Do It Yourself (DIY) - March 2007

Just simple : 4 walls, 5 stalls, each with asimple dutch door and each with a drop down window in back. How much do you think it would cost?

2007-03-06 08:29:29 · 5 answers · asked by cherie 2

2007-03-06 06:00:36 · 8 answers · asked by theomitch 1

i have just purchased a load of old quarry tiles and theyt still have a lot of the old grout attached to the sides, how do i get the grout off without damaging the tile?

2007-03-06 05:39:12 · 16 answers · asked by chris m 1

I am looking for a collar that will fit on an old powerpatic drill press with a 3 inch column. The collar cracked and I need to replace it? Also, suggestions on removing the old collar?

2007-03-06 01:14:26 · 3 answers · asked by justin_m_schumacher 1

I want to create a snow / ice melting cord like the ones you buy for your roof. Is this something that can be safely done by a reasonably handy do-it-youselfer? I am interested in creating a DIY Snow Melting cable, not a DIY self-electrocuter.

It would not be used in a fixed location (ie, no plans to attach to roof) and it is not going to be buried in concrete. And ideas welcomed.

2007-03-06 01:06:57 · 5 answers · asked by jinkies! 2

Does anybody know the name of the machine that has two fluffy reels at either end, and when turned on, they spin round really fast. You can put grease on them and hold plastic or something you need to polish to them and they will make it all shiny.

What is it called???? Please help.

P.S. This is the wrong category. Really, the question involves design work.

2007-03-05 23:57:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-05 22:42:49 · 2 answers · asked by Rolo 1

2007-03-05 21:35:07 · 23 answers · asked by kevin d 1

2007-03-05 21:27:53 · 38 answers · asked by kevin d 1

i need the english terminologies of basic hand tools like screwdrivers,cross or straight head, pliers etc...

2007-03-05 20:34:09 · 10 answers · asked by NANCY B 1

Ok..so yes i had a nice swimming pool in the basement of my split level this past weekend..Dont want to pay someone 6800.00 to build a french drain so gonna do it myself! Any suggestions or ideas?

2007-03-05 18:33:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

the previous owners of the house left the holes in the wall and bags of Roxell blown insulation all over the house. They had to foreclose before it was blown in. Do I really need to rent a blower or can I raise the kids allowance and get them to stuff the holes? (of course they will be wearing protective clothes and their in their teens)

2007-03-05 18:04:17 · 7 answers · asked by Dubya 2

2007-03-05 17:06:07 · 14 answers · asked by scott9375 2

It is a beautiful Kradenza, and I am almost sure it is oak. It cherry wood in color. My dog jumped up and clawed the top of it, kinda deep, but not real bad. It looks terrible. How can I repair this damage and refurbish the old look???. Its probably a piece from the 1960's or 1970's.. It was left to me from my boss that passed away.

2007-03-05 16:28:30 · 3 answers · asked by Hi 3

Is it enough for something that will be completely submerged in water? The materials I am using are waterproof, but I'm worried about the seams.

2007-03-05 15:10:04 · 2 answers · asked by lawagain 1

Something useful for suddenly snatching
flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, splattering it against that freshly painted part you were drying.

2007-03-05 15:02:56 · 6 answers · asked by Double O 6

2007-03-05 14:45:08 · 0 answers · asked by ryanmorris7 2

2007-03-05 14:17:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

There is about a 1/2" gap between the bottom of my shower walls and the top of the bathtub which is causing water to get behind the wall. Is there something besides caulking that can be done to waterproof it? The caulking seemed to peel away quite easily the first attempt.
I appreciate your advice.

2007-03-05 13:17:44 · 5 answers · asked by Steve W 4

How should we paint our wooden kitchen cabinets. They are dark wood varnished. Do we strip them first and then prime and paint them. The worktops are a blue/grey colour and the walls are white, what colour should we paint the cupboards?

2007-03-05 08:59:27 · 13 answers · asked by Little C 3

I have recently purchased a small upright acoustic piano for my flat. I would like to keep the noise to a minimum so my neighbours downstairs are not disturbed too much (there is no one upstairs or adjacent).

I was thinking of getting one of the following to put directly below the piano base:
http://www.noisestopsystems.com/buy_soundproofing/product_info.php/products_id/103
http://www.soundservice.co.uk/Quietfloor%20Application.htm

I would be grateful for any comments on whether either of these products are suitable . And any ideas on if I might be able to purchase these locally (Scotland) so I don't have to order online and pay delivery charges.

Also, are there any additional methods of reducing sound levels from my piano? I currently have wooden flooring but will be getting underlay and carpet fitted also. I was only planning on fitting a piece of the soundproof mats listed above directly under the piano as it would be too costly to use this throughout the whole room.

2007-03-05 08:52:42 · 1 answers · asked by H C 2

Staining maple dresser & would like to achieve the new espresso color that is now popular. Any stain we've tried shows too much wood grain but really don't want to paint the dresser (it's 50 years old). Can we put something on the wood first that will prevent too much wood grain showing through and if so what?

2007-03-05 08:02:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-05 07:01:37 · 4 answers · asked by gerard 4

Is it common for radiator valves to fail? When i turn them, the spindle appears to be moving up and down so it must be working right? If it is broken, do i have to replace the whole thing?

2007-03-05 06:43:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have one cold radiator in the house, all the others are fine. The hot feed pipe into the rad is hot and the outlet pipe is warm.
I have bled the rad and it is fine
I have turned off the outlet pipe and kept the inlet pipe on and i have opened up the bleeder and water comes out so that means the input valve is fine ok, right?
Whats wrong with it? I reckon its one of the Locksheild valves causing the problem. There are no TRVs by the way

2007-03-05 06:07:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-05 05:55:07 · 11 answers · asked by brian M 2

It is a round cherry wood coffee table from Ethan Allen from probably the 70s but is a beautiful piece. It has white marks on the top of it from putting hot drinks/plates on it. How do I get these marks off, or re-stain the table? Thanks.

2007-03-05 05:53:54 · 8 answers · asked by s 2

I intend to use ready made roof trusses but need to know how many , what thicknesses , best place to get em and things like battening felt and all the trimmings. I also want to be able to insert two velux roof windows. and my wife wants storage in the roof space. dont know if that makes a difference to the type of trusses. The dimensions of the roof are as follows lengthe of shed on apex side is 4.2 metres. and on gutterung side is 5.4 metres.

2007-03-05 05:20:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everything is working fine.....The lights the timer.....except its just not warming the food? Can anyone tell me whats wrong?

2007-03-05 05:10:24 · 5 answers · asked by arkguy2007 1

Does anyone know where i can get plans to a small wodden shack?

2007-03-05 03:47:09 · 3 answers · asked by fukkinname 1