Do It Yourself (DIY) - January 2007

I would love to know how to make my own candle wicks at home. How can I make my own Candle Wicks?

2007-01-24 21:42:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-24 20:34:42 · 10 answers · asked by grasshopper 1

My apt has baseboard heat. It is controlled by a thermostat. When I twist the thermostat to differerent levels the pitch of the whistle changes. It still whistles when it's on 0 too. From lvl 0 to 10
the whistle has me hostage PLEASE HELP!!!.

2007-01-24 15:34:25 · 6 answers · asked by captspace 2

2007-01-24 15:19:31 · 2 answers · asked by N S 1

Is it length by width or is there more to it???

2007-01-24 14:45:40 · 10 answers · asked by jessica m 1

i really want to decorate my locker. but school polisy says we can only decorate the "inside" of our locker. I would appreciate some cool ideas, or maybe even pictures!! that would be great.

2007-01-24 14:42:37 · 5 answers · asked by pirate gurl 1

My wife wants wainscoting in our bathroom. Is that the standard length? What is the best way to buy it? I plan on staining it 1st before putting it up.

2007-01-24 12:59:51 · 8 answers · asked by mikeyob_77 2

it's a wood door, and I've seen doors painted in a different color inside to match the other doors around the house :o/
Thanks!

2007-01-24 12:51:45 · 12 answers · asked by hayju3160 1

2007-01-24 12:50:15 · 4 answers · asked by bradh7301 1

I had to cut out some concrete and dig up my old drain pipes in my basement as they were old cast iron and falling apart. I have a trench about 24 inches wide and 15 feet long as well as another area for a new bathroom about 5' by 5' that I am ready to fill back in. I will backfill with the dirt I removed from it in the first place and want to pour 4" of concrete. Do I need to put concrete and/or gravel UNDERNEATH the concrete, or can I pour the concrete directly into the backfilled trenches?

Also, do I need to put anything on the existing concrete edges of the trenches I dug to aid in sealing the new concrete to the old?

2007-01-24 11:58:01 · 10 answers · asked by shektbg 2

2007-01-24 11:57:36 · 2 answers · asked by icruiseon2 3

I'm thinking about biulding a game room in my backyard. I plan to do the entire project myself. The only problem I forsee myself having is the drain for the waste water from the sink and toilet. The bathroom will be located approximateely 130 feet from the sidewalk. Am I going to seen a tank and a sump pump?

2007-01-24 11:42:30 · 3 answers · asked by intouchguy 1

2007-01-24 11:15:03 · 10 answers · asked by dlketchum 1

And I mean this is for consumption, so anything that will affect the edibility (drug,poison, gas) is not ruled out automatically.
Some methods:
brain shot (technically this sould mean instant loss of consciousness)
Cutting of neck arteries
chopping head off
... any other inputs?

2007-01-24 10:15:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

build a "safe room" enclosure for a small dog? I've got the demensions and an idea, but aside from the wood boards I have no idea what else I'll need and don't enjoy going into things half-retarded, so I'm asking here, where even if someone calls me an idiot I don't have to care.

What would be required in building a three-sided *open-ended rectangle, not triangle* stand on it's own type structure? 4'x5' area, 2' high. A door would need to be cut into one end, 12" tall by 9" wide. I figure that a pair of small hinges as well as a locking device would be needed for that, but I really have no idea how to get the corners together. Do you think that a fourth side is absolutely necessary? Functionally I don't think I'd need it, but would it still be structurally sound enough to put up with a bouncing puppy?

Any useful info is greatly appreciated.

2007-01-24 10:11:01 · 3 answers · asked by mandy 3

it also has 3 open slots on the top in a triangle location, and its flat in the middle. its not a phillipshead or flat.

2007-01-24 09:52:27 · 7 answers · asked by dukenum131 3

I have an unfinished basement. Dont want to spend a lot of money,but I also dont want it to look bad. I do plan on finishing it down the road.

2007-01-24 08:11:48 · 4 answers · asked by MIke D 1

My boss wants to put a notice board on the wall of the storage freezer where I work. The Freezer maintains temperatures of -20 degrees to keep food frozen. Because of this temperature, conventional sticky stuff just dries up and the item drops off: blu-tak, velcro backing sticky, sellotape etc. We can't pierce the wall because the freezer would not work. All ideas welcome.

2007-01-24 07:29:41 · 6 answers · asked by Derbydave 2

I have a detached garage that is about 30 feet from my house. I want to run power to the garage. I plan on having a garage door opener, light, and 3 outlets. I dont plan on running any heavy equipment (maybe a small compressor). I though I could just bury some romex in 1.5" PVC pipe but I was told not to use romex as it is designed to run in a certain heat range.
I dont plan on using a sub-panel in the garage.
So here are my questions?
-How deep does the wire have to be buried?
-Would 12 gauge wire on a 20 amp breaker be sufficient or should I go with 10 gauge?
What are my options on burying the wire? What tipes of wire can be run in PVC and buried underground?
Any other tips would also be appreciated.
Thanks!

2007-01-24 06:58:51 · 7 answers · asked by NY1Krr 4

2007-01-24 06:32:21 · 4 answers · asked by TDB 1

2007-01-24 05:28:33 · 4 answers · asked by Poppies_rule 3

I have hardwood floors throughout my house and they are in need of refinishing. Any hints, tips or tricks would be helpful.

2007-01-24 04:27:32 · 9 answers · asked by saved_by_grace 7

the last pice I cut is short

2007-01-24 04:15:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is a accumulation of slime, that has accumulated inside my toilet tank and occasionaly slips into the bowl before flushing...what is it and how do I remove it?

2007-01-24 03:30:50 · 11 answers · asked by ka5flm 2

I have a lovely old fashioned claw foot tub in my flat, but the enamel is starting to look a little sketchy. Can anyone tell me what is involved in enameling it myself? Or is this something better left to a pro?

2007-01-24 03:16:48 · 6 answers · asked by fleurpixie 4

I am looking to cut a pattern into a porcelin tile but cannot seem to find a blade manufacturer that makes diamond scroll saw blades.
Any help would be appreciated.

2007-01-24 01:58:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-24 00:44:30 · 7 answers · asked by Gary 2

2007-01-24 00:34:29 · 12 answers · asked by SCOOBY 1

The radiators upstairs do get warm when the system is turned on.The boiler too is upstairs

2007-01-23 21:26:32 · 18 answers · asked by jnanas 1

2007-01-23 21:03:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous