Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2006

my electric hot water heater broke. is this hard to replace yourself?

2006-10-02 09:42:22 · 9 answers · asked by anonymous 6

each time it has dried and bubbled. there is no water damage or obvious cause

2006-10-02 09:35:31 · 4 answers · asked by kim 1

I use regular - snicker shoe for work, instead of buying a new anti-slip shoe everytime, I prefer to use this but wondering if I can add cheap anti slip material.

Options I know are:
Anti-slip shoe spray Phython & Court brand (are these good?)
Anti slip soles for snow/ice

Can anyone suggest any other materials/cheap stuff that worth to try? thanks

2006-10-02 09:33:03 · 1 answers · asked by coza b 2

Apartment living is where I am. I have a galley kitchen and not enough space for a kitchen table, although, I have a bar and 2 chairs and am making an island. My project is a table that I can attach to the wall with a piano hinge making it possible to close it to the wall when not in use. I want to use a slice of wood that is 35 x 35". I think this can be done with a piano hinge, and of course I will also have to attach a stand, probably using a piano hinge there, too. Does anybody have any other suggestions that don't seem too complicated or intricate. I do have some tools to work with. A black & decker power drill, sander, jigsaw, various screw drivers, awls & several different hammers, but most of these tools are the basic homeowner tools. No big-boy stuff, if ya know what I mean. Anybody have any other suggestions?

2006-10-02 09:10:02 · 4 answers · asked by cola 5

I have just recently purchased some unfinished open wooden boxes from the craft store and would like to stain them, particularly with a dark wood stain, almost a black with maybe some very subtle red grain coming through. I think I am looking for a gel stain. Something that has a waxy look. Or maybe need a regular stain and then need to polish it with a clear wax. I think the gel stain or wax tones the black coloring down. I am looking for that asian style. A lot of furniture in Pier 1 has what I am looking for. Before I screw all the blocks together and attach legs to it to transform it into a small kitchen island, I would like to get this done. Does anybody know what I am talking about?

2006-10-02 08:59:38 · 7 answers · asked by cola 5

I have a nice set of main lights (4 mini lights) in centre of ceiling that went off for two days i.e switch dont turn them on. Then worked for couple of days... then didnt..then did... now off completly for last 2 weeks. Some one said it could be transformer & will need full new light set. Any ideas whats up with them & how i might fix them?

2006-10-02 08:47:13 · 11 answers · asked by rob e 2

these kids are around 4-6 and I need something entertaining for them...

2006-10-02 08:44:31 · 9 answers · asked by lil shawty vee 1

My toddler keeps turning my computer off and I cannot prevent him reaching the plug because of where it is.

2006-10-02 07:57:57 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-02 07:42:01 · 7 answers · asked by vindago1 1

I am going to paint my kitchen wall. I want to good cleaner or mix up something that will clean my wall. I'd rather mix up something. I've tried over the counter cleaners but I'm not happy with the results.

2006-10-02 07:31:32 · 9 answers · asked by giraffe2 1

ATM I have a tattered leather type slip cover ( I have cat who LOVES leather)

I want to make a new slip cover, I was thinking of taking a sheet and laying it over and tucking in . I have a tiny starter sewing machine but really am not good. Any ideas for making a decent low cost slip cover? I have a sectional in 3 peices and the one on it doesn't fit well anyway.

Wha i thought of doing was doing seat pillows separate in a smaller sheet (maybe cut it up so it fits and use hot glue gun on bottom) then do the whole thing separate.

Thanks in advance

2006-10-02 07:24:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-02 07:24:14 · 13 answers · asked by slicknick 1

2006-10-02 07:10:54 · 7 answers · asked by skee 1

2006-10-02 06:48:21 · 4 answers · asked by sewgirl 1

2006-10-02 06:43:09 · 7 answers · asked by mr. fixer 2

The Ladybird is also know as ladybugs.

2006-10-02 06:39:42 · 3 answers · asked by kate 1

2006-10-02 06:25:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-02 06:10:07 · 6 answers · asked by Scott S 1

2006-10-02 06:06:38 · 10 answers · asked by tina f 1

2006-10-02 05:23:35 · 7 answers · asked by JinMu 2

Cherry wood w/ gloss finish...nicks, scratches, deeper grooves, chips...

2006-10-02 05:12:44 · 3 answers · asked by PETER 2

most likely underneath? Did they sheet rock first? Can you just rip it down and piant the wall underneath or will you be putting up a whole wall. It is a huge wall.

2006-10-02 04:45:30 · 15 answers · asked by tenaciousd 6

I want to drill a hole, maybe 3/4" or less and two or two and a half inches long, into a loose stone, probably under four inches thick and one foot in diameter. I am told than an SDS rotary hammer drill with a carbide tip is the way to drill a hole into rock, but I have no idea how this device works and with a name like "rotary hammer" it makes me wonder whether I could safely and effectively use it on a small stone in a vise (as opposed to a mammoth, immobile rock). Does this device work like a jackhammer or is it primarily rotary motion?

2006-10-02 03:36:40 · 11 answers · asked by ? 4

I know it comes apart but I can't figure out how without bending it badly.

2006-10-02 03:29:29 · 2 answers · asked by DJM 1

My wife and I are going to build a house likely within the next year. Rather than hire a general contractor, I am convinced that the best thing to do is to do my own general contracting and save as much money as possible. I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions, cautions or advice yo could give me? Thanks in advance!

2006-10-02 03:24:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

moisture in the wall. Would drylock paint solve this problem?

2006-10-02 03:04:36 · 10 answers · asked by Mark 1

2006-10-02 01:46:48 · 3 answers · asked by skeeter 1

I use a traditional spray gun like a campbell hausfeld and a 60 gallon compresor, but almost always have overspray problems. I usually spray at about 40psi. Should I do something differently or is there better equipment that I should buy?

2006-10-02 01:28:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-02 01:17:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

4 inches thick with a thickened edge about 1 foot square. Compacted sub base. Steel mesh reinforcing with rebar around perimeter. Very dry sumer

2006-10-02 01:11:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous