Do It Yourself (DIY) - June 2007

I would like the finish to be a couple of shades lighter. It is a small item.

2007-06-20 07:31:19 · 4 answers · asked by 2Jaded 3

my iron fence is about 50 feet long in total. it has got rusty and I am thinking to have it repainted. what should i do?

2007-06-20 07:16:05 · 6 answers · asked by jen1122003 1

We are buying a home with a heating oil UST of questionable history. We know that the home has not been heated with oil since 1999, when former owners installed central air. Efforts to find or get in touch with those owners to find out what was done have been fruitless. The town building official told me to make sure it was pumped dry, fill it with sand, cut off the fill pipe below ground so that it will never be seen again. I don't have the means to pump oil, don't know how to get hundreds (or thousands?) of gallons of sand, and don't even know if cutting the top off an oil pipe with a reciprocating saw is safe (sparks?). Give a man some practical answers please. And don't tell me to call a gov't agency or a contractor, which will result in a runaround or unecessary expense for a job I could probably do myself.

2007-06-20 07:15:36 · 5 answers · asked by fluvial_shell 2

2007-06-20 06:52:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm getting a pool deck priced out and getting quotes around 6.75 a sq ft in the state of Mass. From what i have determined by talking to the concrete company the contractor is paying around 1.50 per sq ft for the concrete. It looks like a 2 day job, they will probably show up with illegal labor and pay around 10 an hour. It appears they are making a profit of around $7,000 grand for the job, meaning if they only do 20 pool decks a yr or 40 days of work they make 140k.

Would it be cheaper and wise to find someone to build the framework and put down gravel and hire by the hour to manage the job--- then call the cement truck myself and pay for concrete? Money's tight and it seems like alot of money in exchange for some concrete around a pool..and there is alot more in the house that needs to be done.

2007-06-20 06:27:59 · 5 answers · asked by Carbon steel 2

I want to make a bassinet cover for a friend's baby shower. I need the yardage of material I will need. The measurements of the bassinet is 33" long, 19" wide, 40" high and 10" deep

2007-06-20 06:23:32 · 2 answers · asked by ecncc 1

I have a really small 2nd kitchen in the back of my house. I want to replace the old formica countertop which has burns and stains on it. The structure itself is in great shape and I would like to tile the top and back splash. I think I can do this myself, but don't know how to get the cheap formica off it? Any advise? Thanks JoAnn

JoAnn

2007-06-20 06:22:13 · 4 answers · asked by pokeylilturtle 1

I have old wood kitchen cabinets, I can't afford to replace them so I want to paint them. They have wood stain on them...what is a cheap easy way to get the paint to stick?

2007-06-20 05:50:01 · 8 answers · asked by I <3 the Red Sox 2

We have a sectional couch

2007-06-20 05:22:50 · 2 answers · asked by brittanyy 2

I live in a townhouse where messing with the roof is a no-no. Is there a whole house fan that needs very little ventilation? I’m so tired of using the A/C on a beautiful day just because there is no breeze outside. I also have casement windows so I can’t do much in the way of a fan in the window blowing out.

2007-06-20 05:22:16 · 8 answers · asked by MyrtyGert 2

I am thinking of building a small room in the corner of our unfinished basement. The walls I would like to build are 12 ft long, 8 ft tall; and 8 ft long, 8 ft tall. How much for the studs, drywall, and other necessary materials?

2007-06-20 05:19:51 · 7 answers · asked by asjklsmh 2

How to tie shoe laces, I've only ever worn slipon's. Thanks.

2007-06-20 04:37:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to fill an alcove (1.8m wide) with wooden shelves (I'm thinking oak or pine, at least 3cm thick, but perhaps they'd need to be thicker?) It's an old house - the side wall and fireplace on either side of the alcove aren't straight, so I can't do the baton thing that DIY sites seem to favour. I'm assuming I'll have to drill into the wall and the shelves, put metal bolts into the wall and slide the shelves on. But how do you stop the shelves sliding off the metal bolts? For a gap this wide, how many bolts per shelf would I need? Also, how far into the wall would I need to drill to make the shelf sturdy enough to take a large number of books (the wall is stone). And where can you buy the metal bolts? Any tips / advice welcome

2007-06-20 04:20:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

For my kitchen, I want to buy this linoleum floor (a Versa Domco floor), but to install it you must put double sided tape along the sides of it. I have linoleum flooring in my kitchen that is glued on at the moment.. I'm wondering if I should take off the current linoleum flooring, then apply the new floor? Or is it okay to put in right ontop of my current floor?
Also, does anyone have a taped linoleum floor in one of your rooms? If you do, does it work well and stay in place?

2007-06-20 04:17:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you convert a gel fuel fireplace into a gas fireplace? If so, what is involved in it? Purchasing gel fuel is a pain.

2007-06-20 04:08:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-20 03:35:48 · 5 answers · asked by physical_graffiti402 2

I don't want t to look like it is crushing the sinding. Is there a right way to do this?

2007-06-20 02:51:23 · 1 answers · asked by rooster 3

2007-06-20 01:36:13 · 6 answers · asked by JasonthScorpio 1

i saw it advertised on the tv, and went on to the web page but cant seem to find out how you get the brochure!

2007-06-20 01:27:50 · 6 answers · asked by HELENA L 1

2007-06-20 00:52:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

using Sandtex

2007-06-19 23:21:12 · 17 answers · asked by ? 4

I want to do ceramic tile on a kitchen floor and am considering doing it myself...I am a mosaic artist, so I know how to do grout and that sort of thing, but am not sure how difficult it is to lay larger tiles in that sort of area around a dishwasher and with having to worry about preping the floor underneath. Is it a reasonable endevor...or worth paying a professional? And suggestions would help.

2007-06-19 17:45:40 · 8 answers · asked by gaijingirl 2

a wood that is fairly cheap that's easy to work with for a beginner.

2007-06-19 17:42:20 · 0 answers · asked by Batboy 1

I am moving and am redecorating my NEW room. I don't know what color to paint it. am a TOTAL girlie girl and love to sing, dance, act, run, play flag football and ski on land and in water. I also need advice on what/ how to decorate it.

2007-06-19 16:29:32 · 14 answers · asked by stina1015 1

I have already leveled the ground and now I need to now the next step. I am looking free books ,web sites, or information that will help me .

2007-06-19 16:17:00 · 3 answers · asked by anthony t 1

It has 1/8in. of polyurethane on it. What exactly do I used to strip that off? What brand of whatever the product is do you recommend?

2007-06-19 14:57:15 · 2 answers · asked by David 1

If so, how would you decorate it?

2007-06-19 14:55:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like one that will be durable, not be overly basic, has a fair amount of accessories/extras and also not one made for extreme experts.
I have been wanting to get a decent sewing machine for a while now, and my birthday is coming up so I am doing some research so I can know what is best for me to ask for.

I have had a couple sewing classes so I know the basics ( I would have to refresh myself with it but I am a quick learner). I am an interior design student and mainly I will be sewing home fabric type projects(pillows, curtains, bedding, possible embroidery) (as well as some clothing repairs I am sure) but this is for myself and not for projects for school.

It definitely can be over $100, but $425-$500 is probably the max price. Hopefully something less than that, but I want something that can be dependable and not need to be replaced soon and can be repaired easily if needed.

What do you think?

2007-06-19 12:34:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-19 08:49:11 · 12 answers · asked by Bubbles 4

I moved into my house and did not get a key for the crawl space door. It is approximately 18"x24" metal door with a simple metal bar that turns away from frame to drop open.
I am trying not to call a locksmith, but need in crawl space for repair. Thanks!!

2007-06-19 06:59:34 · 6 answers · asked by Laura W 2