Do It Yourself (DIY) - October 2006

2006-10-24 10:28:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Last year propane ran out in mobile home during winter which is located in the mountains as a summer home. Outside water pipes broke because of no heat inside. Propane company is suppose to fill when down to 25% but they failed to do so. Had to relight all pilot lights and food inside cupboards were ruined. Having trouble finding a safe portable space heaters for mobile home. Anyone have any suggestions???? If so where to purchase.

2006-10-24 10:25:57 · 7 answers · asked by MaChick 1

The coiled wire is for making bucktails and i would like to buy it in bulk.

2006-10-24 10:20:43 · 2 answers · asked by Ron D 1

2006-10-24 10:07:35 · 4 answers · asked by knight40082000 1

Have tried scrapping but it's not easy or clean

2006-10-24 10:01:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've done a bit of decorative glass painting and would like to do a set of martini glasses and appetizer plates, but I don't know what kind of paint I should use. Even my non-toxic paints have a warning that says "do not use on surfaces that will come into contact with food."

Does anyone know a specific brand that is safe for this kind of project? Or maybe there is a protective glaze I don't know about...? Any help is appreciated!

2006-10-24 09:55:03 · 4 answers · asked by Church Music Girl 6

I just purchased a steel door and someone said that saw a steel door that was faux finished to look like wood? Also, now I hear a lot of people saying the paint on steel door really peels?

2006-10-24 09:35:48 · 7 answers · asked by sml 6

It is a 2 story house and am having an extension but doing all the internals myself.

2006-10-24 09:34:31 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have sanded and sanded, and applied 2 coats of stain (bombay mahoghany) and it isn't like similar pieces i have seen in stores of the same stain. I have been told to sand with a fine grit (220) so the stain does not soak in so deep and spread out. Any thoughts?

2006-10-24 09:26:16 · 7 answers · asked by dc11978 1

Its so hard that it is not possible for my wife to lock/unlock the door because its so tight. The key shape itself changed a little.

How can I fix this. Your response will be appreciated.

2006-10-24 09:10:16 · 7 answers · asked by John 1

2006-10-24 08:52:55 · 5 answers · asked by Ron S 1

I told my co-worker about it and she said it was Electro Static paint, WHAT WHAT WHAT?? I was going to strip it and paint it again and seal it, but she said it might not work. Under the paint is the original color yellow. Any suggestions on what to do with this bathtub, replacing it would be great but I can't afford it. HELP anyone??

2006-10-24 08:52:15 · 9 answers · asked by GiGi 2

she cannot get out of bed and it would make her happy. Cro knitting is done using a double hooked needle.

2006-10-24 08:47:30 · 1 answers · asked by bigwopmomma 1

I'd like to have a new detached 2/3 car garage constructed in the same area as the water line running from our well to our house. I might be wrong, but it makes sense that this won't be a problem if the water line is buried deep enough. Is this correct? If so, how deep is deep enough?

2006-10-24 08:31:27 · 5 answers · asked by mgower 2

2006-10-24 08:30:45 · 21 answers · asked by jay jay 1

I have recently installed a small 3 man hot tub. The pump works great until I turn the heater on. Once the heaer is on it runs for only 10 to 15 mins and trips the reset button on the control box. Any suggestions? FYI. This is an older Leisure Bay brand hot tub.

2006-10-24 08:29:06 · 3 answers · asked by vernon1766 1

I'm trying to describe it to my handyman....you sometimes see it outdoors on the patio celing...it's like tight tongue and groove wood. Do you know what kind of wood you would use?? And is there a name for the technique??

2006-10-24 08:26:35 · 12 answers · asked by 4in5yearsMom 3

2006-10-24 08:23:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I could probably get a 30" tub in there but ... the drain wouldn't line up .... it would be offset a couple inches .... is this a major problem ??

2006-10-24 08:19:58 · 2 answers · asked by burlingtony 2

All the other radiators in my house are warm its just the one in my bedroom thats gone cold...Ive heard that your meant to bleed them, but I don't know how to do that? Is it something I could do (Ive no DIY knowledge!) myself, or do I need to bring in a professional?

2006-10-24 08:16:41 · 17 answers · asked by Sadbh 3

I want to paint my bedrooms and I'm looking for a good contrast to a mocha color.

2006-10-24 08:11:10 · 8 answers · asked by Blue_Falcon 2

molding to sheet rock? do you have to use a drywall screw?

2006-10-24 08:02:03 · 3 answers · asked by Mark 1

Do the cordless versions of these tools have enought power to get tough jobs done or should I stick with the corded version. I am not a contractor but i do want the ability to cut nails, and other types of metal

Thanks
VG

2006-10-24 07:55:42 · 6 answers · asked by vinchenzo_d_gymbag 1

I am a hardcore improve actor and am playing the role of a ghost of a high society woman who was murdered. I've taken an old polyester black dress of mine and am thinking on bleaching it to get a turn-out of decay or even make the dress different shades of white and gray. The bleach has chlorine in it and I was wondering if anyone would know what kind of result I might get.

2006-10-24 07:44:51 · 8 answers · asked by Lhynne 2

I am going to be moving into a place this weekend and when I was shown the place there wasn't really any bugs but I was given the keys early after signing the lease and since I've been back there is a huge roach infestation there. I cleaned, sprayed, set traps, and bombed. Went back again to turn on electricity and the roaches were still all over kitchen appliances bathroom garage etc. I have read about the boric acid/sprays etc. Want professionals but don't want 2 spend for pros. Want problem eliminated. Any suggestions?

2006-10-24 07:17:43 · 5 answers · asked by mr99problemz 1

An exterminator came to my mother's house and put out traps, but caught nothing. Mom put out a small trap and caught several, but she doesn't know how to draw them out of her house. Someone told her to put anti-freeze out since they like it and they would die. But, she doesn't want them dying up there, either, since the space isn't big enough for someone to crawl in and get the animal out. Any suggestions would be helpful.

2006-10-24 06:55:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I came across an alternative to concrete breakerboad that I can't identify. I appears to be foam sandwiched by a rubberized type of compound. Any ideas?

2006-10-24 06:53:38 · 5 answers · asked by williemcd 2

my 2 yr old has an addiction to opening the dishwasher all the time and helping himself to the dishes. other than standing at the dishwasher like a hall monitor 24/7. does anyone have any ideas on how I can lock it. btw, please don't tell me to tell my son "No" or the like...been there done that! it is now to the point of locking it somehow. thank you!!!!

2006-10-24 06:46:27 · 8 answers · asked by julie's_GSD_kirby 5

I would like to replace the bathroom suite and do mosaic tiling. Is it difficult to do yourselve.

Should I put the bathroom in first then do it.

Is it expensive, where can I go and buy these at a good price and variety?

What are the different types of mosaic I can use?

2006-10-24 05:53:33 · 8 answers · asked by prabo 1

i have a very very large attic it's 80feet long 5 feet high full off stuff if it was higher it could have been and upstairs dwelling also how can i make this happen i hate all that space to be waisted it's so cumbersome to go up there to get items climbing attic steps there is easily 7 rooms up there. if this was ground level that would be find i know it would take gobs of money to change this any sugesstions it would take forever to get the stuff down it's packed so packed from end to end

2006-10-24 05:51:44 · 5 answers · asked by flipper 2