Do It Yourself (DIY) - May 2007

2007-05-12 23:17:01 · 12 answers · asked by browneyed girl 1

This board is sometimes refered to as tile board.

2007-05-12 20:44:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

For a part of a diy home project me and my mates need to bury a length of standard garden hose underground permanently.
My question is will the hose biodegrade? if so.. is there a specific type of hose that wouldn't biodegrade that i could use?


Thank you in advance

2007-05-12 17:23:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-12 14:36:56 · 2 answers · asked by NOTW 2

The saw that I have used to floor the whole house, build a bed, make two wall-sized book-cases, fit work-tops...amongst other things, is now starting to get a little blunt! It's a nice saw! Should I sharpen it or just get a new one?

2007-05-12 14:01:37 · 18 answers · asked by cananddo 4

2007-05-12 13:21:21 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Instead of regular wallpaper, it is applied like paper mache.

2007-05-12 13:10:27 · 6 answers · asked by cgarcia737 1

So far, every screw has gone soft the second before I had it in all the way. It is useless at this point and I have no choice but to take it out and start over with a fresh one.

I am using the correct power tools and drilling prior to screwing. The first screws were from Wal-Mart; they are in the trash now. All the ones thereafter, I picked up in Home Depot. They are better, but still too soft.

Is there something I should be looking for when selecting a screw to insure the head won’t thread?

My last screw was:
Wood
Tornillo Madera
#10 x 2”
Flat Head Phillip
Zinc
Crown Bolt Inc.

2007-05-12 12:44:11 · 7 answers · asked by LUCKY3 6

i want to build a turtle tank out of lexan or plexiglass and i was wondering if i put a heating lamp on it will the plexiglass melt.

2007-05-12 12:37:46 · 4 answers · asked by mastergamer254 2

Do you turn the screw counter clockwise to increase the flow and clockwise to decrease? Do you need a special tool to do this? I tried it with a screwdriver and it didn't seem to make any difference.

2007-05-12 12:02:40 · 3 answers · asked by June D K 1

Ok here is the deal. We fenced in the back yard 2 years ago. Now I want to cement part of the yard so I can have a place to put the grill and the table. The backyard is very unlevel and everytime you go out there and clean up you always find glass like someone just broke glass out there for fun. I dont know but I want to allow my 2 year old to go out and play while we hang out in the backyard without running the risk of getting cut by glass. I also want to build a sandbox for him in the middle of the walkway...so what do I have to do???

2007-05-12 11:45:46 · 4 answers · asked by pimptress6981 1

I need to dig out the dirt and weeds/grass from the groove. This will leave the small trenches empty.

2007-05-12 11:12:35 · 6 answers · asked by Triplets Dad 2

We are using some leftover floor tile (6x6 size) and some new decorative tile (2x2 and 1x1) to tile our backsplash. Can we use the same mortar that we used on the floor? Also, we used a 1/4 inch notched trowel when doing the floor -- should we use a smaller notch for the backsplash (say, a 1/8 inch notched trowel)? Finally, the floor tile and the 1x1 tiles are porcelain. The 2x2 tile is tumbled travertine with quite a few pits on the surface. We don't know if we should fill those pits with grout or not. On one hand -- it will make the tiles easier to clean if they are filled (yes?). On the other, we like the look of the pits and don't know if we want the grout (which is a slightly darker color) filling the pits. Any suggestions?

2007-05-12 10:58:14 · 4 answers · asked by Janade 2

2007-05-12 10:46:47 · 2 answers · asked by Charlie M 2

I keep feeling sick and am wondering whether its this flue thats the problem. I can hear it 'kicking in' quite often in the night. My bedroom window is about 5ft. from it.

2007-05-12 08:31:53 · 11 answers · asked by frodonicey 2

And how far over on my property are they allowed to go with the fence. the neighbor said the nice side of the fenceshould go on there side sence there paying for it , wouldnt that make the fence ours (mine if the main beams are seen on my side ? what are the building requirements of a wooden fence being replaced with a wooden fence

2007-05-12 07:51:23 · 21 answers · asked by dale621 5

Which is cheaper to put down and maintain?

2007-05-12 07:30:15 · 7 answers · asked by Ray O 2

2007-05-12 07:12:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so, is there anything special you need to do to prep the surface? Thanks.

2007-05-12 07:11:46 · 10 answers · asked by Leslie 2

2007-05-12 06:51:53 · 5 answers · asked by phh 1

2007-05-12 06:43:59 · 4 answers · asked by phh 1

I am looking to replace a mail slot for my door, but the problem I have come across is the ones in stores and what I have seen online are not wide or high enough. Does anyone know where a person could get on specially made?

2007-05-12 06:33:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-12 05:08:00 · 6 answers · asked by Annice M 1

2007-05-12 04:48:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a bbq gas tank in my garage, and have a few questions i'm buying a new gas grill for fathers day and i dont want to ask my dad these questions

1. how do i tell if its full
2. how do i tell what type of gas it is (propane, natural gas)

2007-05-12 04:20:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need a cheap laminate sheet to use as a backing sheet for some MDF. Basically, I'm going to be cutting a sheet of MDF into strips and then glueing the strips on to a backing sheet with the cut sides facing up. I'm wondering what material would be best to use and I'm currently considering a laminate might be ideal. Does anyone know of any laminate sheet that would be suitable. Ideally it should be no more than 1mm thickness and must be easy to router cut.

2007-05-12 04:05:41 · 2 answers · asked by Antony G 1

We all know it... The harder the better. Yet the neighbours might not appreciate contact sounds, and besides that - squeeking beds distract like nothing other while getting it on.
Please help!

2007-05-12 03:17:43 · 10 answers · asked by Maikel 1

2007-05-12 02:42:20 · 2 answers · asked by pgorecki@ameritech.net 1

I am getting ready to plant grass in a section of my backyard that is 15' x 75', irregularly shaped. I am trying to see which is more cost effective out of sod or seed, so i need help deciding how much seed i would need. I plan to seed very heavily because the area has never been grassy- rock landscaping- and i think it may be harder to grow grass there. any advice?

2007-05-12 02:29:34 · 4 answers · asked by cotncandi 1

Hi ,this would be the average size bags of mulch im thinking about 15 bags ? am i right?

2007-05-12 01:38:12 · 1 answers · asked by vman 1