Do It Yourself (DIY) - May 2007

2007-05-10 09:08:21 · 4 answers · asked by benjie 1

I'm remolding my bathroom and would like to know the best and easiest way to apply new bathroom paneling the old paneling. The old paneling is securely affixed.

2007-05-10 08:52:42 · 3 answers · asked by mikeybetsy 2

The house we live in has very high ceilings, with winter around the corner, what would be the easiest way to lower the ceilings? Rhino board or pine?

2007-05-10 08:48:56 · 2 answers · asked by unity 3

when i removed the old switch, which was working correctly. i copied the wiring to the new switch, however now two switches work 2ways but the 3rd switch does not work at all

can you help

2007-05-10 08:31:46 · 8 answers · asked by scallybe123 1

I moved into a new house that had carpet in the bathroom and after tearing that up, I found a couple holes in the subflooring underneath. I am not handy in the slightest and was wondering if there was an alternative to replacing the wood. Maybe a caulk or something? If I get it done professionally, it's going to cost me a lot more money than I have so the less expensive the better. Thanks in advance!

2007-05-10 08:09:32 · 4 answers · asked by Whitney 1

I have an angled roof and need some tanning to do before a big event. The only problem is that its a low roof and I want to tan in the NUDE..how do I do this without giving my neighbors a live FREEshow? .i was thinking about using my dog's metal excerise pen that folds and throw a blanket around it but my roof isnt flat

ANY ideas??

2007-05-10 07:51:33 · 3 answers · asked by MsMiMi10 2

I would like to make part of my balcony grass....how to keep the soil from running out when it rains plus any ideas on maybe building a giant planter box..maybe like 5 rolls of sod?

2007-05-10 07:42:42 · 3 answers · asked by poker_guru4life 2

I am trying to find toilet seats for two toilets that are part of a house that was built in Boston around the turn of the century. The seats were made by the Dalton-Ingersoll Co., Boston USA (which is now out of business) and called Burmuh No. 1

A normal bolt spread on a toilet is 5 1/2" or 10" but this toilet has different specs. It has an outer set of holes with are around 3/4 inch in diameter and around 6 5/8" (from the inside of the hole) apart. This makes the holes around 7 1/2-5/8" inches apart.

An inner set of holes, which look to me to be drilled after the fact, at 1/2" in diameter and approx. 4 5/8" apart (making it close to 5 1/8-1/4" inches apart from the center).

Overall, the shape of the toilet is fairly standard round shape. Any thoughts on how I should proceed or where to look? Thank you for your help, I have pictures if that helps. Thanks again.

2007-05-10 06:43:16 · 5 answers · asked by M. 2

i painted my own shoes using acrylic paint but i need something to seal or protect the paint so it won't chip....what 2 use?!?!!?!?!?

2007-05-10 06:32:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard someone say the other day that if you hang toilet bowl hanging things in the backyard around the perimeter that bees wont come into the yard! Has anyone tried this does it really work?

2007-05-10 06:08:20 · 3 answers · asked by Jen 1

Hi! I'm a photographer and I'm looking to do a shoot with blue yarn in a bathtub instead of water. I know it's a somewhat ambitious (and possibly expensive) thing to do, but I was wondering if anyone could estimate how much yarn I would need (number of packages, or perhaps yards, or any other measurement). I'd also appreciate being pointed in the direction of websites that sell cheap synthetic yarn at wholesale.

Thank you in advance! :)

2007-05-10 05:52:05 · 8 answers · asked by cassetteject 2

it's a hexa-something, can't remember the name. It needs an L wrench to screw it in. any ideas?

2007-05-10 05:48:04 · 6 answers · asked by nate jeezy 1

I am going caulk the stall shower this weekend - I peeled off the old caulk and bought some new stuff that's for the bathroom. I have never done it before - any tips?

2007-05-10 05:45:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where can I buy this, new or used?

2007-05-10 05:01:32 · 4 answers · asked by vzitella 1

how high from the ground?

2007-05-10 04:47:48 · 5 answers · asked by Craig C 1

2007-05-10 03:10:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a female and don't have a clue. Bought a cordless chargeable screwdriver and set it up and charged overnight. If I am going to use it only a few times this week (just moved) and then maybe only use it once in awhile, do I keep it on the charger constantly like a portable house phone? Or do I keep it off the charger and use it when I need it and only recharge when starting to go dead. After initial use this week, it may not be used only but once a month or so. I don't want to kill it. Thanks!!

2007-05-10 00:15:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can the tile adhesive go straight down on the screeded floor ? Or should it still be subfloored with plywood in the same way you would when tiling onto floorboards ?

The reason I ask is that a tiler has said he'll need to subfloor it with ply and I have a feeling he is just trying to get more money out of me.

If the answer to teh questions above are no, you don't need to fit ply first, is there ever any extreme situation where you would want to do that ? Such as the screeded finish not being very smooth.

Thanks.

2007-05-10 00:03:13 · 8 answers · asked by gavman99 1

2007-05-09 20:45:48 · 5 answers · asked by stumo 1

2007-05-09 16:30:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

can i leave them for support and enclose them in masonry or wood? Is this feasable or should I have a contractor replace them?

2007-05-09 15:35:02 · 5 answers · asked by twon 2

2007-05-09 15:30:51 · 2 answers · asked by Venicane 1

It has been an on going project for a year!! I just want it done. HELP!!!!

2007-05-09 15:27:55 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to install/wire CAT6 cable from basement to my dining room.(do not ask me why dining room...) I already fished cable to dining room. Next step is to connect/wire the cable to CAT6 jack and mount it to wall plate.

My question is:
Because I have wood panel installed tor my dining room, I can mount wall plate to wood panel without mounting bracket installed to wall inside. Do I need to have mounting bracket/electrical box, like Carlon product for any other reason? Can I mount wall plate to wood panel directly ?

2007-05-09 13:33:18 · 3 answers · asked by a a 1

2007-05-09 12:29:55 · 7 answers · asked by c_t_5_2 5

what would be best to use on a wheelchair ramp to stop it from being so slippery when it rains or snow.

2007-05-09 11:55:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-09 09:01:43 · 11 answers · asked by anthony499999 1

What kind of curtain can be used with ceramic tile window?

I have a bathroom window that has time on every side. I am needing to put a curtain on it. Any Ideas on what can be used?

2007-05-09 04:32:30 · 3 answers · asked by QUITA518 1

I just brought a peerless universal tv mount and i have no idea where to hang it or where to start..someone help please

2007-05-09 04:25:28 · 6 answers · asked by jcitypditty 3

Beginning a major demolition/renovation on a property, and am hesitant about digging right in before I know which walls are structural. I don't want the place crashing in on me.
Withough removing all the drywall so I can see the joists, how can I tell?

2007-05-09 04:00:36 · 10 answers · asked by dcsportbiker 2