Do It Yourself (DIY) - August 2007

does the rug dr really do a good job at cleaning rugs or should i just pay the xtra $$ and hire a professional>?

2007-08-16 03:38:59 · 5 answers · asked by kimmie 3

buy a plot of land does anyone know the cost of building a 237sq metre house to just the lock up stage (shell only) not including labour just materials....as im getting quotes...ive had one quote of 60.000.00 usd just material up to lockup not including labour

2007-08-16 02:56:41 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-16 02:52:40 · 3 answers · asked by vicki o 1

I have a Dremel mini drill and would like to buy accessories (cut off wheel, engraving cutter, high-speed cutter).
I know Dremel has no shop in Singapore, but accessories of any other brand would do for me!
Please, I've look for it in all DIY I know and found none!

2007-08-16 02:47:28 · 1 answers · asked by Lukhi 1

2007-08-16 02:26:58 · 9 answers · asked by willie b 1

2007-08-16 02:18:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want an L-shaped banquette in my kitchen but can't find any info on how to build it. I would like to have hinges on the seat so it lifts up and I can store things underneath. I would also like to have a narrow shelf along the back to sit candles and other small decorative items. I don't know where to begin. I would appreciate advice from anyone who has done this.

2007-08-16 01:49:22 · 4 answers · asked by BK 1

I am thinking about buying one or the other but need to know the difference.

2007-08-16 01:36:53 · 5 answers · asked by Debra B 1

This is a country style decorative sign with painted letters (using stencils), primed with oil based white primer, I want it to look rustic, but I want it strong. The barnboard is roughly 6-10 inches wide and I'm using several pieces assembled together.

2007-08-16 01:28:12 · 3 answers · asked by Aaron 1

I am replacing 2 sectins is different places.
The one existing cut is one that is angled like a backslash like in a http:\\ but more of an angle The other looks like a 45 degree with the raw wood surface up.
any help?

2007-08-15 23:12:48 · 5 answers · asked by ideame 3

2007-08-15 22:59:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you have no other building experience would it still be possible to build your own home? And do homes HAVE to be to a certain code?

2007-08-15 21:24:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Looking to add another 250-350 square feet on to our older home, and was just wondering, if we did the dry wall ourselves and had a family friend do the electrical work, how much can I expect to pay for the addition, approximately? We would most likely also do the floors ourselves as well.

Just not sure of how much getting the electric and dry wall done by ourselves and a friend will save us in the long run. I do trust the electrician, by the way.

Oh and nothing special, just a bedroom and possibly small family room addition. Most likely a 14 by 14 room and a 10 by 14 room.

2007-08-15 19:33:19 · 3 answers · asked by LifeLove 3

The window unit is not in the window, its like the window units that they have in the Hotels.

2007-08-15 18:26:29 · 6 answers · asked by platinumbutterfly713 1

My current bath ventilation is circular so there is a circular hole in the ceiling about 15 inches in diameter. Inside the hole there is a metal housing that serves as the perimeter of the hole. The ducting hole is 3x3 inches wide but if i take out the metal housing then the pipe behind it is larger. I saw at Home Depot that most of the new vent systems are square in shape. How would i be able to fit a square shaped vent into the ceiling and how would i mount it inside? Should i take out the metal housing? And also the electrical wires are pre-wired like computer plugs are attached inside the computer. They are not like regular light fixture wires which you can twist together. How are current vent systems today wired? Do I need to rewire everything? Thank you for any help

2007-08-15 17:10:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying desperately to come up with a way to decorate my gymnasium for my wedding reception. The new idea is to buy isle runners (since they come in such long lengths) and drape them from the ceiling. Does anyone have any advice they can give on how I can drape mine at my reception? Thanks!

PS. I would hire someone to do this but I'm on a very tight budget. I was quoted a price of $3,000 and that's WAY out of my budget!

2007-08-15 16:54:19 · 1 answers · asked by heavnzangel850 2

2007-08-15 13:23:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking to purchase a 36v Hammer Drill, but I can't decide on whether to make it a DeWalt or a Bosch.

Which is better?

2007-08-15 12:23:57 · 17 answers · asked by DemonicFluff 3

2007-08-15 11:00:53 · 5 answers · asked by Chess M 1

Need to repair old mobile home roof. will snow roof do the job?

2007-08-15 10:24:11 · 3 answers · asked by machiasacres 1

I need to cut a hole about one inch diameter into tiled kitchen counter . What drill bit or cutter can I use.

2007-08-15 10:22:18 · 6 answers · asked by Jim E 2

with the same tiles as on the wall? do u think this would look nice, and how would u do it? would it be hard to do ?

2007-08-15 10:14:52 · 8 answers · asked by Mrs Jones 1

I have an idea for a new type of product, but I would like to make a prototype myself to test it out. I was wondering if someone can give me some tips on how to make it out of plastic? What to make the mold out of (cheap and easy)? What type of plastic should I use and where can I get it (needs to be pretty strong)? Something thats basic & that would be easy to use for a guy in his garage.

Thanks for the help.

2007-08-15 10:05:34 · 3 answers · asked by Chris - 1

This is the deal, I am going off to college in about 2 weeks. I am very fortunate because my best friend is going to the same school as me, so we'll be living together, and also, my grandparents live in the area, so we'll be staying with them. They are awfully kind for letting us stay with them, and have even moved into the guest bedroom so we could share the bigger, master bedroom. The only thing is, the walls in there are covered with wall paper, and its not exactly our "style" its kind of...um...old lady. lol. We are completely grateful that they are letting us stay there, but we'd like to room to reflect our personalities. Does anyone know any ways to hang up stuff like posters and stuff, or other creative ways to display our posters/art without damaging my grandmother's wallpaper?

2007-08-15 09:41:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-15 09:40:24 · 4 answers · asked by tonydurkan37 1

I have carpet in my kitchen. I would like to rip out what's in there. It is glued down. My dog has had some accidents on it. I have shampooed the carpet many times as well. I just think carpet in the kitchen is GROSS!! I am on a tight budget and would like to do as much as I possibly can by myself. Also, I am looking at vinyl flooring to put in. Can anyone lead me in the right direction to starting this project myself? And how to put in vinyl myself as well. The cheaper the better, but I do have some money to spend on supplies. My kitchen is fairly small it's only 10' x 16'. Please need suggestions!!!!

2007-08-15 09:20:39 · 6 answers · asked by canary_karmen 1

Does anyone know if plastic accordian doors can be shortened? (cut by hand)

2007-08-15 09:10:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking in to casting small parts with metal and was wondering were to get it or maybe other metal casting compounds that I could use?

2007-08-15 08:19:18 · 1 answers · asked by Chef Sparky 3

I have this black gunk that collects in my drain pipes and clogs it up. I have tried enzymes, Draino, and baking soda with white vinegar but nothing seems to really get rid of it. Is there something out there that I can try to see if it can get rid of it?

2007-08-15 07:51:12 · 4 answers · asked by Steven M 5

i have sanded off the kitchen table where it is bare wood. but i also made some deep scratches on one of the corners. i have tried sanding it down, or covering it up with a darker stain, but it don't work. can someone tell me a home remedy or tell me of something that i can buy to get the scratches off?

2007-08-15 07:14:58 · 6 answers · asked by louiseguillory 1