Do It Yourself (DIY) - July 2007

I need a 2nd toilet and the only available place to put one is in the basement. Anyone have any comments, suggestions, or problems?

2007-07-07 07:23:49 · 4 answers · asked by Maureen G 1

Does the wood flooring HAVE to all run in the same direction from room to room? The wood in our kitchen, living room, dining area, and hallway that lead into the bedrooms all go in the same direction, but we decided to go in a perpendicular direction in the master bedroom because I was always told to lay the floors in the direction of the light coming in through the main window. So naturally, with the window being where it is, the floors ended up going in a perpendicular direction.

It's too much work to change it back now, but I was just wondering if it's so bad. Also, since it is the way it is, should we just run the wood in our second bedroom in a perpendicular direction to make it look consistent with the master bedroom (the light in the second bedroom also comes in the same direction as the master)? Or connect it with the hallway? I'm just afraid if we do that, the master is going to really look like the odd ball, being the only one going in a different direction.

We're confused!

2007-07-07 06:39:56 · 8 answers · asked by socalteacher 2

we're having granite counter tops put in our kitchen and bathroom and it is our responsibility to reconnect the the bath and kitchen plumbing. Is this difficult?Anyone know of a source on line that shows you how to do it? is this something a weekend warrior can tackle?

2007-07-07 03:48:57 · 2 answers · asked by c s 1

I'm thinking a spray paint, but what kind, and how long to dry? What about the edges so the panels don't get stuck together on the up/down?

2007-07-07 03:44:57 · 2 answers · asked by c_a_m_2u 4

2007-07-07 03:33:17 · 2 answers · asked by bengkay 1

I've tried using bolt anchors which just turn round in the wall and have no grip and hit anchors which do not go in far enough when you hit the nail and eventually just fall out. The brick is either too hard and the drill bit slips into a softer area or it is too soft and the hole becomes too big. I cannot get the holes just the right width and cannot line up all the holes very well either, even using small bits and progressing to larger ones.

2007-07-07 02:23:45 · 6 answers · asked by mahutchinsonuk 1

I rent a old house with no ac.I am looking for a cooling system that does not require a window for a hose since the windows I have swing out and do not slide open. I cannont cut a hole in the wall since I am renting the place. Are there any portable a/c out there that can help me? any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.

2007-07-06 20:20:03 · 7 answers · asked by buterflygyrl 2

My sister asked me if I would drywall a room in her house for her and she wants me to name a price. I told her I would, but I have no idea how much to charge her for the job. All the materials (sheetrock, joint compound, screws, etc) will be provided by her. She just needs to know what I want for doing it. The room is approximately 14'x20'x9'. I have to tear down the old walls and ceiling, hang sheetrock on the walls and ceiling, and replace a light fixture in the ceiling. I have no idea how long a job like this will take and I don't want to ask too little or too much. So any ideas for what I should charge?

2007-07-06 20:01:06 · 6 answers · asked by Paul O 2

ok so my kitchen floor is this vinyl sheetings, ihate it, can i buy adhevise flooring and stick it to it and when im ready to move from my condo, will it come up? and if so, how?

2007-07-06 19:10:23 · 3 answers · asked by divinemadness 4

I don't have much to use so just something from around the house I've heard that vinegar works well but I'm not sure does anyone know??

2007-07-06 18:15:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are people missing the point about the green message? Instead of cutting down our own consumption people seem more concerned about buying themselves green. Buy MORE recycled products. Buy new dual flush toilet cisterns replacing perfectly good ones, when the could put a brick in the cistern? Buying solar panels and wind turbines instead of insulating lofts, filling gaps and putting on a jumper etc. Can we 'buy' ourselves green?

2007-07-06 18:07:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Could someone give me Do-It-Yourself easy ideas on how to decorate a girl teenager's room?
I really want to decorate my room nicely.
And I want to do it myself.
If possible, something with househeld items.
Please and Thank you!

2007-07-06 17:40:59 · 1 answers · asked by MRS. UMER <3 1

I tore down my enclosed porch ceiling and discovered I only have 2x4's on the vault roof of the ceiling. There is not enough space .I need to entend them so I can add venatlation and R19 insulation...Do I sister a more 2x4's together to have enough space to add the installation? Pls pls help? It is getting hot in here without the insulation.

2007-07-06 16:12:48 · 3 answers · asked by Ga 1

I tried using a razor knife, but all that di was take big chunks out of it... Any ideas?

2007-07-06 16:11:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I put 2 bags of mixed concrete into each hole and set the poles. Now I am waiting for the concrete to set. How many days do I wait for the concrete to set up in these 3ft x 10 inch holes?

2007-07-06 15:57:11 · 8 answers · asked by happydawg 6

2007-07-06 15:53:44 · 2 answers · asked by flh79wv 1

2007-07-06 13:56:34 · 9 answers · asked by philretamoza 1

please help

2007-07-06 13:50:47 · 6 answers · asked by victortsi07047 1

I need to bend copper pipe (1cm diameter) and quite accurately, is there a way I can do this without the proper tools required for this kind of job.

2007-07-06 13:19:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anthony 4

them that wont cost an arm and leg?

2007-07-06 12:06:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

ive got some questions about skate ramps i'm planning on making one

- what type of plywood should I use

- what type of 2 by 4 should I use

- and is massonite really really slippery

2007-07-06 11:34:12 · 3 answers · asked by music is power 2

2007-07-06 11:32:11 · 5 answers · asked by jdm 1

My husband needs to cut a notch at an angle out of two hand rails to fit around the corner of the posts on the porch. The posts are turned and the rail will meet the posts at the corners. So he has to get the hand rail which is coming up to the post at an angle to fit around that 90 degree corner snugly.
Any suggestions?

2007-07-06 11:01:43 · 5 answers · asked by Bubbles 4

i need to sound proof a small garage for band practices. need to make it quiet as possilbe.and ceap as possible

2007-07-06 10:52:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

please help! Thanks!

2007-07-06 10:13:59 · 9 answers · asked by Nicole 3

which better to cut interlock floors . jigsaw or circular saw?

2007-07-06 09:33:50 · 8 answers · asked by MR TADS 4

2007-07-06 08:37:41 · 12 answers · asked by wizzbottle 1

Mine is white.

2007-07-06 07:26:46 · 38 answers · asked by D 7

I am looking to build my own poker table and it says i need to use eva foam
do i put the eva foam on the wood and then put the felt on top to make it soft and smooth?
what is the eva foam meant for in general?
please give full answers
answer with most relevant detail will e best answer
thanks
x

2007-07-06 06:29:19 · 1 answers · asked by andrew 1

it keeps leaking really badly. Whoever built did a terrible job. My husband is up there right now tearing the old rolled roofing off. We can't afford to hire someone so we need to do it ourselves.

What should we do first? it's 8.5 x 25 feet.

There isn't even even tar paper over the boards and the boards are only 1/2 and inch thick. Is that too thin?

I know we need the tar paper at least and new flashing, then the rolls. anything else?

There is also a large gap between the trailer and the addtion (they just stuffed styrofoam in between).

Thanks for any help!

2007-07-06 06:10:10 · 4 answers · asked by fixerupper 2