Do It Yourself (DIY) - January 2007

We were storing our dresser with masking tape holding the drawers closed for two years. You can imagine that now we cannot remove the tape. Any ideas on how to remove the masking tape from the dresser?

2007-01-09 04:18:26 · 13 answers · asked by TessaB 1

just purchased some spotlights for the bathroom with a ip23 rating(asked the salesman if they are ok he says yes but the ones i bought arent sealed like the zone 1 lights ive seen ,so getting a bit confused ) are these suitable for the bathroom, may have to put one of the lights above the shower head as well

thanks for the help

2007-01-09 04:17:07 · 2 answers · asked by lummi-uk 1

are there many people who craft wooden decorations ? like wall plaques or clocks, etc.

2007-01-09 03:42:22 · 4 answers · asked by l j 1

I would like to put flooring in my loft, I live in the scottish countryside and during winter get mice in my loft. My question is this :- If I floor the loft will the mice be destructive to the cabling under the loft flooring, if so how can I prevent them doing this or will they simply go away because the area will be more inhabited by humans ?

Thanks in advance for your answers

Andy

2007-01-08 23:49:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi all, i want to construct a glass floor in my bathroom it will only sit 1 foot off the soild wood floor, ive got a supplier from outside europe for the frame and glass panels however what im worried about is there any regulations (ie) what cert does the glass have to come with & any regulation i need to follow regarding the glass panel..they are made from 12mm laminated glass size 600mm*600mm and then sit on a 2mm acrylic board what if i want to sell this product will i be able to, ive tryed to purchase a floor from uk far to expensive...any help would be great im new to all this, ive tryed building control etc Thanks to all

2007-01-08 20:07:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any ideas what's causing this? I've checked the main wiring and another shower unit of exactly the same make and model and the same thing happens. Is this "normal" or is there something else causing this phenomenon? Any advice or suggestions welcome...

2007-01-08 19:17:37 · 11 answers · asked by good guy 2

I would like to take old corn crib and convert it to cottage, by removing inner walls. What do I have to do to make sure that the roof does not cave in or how do I beef up the rafters (not buy them), Also is there a good web site to see pictures or drawings. Do I need to beef up the base? It was built in 1950s. HxWxD 12 plus roof by 28 by 32. Roof is probabbly another 10 to12 ft.

2007-01-08 17:59:24 · 5 answers · asked by radisa15@sbcglobal.net 1

would it be a safe, load-bearing wall? I saw a house once that was stone but it looked like it was more throw-together than most stone houses. I was just wondering if someone could build a decent wall without "fitting" stone together.

2007-01-08 16:21:34 · 11 answers · asked by Someday Soon 2

2007-01-08 15:10:30 · 9 answers · asked by lady_roper2 2

2007-01-08 15:09:58 · 16 answers · asked by lady_roper2 2

does anyone know how to mend a hole on a pair of cotton pants using a sewing needle and simple thread? no sewing machine.

2007-01-08 14:41:35 · 3 answers · asked by mashi_maru366 1

2007-01-08 12:22:49 · 4 answers · asked by RockOn! 1

I am thinking of using metal lath however need to know what fastners do I use and how close I should put these fastners to hold the lath.

2007-01-08 12:20:41 · 3 answers · asked by RockOn! 1

I want to put a few pictures up in the bedroom on the outside wall but am not good with the power tools... My OH says that it must be drilled and pluged first but I know he wont get round to doing it.
Would it really be that bad to just tack a few nails in the wall to hang them on? i'm not worried about the plaster cracking but just want to make sure the pictures stay up.

2007-01-08 11:45:52 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Inside of trunk is good.Little smelly,but outside is bad.Needs sanding or??????

2007-01-08 09:46:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 09:02:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-08 08:05:33 · 6 answers · asked by jim c 3

There is not much give in the pipes. What is the best course of action. Can I get some type of extension pipe to bridge the half inch gap?

2007-01-08 07:44:18 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in an apartment with my husband and 2 small children. We have natural gas, which runs our hot water, heat, and stove. I need some tips on lowering my bill. i know shorter showers, keep thermostat lower, use stove less. I s there anything else I should know? Thanks in advance!

2007-01-08 06:40:29 · 12 answers · asked by stazia81 2

Other than calling an electrician in, I need your help in resolving this.I am trying to pull CAT5e cable myself with the help of relatives.
Need to know the rules in measuring the length of cable required from a basement to the 2nd floor.
I can't recall what the mathematical estimation is to figure this out.
Ex., let's say you have Room A with dimension L (A) x W (A), and Room B with dimensions L(B) x W (B), and distance between each floor is 10 feet.
I want to be able to move the cable around anywhere in the perimeter of ONLY Room B. Room A is fixed, where cable will start the run.
How much cable will be needed to run from Room A to Room B (anywhere within)?I would like to have a 25% growth for cable plus any loop arounds - like going around vent systems, crossing over other electrical wires.
I think there was a formula (which i can't remember) where you take the perimeter of the room, multiply it by 25%, then add the # of feet per each floor for the vertical runs. Can u pls help?

2007-01-08 05:54:39 · 13 answers · asked by m m 3

2007-01-08 05:51:06 · 3 answers · asked by Mark D 1

2007-01-08 05:20:25 · 2 answers · asked by Daniel B 1

I am installing a 96,000 BTU woodstove and am wondering how high above the roof line should the chimney extend..I have heard 2 to 3 feet for proper draft...

2007-01-08 05:14:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am installing a woodstove using single wall black stove pipe and I am wondering basically how hot the stove pipe will get? ALSO the morter they use to build a fireplace..how long does it take for that to fully cure? And what temps will that withstand?

2007-01-08 04:59:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a large surface to varnish and need to get all the dust off but my small comercial tact rags don't seem to cover much area so I want to make my own. What is a good recipe?

2007-01-08 04:43:05 · 4 answers · asked by jhw41 1

My toilet tank (not bowl, THANK GOD !!) is leaking water - contstant drip drip. Last night I put a bucket underneath, and with in 9 hours, not only the bucket was overflowing, but my bathroom literally had a flood.
Since I am at work right now, I first emptied the tank and turned off the tap so tank does not fill up again. What can I used to seal up the crack?? Eventually we need to replace it.

2007-01-08 04:33:26 · 13 answers · asked by Centered 4

I am making a dress and in one step it says "finish outer edge of skirt back self facing." In the next step, it says "turn self facings to inside along fold lines". What do they mean when it says "self facing"

2007-01-08 02:38:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

We've just bought new living room furnture, but the only way it woks in the living room has the rocker/recliner withit's back to the tv. Since I bought that piece specifically for my husband to kick back and watch tv, how do I convert it to a swivel/rocker/recliner?

2007-01-08 02:12:11 · 6 answers · asked by jamiemjhicks 2

can i do it myself? what do i need to do?

2007-01-08 01:59:32 · 8 answers · asked by bluckies 2

My daughter has a school project and she has to make a plain,inexpensive,old fashioned coffin from the western days.It just has to be the coffin shape and thats it.I want to make one with her but not sure of the measurements and cant find a "make your own coffin wesite".Strange i know.I even tried to look up under halloween decorations,nothing there either.Can anyone help us?

2007-01-08 01:54:30 · 8 answers · asked by sassylilredhead4 1