Do It Yourself (DIY) - January 2007

2007-01-14 15:49:00 · 6 answers · asked by LAUREL W 1

Is there any window film can reduce sound significantly? where can I buy them?

2007-01-14 15:25:25 · 4 answers · asked by Henry 1

2007-01-14 14:17:58 · 14 answers · asked by jai322 1

in 2002 the old owners of our house had a linoleum floor put down by professionals. it's the linoleum square type, not sure exactly what they are, it's supposed to look "vintage". the old owners told me it's put over 2 1/4" heart of pine floors. (yeah, why??) we'd like to see if we can salvage the wood floors underneath. help!?! (we would prefer to do the work ourselves...)

2007-01-14 13:51:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

What kind of paint do I use? Do I use a paint brush or a roller (or neither)? What kind of sealer, if any, do I use? Do I sand it first? Does anyone know of a good "how to" book for this sort of thing?

2007-01-14 13:23:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Needed for a light tent.

2007-01-14 13:07:14 · 3 answers · asked by techno_beauty 2

2007-01-14 12:24:41 · 20 answers · asked by ohbrother 5

2007-01-14 12:19:10 · 10 answers · asked by The Can Man 1

please help

2007-01-14 11:17:43 · 13 answers · asked by Harrison G 1

My cellar door is also frozen solid, so I cannot get under the house to see what there is to see. I'm worried -- there's no money. Good news, I suppose is that the dirty coffee mugs are soaking in the tub. Do I keep the kitchen sink "on" to see if the water starts? I have no idea what to do. It's nearly five pm and getting colder by the minute -- any suggestions, please. Thank you so much

2007-01-14 10:54:18 · 7 answers · asked by Lydia 1

We've taken a room back to the studs and we want to build a wall to wall closet. We don't know if it's best to hang all the drywall for the room, and then build the closet -or- build the closet frame and then hang all the drywall for the room and the closet. All the DIY website pages do it the first way, but this is usually when adding a closet to an existing room. Since we are starting from "scratch", which is the better way to go as for ease and for stability?

2007-01-14 10:32:37 · 15 answers · asked by badgercowgirl 2

2007-01-14 09:51:24 · 9 answers · asked by amanda_bufford 2

I got a used metal file cabinet with a lock, but without the key and I want to replace the lock. I removed the drawers and unhooked the piece attaching the lock tumbler to the metal pulley system that engages the drawers when locked. There is a metal clip attached to the tumbler, however, that I cannot remove. I have tried using a pliers and a screwdriver; nothing seems to work! How do I remove the clip so I can remove the lock? Do I even need to remove the clip to remove the lock?

2007-01-14 09:44:35 · 10 answers · asked by rolshmin267 2

Is there a site you know that would be helpful for this. I am going to be doingthe kitchen walls, no back splash from counter. Tile will start at counter & go up to bottom of cabinets.

I was thinking of using a regular tile & then half way up putting a 6 inch strip of glass tile, they are smaller & really add SPUNK! lol


I need some pointers on doing it though. Or any tips you might have.


THANKS!

2007-01-14 08:43:26 · 8 answers · asked by MANDEE 3

i have to fit radiators in various sized rooms . how do i calculate the size of each radiator ?

2007-01-14 07:23:10 · 7 answers · asked by rockfan1 1

I need a Shed in my back yard. I have an old slab of cement 10x15, where the Garage used to be. the Slab isn't level at all
(about 1 1/2 inches from one side to the other)
I want to build a wodden foundation to put a 7x10 Rubbermaid Big Ultra Max Shed. Any suggestions to help level the foundation and prevent wood decay.

2007-01-14 06:58:05 · 11 answers · asked by Big Ed 3

I dont have any saws really except a hand saw and im swapping out doors on an old house. Both the doors are real old and ones a liitle bit taller than the other. I need to cut a new groove in the door and frame to line up the new hinges so it fits. What's the best tool to do so?

2007-01-14 04:38:03 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-14 03:14:38 · 18 answers · asked by ? 1

I am trying to brighten up a bathroom by installing glass block window through an interior wall between the bathroom and bedroom. The joists are on 16 in centres but that does not allow for a nice fit. I probably need to cut off one of the joists in the opening and add another, just not sure how to add a side to the opening

2007-01-14 02:57:51 · 1 answers · asked by Trying for light 1

I need to buy a bit to do this job and I don't know which one to buy. Also, do I really need a plunge router to do this? Can't I drill a small hole in advance using a drill and then use my regular router to cut the opening out? I plan to use a rectangular guide that I build from scrap wood to keep the shape exact.

2007-01-14 02:37:38 · 13 answers · asked by Daniel C 1

I want to install electric underfloor heating in my bathroom which is about to be redone. What I can't understand is how you fit it round toilets etc if it can't be cut? My room is exactly 2m wide but the toilet will cover part of that and the sink etc which it's not supposed to go underneath so what do you do? Does it mean getting a smaller heating mat and having big cold gaps!
Also anyone used B&Q pads or Fired Earth pads - would you recommend? Thanks x

2007-01-14 01:10:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-14 00:52:59 · 4 answers · asked by daz1br 1

Does anyone know where i can get any Capri micro sealant as I have contacted the company and they are no longer stocking it???

2007-01-13 23:38:32 · 1 answers · asked by tanrob28 2

I have tried using bleach and weed killing spray, however it doesnt seem to touch the surfice. The size of the weed is about the size of a small football, and I have snapped all of the branches off. Any suggestions?

2007-01-13 21:56:29 · 20 answers · asked by PHILIP D 1

2007-01-13 17:18:01 · 6 answers · asked by Hugh S 1

2007-01-13 17:17:16 · 5 answers · asked by amethystfish 2

I have a well on my property that is already connected to my home. What is the easiest/cheapest way to connect a hand pump from the well using a drop pipe?

2007-01-13 16:55:17 · 8 answers · asked by Julie 2

2007-01-13 14:29:41 · 17 answers · asked by ? 1

I am installing a pedastal sink in a bathroom that I just finished tiling. When I marked the holes that I need to drill for the sink to be anchored into the wall the marks ended up on the grout line.(this is the kind of luck I have) So will a masonary bit drill through grout? And If it does, will the edges of the tiles shatter because I need to drill a 1/2" hole and the mark ends up dead center of a 1/4" groutline. I really need help and fast, if anybody knows what its like to have a wife who already thinks the job has taken to long,lol.

2007-01-13 14:13:29 · 12 answers · asked by wsnealis 2

...so I wouldn't have to buy or rent a compressor.

2007-01-13 14:07:46 · 10 answers · asked by Bob Little 4