Do It Yourself (DIY) - January 2007

Ive got an old cinder block garage that has a flat cement roof.
It has a few cracks, that causes water to leak thru and inside.
I want to patch it with something to keep the water from seeping thru.
Is there something like a hot-tar alternative that DIYers can do?
Like maybe a sealer of some sort that I can brush on?

Its only a temporary fix maybe 1-2 years until I can get a real garage built.

2007-01-03 05:07:56 · 9 answers · asked by Toe Motor 3

Not that I would do this ... just asking ... my co-worker and I are having a debate...

2007-01-03 03:20:36 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2

2007-01-03 02:43:12 · 2 answers · asked by john doe 5

2007-01-03 02:29:25 · 7 answers · asked by james c 1

I want to attach my new dishwashers waste pipe and i think I should be able to do it by attaching it to the spigot that sticks out the side of the u-bend pipe under my sink. However, this has a huge steel bolt cap 'thing' locked on it and i cant budge it for the life of me. Any ideas of what tools i could use maybe?. Otherwise I guess I will have to cut a new fitting on top of the waste pipe next to the washing machine one that is already there. Any advice/help on best course of action greatly appreciated.

2007-01-03 01:53:05 · 3 answers · asked by Chris W 1

2007-01-03 01:49:06 · 6 answers · asked by smitmeister_99 3

I want to get a circular saw.

I saw one table saw (small table) where the saw could be detatched as a circular saw.

can most circular saws be attatched to tables?
what do i need to attatch them?
what kind of tables can i use?

Am i better off just getting the tablesaw combo that I saw she saw on the sea shore.

2007-01-03 00:37:37 · 11 answers · asked by BouncingMolar 5

My house was build in the 1880s and has a green "wash" of paint over the plaster on some walls. Does anyone know what this paint is and if it is harmful? Should I do anything to protect myself when I am removing it?

My Mum has a heritage paint chart with exactly the same colour on it and the colour is called "Arsenic"! This is not inspiring! Can anyone help me?

2007-01-02 23:34:32 · 11 answers · asked by aztecvlad 1

like for a bathroom or a foyer area where the floor would be wet and could be slippery if the tile was not rough. I need to know what that tile is called? and also if anyone knows where to get free cinderblocks or bricks in maryland?

2007-01-02 22:24:45 · 3 answers · asked by plumbinmonkey 2

I have a contractor coming in to install new ceramic tile in my basement bathroom. To save some money, I stripped up the old sheet vinyl from the floor. I have found that it was glued directly to the concrete slab of my basement using a very gooey black adhesive. My new contractor says that this must be removed or covered by "embossing" it before he can put the tiles down. I have no idea how to remove the black adhesive and the only "embossing" products I can find online are sold wholesale....

So my question is: is there a way to remove this adhesive completely without pouring new embossing concrete over the top of it? Can I just put Kilz over it or will that cause a problem when they try to put the mastic for the tile over the Kilz?

Thanks!

2007-01-02 16:34:52 · 6 answers · asked by Aquilius 1

i live on the north cost of nsw australia and do not really wish to work in a factory doing a trainee ship.

2007-01-02 16:28:31 · 10 answers · asked by lou 2

I want to iron on this picture onto a black shirt, the thing is, parts of the picture are white. I am going to buy those iron on kits.

Will i be able to print white ink on a white piece paper and if i works, will it show on my black shirt?

2007-01-02 15:56:52 · 3 answers · asked by LILY [ 2

Have friends who are not getting consistent 24/7 service on their phone. When we call in, there is a constant busy signal, and they get no dial tone on their end. This will last about 12-24 hours, then will work a week or so, only to happen again.

We would like to try to eliminate any problem on the house end before getting the phone company guy out. We have a VOM, a handset with a plug and two gator clips, and time. What can we do?

2007-01-02 14:27:51 · 11 answers · asked by leothecomm 2

Never done this before. I have eight interior door panels and want to cut some hinge mortises using butt templates and a router. Can these be used on hollow core doors (not Luane) or do I need to use a chisle?

2007-01-02 13:56:35 · 8 answers · asked by Jim C 5

2007-01-02 13:16:42 · 13 answers · asked by bluebooklady 1

My bathtub is horrible to look at. Problem is I don't have the money to hire a contractor right now. Could a woman with middle of the road handy skills do this?

2007-01-02 12:30:39 · 4 answers · asked by sweet 5

If I need to rip out the berber I will. I was hoping by laying the laminate on top of the berber, I would save time and possibly have a little extra cushion while saving money on underpadding, Not to mention the mess of ripping up carpet and disposing of it.

Cheers.

2007-01-02 12:25:24 · 14 answers · asked by Metalhead 6

2007-01-02 11:57:57 · 16 answers · asked by smitmeister_99 3

i get bored at home...so how can i make my holiday to be great?
please i need help...

2007-01-02 11:47:15 · 3 answers · asked by Borkica 1

2007-01-02 11:00:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am wondering how to go about this with the least amount of trouble. It is pretty large with a big mirror on it.

2007-01-02 08:21:13 · 9 answers · asked by jill s 1

Are there any side-effects of fibre glass insulation ??

2007-01-02 07:38:46 · 8 answers · asked by vkohli03 1

2007-01-02 06:19:14 · 4 answers · asked by gobbycat 1

2007-01-02 05:50:38 · 45 answers · asked by delgados12 3

i want to sell my synthesisor, it is a fairly large item for posting, i have lost the box which it came with originaly. so i need to aquire a large box. the dimentions of the synth are (in inches): legnth 39" width 12" neight 4" i really have no idea where to get one, most of the online shops deal with large quantaties for businesses. any help here is much appreciated.

2007-01-02 05:19:55 · 26 answers · asked by luan r 2

I am disabled and need a cheap wooden ramp to go over my 4 small steps and my 8x12 porch

2007-01-02 05:06:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-02 04:39:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-02 03:35:27 · 2 answers · asked by lynn m 1

I am wondering what the going rate for an electrician to perform this service costs. The location is central texas, please let me know a fair rate that i can expect to be charged.

2007-01-02 02:52:46 · 13 answers · asked by quirky 5

I have a barn at the back of my property. The old road is no more and long gone. Now all I have is a very wet but nice looking soggy lawn on top of clay soil. I want to be able to drive back to the barn without putting in a concrete or asphalt roadway. I like the look of the grass or something less noticeable. I was thinking about a strip driveway and a friend suggested a corduroy type road. Does anyone have any other "solid" ideas?

2007-01-02 02:39:42 · 6 answers · asked by Doodaa Doodaa 3