Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2006

Do's and don't's are welcome.

2006-10-10 23:03:30 · 9 answers · asked by nunya 3

I'm designing my house and want to place my garage right at the rear of the plot. I want to know how much space I should leave as driveway between the house and the compound wall. My car is medium sized .

2006-10-10 19:39:49 · 6 answers · asked by whatsthis? 1

Hi.
Here is the situation. Every room in this house is carpeted. When we pulled up the one in the kitchen we found two more layers of carpet and an uneven cement slab. The cement has been leveled, sealed and painted. Now we want to have floors put in. Our options are tile, hard wood and linoleum (sp). All are within our budget, but we cannot figure out what is better and less breakable. I have cast iron kitchen furniture, heavy wood bookcases, steamer trunks, two kids who forget to remove thier shoes while inside, and two large dogs.
Any ideas which type will last longer?
Thank you.

2006-10-10 18:37:26 · 9 answers · asked by speranzacampbell 5

I know nothing about electricity. Help!

2006-10-10 18:04:48 · 7 answers · asked by laurie_hmltn 1

The adjustment seems so sensitive and "light" is there any way to make it stay put? Or is it just something I have to live with???

2006-10-10 17:45:50 · 2 answers · asked by brian s 1

2006-10-10 17:31:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

It will go in my basement. I have wooden beams. Should I drill and hang a hook on the bottom of the beam? Should I hang it to a joist?

2006-10-10 16:43:30 · 2 answers · asked by Bosco 2

2 single faucets, one hot, one cold. Both are rusted/have caps but the water has gotten under and rusted the screws. I cannot get them off???? Any Help out there????

2006-10-10 15:38:33 · 5 answers · asked by glider0000 1

2006-10-10 15:15:17 · 8 answers · asked by Sharon O 1

the planks are almost 1" thick, I am going to sand and stain the floor later . are screws a better option ? if so, what should be the length on screws ?

2006-10-10 15:02:09 · 8 answers · asked by kublair 1

2006-10-10 14:34:47 · 7 answers · asked by mykimmygirlz 2

2006-10-10 14:13:13 · 21 answers · asked by donna b 1

Can anyone help and tell me what is a pearl stitch? Is it same as baby merrow?

2006-10-10 14:00:49 · 2 answers · asked by Sewer 2

I have been a carpet installer for 15 years and it amazes me every week when i see peoples questionsaznd the stupid answers that people accept. You all deserve to have bad flooring if you take advice from awebsite like this..

2006-10-10 13:58:05 · 12 answers · asked by milsflooring 2

something you can make
or little money

2006-10-10 13:57:06 · 15 answers · asked by ♥ Stephanie Louise♥ 4

2006-10-10 13:48:52 · 7 answers · asked by soldieroverhere 1

Repairs to some damages on a old porcelain kitchen stove. Thanks!

2006-10-10 13:32:15 · 7 answers · asked by frsimonsr 1

All of the sliding patio doors in my condo complex were installed upside down. That means that my sliding glass door is on the outside and the screen on the inside. I want to install a a pet door but I am having a hard time making it work while still being able to use and lock both doors. The rollers, doors and tracks seem to be in good condition so I hate to just replace them completely. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

2006-10-10 13:21:25 · 14 answers · asked by geojimb 1

I have a fence which will turn gray in a few months and age with water damage, unless I treat it, but there are a few complications. Having just purchased this new house, money is an issue; the treatment needs to be inexpensive and ideally easy. Second, I share the fence with neighbors to each side and to my back. What should I do?

2006-10-10 13:12:00 · 4 answers · asked by Andy 4

I live in a really old house and I am not sure what to use to caulk around an old window pane. I picked the old caulking out with a screw driver. I have a new storm window coming in about a week. If I go to the hardware store will it say on the side of the caulking and do I have to buy a caulk gun to squirt it on? How much does this stuff all cost? I painted the window this evening and it looks brand new. Almost glows in the dark. Its been there since about 1966.

2006-10-10 13:06:16 · 7 answers · asked by happydawg 6

2006-10-10 12:59:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

we are trying to make unscented candles scent can i just spray some aroma on theme like some perfume. we dont have a stove so i dont want to remelt and form them

2006-10-10 12:18:31 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

sweet dreams.

2006-10-10 12:09:26 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to stop the water but can't turn the old Ballofix which has lost its handle. I have tried with a scruedriver -- with no success. Anyone please tell me how to d.i.myself?

2006-10-10 11:45:25 · 1 answers · asked by Hos Yoni 1

Hi. I heard that if you have a new bathroom in your house that's been created without a permit or without a licensed plumber and an architect's plans filed to alter your house, then that could be a problem in the future when you want to sell your home. First, is it true that there can be such a thing as an "illegal" bathroom if you do it youself, and, if so, how do you resolve the issue after it's already been made??? Thanks.

2006-10-10 11:41:56 · 11 answers · asked by wants quiet 1

The two new lights were made to plug into a socket but, I want to wire them into the outlet from which a single light hung over our dinning room table. I was told I need a "canopy" fixture or set but, I'm not clear on what I need and how I do it.

2006-10-10 10:56:16 · 5 answers · asked by w1w1hardy 1

I know nothing about heating systems, so forgive my ignorance, please - but I want to install radiators all over my house, connect them with pipes, install an electric pump somewhere to pump the water through, and have the water heated electrically by an ordinary hot water cylinder. In the long run, I want to feed in power generated with solar panels on the roof of the house and by wind turbines. I live in a climate that's very windy and extremely sunny, but chilly (30 to 60 Fahrenheit every day, some frost), and my house will need about 10 radiators and living space covers around 150 square meters of miserably insulated, 100-year old wood construction with single glazing.
Does this sound like it can be done, and may even be a good idea, or should I do something else (would be grateful for alternatives if so).
Cheers.

2006-10-10 10:47:16 · 3 answers · asked by Tahini Classic 7

I am retired and would like to work from home. has anyone done this themselves, and who would you recommend

2006-10-10 10:17:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok, I can get the old vinyl tiles up pretty easily. What is underneath is concrete in good condition and some dried up adhesive from the old vinyl tiles that were put down. I can scrape the dried up glue away and clean up with no problem, but then what I have is concrete with what I'm guessing is just some of the old adhesive that has maybe "soaked" (for lack of a better term) into the concrete, kind of discoloring it a little. Is it ok to tile over this? I really don't know any other way, it's not like you can remove it. Any ideas?

2006-10-10 09:55:27 · 11 answers · asked by NiceGuy27 1

2006-10-10 09:55:17 · 7 answers · asked by steve m 1