Do It Yourself (DIY) - April 2007

The screw I need attaches the plug to the back of the dryer. I have been to every home improvement store in town and everyone looks at me like Im an idiot. If I knew the name of the screw I am certain I could locate it.

2007-04-02 13:21:13 · 9 answers · asked by starryeyed75 4

Just rented a large apartment (900+ SF) in a really old Victorian house. Floors are rough wood, with matte paint finish that gravel dust from the parking lot sticks to like glue. The gaps between the boards are up to a quarter inch, and are embedded with dirt build-up that can't be vacuumed out. I mopped before I moved in, but it only pushed the dust around and stuck it to the finish even more firmly. It also shredded my sponge mop (really rough floors). I want to paint the floor with something glossy so it will be easier to clean. It's just me, my twenty-five year-old hands, and a teeny tiny budget. I don't think I can afford to rent a floor sander for the time it would take me to sand down all 900 SF, or manage to get up the dust afterwards. I'm almost prepared to pour exterior floor paint on the floor and let it go where it will, (what I think the landlord has been doing). What can I compromise on in the usual sand/paint/finish advice and still get livable results?

2007-04-02 12:58:16 · 12 answers · asked by lindsey k 1

My dad has a 5hp air compressor that has a magnetic starter box, the compressor wont turn on anymore, What is the purpose of the magnetic starter and does anyone know how to check it and is it necessary? It is a 220 volt dual stage compressor.

2007-04-02 12:38:12 · 7 answers · asked by franklinbud8 3

I am in the process of setting up a small furniture making business and I need to know how do you go about sending coffee tables etc that are not flat- packed. I would imagine that you would bubble-wrap the items and then get a freight company like Fedex to pick them up. Is it that easy? Should I consider putting these type of items in crates. The coffee tables I have made would be sent out lndividually to customers. They are not overly expensive and really not that large. But would Fedex etc accept this type of furniture without being crated.

If it is OK to send just by bubble-wrapping, what is the best way to do this to ensure the items does not get damaged?

2007-04-02 12:37:02 · 2 answers · asked by Antony G 1

2007-04-02 12:20:02 · 5 answers · asked by juan l 1

2007-04-02 10:51:41 · 10 answers · asked by nycajun83 1

Is there an air condition unit that makes room ice cold without blowing hot air in the back or have to put in next to a window to let the hot air out? It's because I am renting a small 2 bedroom apartment without air condition and I'm afraid that landlord might say something if I have a hose or window air-condition unit sticking out of my window. Also it would be really convenient when I move.

2007-04-02 09:55:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-02 08:14:57 · 14 answers · asked by nicky 1

I just bought a new compucarve AKA carvewright and all I want to know how to do is to cut out wood letters I dont want them carved or anything, just cut out pretty simple you would think but i just cant get it to work. You would help keep me sane if you givve me a good answer :)

2007-04-02 08:03:48 · 1 answers · asked by BRIT C 2

I have some bad breakers in my box, i tested them with a light pen i bought at Lowe's Hardware. All i need to do is change individual breaker. Its a Siemen electrical box, and i have to remove the face plate to access it. Is there a wire that i have to connect/disconnect? Is the Main all i have to turn off, to change the below breakers? Do they snap in and out, or do they have to be wired? Thanks in advance.

2007-04-02 06:44:17 · 5 answers · asked by redgralle 3

According to the Home Depot book I should NOT install on top of existing vinyl tiles but according to the Lowes website I can if it is smooth and in good condition(which it is). It would be easier to install on top but I would like to do it the way that is the best.

2007-04-02 06:00:33 · 8 answers · asked by Respect My Authoritai 2

i want to make a bar top using several hundred beer cap tops does anyone know how i could do this?

2007-04-02 05:56:16 · 9 answers · asked by sweetcar1968 1

Is it really expensive to do?

Are there benifits?

What are some good resources to do this?

2007-04-02 05:35:21 · 2 answers · asked by Koko Butta Kream 4

You have to hold it down for approx 3-4 second to completely flush. I've only ever had this problem in very old toilets. Is there an adjustment the needs to be made, or is this the way it is? Thanks!!!!!

2007-04-02 05:11:11 · 8 answers · asked by Geoff_and_Katie 2

I put some acetone fingernail polish remover in a small plastic cup, in which the polish remover ate through the cup and leaked onto the dresser. The spot is about the size of a hand towel smack dab in the middle of our dresser. What do I do to repair this, I am desperate to have this done before my husband gets back in 2 months. The furniture restoration people said it would cost $450 to repair it, I can buy a new dresser with that. HELP!!!!

