Do It Yourself (DIY) - June 2007

We live in Houston, TX btw.

2007-06-13 12:59:07 · 7 answers · asked by M n M 4

I recently spray painted my lacrosse stick and need the paint off is there any way to get it off?

2007-06-13 12:05:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to open the drawer without breaking anything.

2007-06-13 11:06:28 · 7 answers · asked by lick a nut(; 1

2007-06-13 10:53:41 · 10 answers · asked by Paul A 2

I want to put up a barrier on a small section of my property. It would be approximately 7 feet long and 4 feet tall. It's such a small space that it doesn't seem worth it to dig two fence post holes for a wood fence panel.

Is there any way to make a brick wall work without having it fall over because of not being attached to a frame, like it would be for a house?

Maybe if I do two straight rows instead of one? Or maybe if I make the wall more of a diamond shape, with those two rows? Maybe even just more of a triangle shape with one row, instead of completely straight?

I'm not looking for a major strong wall that could withstand a tornado or anything. Just something to keep the dogs from getting out in that particular spot. But of course I don't want it to fall down at the first slight breeze.

I'm just trying to keep this as simple as possible. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Lisa.

2007-06-13 10:05:05 · 4 answers · asked by goawayfast 2

2007-06-13 10:03:31 · 1 answers · asked by Jacob F 1

2007-06-13 09:48:03 · 4 answers · asked by bonnygaul 1

I'd like to spray-paint a piece of furniture, but I've had problems in the past with painting. I tried painting an end table once, and also some shelves, and both times the paint dried sort of sticky. Even months after it was painted it was still sticky. I'm not sure if it's because I live in a humid area (Houston) or if I'm just using cheap paint. But does anyone know how to avoid the sticky feel after painting?

2007-06-13 09:27:36 · 7 answers · asked by GK Dub 6

I have received a double bed off ebay that splits into two, they have supplied two metal clips, I assume these are to hold it together, but I don't know how?

2007-06-13 08:55:08 · 6 answers · asked by Phil R 1

I want to paint them do I need to get all the laquer off since I'm going to primer them anyway? I'm down to a 60 grit and I feel like I'm getting nowhere.

2007-06-13 08:20:17 · 2 answers · asked by yomama 1

My friend and I are going to be living together in the dorms next year and wanted to loft the beds and put a futon under one of them. I've been looking at futons and they're REALLY expensive so we're thnking about building one. Does anyone know of any sites or have any instructions on how to build a futon?

2007-06-13 08:14:03 · 2 answers · asked by burgerbabe84 2

So we have this Bissel Pro Heat carpet cleaner? It doesn't say in the manual how long it will take for the carpets to dry, about how long would you estimate???? For a room about 12x12 feet...

2007-06-13 08:05:00 · 5 answers · asked by nickelback726 4

Typically the line will prime in 8-10 seconds, but lately it hasn't been able to fully prime and build adequate pressure. What might have gone wrong? I have thoroughly cleaned the machine and tried running warm water throught it so far.

2007-06-13 07:34:28 · 2 answers · asked by AK NRG 1

2007-06-13 07:24:58 · 10 answers · asked by cutter4625 1

Ok so the garage is one of those not closed off ones ( where only two sides have walls which are part of the house, in other words the outside of the house) only two sides are closed the other two are not. What I'm planning to do is closing off the WHOLE thing and making it my study/work room.
I was wondering if there are sites that help you on doing this, like blue prints ideas, material needed and how go on about using it, etc etc.
Thanks help is appreciated it, oh and btw i usually do my research by searching around the web and such but i have no idea what to yahoo search, i dont get the answers at all to what im looking for..thanks in advance

2007-06-13 06:51:29 · 2 answers · asked by rogerrabit 2

This was labor only and does not include the price of the new faucet. I realize that this may be an easy job so I know that I could've done it myself. However, what's done is done. Thanks!

2007-06-13 06:18:14 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I stained my cedar porch last summer, and it is wearing already (actually started wearing like 6 months after). We have no porch covering so rain, sun, and weather hit it everyday. AND, the most wearing is where the most foot traffic is (obviously).

Did I put it on badly... should I have put on some sort of protectant or urethane?

AND... how should i correct... Do i need to sand and redo the areas, or sand and redo entire porch. If I do redo it, any tips (e.g., stain and urethane?)

Help..

2007-06-13 06:10:46 · 3 answers · asked by Blasters 3

I am digging 2 clothes line poles 2 1/2 feet deep and 2 feet wide.. The hole is deep because I dont want the poles to fall over after all this work. I plan to mix it in a wheel barrel and scoop it in with a shovel and am not sure how thick to make the concrete.
1. cake mix thick
2. cookie dough thick
3. drop bisquit thick
Any suggestions to make this easier will be appreciated.

2007-06-13 04:41:59 · 5 answers · asked by happydawg 6

2007-06-13 04:37:29 · 11 answers · asked by dysastamami 2

i need to run some kind of wire by direct burial to hook up electricty to my house but nobody can tell me what kind please help!

2007-06-13 04:19:16 · 7 answers · asked by Jackie D 1

where should i start, by door or middle of room.

2007-06-13 03:57:38 · 15 answers · asked by roundy 2

I have an electric stove that is not used in the winter. It is in a cabin and when I started to use it now- the smell is just awful. You cannot even stay in there until you turn it off and open the doors. It is from mouse urine and possibly dead ones in the insulation. Is there any way to rid the smell from the oven?. I have left it on for 4 hours at a time thinking it would burn off. But is just gets worse. I am thinking the stove is ruined.

2007-06-13 03:33:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The cup is small and fits perfectly in the sink disposal hole. There is no way to grab an edge with tongs or pliers.

2007-06-13 03:22:51 · 13 answers · asked by m_atos80 2

2007-06-13 03:00:35 · 4 answers · asked by acnewcomer24 2

I'm about to move into a house I inherited that's sixty years old. It's got nice hardwood floors throughout. Three of the rooms have had carpet over them for over forty years, and I've never even seen them uncovered, but I plan to take up the carpet. The hardwoods have been exposed throughout the rest of the house, and kept swept and dry mopped, but nothing more. I'm having some laborers give the house a little cosmetic treatment (painting, fixtures, flooring) here and there before I move in, but I'm on a tight budget. What could I do to the floors just for now short of fully refinishing them to their original lustre? I just want them very clean and not dry looking.

2007-06-12 23:28:58 · 7 answers · asked by joe friday's grrl 2

Rather than laying carpets, I wood like to use the floor boards that are already there. Can anyone give me a step by step guide?

2007-06-12 22:07:54 · 8 answers · asked by mum of three 1

Planning on building a chainlink fence and I have a question about setting the posts. Do all the posts have to be cemented or just the corner and gate posts? I had considered driving the intermediate posts with a T-post driver to save time. considering that the strain of stretching the fence fabric is only on the corner and gate posts, I thought I might get away with it. Whatta you think?

2007-06-12 22:04:39 · 8 answers · asked by mountaindesertminer 3

ok, I have searched the internet and cannot find any info on this.... I did come across this question, and after reading it and the replies.... I have to ask. I have worked in the electrical industry doing residential electrical, but have never messed with the meter itself. I understand that I can remove the meter, and place a jumper across the two poles and put the meter back in and it will allow power to get by without metering all of electricty consumed in my house. My only issue is, what size wire do I use to jump the poles? I dont want to allow too much power to bypass without being metered, but I dont want to put too small of a wire in to where it is ineffective. Also, since electricity only flows in one direction (path of least resistance) I dont want to burn up the jumper wire or cause the meter to malfunction. Anyone have any insight to this?

2007-06-12 20:26:28 · 2 answers · asked by Serpentine5 1

Has anyone ever made a tee pee out of horse manure? And if so did you sleep in it?

2007-06-12 19:32:31 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-12 18:18:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous