Do It Yourself (DIY) - March 2007

The paint on it was fine. The owner who smoked owned it for about 20 years. It was white. Now is yellow and reeks of cigarettes. I want to just paint over it all, but I'm afraid the nicotine will cause the paint to mess up or something. What is the easiest and best way to repaint it?

2007-03-16 02:00:59 · 7 answers · asked by lilmama 4

2007-03-16 01:31:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think I read somewhere that there is a way to sand and paint formica countertops but I can't remember where I found the infomation.

2007-03-15 23:57:54 · 12 answers · asked by emsniteowl 1

Would a standard 120v>240v converter work on a standard amercan dryer? like if I just wanted to use my 120v outlets in my home(mobile home)?

2007-03-15 17:28:38 · 4 answers · asked by clarrettsux 1

2007-03-15 17:18:51 · 2 answers · asked by LISA P 2

2007-03-15 16:38:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My driveway is crumbling. Is there an inexpensive way to relare it?

2007-03-15 14:01:41 · 8 answers · asked by cy 3

2007-03-15 13:58:33 · 12 answers · asked by cy 3

I have a 1950s 18K gold Omega watch with a cracked acrylic crystal. I see a few authentic Omega replacement crystals in the same size for sale online, and several different tools, I'm just wondering which tool is the best (but not too expensive) and if there are any "tricks" to doing it. I am pretty handy with the basics of clock repair etc., so don't bother answering if you are a watch repair shop employee and just going to tell me take it to a professional. For that same cost I can buy the part & tools and have the tools left over for future use.

2007-03-15 13:57:21 · 3 answers · asked by JK 2

We ripped up the carpeting in the hallway to expose the hardwood floor, but where it meets the kitchen is higher. The previous owners put a padding and new linoleum (sp?) over the old stuff and so it is higher then the hallway floor. So any suggestions would be great! TIA!

2007-03-15 13:44:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, recently at my house i kind of fell through the door and the part where the door latches is cracked and it's a big one. The metal part where it latches into is gone and is on the floor now. The door frame i think is broken and i was wondering how much it would cost to fix it myself. I forgot to mention it's an indoor door.

2007-03-15 12:30:34 · 7 answers · asked by John Le 1

I have an old hand made dresser. It's so handmade that the drawers need to be fixed so that I can pull the drawers out properly with out yanking on them with a lot of effort.

Any suggestions?

2007-03-15 12:02:35 · 18 answers · asked by littlebrwneyemomma 2

My only pipe just broke. This is a Greek tragedy because there are no head shops where I live...........I'm all too familiar with the aluminum can and apple ideas........what else you got?

2007-03-15 11:55:23 · 9 answers · asked by mrshinytooth 3

I have a picture in a poster frame that I want to exchange with another.

It was bought at a yard sale and the previous owner (or somebody else) used glue to put it in. It's not Elmers and looks more like epoxy judging by the shine to it.

How can I remove the poster without ruining the frame, the glass (main reason I spent the two bucks) or the cardboard backing? I don't care if the picture is lost.

I realize I'm asking a lot but I am hoping one of you have a solution.

2007-03-15 10:07:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-15 09:39:56 · 8 answers · asked by james p 1

Renovating house in France all the wires are either black or white all cramed in to a small junction box

2007-03-15 08:53:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking about doing a little blog or journal on junk collecting... that's finding old stuff from flea markets & such, and how to use them around the house. I want to download "before and after" pictures of the "junk" I'm discussing; and sometimes the "how to" instructions. I'd like to call it "My Junking Journal". Any advice?

2007-03-15 08:09:42 · 7 answers · asked by maryquast 3

I broke the inside oven door glass. (note to self, after oven goes through self-cleaning mode, DO NOT then open and wipe inner door glass with a wet cloth.) Anyway, I ordered new glass, now how do I replace it? Would like to get it done before I have to admit my stupidity to my husband. Thanks for any help.

2007-03-15 07:06:33 · 2 answers · asked by Brainiac 3

2007-03-15 06:56:51 · 5 answers · asked by p_a_m_i_e 1

I've read about preparing the surface and getting compacters and layers of gravel and sand, etc., etc but I don't want to spend the time and energy to do that thorough a job. I am not looking for it to last forever. Can I do something simpler, maybe just some sand, or even dirt, and get a quick rough result? Any suggestions?

2007-03-15 06:50:05 · 7 answers · asked by cjkip 2

We've purchased brand new furniture (4 poster bed) and received a great deal, but the finish is now quite what we'd like. The finish is a mahogany and we'd like something more along the lines of an espresso or a dark chocolate color. The furniture is obviously already stained and finished and so I'm looking for the easiest way to re-stain this furniture.

We thought about painting it, but would prefer not to do that.

Is it absolutely necessary to strip the existing finish and then use stain to match the color we're looking for? Or is there a way to apply the stain we like to the furniture without all that extra work beforehand.

I'm sure this sounds crazy, but any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you.

2007-03-15 06:49:53 · 19 answers · asked by Rich 1

Once I heard of mixing something with them to make a very strong glue. Maybe a nice tea or casserole? I have a half a shoe box of them.

2007-03-15 05:43:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-15 05:36:02 · 38 answers · asked by dennis 1

I had to buy a smaller size boot because Doc Marten does not make half sizes and the boot feels good now but the toe is tight because of the steel toe. I was wondering if there is a tool to stretch the steel just enough to feel comfortable.

2007-03-15 05:10:51 · 7 answers · asked by howaboutya1979 2

The knot that I'm looking for should be able to be easily adjustable, so that I can tighten my bundle of lath each time that I use one. Can anyone show me a site where I can find this knot and how to tie it?

2007-03-15 02:35:37 · 4 answers · asked by Rob A 1

We are removing the linoleum in our kitchen to install bamboo floors. It came up fairly easy (with just pulling). However, the linoleum backing and glue did stay behind. It appears to be damp and the glue and backing come off pretty easy with a razor blade. It did a moisture test and it came back positive with moisture but only looked like it was at the top of the concrete. Can linoleum hold moisture and if we let it dry out, will we still have a problem later on? I can't figure out if the moisture is coming from the slab or somewhere else (maybe due to mopping). Thanks!!!

2007-03-15 01:33:35 · 7 answers · asked by aintmar 1

this doesnt include 'Free Trial' sites but complete freeware/shareware type applications.

Thanks in advance

2007-03-15 00:39:24 · 5 answers · asked by aberdeen302004 3

I wish to fit new overhead lights in my kitchen, however the new lights only come with two wire connectors (Live Brown and Blue Neutral) but the house cabling also includes an earth wire. There is nowhere on the new lamps to connect the earth wire to? What should I do?

2007-03-14 23:24:10 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-14 22:26:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-14 20:00:11 · 2 answers · asked by LaPalma 2