Do It Yourself (DIY) - January 2007

Recent Ice storm created an abundance of downed branches ranging in the right size- 2"- 8" in diameter- and I want to build a fence type handrail system for my stairway and top of stairwell with top and bottom rails with smaller vertical "sticks" between. I would prefer not having the bark on the wood and am prepared to draw it off. I am very handy, built the stairs myself, and patient.

Is this downed wood OK to use- do i need to wait until it is dry for shrinkage before carving off the ends? let dry first?
I have access to LOTS of ornamental silver leaf maple- is it too soft? Also sassafrass, red cedar, and limited amounts of black walnut. I could mix and match.
Please any wood workers who know their woods help me with selecting and preparing the right wood for my project- and also any construction tips- much to chainsaw and I dont want to cut up something I might need later. Thanks.

2007-01-20 09:49:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

....like if the item (waist or table perimeter) is x inches, the length of the elastic used should be y, while the length of the fabric enclosing the elastic should be z.

2007-01-20 09:39:57 · 4 answers · asked by punchy333 6

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to remedy this? They are pretty bad! They had a darker stain and now that she has chewed them it is very obvious. They are fairly new chairs so I cant afford to toss them and buy new ones. Is there a way I can stain them back to the original color? If so what do I need to do?

Thanks

2007-01-20 09:05:54 · 12 answers · asked by deefalvey 2

How can I do this without drilling holes in the door?

Is there some kind of adhesive door handle available that would just stick onto the garage door like the common adhesive hooks many people have to hang things on in their homes?

2007-01-20 07:47:53 · 5 answers · asked by STILL standing 5

Ikea...is Paramus or ELizabeth better?
What will i be expecting?
Is the furniture durable and good? At least 3 yrs is ok.
Will they have what i want in STOCK?
I will be shopping for beds, tables, chairs..a whole lot!
Is assembling it EASY???

and how can i get same day delivery w/o having to drive myself?
does IKEA have a section where they provide business cards of people that can pick me up with my purchases??

2007-01-20 07:17:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-20 06:43:52 · 14 answers · asked by phoneypersona 5

So I'm thinking of insulating my attic. I have a slab foundation and all my electrical runs through the attic. I know certain hot features (light fixtures, transformers, etc) need a certain amount of clearance around them so they can dissipate heat - that's in the electrical code. Do runs of individual cable, runs of multiple cables (which have to be derated just because they're near other cables) or junction boxes need to be kept clear of insulation too? The derating business makes me think they need space to dissipate heat, but I can't find anything on the topic. Also, if they are on the house side of the summer heat (it easily reaches 140 up there) wouldn't that be better anyway?

2007-01-20 05:34:41 · 7 answers · asked by Robert G 1

I'm starting to price out building a house and my wife and I are stuck on what kind of basement. I would like a cement basement but no one has the forms around here anymore and a wood basement I could put up myself. I'm just wondering price wise which is better....

2007-01-20 05:13:57 · 8 answers · asked by touringtaylor 2

2007-01-20 03:40:34 · 3 answers · asked by idnbivs 1

MY wife saw this on HGTV, and wanted to try it out on our kitchen island. They say it was really easy to do, but I'm not so sure. All they say is sand the countertop and apply the grout. After 24 hrs, sand the countertop again & your done. They don't say what thickness to use, and how to keep it level across the countertop.

2007-01-20 01:09:14 · 2 answers · asked by Hondo 2

2007-01-19 23:16:06 · 4 answers · asked by cris b 1

I need the packings for a PRO Spray 404 airless paint spray pump. I also need a pressure adjust valve, the whole unit for a Spray Tech 440. Thanks

2007-01-19 17:34:34 · 5 answers · asked by NENNIE 1

2007-01-19 17:06:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

a toilet snake cost usually i wonder. Also since it flushes partially then it cant' be too clogged can it?

