Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2007

Boyfriend bought first property for his business he wants to start and I am responsible for painting this room. The trim is wood with old paint already on it! The people before didn't do a good job trimming! It's not real bad but I really want it to look good and I have masked all the trim so it doesn't get worse snd add more paint to the problem! So how do you take old paint off of wood window and door trim without ruining the wood? Also, in what order would you go to turn a room around into something better, well where do you start first? Please help I am not sure!

2007-08-22 22:08:21 · 5 answers · asked by Marianne k 2

i really need to know the most common places to find, and not buy, flint from an easily accessible place.

2007-08-22 21:28:36 · 3 answers · asked by tibre9240 1

I have a cheap but effective charcol grill that I use for cooking. Could I use it as a mini firepit if I just clean the charcol out and use a little wood in it? I can't afford to buy a firepit right now and I thought this would do in a pinch. Whaddya think? Would it work and be safe? Has anyone tried this? Thanks in advance for your answers! :)

2007-08-22 18:38:30 · 4 answers · asked by jennifoo22 2

I am concerned about what type of saw should be used and what type of blade? How do I prevent it from cracking or splintering?

2007-08-22 16:24:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-22 16:10:26 · 7 answers · asked by johnny star 2

I am building a wall at the top of our stairs that is connected to one wall. I framed it up with a footer and 16 center studs. It is still really wobbly at the free standing end. I know that the drywall will help a little bit, but I don't think it will help enough. Any ideas as to how I can reinforce it or if I need to tear it down and start over???
Any help would be great!!

2007-08-22 15:08:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have recently acquired an old padlock and want to find out what it's worth. It is made of brass and is riveted together. The brand name on it is "ENDERS", and it has one key that is still wrapped in grease and wax paper. Does anyone know where I can find out what this might be worth?

2007-08-22 14:56:25 · 2 answers · asked by teksonn 1

for this the consumer unit is to far away and awkward to run from so i was going to run a spur from a socket using 2.5 twin and earth via an rcd and a fused switch unit then the 2.5 will run through plastic pipe underground to the front shed approx 14m away. then a junction box to an exterior shed light and inside the shed another fused switch unit to a single socket, light switch and light. the rear shed elecs will run from a 30 amp mcb in the consumer unit then using the same plan as above, then in addition another two exterior lights will be directly linked together using 1.5 mm twin and earth approx 6m from the 1st to the 2nd then 10m from the 2nd to the 3rd. will both of these set ups be ok..

2007-08-22 13:44:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm designing a post & timber garage/barn (approx. 36x56) for my brother's ranch, and need to determine the correct size of beams and their loading. What would be a website that would show a chart of such data? Thank you.

2007-08-22 13:12:08 · 2 answers · asked by mariner31 7

Putting up replacement ceiling, using plywood...would a thin layer of joint compound stay on it as a texture material?

2007-08-22 13:10:48 · 6 answers · asked by gazoom777 1

2007-08-22 13:02:41 · 6 answers · asked by Odin 3

School children of the UK have been taught the metric system for a while now; centimetres, metres etc and yet if you ask anyone under the age of 40 how tall they are 99 percent of them will answer you with a imperial measurement. Will we ever lose our hold of imperial measurements? I hope not because six foot is a damn site easier to say than one point eight three metres.

2007-08-22 12:21:08 · 20 answers · asked by Colin H 3

wishing to put a saniflo toilet in upper bathroom,as there is none at present time,do I need council planning permission,even if it is my own property

2007-08-22 11:27:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Curious...when asphalt contractors come in to put down a driveway must they kill the green grassy/broadleaf plant life before asphalting the area....because if they dont it will just weaken the asphalt overtime?

Or is this optional?

2007-08-22 11:26:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My porch is 26 inches high, I weigh 170 lbs, and the scooter probably weighs less than 200 lbs

2007-08-22 11:20:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-22 10:56:31 · 6 answers · asked by taviles90 1

The old Clawfoot tubs, I mean. I looked online for a kit and the lowest prices I saw were $247.00!!! and some for $600..
anyone know any cheaper methods??
even if its just a hand held massager and rigging the curtain to the celing with hooks..any ideas??

2007-08-22 10:34:08 · 3 answers · asked by hopeless and curious 2

do you think they would hire me? how do i show them i am seriously very interested in construction and stuff

2007-08-22 09:09:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

We just bought our first home and it has the old popcorn ceilings. I have heard that if the house was built prior to the mid seventies, then it might be asbestos. This house was 1979, so I think we would be safe. Is there any way to find out that won't cost a lot of money, like a kit or a test?

2007-08-22 09:06:56 · 10 answers · asked by lissachck 3

Any suggestions on which is this models closest competitors?

2007-08-22 09:04:15 · 1 answers · asked by gakshat 1

We are building a new house, and we are looking into Cellulose. We are trying to find people who have it, and what they think of it.

2007-08-22 08:46:26 · 8 answers · asked by GREG R 2

I have about 150 ft of chain link fence, and I am looking to remove it. I would like to know what tools are necessary. I am not interested in sawing the posts and leaving the rest in the ground. Thanks

2007-08-22 08:30:36 · 14 answers · asked by Peter M 1

Lacking a drill press, how would you suggest I drill holes in stained glass, agates, metal or ceramics? I do have a Dremel, Rotozip and drill driver.

2007-08-22 07:55:17 · 5 answers · asked by Heather B 2

2007-08-22 07:21:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-22 07:14:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm making a Spinning Prize Wheel and need a 2 foot diameter circle cut from 3/8" plywood or similar lightweight wood and I don't own any type of saw.

Is there a store or service that either sells precut circles or makes them to order?

Or would it be cheaper to just buy a saw to do it myself? And if so, What type of Saw would I need?

2007-08-22 06:56:13 · 0 answers · asked by krasenicsjr 1

i was considering buying "Krazy Glue All Purpose"

2007-08-22 06:12:51 · 13 answers · asked by Jason B 2

I plan on hanging up some very large mirrors and since they are so heavy I was going to use my stud finder. Do I need to use the plastic wall anchors for the screws or will the wood hold the screw?

2007-08-22 06:04:45 · 13 answers · asked by meggo623 2

The edge of my counter is 5 inches longer than the edge of my cabinet. I have 4 inches of drywall after that and then the sliding doors. What's the standard for backsplash alignment?

2007-08-22 05:47:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Swamp cooler has been on the outside of my house for over ten years, the space goes in about a foot, have interior trim, no insulation, was window mount looking for ideas how to seal off.

2007-08-22 05:29:13 · 3 answers · asked by wigdr1 1