Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2006

Considering using a large floor cloth to cover my wall-to-wall carpeting that I hate. I just want to drape it over the existing wall-to-wall. Where would you get floor cloth & exactly what is it made out of? I know you can paint it if you want to. Where would I buy this item. Can you get a piece of floor cloth 11 x 15 feet? Any information is appreciated.

2006-10-17 03:19:05 · 3 answers · asked by cola 5

2006-10-17 02:45:59 · 4 answers · asked by gittyuprv 2

how do i get rid of at least one mouse that got into my house? i have dogs and kids so i cant put poison. is there anything else more efficient than traps? also i think a squirrel somehow gets under my sink through pipes. please help, im starting to resent living here

2006-10-17 02:25:08 · 9 answers · asked by andamiddleton 2

I'm trying to find a light switch that looks like this,
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CM2711.html
or this
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/GU1011.html
but which is silent.

I want to replace all the noisey switches in my flat.
thanks.
Jason.

2006-10-17 01:20:06 · 4 answers · asked by Jason L 1

I have a railing that I want to remove and replace with a half wall. Anyone have any sites that talk about this? Any advice?

2006-10-16 17:59:31 · 7 answers · asked by leannainpa 3

It is 432 sq ft with a bed that comes out drom the wall

2006-10-16 17:47:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

does such a thing exist??? if they do where could i get one? and it would have to be for corners!...

2006-10-16 17:37:20 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm unfortunately serious

2006-10-16 17:14:40 · 11 answers · asked by nobudE 7

I wish to change my dull white appliances in my kitchen to black but I can not afford to buy all new or used appliances. I have seen on HGTV that it is possible to paint a refrigerator but I am not sure how that would look, feel, or even if the paint job would last with cleaning. Hopefully you all can help.

2006-10-16 16:36:10 · 14 answers · asked by nish 1

I am getting ready to install a floor outlet in our living room. I have the materials but my only question is this......I have lighting throughout my crawlspace, can I tie into one of the light fixtures or do I have to go back to the light switch to tie into that box?

2006-10-16 16:16:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just moved into a new home, and it has bright white melamine cabinets. Yuck. They also seem to be be delaminating. No $$ for new cabinets untinl next year. Any body know how to paint melamine??

2006-10-16 16:00:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hate my smoke detector in the kitchen. Everytime I have to use the oven above 400 degrees, it goes off. Forget about using my wok ! Anyone know a brand that will protect me from the bad smoke but won't go off when cooking?

2006-10-16 14:09:53 · 10 answers · asked by Signilda 7

2006-10-16 14:04:17 · 10 answers · asked by stripe 1

2006-10-16 13:27:02 · 4 answers · asked by Rob G 1

I would like to move the position of my stove. To do so (with the circuit off naturally) it seems that I will have to open up the heavy duty outlet. A thick black cord is connected to the 30A outlet. I would like to open the outlet up, dismantle the wiring - reposition the outlet and stove and reconnect the wiring just as it was. Foresee any issues? I am assuming that if I dismantle the inside of the outlet, that I can put it back together in the same way.

2006-10-16 13:14:26 · 5 answers · asked by sctwalker 1

This would basically net me 25,000 and spend about 6-9 months of my time renovating

2006-10-16 12:28:40 · 8 answers · asked by Dick Tater 3

when someone reskims a wall why does the plaster always crack after a few weeks, they say it shrinks is this correct, how can i prevent this happening, thanks

2006-10-16 11:56:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-16 11:39:40 · 2 answers · asked by JIMMY G 1

2006-10-16 11:34:22 · 3 answers · asked by Steven S 1

im going as a person! exciting, huh?

2006-10-16 11:14:02 · 4 answers · asked by juan 3

2006-10-16 10:16:49 · 7 answers · asked by adamsestuff 1

2006-10-16 09:48:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-16 09:44:23 · 3 answers · asked by diseplastics 1

2006-10-16 09:39:48 · 12 answers · asked by Sarah 3

The slate is layed over a concrete base. Some of the stone is broken ( i will have to replace).

2006-10-16 09:34:20 · 2 answers · asked by Arthur 2

Just wondering, a local A/C repair man suggested that I could do that during the peak summer heat to drop the temperatures in my house by a few more degrees. Anyone else tried it?

2006-10-16 09:06:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone here ever re-painted an old bath tub, shower or sink? How did it turn out? Any recommendations? I just bought a house and my master bathroom tub, shower & sinks are all a nasty mustard color.

2006-10-16 09:04:32 · 9 answers · asked by Smitty 5

goes around glass in doors

2006-10-16 08:32:24 · 2 answers · asked by joyace j 1

2006-10-16 08:04:12 · 3 answers · asked by matt 1

I have a fire sprinkler system in my home and I want to change one of the heads. The current one is chrome and I want to replace it with a white one to match my ceiling. Is it as simple as shutting off the water, and draining the system or is there something more to it?

2006-10-16 07:50:59 · 4 answers · asked by Joe K 6