Do It Yourself (DIY) - February 2007

what is a good way to remove rust off of metal? anything easy and quick, if not, then, anything would help. thanks

2007-02-10 16:55:37 · 6 answers · asked by 01winged 2

2007-02-10 16:49:26 · 6 answers · asked by Babbs 1

Its my kitchen- its one huge piece that covers three rooms.
Its white with tears, cracks and discolors from under neath it and has uneven concrete under it.
I would love to remove it, yet there is every large appliance in the house ON it and its just me. HELP- that my problem, IDEAS please. I can cut up some of the floor, but I can't move that refrig. Its been their since 1985. God I would LOVE to tile, is that a project for a novice?

2007-02-10 16:00:50 · 10 answers · asked by Denise W 6

2007-02-10 15:59:15 · 16 answers · asked by Stevie T 1

I do know the problem lies with the flapper. It goes down almost immediately after you push the handle. I tried adding more water to the tank, but that didn't work. The flapper should stay up long enough to allow the toilet to flush. I have well water. How can I get the flapper to stay up long enough? Would a new one work?

2007-02-10 15:53:54 · 25 answers · asked by paul_santia 1

I can buy the pre cut assembly stringers at Home Depot & Lowe's but can't seem to find the pre cut assembly for handrails. The steps are 33" high that came with mobile home. I need to upgrade to 36" to at least reach the bottom of the trailer.

2007-02-10 15:29:06 · 5 answers · asked by bo 1

I'm trying to move some large pieces of furniture to my upper level of my home. But I need to remove an oak banister in order to get some pieces up a landing. In order for me to do this I have to remove the banister. But I don't want to destroy it because I would like to have it put back in the same place. Is there a way I can do this without destroying it and will it be sturdy enough if it is reinstalled?

A friend of mine (who watches alot of DIY) says there is a way but when you reinstall it it won't be as sturdy, even if it's professionally done.

So I'm wondering if its worth doing it just to get a some furniture upstairs.

My home was built by one of those mass production home builders so I'm guessing most of them install oak rails/banisters pretty much the same way.

Any advice would help. Thanks!!!

2007-02-10 14:12:04 · 3 answers · asked by alexa_896 1

i want to fix up my basement. the walls are made of cement blocks how do i hand dry wall on it. do i have to built wooden walls or can i just screw in strips of wood for this? thanks!

2007-02-10 13:57:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

is there a vidio or websight i can go to, to se how this is done? i want to redew my kitchen myself because everyone is so exspensive. thanks!

2007-02-10 13:53:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-10 12:41:31 · 11 answers · asked by redwingnut16 3

I have several areas I need to put access panels in to be able to access cable splitter, gas switch for fireplace, water knob for refrigerator, and hot/cold water knobs, etc.

I'm in the process of finishing my basement and the access panels are on a slope (angle) in the ceiling. I was thinking about using vent openings to access these (you know, the vents that are used for the ac/heat to rooms) I don't believe it would look bad cosmetically speaking, but would like to know if there was a better solution or a better way to access these knobs.

Any help would be great. Thanks

2007-02-10 08:26:43 · 6 answers · asked by goodtimes2x 2

What grade of redwood is usually used in making redwood decks?

2007-02-10 07:31:01 · 4 answers · asked by mullinsbrendan 1

i have bought an house in greece. the guy doing the renovating just installed white marble which he knew i hated. if i cannot get him to remove it, is it possible to stain it green like styros marble or pink like that of Levadia? permanent stain not paint which will rub off and scratch off with wear and tear. is it a porous stone?

2007-02-10 07:19:36 · 7 answers · asked by JEANNE B 3

I need to get a good finish on my plastering

2007-02-10 07:14:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am preparing to raise the floor height by 1/2 inch with floor tiles. do i need to raise the flange for the toilet to meet the new height or will the wax ring be ok to use as is? thanks

2007-02-10 06:35:03 · 7 answers · asked by killer 2

how do u make that? i totally have no idea about screen printing. can u explain? what is that? what is it used for?.. try to give links... which shows the finshing product of screen printing.

2007-02-10 05:57:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-10 05:28:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

The model # is LDE8416ACE Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

2007-02-10 04:30:36 · 4 answers · asked by HSK's mama 6

2007-02-10 03:57:42 · 5 answers · asked by tiredman 1

turned off heat, it's 20 degrees here, what should I do? Can't get in touch with landord.

2007-02-10 02:52:43 · 8 answers · asked by crct2004 6

is this a rather simple project and what tools will i need

2007-02-10 01:26:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

can any one tell me the best way to repair the flat roof above my bay window. everytime it rains it leaks right through to my sitting room.

2007-02-10 00:23:14 · 11 answers · asked by kelly s 1

I have a couple of pieces. One is a family heirloom dinning room table that is discolored but originally cherry. The others are a light color and I'd like to stain them to a dark cherry as well. How do you get started? Any tips, experience and advice is welcome. I've never done this before. Although I do know for the table I need to sand it first and I have a sander and have used it before.

2007-02-09 23:58:25 · 4 answers · asked by jypsiiie 2

I am going to lay a carpet using double sided carpet tape but wondered if I should stick the carpet straight to the floorboards or should I use underlay and stick the underlay to the floorboards and place the carpet on top?

2007-02-09 23:36:20 · 12 answers · asked by lilaclouise 1

I wish to buy one for my new house but wonder if they are complicated to install and are they reliable?

2007-02-09 19:54:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've drilled a hole in the wall where I am installing a new light fixture, and pulled out the wiring from the outlet below, but there is a stud between the wiring and the new hole. What's the easiest way to send the wire to the new location? I don't have access to the wall in front of the stud and don't want to tear up the wall.

2007-02-09 16:18:35 · 7 answers · asked by Curly Fur Imports 2

i want to make a ramp for my pathfinder so that my dog can walk up the ramp. he is getting old and has a time jumping in and out of the door. he is about 15 yrsa old and 110lbs. i want the ramp to be at the back hatch of the vechile.

2007-02-09 15:35:35 · 11 answers · asked by kewlchica 2

2007-02-09 15:10:56 · 10 answers · asked by jacob p 1

2007-02-09 12:15:25 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I purchased 3.5 inch diameter Diamond cutting wheels for mounting in a drill press.

The Center hole in the disks is 11.2 mm.

Where can I buy an arbor/mandrel to mount one of these disks in a drill press?

2007-02-09 10:50:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous