Do It Yourself (DIY) - January 2007

Hi. I am going to buy a router and a routing table. I want to cut a bunch (like 100's) of small circles (2 inches - 7 inches) for a project. Is it best to use the router and hold it, or do this on a routing table while the router is flipped upside down and coming up through the hole (I'm not good with the technical jargon!). I would love to do it on a routing table, but is this even possible to cut perfect cirlces?

2007-01-23 20:00:00 · 9 answers · asked by oliviastats 2

Basically, there are two long, round, vertical heating elements that boil the water and give off steam. Mineral deposits build up on them and reduce the effectivness. Every week or so I have to scrape it off with a knife- this can't be the best solution. I tried soaking in viniger but didn't work too well. Thanks for any suggestions!

2007-01-23 17:04:09 · 3 answers · asked by shane1234 2

I saw one on sale for $200 in Lowes. How can you use an electric power washer indoors and hook it up to the water so I can blast away in the bathroom.

2007-01-23 15:35:21 · 6 answers · asked by Mae B 1

2007-01-23 13:56:03 · 16 answers · asked by Trevor159 I 2

The fan is in a small bathroom with an attic above. I am worried about proper venting with outside by making sure that no moisture reaches the attic without creating potential draft.

2007-01-23 13:52:33 · 4 answers · asked by Redsfan 2

Hi everyone! I'm thinking about making my own prom dress this year and I need some help. I have some questions:

*What is the best kind of sewing machine for a beginner? Where can I get one for less than $50?
*Where can I get plus size formal dress patterns?
*How should I start tackling this project?
*Do you have any advice for me?

I have some sewing experience, but I have never owned a sewing machine. I have not done anything this big before, either. Please help me!

2007-01-23 12:55:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

it has an oak flushbox here is the problem i bought the toliet before i measured the distance from the wall to the flange bolt and it is an uncommon 14 inches i then noticed the old toliets tank was 2 inches from the wall no wonder it gave so many problems anyway i was thinking i could extend the back of the flushbox by 2 inches instead of installing an offset flange i hear the offset flange is a big job thanks for help

2007-01-23 12:28:02 · 2 answers · asked by marwinstonboro 2

I am inquiring about putting a wood stove and conceting it to my fireplace in the basement

2007-01-23 12:13:57 · 10 answers · asked by Eric M 1

I grouted the joints on a kitchen counter of porcelain tile with polyblend. It dried faster than I had expected and I'm having a really hard time cleaning it off. I've tried everything I can think of, i.e. plastic sponge, hot water, with as much pressure as I can. I've run out of ideas. I've been working on this all day and it's only half done...any ideas?

2007-01-23 11:34:22 · 8 answers · asked by sandpipers_r_free 2

the pour? planning on erecting a metal building but i would rather pour the slab first and figure out the placement of the load bearing verticals later for numerous reasons i wont go into here. (for specification im referring of course to long term strength in 3-5000 psi concrete fully cured, unified slab, with the footer below anchor pads 12" deep. vs long term strength of the good quality 2-part porcelain epoxy with the bolt driven as deep as allowed.)

2007-01-23 11:12:53 · 7 answers · asked by metroactus 4

i am looking for a website that will give me free instructions on how to build an outside wood burning furnace that i can print off copys if anyone knows of such a sight i would appreciate it.

2007-01-23 10:39:12 · 3 answers · asked by rab 1

We have a large driveway, carport and entryway and we need a good snowblower. What should I look for? Any specific model or make anyone recommeds?

2007-01-23 10:31:17 · 5 answers · asked by buchurita 1

I am fitting two loo's with stack in the middle, would rather not cut into floor to get fall. Is there a pipe fitting that would accomplish this?

2007-01-23 10:23:02 · 6 answers · asked by Pauly 1

Here is a link to the project I'm making. http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/11265

The wood I'm useing is 1/2 Pine and 2 inch Pine.
Should I use a Band saw and a Jig saw. Do you think the 2 inch is too much for a scroll saw? Do you think That I can use a Jig saw for all of it? Help me out here folks!!

2007-01-23 09:44:58 · 5 answers · asked by westbeach_ca 2

What would be the easiest way to get foil to stick to my bedroom windows.Something other than glue or thumb tacks...Thanks in advance.......

2007-01-23 09:35:28 · 6 answers · asked by Maw-Maw 7

I'd like to take some old books (an old dictionary, maybe a collected works of Shakespeare) and make it into an end table. Anyone ever do this type of project? Advice on how to attack it?

