:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Electrical ? Trash compactor and garbage disposal both plug into dual receptical under sink - operated by switch above sink on wall. How can I operate trash compactor without turning on disposal?

2006-09-02 07:30:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you know of an sites that might help him?

2006-09-02 06:54:07 · 3 answers · asked by goldenrose3497 2

Do I measure across the flats?

2006-09-02 06:03:38 · 5 answers · asked by Wally S 3

im tiling the floors in the kitchen and hallway in the house each room different colours so where can i get the strips for tiles to divide the two rooms, ive tried B&Q and all that they dont stock them ?

2006-09-02 05:49:20 · 14 answers · asked by kevthekat 2

???? Help plz

2006-09-02 05:25:45 · 16 answers · asked by ♥.:ily:.♥ 1

get stickers off of glass without messing it up

2006-09-02 05:21:27 · 6 answers · asked by ♥.:ily:.♥ 1

2006-09-02 04:46:32 · 2 answers · asked by Myrtle 1

2006-09-02 04:03:19 · 2 answers · asked by mjlclark22 1

When quilting fabrics are sold in "quarters" of "fat quarters," what does that mean?

2006-09-02 03:54:28 · 2 answers · asked by Karen W 2

its getting cold now! thanks!

2006-09-02 03:51:46 · 7 answers · asked by dynamiccharge 2