Do It Yourself (DIY) - January 2007

I have two old sinks, both made from cast iron, with the typical white finish. They are both 60 years+ and you can tell. How can I restore some of the luster to them, they are faded and scratched from years of use.

2007-01-02 02:02:49 · 7 answers · asked by Woodstock 2

I try to get as many best answers as I can and I don't answer some questions because the question doesn't give enough info to give a correct answer.
Some of them is like a shot in the dark and I will not answer them.
I have e-mailed a couple of people and got nice responses from them after I found out what the problem truely was and was able to help them. I have evn given my phone number to 3 or 4 people so I could explain things better, that needed help and I even got a christmas card from one of them.
I am disabiled from a fall I took, but I worked in construction for over 30 years and know what I am talking about. If I don't, I keep my mouth shut, but there are some people that answer questions and make the answer sound like it is correct when it is fool hardy to attempt what they say.
I was just wondering why you ask a question but close your e-mail out. It is simple enough to spam someone that is bothering you.

2007-01-01 22:08:04 · 7 answers · asked by dennis_phillips7 3

I try to get as many best answers as I can and I don't answer some questions because the question doesn't give enough info to give a correct answer.
Some of them is like a shot in the dark and I will not answer them.
I have e-mailed a couple of people and got nice responses from them after I found out what the problem truely was and was able to help them.
I am disabiled from a fall I took, but I worked in construction for over 30 years and know what I am talking about. If I don't, I keep my mouth shut, but there are some people that answer questions and make the answer sound like it is correct when it is fool hardy to attempt what they say.
I was just wondering why you ask a question but close your e-mail out. It is simple enough to spam someone that is bothering you.

2007-01-01 22:04:13 · 7 answers · asked by dennis_phillips7 3

The thin copper pipe going to my refigerator cracked from being creased for a long time, how do I fix this?

2007-01-01 19:14:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-01 15:59:19 · 5 answers · asked by puck_judy 1

door without having a door nob that locks

2007-01-01 15:20:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've tried to vacuum but it's so heavy of a powder it's just filling the filter and shutting down my vacuum. I also tried sweeping compound. The entire crawlspace is concrete. You have to use a ladder to get to it because the opening is about 4ft from the basement floor. Would using a wet sponge help or just add to the problem?

2007-01-01 14:32:52 · 9 answers · asked by yakgal 2

Have a shack next to a water pump, and the old pump there seems to be knackered. Have an old pool pump which I thought about using in place of it, but suspect it may not be suitable, as it would be constantly pumping water, and not sure what might happen with the taps turned off! Trying to find look around on the net for some tips (on even how to troubleshoot the existing pump), but there doesnt seem to be much about. Any Ideas?

2007-01-01 14:15:44 · 12 answers · asked by walkeremerald 1

What are the advantages and disadvantages? Is there a tip or technique used to make them burn better? What do you hold the newspapers together with after rolling them? Can you use a current paper or should you wait for the papers to dry for a while?How tight/loose should the rolls be?

2007-01-01 14:11:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i can't split the logs without getting the axe stuck, or wood chips fly off and hit me in the legs. this hurts. my feelings, and my legs. what is the secret? where do you aim the axe?

2007-01-01 14:09:36 · 9 answers · asked by motogirl 3

2007-01-01 14:01:25 · 11 answers · asked by kel1923 1

I have a stone side walk where the stones have sunk. Can you tell me how to fix this or where I can find the answer? We also have water standing in the same area when it rains.

2007-01-01 13:58:23 · 4 answers · asked by joyce_41144 2

my room door knob is stuck. i need help on how to fix it. it's already banged up. it's been like this for almost three months. I don't want to call anybody. I"M BROKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-01-01 13:50:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My kenmore single oven model # 9114742993 started flashing an error code "F1" and won't re-set. What is wrong, and what do I do to re-set the oven?

2007-01-01 12:07:57 · 10 answers · asked by Penny V 1

I am trying to buy 2 inch grommets for drapery in the brushed silver colour and need 28 of them? Who carries them or where can I order them from? I live in southern ontario, canada.
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2007-01-01 12:02:12 · 4 answers · asked by ganyu@rogers.com 1

I am in process of building a storage/whatever building,12 x 16...I need lights and small a/c possibly a small heater...how big of a breaker is safe?? and I am Planning to use 12/2 underground from house to shed about 75 feet..

2007-01-01 11:05:30 · 15 answers · asked by compused 2

2007-01-01 10:32:41 · 10 answers · asked by beachloveric 4

The lighter the better, a skinny woman!

2007-01-01 10:31:29 · 5 answers · asked by beachloveric 4

Was it as difficult as all the hype ? What was the hardest part?

Estimates for having done are 8-10K, just can't pay that.

2007-01-01 10:04:59 · 6 answers · asked by moontreker 2

I have an antique post box that I would like to use for storage, unfortunately even the smallest bin boxes (inventory boxes used for small items like screws and nails) are too big. I thought perhaps I could make my own but I'm unsure what material to use for the frame. Balsa, foamboard, cardboard, something else? And how to cover it? Decoupage, stapled material or paper, paint etc.? Thanks.

2007-01-01 08:40:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-01 07:22:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to run a 220 line to a dryer on the other end of my mobile home. I'll have the old line disconnected and the new line connected by an electrition. But running the wire I'll do myself need some pointers should I put it in conduit pipe and what size wire to put in. All the if's and's and but's about it so I have a handle on it

2007-01-01 06:26:33 · 8 answers · asked by Larry m 6

nit....any advise?

2007-01-01 05:29:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

a septic tank in Texas. Also, a propane tank, and a rural driveway. Thanks in advance. Any references, links, etc. will be greatly appreciated. Yee Haw!

2007-01-01 04:15:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous