Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2007

I am looking to make out of exotic wood, not sure which one will I use, Baby and toddler toys for my 2 children. Can anyone recommend a safe finishing oil. Keep in mind babies and children like to put toys in their mouths....and if it is not safe...I won't use....also, is there such a thing as an organic finishing oil that is safer???? I will appreciate your input!!!! Thanks

2007-07-24 15:40:12 · 9 answers · asked by taj6900 1

2007-07-24 15:27:34 · 5 answers · asked by Damien 1

When I got my strat i knew the intonation was to sharp. I adjusted the saddles and i got the first three strings (G,B,E) in perfect intonation. The last three strings(E,A,D) on the other hand stayed high. Even after moving the saddle all the way back. :-( what else should i try?

2007-07-24 15:22:20 · 4 answers · asked by College Student 2

I have a hole in this pipe shaft in the bathroom. Can I stick a little plug in there? Its leaking some white stuff from the hole, especially when I shake it. I was thinking of sliding a one inch plug in there to stop it from leaking this white fluid. (very weird) It also has a slight crack in it and smells like gas. Should I lubricate it with some vasoline before putting it in or something to stop the leak? I was also thinking of sticking some caulk in there. Would this suffice? Not sure what this pipe goes to, I'm not a plumber. Thanks for the help.

2007-07-24 15:11:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

free grill but no natural gas connection on my balcony

2007-07-24 14:05:57 · 7 answers · asked by lou19672000 2

Is there something I can do? Or should a pro handle it?

2007-07-24 13:54:05 · 11 answers · asked by tonymonton 2

I will use stain plus either water-based or oil-based polyurethane. Which one is easier to apply to get an even result all over the floor? I don't mind the smell of the oil based one. However, I am a little concerned because I want to change the color of the floors substantially and don't know which type of stain/polyurethane combination is best. I would appreciate any comments in choosing the option that'll give me the best results. Thanks.

2007-07-24 13:06:56 · 7 answers · asked by betta 1

Im trying to make a small dressing room min the corner of my room, what could i do???

2007-07-24 12:43:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I used the dye test and it turned the water yellow. So, how do I go about fixing it? I want to try to fix it myself.

2007-07-24 12:13:35 · 4 answers · asked by Jen 4

Hi. I have one of those 10X30 easy set pools. The inflatable ring has a tiny hole in it and I need a quick and easy way to patch it without going to the store for a kit.
Any home remedies will be appreciated.

2007-07-24 12:09:41 · 2 answers · asked by Star 5

Our toilets flooding its flodded the bathroom, and the water is going to two rooms nearby and into the living room. We just moved so we don't have any toilet plungers or toilet snakes, etc.

Any tips to stop the flooding???

2007-07-24 11:38:21 · 8 answers · asked by Mantelope 1

trying to replace an old kitchen light,
when i disconected there were 7 wires
3 red,3 black,1 earth,i know the wireing is old
but why so many wires?
i tested for the live wire using the old light wires and a bulb,only 2 of the 7 wires will light the bulb,
1 red, 1 black,
when i have the bulb lit and ask someone to turn it of at the switch it doesn't switch off,
i know the switch isn't faulty,
thanx in advance.

2007-07-24 10:18:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-24 10:11:55 · 4 answers · asked by Windwispers 4

Hi all,
Having problems with fitting a new dimmer switch.The old light switch is wired up with the following wires:
L1 L2 COM
The problem is my new dimmer switch only has the fittings to take wires L1 AND L2(no common wire).
Any ideas greatfully recieved!!!

2007-07-24 10:02:17 · 8 answers · asked by Biffanio 1

my boys want to build a go cart and they have come home with a pretty good lawn mower, that runs. I do not know how to make a vertical engine move the go cart. Can any one help me, also we do not have a lot of money to spend on this project. If there are things I can use from other items I can probably get my hands on those prety easy, through friends and local salvage yards.

2007-07-24 09:18:52 · 3 answers · asked by Luby 2

Should I try and smooth it out with more plaster over it (seems to be a bad Venetian plaster job) or sand it down until it's smooth?

2007-07-24 08:59:44 · 8 answers · asked by Redlily 1

I am allowed to paint my room but need to buy all of the supplies myself but dont have a job. I know paint is usually anywhere from 70 to 100 dollars but i need it to be cheaper. Thanks

2007-07-24 08:39:31 · 12 answers · asked by ~♥Chaya♥~ 3

I wanted to use our toaster oven to partially anneal the aluminum from a soda can, just to get out the wrinkles in the sheets, but from experience in using a standard blowtorch while annealing tells me that it gives off a rather unpleasant stench. now, our toaster oven dosn't smell great, but I don't want the smell of baking metal sticking on top of that... what I want to ask, is , will the smell from the annealing aluminum "stick" to the toaster oven, or can I just air it out and the smell will go away?

2007-07-24 08:31:18 · 2 answers · asked by maxturbo211 2

I bought a house 3 years ago with this old, ugly cast iron security bars over the windows. They are screwed in by these screws that are designed to not turn counter-clockwise as the edges of the slot where the screwdriver would push is filed off. How do I get them off?

2007-07-24 06:58:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Two days ago I installed a new phone jack in my office. Everything was working fine before I did this. After I did it I lost all phone jacks except that DSL works at all of them. Just no dial tone even at the new one. I thought maybe it was the service issue so I checked it outside and I have a tone there. The cable checked out good so I dont understand what is causing this. Any ideas would be great for troubleshooting this. All you here on the phone is a low hum if anything.

2007-07-24 06:58:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Best as far as wear and tear
fading
cracking
etc

thanks

2007-07-24 06:34:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have changed the new float body, we have put a new stopper in it and nothing seems to work. Its at the point where we just have to turn it off. What else should I do?

2007-07-24 06:00:04 · 9 answers · asked by Courtney H 2

i want to be cheap and make my own stain so i don't have to buy it. I have mineral oil already if that's a part of a mixture. And i also read u can mix water paints and vinegar to make a stain? Has anyone done this? I've also heard u can boil leaves? help me pleze

2007-07-24 04:53:49 · 5 answers · asked by cupofjoe_84 1

2007-07-24 04:28:18 · 3 answers · asked by peek a boo 2

i know it needs to be sealed or it will discolor with the grout but my husband wants to spray the sealer on and soak the whole floor and i want to wipe it on with a sponge, then after the grout is in, seal the whole thing again by soaking it with the sprayer (the sealer we bought is for granite, marble, ceramic and grout and comes in a big spray bottle). i'm concerned the grout won't adhere correctly and will chip and pop with time as we walk on it.

2007-07-24 02:54:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need advise on how to pull a old bath tub and remove very old sub floor. any suggestion would be great

2007-07-24 02:46:01 · 7 answers · asked by tammiekae2002 2

to help stick them down that will not react with the tiles( i layed some and used UHU glue and had blotches come through from underneath)

2007-07-24 01:20:09 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-23 21:46:45 · 9 answers · asked by Jannier 2

Have done it 2 times before just wondering if anyone has any advice on doing it better or easier. I use 5 year stuff, and use the big brush squeegy thing. Any tips?

2007-07-23 18:19:38 · 4 answers · asked by swimmer818 2

I want to buy a plunge router from Big Lots but it's $30 and I wanted to know if anyone's had experience with their tools. It's made by Pro Source and I'm going to get a set for $89 that has a circular saw (5 3/8"), a jigsaw, a reciprocating saw, a light and a power drill. They are all cordless and it comes with two batteries. Is this a good deal too? Are these going to fall apart or are they good deals?

2007-07-23 17:49:19 · 9 answers · asked by argh.pirate 1