Do It Yourself (DIY) - April 2007

2007-04-07 18:39:18 · 8 answers · asked by jameslouisporter 1

2007-04-07 18:37:34 · 5 answers · asked by jameslouisporter 1

Does anyone know of any good sprays to get rid of carpenter ants?

2007-04-07 16:56:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

With RX glasses, I haven't seen any eye protection I like other than field shields. Has anyone seen a face shield that also has ear protection? I've seen combination helmets/ear/face shields but I have no need for a helmet.

2007-04-07 14:50:21 · 3 answers · asked by happymomto5 1

I want to relocate my washer and dryer to my garage and I need to know what I can do about the washing machines drainage.
I won't have any problems with the electrical. There is already a small sink on the same water for water going in but the sink never had proper drainage, only pipe going to the outside of the house.
What do I need to do to install proper drainage for my washing, I don't want to have an alley full of water and my neighbors griping! :)

2007-04-07 14:22:39 · 5 answers · asked by Jen C 1

2007-04-07 11:08:36 · 12 answers · asked by glenda21060 1

I have some burned out light bulbs and plan on making some ornaments and want to get the metal part off how can I do it without breaking the bulb?

2007-04-07 10:40:40 · 6 answers · asked by Joyce 1

I have a travertine floor in my bathroom. I'd like to build a tub surround by just tiling the sides the tub. I've been told it can't be done because it won't stick and the sides are unstable.

2007-04-07 08:55:45 · 7 answers · asked by sunplayr 1

It would be so much easier for me to do this, which is why I'm asking (yes I know you are supposed to be part-P certified).
If not, did it used to be permitted ?

2007-04-06 23:28:01 · 6 answers · asked by Quasimojo 3

2007-04-06 21:21:59 · 2 answers · asked by simple 3

I want to make a built in seat in my bedroom in a cornor of the room. The seat only needs to be 30 inches wide, and have a depth of 20 inches.

I want to make the top of the seat like a lid so that it opens on the top, almost like a chest. I want to hide a safe in it, and then make a decorative cushion for the top. Any suggestions on how to do this?

I have been searching DIY websites, but I am not finding much. Any help or suggestions would be great.

2007-04-06 20:56:09 · 1 answers · asked by Kasey C 2

do u like to watch "holmes on homes" and what do think of his show if u do??...i love it cuz not only does him and his crew turn bad renovs into the most beautiful things i've ever seen...he sure knows his stuff..comments??

2007-04-06 17:42:59 · 4 answers · asked by Joseph V 2

I have fabric, i have a sewing machine and etc. But what I don't have is a cutting board, a clear cutting ruler and etc. Is there anyway I can make curtains without having the proper tools to measure the fabric out? I want to make sure they are straight, but don't want to go out and purchase the proper equipment. Any ideas?

2007-04-06 13:15:28 · 3 answers · asked by sulli21282 1

Is it cheaper to buy an empty land & build house yourself or buy an existing one assuming that you don't have any experience in building nor have contractor's license? Also you want to live in Southern California.

2007-04-06 11:35:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

my oven coils on the bottom wont go on at all when i turn the oven on !!The cook top works fine but not the oven please help what could be wrong? my husband hasn't gotten a clue and ive been without an oven for 2 months now HELP.........

2007-04-06 08:12:32 · 5 answers · asked by HEAR TO HELP 4

I don't want to rip apart the walls as I rent. Is there anything I can put on my side of the shared wall to absorb some of the noise? Please help, I have a neighbor that complains about my son being too loud at night, don't know what to do!

