Do It Yourself (DIY) - February 2007

i want to put up a security light where do i wire it into?

2007-02-16 22:14:09 · 13 answers · asked by geoffarmy 1

I'm building a home bar and I need to start thinking about the look of the woodwork. The wood is all birch or oak. I need to paint one piece of it, while simply finish (and maybe stain) the rest. What types of paint can I use on the wood and do I need to put anything down before the paint? For finishing it, I have Amber Shellac that worked great on my last project, but I'm looking for a slightly darker, warmer look. How might I achieve this? All the wood is bare.

2007-02-16 19:00:27 · 5 answers · asked by Dan P 2

My brother needs an arrow shaped head drill attachment to go through wood. I love him and want the best reviewed one for under 100 $ US. Needs an arrow head shape. And Which drills would fit this have you all used that you'd recommend. Thanks in advance. to get big holes out of wood for art, crafts etc, anything He or I wants.

2007-02-16 17:52:55 · 6 answers · asked by Maria puggum dog lover 2

there must be a special way to cut it. when i try to cut it, i end up with a rough cut and a mess of small styrofoam pelets that stick to everything.

2007-02-16 16:40:52 · 18 answers · asked by Orange Juice 2

My inspector wrote a note stating i need an expansion joint around foundation where new concrete will come in contact of home. So what is this expansion joint and where can i get some?

2007-02-16 15:41:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-16 13:44:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

my zippo lighters flint wheel won't turn. i just bought it today and it was working earlier. the wheel turns backwards but not forwards.

2007-02-16 13:42:13 · 10 answers · asked by styx 1

I have a white dresser with a smooth glossy surface,I was wondering if I can spray paint it instead of sanding it to the wood surface ,prime and paint

2007-02-16 12:12:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just wondering what my competition is! They give it away live on March 18th. It's a gorgeous 250,000 home.

2007-02-16 11:18:25 · 9 answers · asked by Sweet n Sour 7

2007-02-16 10:24:00 · 10 answers · asked by Rick H 1

I have no knowledge about putting texture on a wall before you paint. I am painting a room this weekend and wanted to put some texture on. Can someone help me? How do I do it? What's a quick,easy, and good looking texture I can do?

2007-02-16 10:10:41 · 14 answers · asked by jenleebrandt 2

2007-02-16 09:53:43 · 6 answers · asked by wannagotohawaiitomorrow 2

2007-02-16 09:13:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My walls in one of the bedrooms has been covered with wallpaper, and was semi taken off and then covered with paint (them being originally paster walls) and i was wondering an easy was to at least take the paint off or if possible everything at once with out messing up the plaster under it?? This being easy, with as little scraping as possible (cause all this scarping just isn't working, on hard paint and wallpapers scraps)

all this being done without hiring a professional...

2007-02-16 08:14:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-16 08:04:38 · 10 answers · asked by avp 2

I would like to build a wall.

2007-02-16 07:51:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i bought fittings from Home Depot. The short nipples kept leaking from a T that i bought. I wrapped the threads 3 times around with teflon tape. Could i have overtightened it? i tightened it more after i saw the leak, but it still leaked just as much. any advice on how much teflon and how much to tighten them? Or maybe the fittings were defective? should i use pipe dope or something?

2007-02-16 07:39:34 · 11 answers · asked by zzzzz2zzz 1

I was going to use the cedar posts w/ no climb wire & on top barb wire, but fence installer says that it wouldn't last as long before rotting. He says to use 4x4 treated posts with no climb wire and 2 cedar boards running across. Which would be better. Don't know if the guy is just trying to get an extra couple thousand dollars more out of me or not.

2007-02-16 06:54:54 · 7 answers · asked by kelrichard1995 1

The installer says I should, but my uncle says that concrete causes the wood to rot faster. Not sure which way to go.

2007-02-16 06:47:58 · 18 answers · asked by kelrichard1995 1

How do I get those oil spill stains that leak from your car from the drive way?

2007-02-16 06:24:02 · 16 answers · asked by Loreal M 2

ive wired new ceiling lights in my kitchen but i cant turn them off without trippin all the lights so i have to keep them on if i want other lights on. what hav i done wrong, please help cos dont want to be ripped off by an electrician

2007-02-16 05:21:01 · 36 answers · asked by icclesnugglebuddy 1

2007-02-16 05:16:18 · 3 answers · asked by fordfan444 2

how is the rebar actually attached to the wood?

is there another way that doesn't involve rebar?

2007-02-16 04:22:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to get to Home Depot but im not gettting there...........so HOW DO U GET THERE?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

2007-02-16 03:34:56 · 17 answers · asked by DUDE 1

There is no outlet on either side of the wall, only a light switch on the other side of the wall, near where I would like to install the new one. I know I may have to run it through a stud. I need a box and the GFCI outlet obviously, but it's exactly what kind of wires and where to connect them that I don't know about. The wall is finished, but the drywall issue is no problem. Can I even use the switch wires to connect to? Also, if I connect it to the switch wires, will the switch on the other side of the wall have to be on to have power to the outlet? Feel free to let me know about any variables! Thanks!

2007-02-16 03:23:38 · 6 answers · asked by shay b 1

Or how to I build a porch for a mobile home

2007-02-16 01:39:50 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have decided to tile my bathroom myself. What tools are essential...and where do I start...someone told me to start in the midle of the wall.

Can I tile on top of old tiles...I heard that I can?

Also the bathroom widow is set back into the wall so how would I make a neat edge around the window?

Be so grateful for any tips I can get!

2007-02-16 01:11:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have decided to tile my bathroom myself. What tools are essential...and where do I start...someone told me to start in the midle of the wall.

Can I tile on top of old tiles...I heard that I can?

Also the bathroom widow is set back into the wall sos how would I make a neat edge around the window?

Be so grateful for any tips I can get!

2007-02-16 01:10:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im changing the glass on a old wood window frame but the windows putty wont dry. Its been 3 weeks and its as soft as the day i put it on. Was i supposed to do something with the putty to help it dry, is it not supossed to harden on its own.

2007-02-15 23:32:37 · 4 answers · asked by danny p 1

Will i have to replace the cieling joists with floor joists?

2007-02-15 23:25:18 · 7 answers · asked by paulturner1974 2