Thanks,

Sean

2007-01-23 08:16:14 · 11 answers · asked by Sean L 2

after flushing it wont fill.if i cut the water of for about 20 minutes and turn it back on it will fill.AAfter filling and flush again back to same problem.Any help thanks in advance

2007-01-23 08:07:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have loads of scrap, extra, and used paper stored in my room and I want to make useable new paper at home to recycle it.

Any instructions/ideas for making this paper?

2007-01-23 07:32:52 · 5 answers · asked by dadda 4

how can i make it stick without it slipping off?whats the best product for making it stick right?what type of materials do i put on the column before i start putting on the stone?

2007-01-23 06:47:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK well I have a new house and as an upgrade we got Natural Gas put on the deck for the BBQ, and I'm wondering what do I need? or how do you install the fittings and such? or do you suggest that I call a Professional that deals with this? thanks.

2007-01-23 05:35:15 · 6 answers · asked by sexylittlemisstweetybird83 5

Trying to fix things around my mom's house and came across a leaking diverter stem in her shower. Upon inspection, I noticed gobs of pipe dope and teflon tape at the joint. I took the stem off and noticed the first 1/4" of the pipe (female) is badly stripped. Only if I take off the gasket can the stem begin to catch on the threading and even then, I can only further hand-tighten it a 1/4 turn. The stem itself only has about 1/2" of threading. Short of tearing down the tile and wall and sweating on new pipes--something beyond my ability--what's a good fix that's long lasting? I don't like to cut corners. Some ideas I had:

1. Capping off the pipe completely and moving the diverter to the tub spout. I should be able to find a deep cap that'll catch on the good threading (past the 1/4" mark) and make a good seal. Ugly since the cap will jut out beyond the tile.

2. Use a hot/cold stem in place of the diverter and move the stem as above. These stems have more threading.

2007-01-23 05:19:23 · 3 answers · asked by spelunker 2

Can I convert a Commercial Charbroil natural gas grill to a propane grill? Thanks,

2007-01-23 05:14:27 · 4 answers · asked by Beth F 1

I have a sagged 15' by 15' kitchen floor in a 100 plus year old farmhouse on which I'm looking to install relatively expensive Congoleum DuraCeramic vinyl tile. Should I fix the sag before installing the tile and, if so, how? It's a center sag about an 1 1/4" at its worst tappering off to nothing at the sides and it is old. It's been there since I bought the house 15 years ago and does not appear to have gotten worse since I've been living there. The floor is supported by hand sewn 5x5 beams irregularly spaced roughly 24-28" on center going from foundation wall to foundation wall. These beams are perpendiculary supported by two 7x7 hand sewn beams also going from foundation wall to foundation wall. I have easy to this supporting underside. The kitchen floor presently has a vinyl self stick tile on top of plywood which is on top of the original floor boards. The kitchen cabinets are already installed on a platform to keep them level. What is the best way to deal with this?

2007-01-23 04:55:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anthony M 1

2007-01-23 04:35:58 · 4 answers · asked by § Mr.A § 2

We had new HW floors installed and polyuerethaned over the weekend but because we had other work being done we put down that brown paper to protect it. One small spot wasn't completely dry and the paper stuck to it. Anyone know a good way to get it off?

2007-01-23 04:33:51 · 3 answers · asked by mtg6200 1

Do I have to take extra measures for the fumes?
I have windows open & a fan in the window.

My son is worried about the fumes and I'd like to put his mind at rest.

2007-01-23 03:57:39 · 4 answers · asked by maj 4

to put under my driveway? I will be using gerthermal and a compost pile as my heat source so the pipe would have to endure high heat. I will be using a circulating pump also. I want to melt the ice and snow. do you know what specific plastic pipe i could use?

2007-01-23 00:10:01 · 9 answers · asked by jrtoyboy 3

I have to paint two bathrooms is there a way to do it quickly?

2007-01-22 23:51:33 · 7 answers · asked by swimmyfishy 4

Any one have any moving tips? like how to pack books and things ..?

2007-01-22 23:50:29 · 5 answers · asked by swimmyfishy 4

I am wanting to move a bathroom wall a bath width into an adjoining room. The wall to be moved is brick/block. I have checked the beams up in the loft and they are running from the outside wall and resting on this brick wall joined to a second set. My plan is to build the new portion wall (3x2 timber with extra uprights) then in the loft drill through the beams and put 3 x 10" 5mm steel plates on each side and bolt through with 16mm bolts to clamp the two beams together. Does this sound OK? In total I will have to do 4 beams i.e a bath length.

2007-01-22 23:41:46 · 10 answers · asked by jimauk 2