2007-04-02 04:41:06 · 1 answers · asked by Girl S 2

how do i unclog the drain hose?

2007-04-02 04:28:21 · 1 answers · asked by mike m 1

2007-04-02 01:27:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Who is the highest paid CEO in the world? What does he actually make when you include all of his benifits like travel budgets etc? Now I wish to know what the total would be if he took the entire amount and put it in a 5.05% interest savings account? So you would need to figure out the 1st year based on 7 years of interest the 2nd year on 6 years of interest and so on and so forth. The first with the best answer will be offered a position at a new thing called www.MyDotOfI.com as the Chief Financial Officer. Research what you would make and put that in your answer too. I do not wish to see a resum'e or your educational backround your credentials mean zero at www.MyDotOfI.com. We are doing a new thing former things are of zero importance. Please skip answering this question if you think you have faith in God! I would rather have an agnostic then a catholic and yes I am violating the EEOC I could care less! If they wish to make an issue let them they will lose in court!

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2007-04-02 00:31:43 · 7 answers · asked by gordonsbonge 1

I want to frame it, but it has a crease across the middle, and smal waves in it. Any ideas?

2007-04-01 15:38:50 · 14 answers · asked by hulk0202 2

The light fixture I bought is meant to hang with the lights hanging down, but I want to hang it with the lights up because it looks better that way. Does it say to hang it down because the 3 glass shades are too heavy to be pointing up? Should I just hang it up anyway instead of hanging down?

2007-04-01 15:18:30 · 9 answers · asked by hello 6

I'm not sure of method the basket is crocket or wrapped around wire, but need help. Thanks

2007-04-01 14:55:06 · 2 answers · asked by Carolyn T 1

i have a pretty long room and one fan is not good enough, i want to put one fan on each end of the room and i need to know how i could wire that up

2007-04-01 14:49:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here's the deal. I moved into a 25 year old condo 2 years ago. When I started to paint the walls, I ran into problems. I originally washed the walls down (mild detergent), let dry for a week (I'm doing this on weekends, no rush), and put on 1 coat of latex primer. The next weekend, I cut in with the paint (no problems), but as I began to roll the paint on, the coat of primer started peeling off. I was able to peel the entire coat of primer off with my hands, just like peeling skin after a sunburn. More than a little confused, I changed my attack. I went over the whole wall with a random orbital sander (220 grit), washed/rinsed the wall with a TSP solution (followed directions), rinsed with plain water, let sit for a week, and switched to an oil based primer. I hate working with oil base but this worked. The oil based primer stuck fine, and I covered it with latex paint, no problems. That is how I have been having to prep any time I've painted, until the upstairs hallway...

2007-04-01 14:31:51 · 4 answers · asked by dark_knight_1735 4

We are going to be putting in ceramic tile. We tried to pull up the old linoleum but it just seemed to tear up the top layer and leave a thick layer of paper and sticky stuff that seems impossible to scrape up.....I also have small kids and pets that I dont want to use harsh chemicals if I dont have to

2007-04-01 13:31:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not the most handyman. But does anyone think I would be able to put a paver patio in my backyard myself. What would the difficulty rating be. As a 10 being impossible. And how long would it take to put a 30x12 patio in.

2007-04-01 11:31:59 · 7 answers · asked by spanky516 1

show links if possible

2007-04-01 11:14:41 · 5 answers · asked by Zack 3

thinking of buying an arc welder that uses 220. do they sell 110 to 220 converters? some homes dont have 220, thats why I was asking. thanks..

2007-04-01 10:32:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't recall seeing many examples of this and I'm wondering if there is a reason why it's not that commonly done. I've seen plenty of tarmac, paving and loose-gravel paths.
The multi-coloured decorative gravel I would like to use will be 6-12mm diameter grade.
Are decorative toppings prone to falling out after hardening?
If you've tried this yourself, have you got any tips? Does it have to be rolled in until it is flush with the surrounding concrete?
Do I need to make the concrete with a finer grade of builders gravel in order to allow the decorative gravel to sink sufficiently?

2007-04-01 10:26:01 · 9 answers · asked by Quasimojo 3

have already tried but the (cored) solder just runs off.

2007-04-01 09:59:55 · 11 answers · asked by B H 1

2007-04-01 09:52:22 · 4 answers · asked by BUCH 1