2007-01-19 16:47:55 · 12 answers · asked by noone 6

how do I hook them to the fuse box don't want to confuse any boby should I wrap the red with black tape I know it is a differnt guage but I have plenty of this and no 14-2 like w to w b to b r to green or what

2007-01-19 16:46:38 · 11 answers · asked by h82work1 2

2007-01-19 16:23:53 · 11 answers · asked by ☆Princess NonO☆ 4

1. How to lay Ceramic Tile ?. 2.How to mix sand & cement for the base? 3.Flooring Layout about 80 ft (L) x 20 ft (W). Outdoor. 4. Quantity Sand & Cements ? 5.All answer will be very much appreciated.thanks. 6.No issue for manpower & time waste.

2007-01-19 16:17:35 · 8 answers · asked by serena s 1

I have a formica kitchen counter and would like to tile it. I saw on one episode of DIY that I could score the counter and lay thin-set and then lay the tile. I need someone expertise who have done this before. I am trying to save money by doing it this way instead of buying a slab of granite. All answers are greatly appreciated.

2007-01-19 14:05:19 · 6 answers · asked by rottties2 2

I have a bathroom which is only 2'6'' wide but work as a horticulturalist - making it neccessary to have a soak to ease aching bones and remove ground in dirt - but without a bath I have to sit in teh shower tray. This is most unsatisfactory and chilly! Please can anyone help me find a small bath?

2007-01-19 13:02:33 · 9 answers · asked by cece 1

we are building a bar out of glass block and want to put lights behind it. can someone suggest what kind to use? of course we'd prefer not to pay an outragious amount...do u think rope light would work? if so, do u suggest we:
go along the top bottom and sides
along the bottom shining up
along the top shining down
or top middle and bottom...???

2007-01-19 10:14:34 · 8 answers · asked by clubbrat 2

I'm talking about the old-fashioned handtool.

2007-01-19 09:32:47 · 5 answers · asked by - - 1

There is a shortage of wood pellets where i live and that is the only way i have to heat my house, I have access to endless amounts of saw dust and want to know if anyone could tell me how i could make my own pellets?

2007-01-19 08:41:25 · 6 answers · asked by littlesister121 3

I Want To Redo My Bedroom With Tiffany & Co. Blue, Dark Dark Wood With Silver And White Accents.

Unfortuantely, The Baseboards And Doors Are This Just Regular Wood Color I'm NOT Fond Of. It Has Some Sort Of Clear Sealant On It So Its Not Just Wood.

Someone Suggested Using Contact Paper (Which I Have Found In The Perfect Dark Dark Wood) And Wondered How It Would Look And Would It Be Easily Removed With Minimal Adhesive Left On The Wood???

I Would Just Remove The Wood, But The House Is A Rental And I Don't Want To Have To Put It Back!

Any Other Suggestions For Covering It Would Be Great Too....

Thanks For Reading And Answering....I Love Yahoo Answers


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2007-01-19 08:07:59 · 7 answers · asked by Summer 2

2007-01-19 07:06:24 · 4 answers · asked by molly_c21 1

2007-01-19 05:44:44 · 7 answers · asked by krista_focus 2

Do you need anchor bolts AND sill plate anchors/holddowns to secure the wall and floor framing to the foundation?

2007-01-19 04:47:44 · 15 answers · asked by miss bean 3

i suspect my uni room has spy gadgets installed and someone is watching me n my mates! wat n how can i detect where is the gadgets n how to remove it!pls help :(

2007-01-19 04:33:46 · 16 answers · asked by FreedofTryantBush 1

i have installed a new door,,,and the door knob stops working after about a month of use.. key wont work..does notr turn the lock to open have replaced it 3 times...whats wrong

2007-01-19 04:00:59 · 5 answers · asked by teri6weinr 1

but repad them too. Unfortunately, all the web sites I can find just describe how to recover while I need instructions on what to use as "stuffing" and how to cut and apply it as well as recover.
Any one got any ideas?

2007-01-19 03:10:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-19 00:09:32 · 23 answers · asked by dan the man 1