Do It Yourself (DIY) - February 2007

It is a mint green chair which looks like it came off the star ship enterprise. It is what I have but it does not go with the room or me. Any good ideas on how to change the look myself?

2007-02-20 07:52:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got a bike for my birthday but I dont like the color. I want to paint it a different color but Im not sure what paint would be better and cheaper to use on the frame. any suggestions on the paint and procedure to follow or perhaps a website?

2007-02-20 07:32:47 · 4 answers · asked by Little Wing 2

I am laying a decortive piece in our entrance way of the front door. We are using some left over title from the hallway so it will all match. To do that my grout line around the title will be a little more the 1/4 of inch thick. Someone told me that it would crack and would not hold. Is this true? Do I need to go purchase some other kind of title that would fit a little tighter, with less grout?

2007-02-20 07:15:29 · 10 answers · asked by rhonda c 2

I'm planning to install engineered hardwood on my concrete floor. Where should I start? From the wall or from the middle?

2007-02-20 07:09:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-20 07:00:28 · 8 answers · asked by tonyyjr81 1

2007-02-20 06:31:07 · 10 answers · asked by Allison V 1

Who'd of thought plumbing could be so interesting?

2007-02-20 05:40:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My kids keep forgetting to turn the fan on when they shower. Isn't there something that will connect the fan switch with the light switch so that they can only be switched on at the same time? I hope my question makes sense. Thanks.

2007-02-20 05:17:42 · 8 answers · asked by ycspencer 2

I have an electric wall socket that seems to have a problem. When I plugged a heater into that socket the plug and cord got warm. The plug seems to be loose. Of course, I am no longer using that socket, but how hard would it be for the fairly ignorant to replace the socket. Could I buy a new outlet, turn off the breaker, attach the new outlet? Would I need to solder? What kinds of tools would be needed? I wouldn't need a permit, would I?
I just finished fixing a toilet and am feeling like I could tackle it, but i have never done such a thing before...

2007-02-20 04:50:58 · 10 answers · asked by Cindy B 5

I have 2 cushions measuring:

One – 5H x 13W x 80L
One – 5H x 16W x 30L
One – 5H x 18W x 30L
Two – 5H x 11W x 80L
Two – 5H x 18W x 40L

I need to know how much fabric, in yards, I'll need to cover them all.

I did the math and got a number my husband did some mathematical equation and got something TOTALLY different and it was a much bigger number. SOO can anyone help us get the right number?


Also what would be the best fabric to use? The cushions are for the seats in our camper.

2007-02-20 04:26:17 · 3 answers · asked by *♥Mrs. Morrow♥* 2

Hi,my floors in my house are sloping going to back of the house.I estimate to be around 2 inch sag possibly 3.The sag is indeed in the middle.We had repairs done to the deteriorated sills and they were replaced,2 long sections of the beam.The contractor obviously did not know what he was doing because the floors are still the same and we were out half the expense of 3k,which he wanted upfront.The sag is worser because the contractor moved a pier or post that was under the beam(kitchen area) and put it directly under the bathroom joist.Things were settling afterwards and doors were getting stuck and staying that way for maybe a week at different intervals.I will like to jack it myself.I was informed to take sills and nail together for beam to spread load out(under joist) and put one on both sides(middle of floor) of the sagging area with bottle or screw jacks at both ends and lift it.Is this correct? do both beam at same time? post stay in place?
700 sq ft, 25x27 dimensions, tell how?

2007-02-20 04:17:31 · 4 answers · asked by sheila_8276 1

I need to know what thicknesses concrete should be for the weight.

2007-02-20 03:53:10 · 5 answers · asked by chucklesgonder 1

There's a hairline crack in the toilet tank.... you can observe the veeeery slow appearance of water drops out of this crack. I'm curious what you would recomment to patch this? (I have the tank empty now and the water main off so it can dry...)

Is there something to fix this, that you can recommend that I can pick up at Walmart? (Walmart is a closer drive, but I'll hit Home Depot if I need to.)

Thanks.

2007-02-20 01:44:38 · 19 answers · asked by Rob 5

whats the best paint i can use to make it look more less like this finish: http://vintagelogos.com/ex204.html
what kind of paint could i use for this green color head: http://vintagelogos.com/ex304.html

i know they are professional finishes but i want a paint that can look close to it. Also what stores sell it. please help

2007-02-20 01:38:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know you can buy them but I like the idea of doing it myself, I have basic electical/mechanical knowledge. Are there any kits? Could I convert my existing curtain track. Also a light sensor would be nice so they open in the morning and close at night automatically.

2007-02-20 01:38:09 · 2 answers · asked by Geoff E 4

2007-02-20 01:00:21 · 4 answers · asked by highlander 5

This is for a regular sized garden shed, maybe 2m x 3m. I'd like to put a small solar panel on the roof to catch the sunlight. This should charge the batteries in a lighting unit. The batteries do not need to power the light for a long time (maybe 30 minutes). I would like the light to come on automatically when I open the door and go off when I close it again. A mechanical switch fitted to the door would be fine (like in a fridge). A rough price guide would also be useful. Many thanks in advance...

2007-02-19 23:50:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Drill bit size to drill the hole is a 25..... Yea, that really helps me. Is this 25 just a catagory number?
Can someone convert it to Standard or Metric for me.
What would be best choice standard size bit to use for a 10/24... Right now, I'm eye balling my different sized bits an this 10/24 screw.. Thanks

2007-02-19 22:05:55 · 7 answers · asked by Cergio S 2

earth,earthbags,earthbag construction system,Rio Diaz Dome

2007-02-19 21:23:47 · 2 answers · asked by alfredsoria_07 1

I bought a used electric motor with a squirrel cage housing and I want to make a dust collector for my wood shop. When I plug the motor in, the motor will hum but will not turn. It will only turn if I spin the cage by hand. Once I do that, it works fine. Is there something I'm missing or did I get stuck with a bad motor?

2007-02-19 15:53:23 · 9 answers · asked by Uncle Dirtbag 2

So my meter base has been switched, the drop from the weather head to the base has been changed as well but the box was never upgraded to 100 amp. A new panel and new wires to the meter base? How about cost?

2007-02-19 15:44:09 · 7 answers · asked by andrew241 1

I am looking for a knitted pattern for a man's toque? if you have one please send it to me
Thank you in advance

2007-02-19 15:39:04 · 1 answers · asked by forbiddenfruit9 2

I explained the problem to the guy at home depot and he said i will need to replace the padding if not the padding and carpeting. i'm flat broke but the smell is nauseating...roommate & landlord are going to kill me or my cats if i don't fix the problem asap!!! How can i do this myself???

2007-02-19 15:34:57 · 28 answers · asked by faith.inyou 2

2007-02-19 15:23:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-19 15:15:01 · 10 answers · asked by J M 1

Were can one find some meter seals, I only need a few not bulk. Or can I just have the Electric Co come and put one on.

2007-02-19 14:41:58 · 5 answers · asked by andrew241 1

2007-02-19 13:47:30 · 4 answers · asked by denise_kraly 1

What are some things my mom and I could build without many fancy tools then paint, something that we could sell

2007-02-19 13:46:12 · 10 answers · asked by Skittles 4

Looking to figure out the best method for attaching the curtain rod brackets to my brick wall.

I've tried to drill with a masonry bit but it seems almost impossible.

Are there types of glue that would suffice?

2007-02-19 13:27:46 · 14 answers · asked by Bryan H 1

2007-02-19 12:06:54 · 11 answers · asked by bvniairam 1