Do It Yourself (DIY) - January 2007

Is there any tack strip on stairs? Does tack strip go on each side of the stairs all the way down and on the treads themselves towards where your toes land when you walk? Any expert advice would be greatly appreciated.

2007-01-27 11:03:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello all I am having a real problem with vampires. I have tried every trick in the book including hanging of a bushel of garlic,the 3X5 Cross etc etc. I am just so scared they are taking over my neighboorhood. I have since bought a 9MM for protection but I am just so scared to leave the house these days. I am a recluse in my own neighboorhood. Does anyone know of any spells or anything and I mean anything that will get this vampires out of my neigboorhood?

2007-01-27 11:01:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

My new hardwood floors are separating in some areas throughout the house. There are now visible gaps approximately 2 - 3 mm. What is happening? Is there anything I can do?

2007-01-27 10:53:04 · 15 answers · asked by Jason R 1

4 or so slates came off my roof in the gales and about 9 slates have been dislodged on the gable end of the roof. I have been quoted a fair sum from a roofer to do the work. I'm assuming my insurance quote will go up next year, if so by how much approx? The roofer will be charging £450 and my excess is £100. I pay approx £200 a year for my buildings insurance. Please advise if you know.

2007-01-27 10:35:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We're building a storage box in the garage using plywood. It doesn't need to be attractive, but because it's not inside we wanted to make sure we got the least likely to rot while not getting the most expensive type.

2007-01-27 08:39:58 · 12 answers · asked by Christine I 2

I have a house where some ceilings and a brick wall have been artexed. How do get the stuff off, particuarly the wall??

2007-01-27 07:40:44 · 19 answers · asked by dbharrold 2

2007-01-27 07:37:44 · 13 answers · asked by Eric Inri 6

I sprayed shellac on to a coffee table, and have rubbed it back with a 800 grit silicon carbide paper. would like to find out best way to bring out the gloss.

2007-01-27 07:03:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-27 06:59:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

it was all going well then started on a new row and the length will just not click onto the previous row

why???? its got my head battered

2007-01-27 05:45:27 · 9 answers · asked by trixiecat 2

I have a soft plastic round item the size of an orange. I want to cut the base evenly so that it can stand up of its own accord to form a paperweight. What sort of DIY tool would do this ?? Thanks

2007-01-27 05:32:16 · 16 answers · asked by Bob 2

2007-01-27 04:46:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I earn $1000 per month income. I like to live somewhere in the USA, where I feel this would be sufficient. Any where is ok. I can raise my food. Safe and worm is preferred

2007-01-27 03:31:25 · 13 answers · asked by lee w 1

2007-01-27 03:21:58 · 3 answers · asked by delicatesofboca 1

How do you… work together to survive …feel about those who are there with you/ not there with you …go about reestablishing/ preserving agriculture, technology, medicine, literacy, law, etc. What is most important/ urgent? What do you do?

This is the ultimate challenge for do-it-yourselfers!

2007-01-27 03:08:06 · 5 answers · asked by cdf-rom 7

2007-01-27 02:07:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm dealing with some -old-. toilets (1970's-ish) and older plumbing (60's). The toilets don't back up too horribly much,but to my knowledge,this plumbing has never been snaked or any such other thing. They do seem to go down fairly slowly. I'm wanting to give the house a slight make over and just... you know,make it 'fresh' (we bought it in July-1 owner before us). Does anyone have any suggestions for these toilets? Should they be replaced? Should I get the lines snaked? Are there more things you can do in this situation to help out the plumbing that I'm unaware of? =) Any advice would be -great-! Thanks!

2007-01-27 01:42:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's backing up now.

2007-01-27 01:21:16 · 15 answers · asked by fuzzball203 2

I have just bought a holiday home in Turkey and the living room floor is tiled. I have noticed areas that have not been grouted very well and i can see the adhesive showing through.
I am going to bring it to the developers attention and i just wanted to know if they will need to remove the old grout before they put the new grout in?
I want to make sure that they do the job the correct way.
Many Thanks

2007-01-27 00:44:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

As part of making copper plated ornaments I will have a pinhead size hole left in my item which needs to be filled with a blob of molten copper. Can soldering melt copper or is it only good using flux ??

Or is there another way ?

2007-01-26 23:36:03 · 10 answers · asked by Bob 2

2007-01-26 17:43:30 · 15 answers · asked by Christopher J 2

I'm living in Australia and there's this socket that's on the wall, but I'm not sure what it's used for. It's somehow placed along with the power socket and phone line sockets.

Here's an image of the socket.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q219/swift_nightwind/socket.jpg


I've stuck a twenty cent coin onto the socket as well, so you can know how big it actually is. Can someone please tell me what it's for or what it's called? Thanks.

2007-01-26 17:20:32 · 7 answers · asked by chip 1

I am installing carpet in my basement on a concrete floor. My plan was to install tack strip, lay down pad upto the tack strip and then lay the carpet over that. Am I going down the right path or is there a better way to do it. I know this is how you would do it with a regular wood floor underlayment but I am unsure about concrete. Do I need to tape down the pad to the floor or can it just float under the floor? I am just wanting to confirm what to do before I go and do it. Thanks!

2007-01-26 15:54:57 · 8 answers · asked by greenin3 1

i recently purchased an american standard wall mount toilet. i needed a toilet that flushes to the rear . i have all of the pipes i need. i need to know what type of mount or carrier i need. i have no information sheet with it. lowes cant help, home depot has been no help either. does anyone know of a web site i can look at to order a carrier or hanger for this american standard toilet. i didnt have any luck with american standard either. thanks

2007-01-26 15:06:05 · 4 answers · asked by D M 2

2007-01-26 14:23:56 · 10 answers · asked by dsmith2620 1

2007-01-26 13:57:21 · 12 answers · asked by De Lorme B 2

2007-01-26 13:53:16 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

does anyone know how to remove the grout off of the tile if it set on the tile to long

2007-01-26 13:48:32 · 8 answers · asked by jones0220050001 3

2007-01-26 12:28:32 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone know how to get rid of cluster flies in the house?

2007-01-26 12:15:11 · 5 answers · asked by ??!! 2