Do It Yourself (DIY) - November 2006

I want to open a piece of mail that we have gotten but I don't want my husband to know that it has been open. so if you could give me some pointer's that would be great.

2006-11-14 06:41:58 · 24 answers · asked by mama_papa_babybear 2

I have an older Black and Decker finishing sander and for the life of me cannot figure out how to change the paper! The only switch is for the power, and there are no clips or anything. Yes, I have used sanders before, I feel like an idiot but it has me baffled. Can someone please enlighten me?? I have a room to make over!

2006-11-14 06:35:53 · 10 answers · asked by dogriver 5

I need a few options.

2006-11-14 06:35:21 · 10 answers · asked by fastlucy 1

2006-11-14 06:15:16 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-14 06:12:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-14 05:50:31 · 4 answers · asked by MATTY G 2

I'm building a hot tub deck and I'd like to make it a step down from the entryway. In order to do this I need to attach a joist to the house foundation. Can I throughbolt it to the foundation? If so, what tools do I need to drill through the foundation and what diameter bolt would you recommend? Deck will be about 9 ft. by 15 ft.

2006-11-14 05:34:11 · 4 answers · asked by Dastardly 6

2006-11-14 05:08:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my thermostat is in the living room, but I want it to be able to sense the temperature in the master bedroom because I close all the vents except for the master. This is to save energy in a very poorly insulated house.

2006-11-14 05:02:14 · 3 answers · asked by datrik 2

2006-11-14 01:09:42 · 8 answers · asked by larry b 1

2006-11-13 22:32:44 · 14 answers · asked by mimi c 2

2006-11-13 20:26:28 · 22 answers · asked by scott m2006 1

1. The stove has been known to have burnt food that really become carcinogens.
2. The barbecues due to burnt food and rust, or lack of cleaning need such spare parts.
3. Replacement knobs should be available, cases that persons cannot tell hi-low-med even time.

2006-11-13 17:24:53 · 3 answers · asked by Neil 3

I asked a question yesterday about the calk smelling like urine and someone responded that there shouldn't of been calk around the toilet anyway because if the toilet leaks it's better for it to go on the floor so that I can see the leak. Please only answer if you know for sure because I am going to tackle this job myself tomorrow. Thanks!!

2006-11-13 16:21:34 · 14 answers · asked by Corona 5

2006-11-13 14:00:03 · 3 answers · asked by pwstairs 1

I don't want to take it into a shop again, it costs too much. If anybody can give me a web site or explain how to do it I would greatly appriciate it.

2006-11-13 13:36:32 · 4 answers · asked by sparrow85 1

2006-11-13 13:31:34 · 8 answers · asked by johnnguyen20032000 1

I recently bought a portable sawmill and am interested in selling oak,maple, and wild cherry,Does anyone know what the average price of these woods are if they are cabinet grade?

2006-11-13 12:32:51 · 4 answers · asked by bill b 5

2006-11-13 10:15:50 · 3 answers · asked by johnnguyen20032000 1

I live in the SF bay area.

2006-11-13 09:23:58 · 3 answers · asked by Steve G 1

I am going to be installing ceiling downlighters, and wondered whether to use a transformer and low voltage lights, or just 240V ones. In particular would I need to leave some way to access the transformer (presumably in the ceiling), in case it fails at some point in the future?

2006-11-13 09:02:26 · 8 answers · asked by Jonathan W 2

the drain pops up and goes down. how do you take it off

2006-11-13 08:07:58 · 16 answers · asked by catchup 3

2006-11-13 07:22:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-13 07:07:53 · 15 answers · asked by misty t 1

I have a heavy carpet that was removed from a church being remodeled. It is complete with the material used under the rug, and was glued to the flooring rather than stretched. I need to know how I can trim (cut) it accurately to fit an irregular wall, doors, etc. I will be using double stick carpet tape to hold it in place.

2006-11-13 06:25:26 · 6 answers · asked by DON OREN 1

2006-11-13 05:46:55 · 7 answers · asked by drateRa 3

2006-11-13 03:56:41 · 13 answers · asked by danitaandandrew 2

I was just given two older chairs. They are very nice looking and in good condition. But they are white. I have pets and guests and I know they will never stay clean. I would like to dye them burgundy but can't find any instructions on how.

2006-11-13 03:17:39 · 3 answers · asked by sschro9131 3

I have seen grate heaters for wood burning fireplaces.[woodlanddirect.com has examples of them].I have fireplace doors that are attached to the brick work,I want to manufacture one.I need tungsten tubing(1.5"-2") diameter and a small inline fan approx 160-200 cfm that will fit the tubing. The whole unit can be mounted just outside the fireplace doors.

2006-11-13 03:15:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 23 and trying to learn how to sew, my first project was a blanket for my daughter. That was pretty simple. My next project is a tree skirt, I was going to have my aunt help because she knew how to sew very well until she died very recently. Now I am stuck I do not have a pattern or anything. I do not know where to begin. I already have my fabric it is just a thin cotton fabric and I got a felt backing for it (the lady at wal-mart helped me) I just do not know how to cut it or how do make it. Please help.

2006-11-13 03:02:11 · 7 answers · asked by sallymollyap 2