2007-04-06 07:14:25 · 14 answers · asked by bolton510 4

2007-04-06 07:04:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I find it humorous, and wonder of others experiences. Perhaps I'm stepping on others opinions? Perhaps I'm offending with no intent? I do know that I'm only in Q&A to add help and support to ANY I submit an answer to.Most recently I notice so many negative ratings, and wonder if others, especially those with higher scores or the note that we are major contributors, actually give detailed, VALID, advice based on experience and skill, still seem to garner negative ratings. I wonder too if those who rate negatively might IN ALL DUE RESPECT, state WHY they rate in the negative.Certainly it might be that MY opinion challenges another, but I want to believe that the 1st. ammendment to the constitution of the USA, allows differences of opinion.In any case I find it more comical, that very often my BEST vote happens even after Negative ratings.I've been in the trades a LONG time, and given that everyone has freedom of choice and opinion, I have to wonder if I'm being rated by competition? :)

2007-04-06 04:54:21 · 15 answers · asked by DIY Doc 7

If getting it profesionally done, what is a good price? If doing it myself, what do I need to know that the instructions on the bag won't tell you?

2007-04-06 02:55:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-06 01:37:54 · 14 answers · asked by kaseyk 1

Does anyone know how to get water to travel through a pipe without having to suck the other end?I'm trying to clean out a pond so need to water to drain through a hosepipe but don't want to suck on the other end in-case the water comes through too quick & i end up getting a mouthful of pond water!!

2007-04-05 23:03:53 · 16 answers · asked by curious_2006 1

What is the best way of doing this? I want to stabilize a cheap plastic shelf that is bending in at the top. I want to put a thin piece of board under the plastic and metal screws down into the wood.

1) what kind of wood should I use?
2) do I need other items like washers or use a wood screw only?

2007-04-05 20:51:47 · 10 answers · asked by Green Nuggets 2

I have checked every fabric store I've seen but the fabrics end up to be quilting fabrics or curtain/ felt/other materials. And I check websites but I can't feel the fabric so I don't know if that's what I want.
Any tips?
And any tips about what to look for? I think most of my clothes that I like the texture of are cotton/polyester/blends, I think,?

Thanks =)

2007-04-05 17:32:35 · 5 answers · asked by Joyce 1

we put a new driverway last fall.
is easy to put on final sealing coat?

2007-04-05 15:37:19 · 10 answers · asked by MR TADS 4

After the primer is on the wall, can I correct the imperfections with joint compound then prime over that area? The reason why I ask is I am horrible at sanding drywall. My logic is if I prime the entire wall I'll avoid oversanding the parts that are fine. This will leave me with a wall with the obvious repairs to fix.

2007-04-05 14:03:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I considering buying a CNC router table (max material cutting size is 1200mm x 800mm x 90mm). The website indicates the blade holder specfications are 3.175mm, 4mm & 6mm. Does this mean that the minimum router bit size I can use with this machine is 3.175mm? Basically, I want to cut narrow straight slots in a sheet of MDF and I need them to be as narrow as possible. Does this mean that this machine cannot cut slots more narrow than 3.175mm?

Finally, the sheet of MDF would be 30mm thickness. If the machine was to router/engrave completely through the sheet e.g to a depth of 30mm, would the cut be straight and clean with no tool marks on the cut sides of the MDF? Would a router bit with a thickness of 3.175 struggle to do this?

2007-04-05 13:28:35 · 2 answers · asked by Antony G 1

The cresant plate is not working right. How do I get it off and what tools are needed. There is no plubmer for 150 miles.

2007-04-05 13:07:32 · 3 answers · asked by Peggy Pirate 6

I am looking to find outdoor stair leading to a front porch, how to make. I'm not sure yet if I will be doing concret or wood. Depends how much it entails.... Any help/info would be awsome.

2007-04-05 12:22:46 · 6 answers · asked by rottie_mama1969 3

I plan to use 2x12's for the beams and 2x10's for the joists, how far apart do I need to place the beams, I plan to put the joists on 16" centers, the deck will be free standing.

2007-04-05 11:57:26 · 7 answers · asked by Beau H 2

I can buy standard sized blades that do more but not in my exact size.

2007-04-05 06:13:09 · 7 answers · asked by Bugged Out 3