Do It Yourself (DIY) - April 2007

the bathtub is in good condition but someone did something to the surface. It is yellow so I want to paint it. I really would like to paint it a color instead of white too. Ideas for me please. Already putting in an intire bathroom so I would like to salvage this tub.

2007-04-25 05:03:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

any related site?

2007-04-25 03:56:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am building a wall of concrete blocks which will be 5ft high. What sort of foundation will I need for this.

2007-04-25 03:53:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-25 02:46:41 · 2 answers · asked by Kimberly K 1

2007-04-24 22:43:46 · 11 answers · asked by ritchie k 1

Question, is it difficult or possible, to turn the 220 plug into 110?........thanks

2007-04-24 18:08:49 · 13 answers · asked by crgcarroll 5

Any one have any suggestions as to where I might find one?

2007-04-24 17:57:32 · 5 answers · asked by demjvf01 1

2007-04-24 14:59:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-24 14:38:03 · 18 answers · asked by big_al_582000 1

2007-04-24 14:26:52 · 8 answers · asked by - - 1

When my washing machine empties the water bubbles/backs-up into the adjoining bathroom toilet. The toilet and sink empty fine.

2007-04-24 11:56:23 · 9 answers · asked by skip 1

Ideally the planks will run parallel with the hallway until it makes the turn. I would then like the planks to also run parallel with the hall after the turn. Is there a transition piece to use?

2007-04-24 11:46:35 · 8 answers · asked by whatz_hisname 1

we are tiling a bathroom floor and need to tile around a pedistal and a toilet, we dont want to lift them to tile under them as the wall around the sink basin and toilet has been tiled. we have the usual tools for this job but is there a tool that will give a perfect cut around the edge of the basins?

2007-04-24 10:19:36 · 20 answers · asked by xtina 3

Husband and I are very handy around the house. We've never done windows though....How difficult a project would this be?

We installed all the hardwood floor in our house. We've done the tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. Not afraid of hard work, but kinda scared to pull a window out and have a huge whole in the house! Thanks for the help.

2007-04-24 09:05:17 · 10 answers · asked by tellme.lies 3

Do I add up the transformer totals and then divide by 230v even though they are 12v transformers?

2007-04-24 07:18:04 · 7 answers · asked by cpezc 1

I accidentally dropped a ballpoint pen in my toilet and now it's clogging up. I tried calling a plumber to see how much it would cost to get it fixed and was told $100+ if it went well and like $300 if it didn't. This seemed a bit outrageous to me for such a simply problem, so I was wondering if there was a way I could do it myself. A plunger doesn't seem to be getting the job done. Any ideas?

2007-04-24 07:11:51 · 11 answers · asked by Alex M 2

I am NOT handy,but willing to try! I want some privacy from neighbor while sitting outside. Thank you!

2007-04-24 04:17:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok i saw this show on HGTV , called Small spaces Big Idea , there was a girl who had a studio and in order to make more space she had this thing that looked like a huge cabinet with 2 doors when she opened it her bed came out . I LOVED this considering that i have a studio apt and it would be a space saver . i looked it up online but there are selling them for $900+ which is to expensive for my budget. Any ideas on how i would be able to build one , my husband is very handy and we would like to know if this is possible to build it looks pretty straight forward , we just need a plan or something ......... help

2007-04-24 03:26:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking to build a deck only 2 feet off the ground and just wondering the cost i'm looking at to purchase the wood from lowes or something like that.

2007-04-24 02:51:05 · 6 answers · asked by S 1

How can I ask for this without sounding like a fool, and who are going to be the best people to ring up? Glazers or something along the plastic making lines?

One of the silliest questions on here i'd imagine, I know this already so don't bother posting that as a reply.

2007-04-24 00:56:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi ive just bought a repacement light for my kitchen. question is:which coloured wires go where?on the light it says L.N and another character, maybe earth sign?thanks

2007-04-23 22:33:26 · 7 answers · asked by colings 1

I am trying to find a film that NOBODY(i have nosey neighbors) can see through, even at night, however, I need to be able to see out-mainly because of the 'bad kids' in the neighborhood, and I have to be able to recognize their faces(they terrorize our farm animals). Anyway, I was looking at mirror privacy film, but my understanding is that people can look through the window at night. where would I get a film that I can see out of, but nobody can see in?

2007-04-23 18:17:20 · 6 answers · asked by deemanota 2

I missed the cold water ground because they used plastic tubing. I missed the concrete encased because the slab was poured already. Tried to get by with just a ground rod, AHJ would'nt accept. Never ran a ground ring before. Am I on the right path?

2007-04-23 15:48:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-23 15:33:47 · 15 answers · asked by Narky 5

2007-04-23 14:07:06 · 4 answers · asked by matthew b 2

2007-04-23 12:34:47 · 3 answers · asked by outbackprophet 1

I have a garage under my house that I would love to turn into a finished basement. (It's slightly smaller than a 2 car garage, with two large garage doors.) I don't have much DIY experience, but I'm a quick learner. Is this something I could handle taking on myself, with the proper resources? Would I need to get a permit?

2007-04-23 12:24:45 · 7 answers · asked by KristenCO 4

It's old old old tile......

the grout in between the tiles is almost level with the top of the tiles....and there is not much texture at all either......could I just use a spray adhesive and caulk/seal the outside edges??

We're not planning on being here much longer.....and I don't want to ruin the tile should the next owners decide they'd rather have that.......

Thanks for the help!

2007-04-23 10:40:40 · 2 answers · asked by jeangirl 2

2007-04-23 10:12:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a mirror approx 20kg its dimensions are:
w 102cm d 1.5cm H 72cm its an MDF mirror with beech veneer well here is the Q we have lost the fittings for it and the store we purchased from most unhelpfull we need to know what size screws would be suitable for hanging the mirror?

help is much appreciated & thanks in advance

2007-04-23 09:34:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous