Do It Yourself (DIY) - June 2007

Does anyone know how I could remove nail polish on a wood dresser without ruining it?

2007-06-05 15:21:33 · 4 answers · asked by Katie 3

I have a white blank wall in my room and i want something to do with it. Im 14 and really dont have any money. But i want to do something to make it stick out or be the main source of the room since its soo bland. any ideas?? e-mail me if u want more information about it. linkinparkavc@yahoo.com

2007-06-05 15:12:27 · 9 answers · asked by Kaitlen 1

When hooking up an electric cord with a wide prong and a narrow prong. How do you know with wire goes to which to which terminal on the motor? When you pull the small cover off the motor, I see 3 bolted connections. The one on the left looks like a black or dark green wire going to the motor, the middle wire is also connected to the cord, and the connection on the right has no wire going to it. It looks like a white wire goes to it from the motor. So which connection goes to the wider prong on the cord?
Thanks,
Vince

2007-06-05 14:53:03 · 4 answers · asked by peaceplusprogram 1

I want to run electrical out to my pole barn, about 150 feet from my house, so I can get power out there. I will then wire the pole barn with lighting and plugs. I'll want to operate a compressor out there also. What kind of underground wire do I use?

2007-06-05 13:35:14 · 5 answers · asked by Brian for Real 2

My neighbour is asking me to help her remove the concrete
path that leads up to her front step. I just want to know if I cn do this with a sledge hammer, or if I have to rent a concrete saw.

2007-06-05 13:24:15 · 7 answers · asked by sharo_shiri99 2

would like to recycle used glass and make glass drawer pulls the ones ive seen where very expencive thank you

2007-06-05 10:24:32 · 2 answers · asked by pene 1

I am very capable of any home improvement type work. I have a considerable amount of money to do this with. An idea i was thinking of was to attach a large piece of plexiglass to the window sill. Because it is reasonably deep window sill, my options are pretty open.

Thanks

2007-06-05 08:59:26 · 6 answers · asked by yoaliens3000 1

Anybody know what might be the cause. Many thanks, dont want to just get a new shower if its the wiring.

2007-06-05 07:44:25 · 10 answers · asked by cool dude 1

I'm thinking about redoing the floors in my house and don't have a lot of money to spend so I was thinking about maybe doing it myself. Have any of you redone your floor using tile or carpet/ which one was easier? did actually cost you any less in the end?

2007-06-05 05:46:59 · 3 answers · asked by Blake & Kayla's mom 1

The house was built in 1985 and has beautiful oak floors under peel and stick tiles. I don't want to sand the floors I can see the color in the closets and they are beautiful.

2007-06-05 03:32:57 · 9 answers · asked by mel s 6

I have a new house with tape and textured walls and I want to hook up a evap. window cooler it is hot, but not at the risk of ruining my walls.

2007-06-05 03:19:37 · 2 answers · asked by savy1rose 1

2007-06-05 01:13:19 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in a fifth wheel RV in a permanent spot and would like to replace the existing toilet with a regular house type toilet. I have a septic and a pipe open for it, but have no idea how to even start the plumbing from the rv to the septic pipe. Or what I need to change on the RV itself to make room for the new toilet. Someone said I have to take out the holding tank first, is this correct? I know somewhat how to plumb the water to the toilet, it's the pipe going out I am not sure of. Or what materials I need to get it started with. Any ideas or help would be great as I am a silly lady determined to do this myself. Thanks

2007-06-04 23:13:54 · 3 answers · asked by Hawk 2

I am looking to build a shelf that will wrap around 3/4 of a room. I would like it along the top. I want to be able to put fake greenery and decorations on it. I would like it almost up to the top of the wall. Any easy ways to do it and make it sturdy? Please remember when replying, i am not very handy. Thank You!

2007-06-04 20:50:54 · 4 answers · asked by rachel l 1

I thinking i what to do with all the pornos i have at first i was thinking i put it downstairs and leave it there by the steps you think it a good idea? I got so much in my house that thing is very addictive to me I want to stop at a certain time but i can t. until the thing come out of me?

2007-06-04 17:51:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do I get the color back. It looks weather beaten after the winter although I pressurewashed it and sealed it 2 years ago

2007-06-04 17:35:35 · 5 answers · asked by Dynamite 3

I need a recipe to kill outside Oriental Roaches....

2007-06-04 16:57:37 · 4 answers · asked by xxbriemariexx 2

I want to have fun decorating the floor with colors, flowers, maybe polka-dots...

2007-06-04 16:42:07 · 8 answers · asked by bocokobnuig 1

i accidently dropped an apple core roughly 2 inches long and a 1/2 inch wide in the toilet, ad then i flushed it. I was wondering the best way to unclog the toilet without calling the plummer.

2007-06-04 14:34:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

how do i replace the blade drive belt on a toro recycler model 20211 lawnmower?

2007-06-04 14:18:12 · 2 answers · asked by bigredwagon95 1

i need to put coats of varnish on my small wood boat for my class but the spray come out as foamy white, i believe it is suppose to be liquid.
i followed the insturction and shook the can...i am using miniwax polycrylic spray. am i shaking too much? ty in advance

2007-06-04 13:57:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in South Florida, after the hurricanes of the last couple of years and other factors, I have become extremely claustrophobic. I cannot even be in an elevator anymore for more than 2 floors. The thought of being behind plywood boards for days on end, totally freaks me out; so I am looking for alternatives that are 1) inexpensive, 2) protective against flying objects and 3) allow light into the house. I have come up with the idea of vinyl lattice board, they meet all 3 of my requirements. I have looked into lexan panels and they are $4k for my home. (the dealers will do an all or nothing install).

Anyone else have any other low cost ideas? or suggestions?

2007-06-04 13:02:27 · 5 answers · asked by Robert W 1

2007-06-04 12:55:15 · 6 answers · asked by Jack R 1

OLD DRYER WAS HOOKED UP TO THE CHIMENY WHICH I READ WAS A HAZARD SO I SWITCHED IT TO AN OLD CLOSET WHICH I AM NOW REMODELING INTO A NEW LAUNDRY ROOM. THIS CLOSET IS ALSO AN OLD ADDITION TO THE HOUSE. i'VE ALREADY HOOKED UP THE PLUMBING AND THE ELECTRICAL FOR BOTH THE WASHER AND DRYER.

2007-06-04 12:25:15 · 4 answers · asked by APEX 1

2007-06-04 11:56:36 · 6 answers · asked by Beth C 2

2007-06-04 10:40:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-04 10:35:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Usually a bibb is attached to the siding with wood screws or nails. In my situation, the water supply has to go through cinderblock. One option is to attach a piece of wood to the cinder block with masonry nails and then attach the bibb to that piece of wood. I just dont know if that will loosen up over time. Also, I dont know how good it will look.

2007-06-04 10:30:32 · 4 answers · asked by darby7373 1

It's getting tricky and I'm sure there is an easier way.

2007-06-04 09:41:45 · 8 answers · asked by ll22 1

Now it wont flush and the lever feels loose It is not clogged but for some reason water will not flow through it It makes a sound as if air is in the pipes. please help me and let me know how I may if possible service it myself thanks!!!

2007-06-04 09:37:00 · 1 answers · asked by redseagoddess 3