Do It Yourself (DIY) - March 2007

You know those tables where there are coins and shells embedded inside, and the acrylic (I guess it's acrylic) seems like frozen liquid on top.

I would also guess that you make it like those lucite paperweights that have business cards embedded in them.

I imagine that I have to make a tray, put my wood piece in,lay in all the goodies and start pouring in the acylic. And then let it harden.

My question is this:

How would I find how-to guides on this?

I see lots of guides for painting on acrylic or polyurethane, but nothing like I'm looking for.

Thanks in advance.

2007-03-24 16:29:57 · 2 answers · asked by Timothy L 2

Im looking to buy a shower, i dont know if i can have an electric shower or a power shower, all my hot water comes from a boiler upstairs, and the bathroom is downstairs, my neighbour told me i cant run a shower off the boiler due to low pressure, ( i dont think i have stored water as i can use as much as i like) This has not confused the hell out of me and now i dont know which to buy, can anybody help?

2007-03-24 16:20:20 · 6 answers · asked by im2jaded04 3

I need to replace skirting due to hurricane damage. I would like to use wood, maybe a picket fence look. Any ideas for this do-it-yourself project?
PS...I am not concerned with termites, I hate the aluminum shirting, or I should say, what's left of it.....strong wind sends it flying). Also selling it in one year...not living in it for life!!!

2007-03-24 13:32:13 · 14 answers · asked by Florida Sun 3

we added a room on but we can't get the added roof to quit leaking.I would really like some suggestions.

2007-03-24 13:14:00 · 11 answers · asked by jmbales9 1

I have a UK hammer drill (220-240v, 550W) and need a voltage converter to use it in the US. I've heard I should get a converter with a higher wattage than stated (750 or 1000?). Do I need to worry about the cycles difference (50 to 60)?

2007-03-24 13:01:20 · 4 answers · asked by zebedee 2

taking the glue off the floor?

2007-03-24 12:37:00 · 5 answers · asked by controllerdc 1

I have really, really ugly 70's tile (think brown, rust and harvest gold) in my entry way (very small...only about 2ft by 3ft. I dont know what kind of tile it is for sure, but I think it is ceramic.

Can I lay vinyl tile directly over the other tile? I am looking for a quick improvement, but I dont want it to cost a ton.

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

2007-03-24 12:34:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-24 12:28:21 · 14 answers · asked by C 4

I want to be able to put 4-6 lights together so that one plug will turn them all on. However, I cant just run it to a power strip or the like. If i have 4-6 keyless sockets can i just run the wire in series and chain the lights together and then put a plug on the end? The lamps im useing are 60 watt. Thanks

2007-03-24 12:27:46 · 4 answers · asked by EG 1

the bag is a lime green Charter Club Classic, that was hung on a hat tree in front of a window

2007-03-24 11:33:18 · 2 answers · asked by lockon 1

I have a1.5" vertical section of copper pipe leaking between two 90 degree elbows. Can those connections to the elbows be heated and the solder removed, the pipe cleaned, and a new section of pipe soldered to the same elbow connections?

I look forward to your response so I can get the water back on.

2007-03-24 11:17:02 · 16 answers · asked by Icareaboutstuff 1

I need to regulate a rotary pump at 160 psi. for a misting system. I can't seem to find the differential pressure valve.

2007-03-24 08:45:07 · 2 answers · asked by allpluggedup 1

I am trying to save money for my wedding and I want to use them with my centerpieces at my wedding.

2007-03-24 08:25:16 · 7 answers · asked by Teri 1

2007-03-24 07:56:19 · 1 answers · asked by cokecola2425 1

I have the angling of the inside cuts down, sorta, but I have about a 1/4-inch gap or so which makes the crown molding gap open....not the look I am looking for.... I am sure there is an adjustment I need to make on the saw to compensate, but I am not savvy with that....any advisement would be greatly appreciated. My Saturday is ruined without....smiling.

2007-03-24 05:39:59 · 6 answers · asked by rrrevils 6

I was told the double sided tape would not hold up in this area but, there are NO INSTRUCTIONS on how to iron the HEAT BOND TAPE without melting the carpet. It's just a small area so I don't want to pay carpet installers prices to fix it. Any suggestions?

2007-03-24 05:26:19 · 4 answers · asked by MEnMA 1

2007-03-24 05:18:15 · 6 answers · asked by Elizabeth G 1

For some reason there isnt a "p-trap" on the drain for our washing machine.Is there suppose to be one? It does run into our sewage pipe.

2007-03-24 05:13:06 · 11 answers · asked by lift&shift 101 3

I use candle warmers around the house. Is there anyway to recharge the old candles once the scent is gone?

2007-03-24 03:29:48 · 3 answers · asked by Rick L 1

How do you fix broken heater

2007-03-24 02:13:12 · 5 answers · asked by Bobby S 1

If I shut off the gas in my house, and extend a pipe cause I'm moving my range over a few feet, what is the procedure in turning it back on? Websites say to call the gas company in doing this. Why? Who should I call to do the work if I can't?

2007-03-24 02:09:14 · 10 answers · asked by thomboucher51 2

2007-03-24 01:59:04 · 12 answers · asked by lisa l 1

I wanted to put my business logo's website on the back of my car, but I don't want to pay an arm and a leg to get it done, and I want it to really "pop" what should I so or use?

2007-03-24 01:26:16 · 4 answers · asked by fanny gardener 3

2007-03-23 23:58:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

We just moved into a house and the light in the dining room does not work. The light and switch are new. All of the wires have power with the tester, but once the light is connected, it no longer works. We have tried a couple of lights (one of them worked just an hour before). Any ideas??

2007-03-23 16:13:19 · 10 answers · asked by Jackie 2

I would like to break down a pallet and reuse the wood. I tried but those nails that are "threaded" are a bugger to pull from the wood. I uesed a hammer, flat head screwdriver, and even went and got a small pry bar with not much luck. I have heard you can saws-all through the nails but would prefer not buying one just for this. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

2007-03-23 13:31:28 · 11 answers · asked by sprocket 2

I bought an old hutch and want to strip it and refinish it to make it look new.Where can I learn how to do this,I'm very interrested in taking old wood furniture and working to make them look new again.Do I use sandpaper to take off the old stain or do I use a chemical?

2007-03-23 13:23:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-23 12:33:55 · 4 answers · asked by farisaden 1

2007-03-23 11:31:47 · 2 answers · asked by ecorvus 1

Im looking for 4'x8' sheets of hardwood like birch.

The thicker the better; the thickest I have found is 3/4"

2007-03-23 10:07:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous